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#NSU50 Top Moment No. 12: NSU Names Ray Ferrero Jr. as School’s Fifth President
The #NSU50 “Top Moments in NSU Athletics History” continues with the 12th moment on the list: Nova Southeastern names Ray Ferrero Jr. as the school’s fifth president. Ferrero took his position as president of NSU on Jan. 1, 1998. He had previously served as a member of the Board of…
NSU Makes Big Leap in Learfield Cup Standings
Following the completion of the winter season, Nova Southeastern University leapt 66 spots in the 2013-14 Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings, moving to 48th and into the top 25 percent of ranked DII schools. NSU is one of five Sunshine State Conference schools in the top 50 out…
SHSS Alum is Coordinator for Florida Recruitment at Georgia Southern University
Patricia Beavan, M.S, graduate of the Master’s program in College Student Affairs (CSA) in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) is the Coordinator of Florida Recruitment in the Office of Admissions at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. In addition she…
No. 1 Rowing Team Wins Varsity-8 at FIRA Championship
The No. 1 NSU rowing team had a successful day at the Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association (FIRA) Championship Saturday, April 5 taking the varsity-8 title. The Sharks’ eight boat won a close race with a time of 6:50.5. NSU was 1.6 seconds faster than NCAA Division I Jacksonville and over…
Free Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) Available at Baudhuin Preschool
The Baudhuin Preschool at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center is enrolling age eligible children in their free, high quality Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK). Instruction is provided by classroom teachers with a Florida teaching certificate in pre-k primary certification. Instruction runs from August 18, 2014 through the first week of June 2015…
Dean Elected President of the Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean and professor in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been elected the President of the Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP) for 2014-2016. According to his President’s Message, Yang seeks, “…promising practices in higher learning, cross-disciplinary research, student support, multilateral partnership,…
Bal Fantastique Raises Funds to Support NSU’s Health Professions Division
More than 325 community leaders, philanthropists, and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) faculty, students and leadership recently joined together to celebrate the 29th Annual Bal Fantastique at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. Hosted by NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD), guests enjoyed dinner and dancing while supporting a worthy cause….
Director of NSU’s Arena Wins the Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award
The Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award was established by the Jewish Museum of Florida in 1995 for Jewish women in Florida who have broken the proverbial glass ceiling in professional fields that are normally dominated by men. To date, more than 80 outstanding winners have been honored with this distinction,…
UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Hosts Soccer Clinic for Children
As part of Project CHOICE (Creating Healthy Opportunities for Interaction, Communication and Engagement), the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) collaborated with the Tire Choice and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers soccer team in creating a series of soccer clinics for children…
Student Art Comes to Fruition at Senior Exhibition Futurition, Last Day April 18
View a variety of works created by talented students about to embark on the next stage of their artistic journeys. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host an on-campus exhibition of art and design from graduating art majors. Futurition: Senior Exhibition features…
Abraham S. Fischler Ed.D.,Honored by Pacific Institute
Abraham S. Fischler, Ed.D., was honored with the first-ever Special Recognition Award from The Pacific Institute at its 10th Annual Best Practices and Business Conference, held April 3, 2014, at the Hollywood Beach Marriott. Fischler’s long involvement with TPI programs and trainers led the organization to honor Fischler as a highlight…
Fischler School Graduate Admissions Day, July 26
The Abraham S. Fischler School of Education is hosting Graduate Admissions Day on Saturday, July 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m on NSU’s main campus, Carl DeSantis Building, 3rd floor. For more information, please visit www.FischlerSchool.nova.edu/Admissionsday or call 1-888-486-1527.
Regional Campus Executive Director Honored by South Florida Hispanic Chamber
NSU regional campus executive director, Ricardo Belmar, M.I.B.A., was recently honored by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) and received the Chairman’s Higher Education Award during an exclusive luncheon at the Trump National Doral Miami. The SFLHCC Hispanic Leadership Awards recognizes individuals who provide excellence in different fields…
NSU Optometry Professor Only American to Participate in Breakthrough Study
Rates of blindness and impaired eyesight have dropped by 50 percent over the past 20 years (from 1990 to 2010) in the highest income countries in the developed world, according to a study co-authored by Janet Leasher, O.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.O., associate professor and director of community outreach at NSU’s College…
Food Drive at HPD & Law Libraries to Celebrate National Library Week, Ends April 20
The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Lives change @ Your Library.” This theme goes hand in hand with NSU’s Mission and Core Values “commitment to community through engagement and diverse services.” To celebrate National Library Week (NLW), the HPD & Law Libraries are partnering with the South…
Celebrate Earth Day at NSU with Several On-Campus Events
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is celebrating Earth Day campus-wide with a host of events, from talks revealing Earth secrets to a community event with tree-planting, free food, and more! Saturday, April 26 Earth Day Community Celebration 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Nova Southeastern University (Davie) | Gold Circle Lake This event…
Healthy Weight – Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad
Source: My Recipes Ingredients Serves: 4 Minutes: 48 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 grapefruit 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon chopped shallots 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 peeled avocado, cut into 12 wedges Heat…
Medical School Professor Named Assistant Director for Residency Program
Oneka B. Marriott, D.O., M.P.H., assistant professor of pediatrics and public health, was named assistant director of medical education for the NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine/Palm Beach County Health Department Preventive Medicine Residency Program. In her new position, Marriott will assist John C. Pellosie, Jr., D.O., M.P.H., chair of the…
Linda Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., dean of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Dental Medicine, was recently appointed to the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Niessen’s term runs through Aug. 31, 2016. The…
Medical School Professor Honored With National Fellowship
Doris Newman, D.O., F.A.A.O., associate professor of osteopathic principles and practice and director of the Department of Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine for NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, successfully completed the requirements for the Fellowship of the American Academy of Osteopathy (F.A.A.O.). The honor was conferred upon her at the…