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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fibromyalgia is a disorder of unknown etiology characterized by widespread pain, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbance, fatigue and often psychological distress. People with fibromyalgia may also have other symptoms; such as, Morning stiffness Tingling or numbness in hands and feet Headaches, including migraines…
Let’s Celebrate Earth Day all Month Long: Public Transit Use is Highest its Been in 57 Years
Source: Earth Day Public transit use is the highest it’s been in 57 years, according to a report by the American Public Transportation Association. In 2013, approximately 10.7 billion trips were taken by Americans on public transit – a 37.2% increase from 1995. The report also found that the number…
Medical School Dean Receives National Recognition
Anthony J. Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D., M.Sc., FACOFP dist., FACPP, dean of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, was the recipient of the Robert A. Kistner Award during the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Annual Conference held April 2-5 in Washington, D.C. The award is presented to individuals who…
SharkBytes Schedule for Summer 2014
SharkBytes is now on its biweekly summer schedule and will be published on the following dates: August 20, 2014 SharkBytes will return to its weekly format with the August 27 edition. If you have any questions, send email to wlchrist@nova.edu or mkiffin@nova.edu.
Qualitative Reports 6th Annual Conference – Call for Submissions
The Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies is pleased to announce that calls for submissions for The Qualitative Reports 6th Annual Conference is now open. TQR2015 will be held January 9 and 10, 2015 on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University. This annual conference is affiliated with The Qualitative Report,…
Don’t Miss the Undergraduate Student Symposium, April 4
There’s one special day each year when dozens of innovative research projects, conducted by some of NSU’s best and brightest students, are on display to inform, inspire, engage, and entertain the community. That day has arrived. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences presents the 2014 Undergraduate Student Symposium, a…
Pride Bite: #NSU50 Top Moment No. 11: NSU Adds Women’s Soccer and Wins FSC Tournament Championship
The #NSU50 “Top Moments in NSU Athletics History” continues with the 11th moment on the list: Nova Southeastern begins the women’s soccer program and wins Florida Sun Conference Championship in first season. The women’s soccer team began its program with a match against Bellevue on Sept. 1, 1995. The match,…
Sports Medicine Panel Brings Athletic Training to the Forefront at NSU
Patient Centered Care in Sports Medicine Panel took place recently to not only celebrate Athletic Training Month but to highlight the Interprofessional practice of the Sports Medicine Team here at NSU. Participating in the “Patient-Centered Care in Sports Medicine” | A Panel Discussion event were: Dustin Gatens, M.S., ATC, head…
Tools for Success – Empowering Your Emotional Intelligence, April 8
Winter 2014 Student Success Workshop Series April 8, 2014 Carl DeSantis Building – Knight Auditorium 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Emotional intelligence can be a powerful asset in our daily living. The Office of Undergraduate Student Success invites you to this Tools for Success workshop. This will focus on empowering…
The No. 1 NSU rowing team recently came out on top in the first of multiple meetings between the Sharks and No. 2 Barry at Holland Park. NSU raced the Bucs on its home course and had the support of a large crowd of Sharks supporters who were at the…
Joubert Wins Second PBC Athlete of the Week Award
NSU track and field freshman Laruschka Joubert (Fr., Krugersdorp, South Africa) earned Peach Belt Conference Athlete of the Week for the second week in a row, as announced by the conference office Wednesday, April 2. Joubert claims her second straight weekly award after improving upon her NCAA provisional and PBC-record javelin toss…
The Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Sciences (DAIS) schools, Center for Psychological Studies, Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice, Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, and School of Humanities and Social Sciences – will be conducting a Shark Chat Academic Forum. This free event is a live,…
SHSS Alum Receives the Commanders Award for Civilian Service from the US Army
Fiona Mosley, M.S., graduate of the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was the recipient of the prestigious Commanders Award for Civilian Service, the equivalent of the Army Commendation Medal awarded to active duty soldiers. Mosley received the award for her impressive…
Move Over Quinoa; Make Room for Freekeh
Submitted by Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D. RDN CSSD LDN NSU Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Pronounced “Free-kah”, this ancient grain has been consumed in the Middle East for more than 2,000 years is now available in your local grocery store. Freekeh is made from young green wheat. After harvesting, it is roasted…
Congratulations to NSU at the Mercedes Benz Corporate Run
Congratulations to NSU Team participants at the Mercedes Benz Corporate Run on April 3, 2014. NSU was the 4th largest company represented at the event with 195 NSU participants and has been awarded Second Place for the T-shirt Design Competition. Go Sharks!
NSU Hosts the 2014 STUEY Awards
NSU’s Division of Student Affairs proudly introduces the 15th Annual Student Life Achievement Award winners (most commonly referred to as the STUEYS). The elbow-to-elbow event held on the night of Wednesday, April 2 at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center recognized 28 students, faculty, staff, corporate partners and…
Remembering National Autism Awareness Day
Several of NSU’s employees and students supported National Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 2 by wearing blue. New data from Center for Disease Control and Prevention Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network show that the estimated number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise, and the picture…
Ars Flores Concert to Showcase Six Talented Young Musicians, April 5
In partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra will present its annual concert of talented, young artists who have earned the prestigious opportunity to perform alongside the orchestra. The concert concludes another successful season for Ars Flores, NSU’s orchestra in residence. Young-Artists Concerto…
NSU Flight Deck Pub Grand Opening, April 4
The wait is over! The NSU Flight Deck Pub will be hosting its grand opening on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to midnight. It is a modern, yet comfortable restaurant space for the entire NSU community to enjoy. The facility is fully-equipped with indoor and outdoor bars; 17…
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Broward Walk to Cure Diabetes, April 5
Join us on Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 a.m. at the NSU Quad for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Broward Walk to Cure Diabetes! Form a team, join a team, donate, volunteer and/or walk with us. The walk will consist of music, entertainment, bounce houses for the kids, celebrity appearances…