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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
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Faculty to Perform Piano, Vocal Works at Mystic and Modern Recital, March 19
Experience a recital of vocal and piano performances that aim to touch the soul, as faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences present an evening of music for the NSU community. Mystic and Modern | Faculty Series Wednesday, Mar. 19 7:30 p.m. Performing and Visual Arts Wing,…
Interested in attending Law School? Find out more at these upcoming seminars, March 21
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center will be conducting the following seminars designed to provide prospective law students information and advice on preparing the J.D. application for admission and financing law study. These seminars will be conducted by William D. Perez, NSU Law’s Assistant…
Biology Students Present Mathematical Research at Joint Conference
Alfredo Janson and Bibi Juman, biology majors at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, co-presented their mathematics research at the annual Joint Meetings of the Florida Section of the Mathematical Association of America and the Florida Two-Year College Mathematics Association, held at Edison State College in Fort Myers, Florida,…
Join us for the Next NSU Diversity Dialogue, April 1
Bring your lunch and join fellow faculty, staff and students the first Tuesday of each month for Diversity Dialogues. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there! Date Time Location Facilitator Topic April 1, 2014 Noon- 1:30 p.m. President’s Dining Room Horvitz Administration Building James Moyer Community outreach manager, Broward…
April is National Autism Awareness Month, Wear BLUE on April 2
Just-release statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 1 in 68 children – and 1 in 42 boys – born in the United States will be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For years, many people didn’t understand what autism was all about. Thankfully, through the efforts…
Sustainability Talk to Explain Why Everyone Should Help Save the Everglades, March 19
South Floridians are no strangers to the Everglades. What you may not know, however, is how much our everyday actions can affect the ecosystem’s sustainability. Discover how we can all make a difference at the next Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series talk, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Restoring…
Rio’s Carnaval Comes to NSU! Ars Flores to Present Fiesta Concert, March 22
Lose yourself in a mix of rhythmic styles, from bossa nova to tango, as the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra presents a musical fiesta! Fiesta Carnaval! | Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Mar. 22 7:30 p.m. | Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. Miniaci Performing Arts Center Part of the Farquhar College…
Center for Psychological Studies to Host Presentation by WWII & Nazi Occupation Survivor, April 2
Just when you think you’ve heard every conceivable story from World War II comes the tale of Sipora Groen. Her experiences are detailed in a 2012 book, Jew Face, which chronicles her escape from capture in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam and how one man’s refusal to let her give up resulted in…
#NSU50 Top Moment No. 8: Nova Wins First Conference Championship
The #NSU50 “Top Moments in NSU Athletics History” continues with the eighth moment on the list: Nova wins first conference championship in men’s soccer. Nova joined the Florida Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the fall of 1990, forming a new conference that would eventually become the Florida Sun Conference. NSU entered…
Rowing Varsity-8 Takes Boat of the Week
The Nova Southeastern University rowing team’s varsity-8 crew took the season’s first Sunshine State Conference Boat of the Week honors, as announced recently. NSU began its season at the Spring Break Race on Winter Park’s Lake Maitland. The Sharks won the eight-boat race over NCAA Division I schools Villanova and…
Buie Named to Daktronics All-South Region Second Team
NSU women’s basketball guard Taylor Buie was honored as a second-team member of the Daktronics All-South Region Team, as announced on Thursday, March 13. Buie (So., Puyallup, Wash.), the Sharks’ leading scorer at 15.3 points per game and most recently the Sunshine State Conference Tournament MVP, earns her second postseason honor in…
College of Osteopathic Medical Student Earns AFOMA Scholarship
Taylor Schaubschlager, a first-year Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine student, was named the winner of a $500 AFOMA Believes in You Scholarship Award, which is presented by the Advocates of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (AFOMA). The award is partly based on a student’s interest in osteopathic medicine,…
Medical School Alumnus Garners Oliva Scholarship
Matthew L. Duke, D.O., a 2010 alumnus, received a $1,000 FOMA Marcelino Oliva, Jr., D.O., Student Scholarship Award, which honors students who advance and promote the practices and principles of osteopathic medicine, showcase dedication to continuing Marcelino Oliva’s vision, and epitomize the qualities of commitment, passion, and involvement in the…
Medical School Professor Nabs FOMA Presidential Achievement Award
Janet Hamstra, Ed.D., associate professor of internal medicine and director of preclinical education, at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was the recipient of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association’s (FOMA) Presidential Achievement Award in recognition and appreciation for her dedication, expertise, and support in coordinating the annual FOMA Poster…
Medical School Associate Dean Honored with Morton Morris Award
Howard Neer, D.O., FACOFP, associate dean of Alumni Affairs and HPD executive associate dean for Professional Affairs, was awarded the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine’s Morton Morris Award. The award is given annually to a citizen of Florida who exemplifies the public protection of all Florida residents. Morton Morris, D.O.,…
Medical Student Wins FOMA Student Award
During the 111th Annual Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) Convention held in Weston, Ajaypal Gill, a second-year Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, received a FOMA Student Award. The FOMA Student Awards, which include a $500 cash award, are based on criteria such as possessing leadership skills, supporting FOMA…
Medical Students Receive $5,000 Scholarships
Two third-year Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine students who completed a core rotation at Florida Hospital East Orlando—Erin McClary and Nick Scoglio—each received a $5,000 scholarship from the Osteopathic Foundation of East Orlando for demonstrating excellence in leadership and academics. The scholarship is awarded to third-year core medical students…
NSU College of Pharmacy Students Campaign for Immunization-Based Initiative
Immunization is a rapidly expanding area of pharmacy practice and NSU College of Pharmacy (COP) students have been campaigning to allow Florida student pharmacists the same abilities to vaccinate as currently held by licensed pharmacists in the state. Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists…
NSU Employees Receive Up To 45% Off at Camp Nova this Summer!
Camp Nova at University School of Nova Southeastern University is open to students in kindergarten to grade 11, and provides campers with a summer full of smiles, laughs, fun with new friends and plenty of good memories. Students can spend their summer mastering the art of archery, stunting in cheerleading,…
Interested in learning more about your options as a foreign national? Join us for an informative talk with Glenn Cooper, J.D., immigration attorney and NSU alumnus. Discussions will focus on options for students with F-1 visa status, immigration tracks towards permanent residency and more. The seminar is FREE and open…