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Grant Professionals Association Hosting Annual Conference at NSU, July 25
The Grant Professionals Association (GPA): South Florida Chapter will present its sixth Annual South Florida Regional Conference titled “The Complete Grants Toolbox: Obtain, Maintain, and Sustain Your Funding” on Thursday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Carl DeSantis Building at Nova Southeastern University. The conference includes…
Join Your Friends & Colleagues for NSU’s Weekly Coffee and Conversation
Join your friends and colleagues throughout the year as they invite you to Coffee and Conversation on the 4th floor of the Alvin Sherman Library. See flyer for more details…
Spring and Summer Outdoor Safety
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The return of warmer temperatures brings the opportunity for freedom, relaxation, exploration, and being closer to nature. Whether you’re relaxing in the backyard, turning up your garden, hitting the pool, or exploring the great outdoors, here are some ways to help keep you…
Conserving Water at Home and in the Garden
Source: EPA Tips for home safety, avoiding potential risks, and preventing pollution by recycling and conserving water and energy. A family of four uses 400 gallons of water every day. EPA’s WaterSense program helps conserve water for future generations by providing information on products and programs that save water without…
Discharged Under the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy, June 14
NSU’s Veterans Law Clinic will host a workshop on your rights and responsibilities, Saturday, June 14 at 9 a.m. See flyer for more details…
NSU Undergraduate Students, Alumni Recognized at Spring Honors Banquet
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted the annual Spring Honors Banquet on Apr. 11 at the Signature Grand in Davie, recognizing students in NSU’s Undergraduate Honors Program for their academic accomplishments and excellence. More than 350 people—including NSU Honors students, alumni, administration, faculty, family members, and friends—convened for…
Pride Bite: NSU has Florida’s Only B.S. in Respiratory Therapy Program
Nova Southeastern University’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Respiratory Therapy – the first such program offering in the state – has been granted provisional accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy (CoARC). The American Association of Respiratory Care has declared the bachelor’s degree one of the priorities…
Six Former Sharks Rising on Major League Baseball Farm Teams
The NSU baseball program has six former student-athletes currently competing on Major League Baseball-affiliated teams, with a handful excelling in the early part of the 2014 season. Complete Release
Davie Campus Road Closure Notification, May 3
NSU will host the March of Dimes 5K walk on Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Davie main campus. All roads within NSU will close at 8:15 a.m. and reopen at 10:00 a.m. The Library parking garage will be available for use during the walk….
Hagopian Named PBC Women’s Coach of the Year in Busy Second Day of PBC Championship
The NSU track and field teams head into the final day of the 2014 Peach Belt Conference Championship after a busy Friday, April 18 at Barron Stadium. The Sharks earned several honors, including head coach Bryan Hagopian earning the PBC Women’s Track and Field Coach of the Year award. Aside from Hagopian,…
NSU Baseball Alum J.D. Martinez Called Up to MLB’s Detroit Tigers
Former NSU baseball player J.D. Martinez’s contract has been purchased by the Detroit Tigers from the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens Monday, April 21. He is expected to join the Tigers before the opener of their four-game series against the Chicago White Sox, which begins Monday, April 28. “JD is certainly…
NSU Hosts First Annual High School Model United Nations Conference
The Nova International Relations Association (NIRA), NSU’s Model United Nations Team sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, held the first annual NSU High School Model United Nations Conference on Apr. 4. Twenty-seven students from Cypress Bay High School and NSU’s University School participated in the event, led…
You Can Count on Two Math Talks in Two Days
Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for two Mathematics Colloquium Series talks in as many days. One talk will discuss using math for communication encryption, while another will provide an introduction to geometric flows in Euclidean spaces. Wednesday, Apr. 23 “How Mathematics Can Facilitate Secure Communication—Cryptographic Key Exchange”…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Announces Outstanding Teachers for 2014–2015
Each spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as its outstanding teachers of the year, honoring their strong commitment to learning and student success. These awards reflect the endorsement and support of peers and students. Congratulations to the following college faculty…
Weekly Broadcast of Westminster Chimes on Regional Campuses Public Address System
Please be advised that beginning Monday, April 28, 2014, the sound of Westminster Chimes will be broadcast over the outdoor public address systems at East Campus, Oceanographic Center, Palm Beach and the Ft. Myers Regional campus every Monday at noon. (The Main Campus began the weekly playing of Westminster Chimes…
SHSS Faculty and Alum Participate in AAMFT’s Leadership Conference in Virginia
Christine Ajayi, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT), in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), participated in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Annual Leadership Conference held in Arlington, Virginia. The conference provides opportunities for current and future AAMFT leaders to…
Jazz it up at the Circle of Friends Annual Meeting, May 10
The Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, May 10 at the Alvin Sherman Library to recognize outgoing board members and install new board members. This very special evening will begin with cocktails at 5:30 pm followed by dinner in the…
SHSS Faculty and Alum Present at Humanities as Science Matters Conference in Portugal
Elena Bastidas, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and DCAR doctoral graduate Gwendolyn Smith, Ph.D., presented at the Humanities as Science Matters Conference held in O’Porto, Portugal. Their presentation was entitled “Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Science.”…
The Alvin Sherman Library Hosted I Lobe the Brain
I Lobe the Brain, a yearly program presented by Leanne Boucher, Ph.D., of NSU Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences to teach children about the 4 lobes of the brain took place at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research Information Technology Center on Saturday, March 15. The program included 9 NSU…
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Students Reap Rewards Through Internship
Huizenga Business School students continue to reap rewards from experiences gained during internships. During Winter-Term 2014, students worked in a wide variety of organizations. Undergraduate–Marketing: Paiton Meurer, Blue Sol Yoga; David Patino, ShowRodeo; Melanie Alvarez Meneses, Yake Solar Power Corp.; Accounting/Finance: Enshante Starks, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts;…