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National Library Worker’s Day Luncheon
NSU Libraries hosted a luncheon at the Alvin Sherman Library on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers in celebration of National Library Workers Day. Staff and student workers from the Alvin Sherman, Health Professions Division (HPD), Law, and Oceanography libraries were invited…
A Glimpse into the Field of Photography
The digital photography program at University School provides an excellent introduction to the basic concepts for acquiring digital images and the process of manipulating the images with editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. For those students who discover a passion for the art of photography, the program offers advanced courses…
University School Students Participate in Earth Day Activities
USchool students celebrated Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 by planting 200 Moringa seeds, in collaboration with Bio Planet International, for the Trees for Haiti Project. Bio Planet’s President Jack Haime explained to students the nutritional benefits of Moringa trees, how to plant them, and the importance of reforesting with native…
SHSS Alum Publishes Second Book on Workplace Aggression and Bullying
Maureen Duffy, Ph.D., graduate of the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has co-authored a book on workplace bullying entitled, Overcoming Mobbing: A Recovery Guide for Workplace Aggression and Bullying. This is Duffy’s second book on workplace bullying, both published by Oxford…
NSU Ranks 4th in Florida in RecycleMania Tournament
NSU placed fourth in Florida and 89 overall, among the 461 colleges and universities across the nation that competed in the annual RecycleMania Tournament. The tournament leverages campus spirit to increase recycling and waste reduction at colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. Colleges and universities competing in the…
NSU Biology Students Inducted into National Honor Society
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted NSU’s 12th annual induction ceremony for Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), the national biological honor society, on April 10. This year, the college inducted 61 undergraduate biology majors into the society’s Rho Rho chapter. TriBeta is dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation…
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences inducted 10 undergraduate students this year into national honor societies recognizing outstanding achievement in criminal justice, paralegal studies, and sociology. The college hosted a joint induction ceremony and reception on April 16 to celebrate the students’ academic accomplishments. The ceremony began with opening…
Undergraduate Students Recognized for Award-Winning Scholarship, Creative Works
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a ceremony and luncheon on April 21 to honor outstanding scholarship and creative works by NSU students. The students were recognized for their award-winning submissions in this year’s Undergraduate Student Symposium and Undergraduate Film Festival, as well as the Sixth Annual Juried…
Students Inducted into English, Communication National Honor Societies at NSU
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a dual induction ceremony on Apr. 21 to recognize students joining Sigma Tau Delta and Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor societies for English and communication studies, respectively. “I’d like to congratulate all of today’s inductees,” said Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of…
No. 1 Rowing Powers Through SIRA Championship
The No. 1 NSU rowing team placed second overall and first among NCAA Division II teams at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) Championship Saturday, April 19. In the varsity-8 semifinals, NSU finished second to Kansas State with a time of 7:02.9, three seconds behind their DI opponent. In the…
On-Campus Meditation Sessions for the NSU Community
If you have been feeling anxious or overwhelmed, consider meditation to help manage your stress and improve your focus. There are free meditation sessions on campus every Monday and Wednesday to help bring back your inner peace. These sessions will offer silent breath-awareness meditation for 25 minutes. All you need…
If you want to save money, make your business more competitive, increase profits, and generate environmental benefits, this program is for you! Sustainability Practices to Increase Profits and Competitiveness In this one-day workshop you will be provided proven, easy to use, conservation and resource management procedures and strategies (sustainable practices)…
SHSS Faculty Presents at the State Government Affairs Council Annual Meeting
Neil Katz, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented a keynote address and a workshop at the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Katz’s talk was entitled “Negotiation Skills: Getting What You…
YOU can be the 2014 Convocation Student Speaker!
Main Campus Undergraduate students have the opportunity to be the student speaker at NSU’s Convocation Ceremony on Friday, August 22, 2014. HOW? Create a video, no longer than two minutes, answering the question, “Why NSU?” Be creative, and don’t worry about film quality. Upload your video to your personal YouTube…
Pharmacy Student Receives Praise from Patient and Preceptor
NSU’s College of Pharmacy received a warm, heartfelt letter of praise from a patient treated by one of its pharmacy students at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston. The letter highlighted NSU Palm Beach student Melissa Wagner (c/o 2014). The patient stated that “Melissa was very informative and caring during her…
Nova Southeastern University student wins $5,000 National Allied Health Scholarship
Sheridan Healthcare, Inc., a multispecialty clinical and management services company and the leading anesthesia provider in the country, recently announced that NSU student Marya Williamson is the winner of the 2014 Sheridan National Allied Health Scholarship for Anesthesiologist Assistant Students. “We are so pleased to award Marya with this year’s…
Lucky Winner of the Off-Campus Housing Fair Raffle Drawing
The Office of Residential Life and Housing, and Off-Campus Housing, would like to recognize Nicole Boyco for being the recipient of the special giveaway provided by Davie Self Storage, a proud sponsor of the NSU Off-Campus Housing Fair. Davie Self Storage conducted a random raffle where students had the opportunity…
College of Pharmacy Student Receives “Patient First Award” from Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Memorial Hospital Pembroke recognized NSU pharmacy student, Orlando Alvarado from the College of Pharmacy Ponce Campus with the “Patient First Award.” Orlando was recognized for his outstanding achievements and commitment to providing a healing environment that is safe, efficient, customer focused, and of superior quality. While on his Emergency Department…
Healthy Weight- Shortcut Noodle-Bowl Lettuce Wraps
Source: Food Network Total Time: 10 min Prep:5 min Cook: 5 min Serving: 4 Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound prepped vegetables, such as cucumber, bell pepper and mushroom slices; shredded cabbage and carrots 2 small heads butter lettuce, leaves separated 2 scallions, white and green…
Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies (DAIS) Open House, May 2
The Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies (DAIS) will be conducting an open house event for anyone interested in learning more about what they do and the courses and degrees offered. The DAIS schools consist of The Center for Psychological Studies; the Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and…