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Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Debut New Genocide Lecture
Thanks to a generous donation from a member of the NSU Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Board of Governors Marta Batmasian, Ph.D., a new lecture series that focuses on the issue of genocide was created. The first lecture of the series was recently held in the Carl DeSantis Building…
Positioning an Emerging Company for Investment
Which attributes in an emerging technology company indicate a commercial concept that might succeed? What attracts capital to the “stranger” amidst a crowd of options? How can technological talent be introduced to business principles that bring ideas to market? When is a business accelerator the right fit for an early…
SHSS Faculty Member Presents at the International Teacher Education Conference in Dubai
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the International Teacher Education Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The presentation was entitled, “Teaching 9/11: Contested Narratives and Peacebuilding in the Classroom” and focused…
Retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus Speaks at NSU, Reflects on 37 Years of Service
More than 800 members of the NSU community congregated in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center on Feb. 6, to hear from retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus, Ph.D., whose military career spanned 37 years. Petraeus reflected on his time as a commander in Iraq and Afghanistan;…
Faculty Lecture Series Talk: Good, Bad of Biofuels
Should America’s gas come from corn, sugarcane, and vegetable oil? The next Faculty Lecture Series talk will explore the pros and cons of using crops to produce biofuels. “Biofuels: The Benefits and Disadvantages as an Energy Source” Faculty Lecture Series | Reza Razeghifard, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of physical…
NSU Research Spotlight: Pharmaceutical Sciences
While taking his first college psychology course, Bob Speth, now a Ph.D., decided that he wanted to figure out how the brain works. “At that time, I had no idea that the brain had 100 billion cells, all making connections with each other. I’m still working at my goal, though…
NSU Graduate Business Student Association to Welcome Businessman Kevin Harrington, Feb. 19
NSU’s Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host Kevin Harrington, former investment “Shark” on ABC’s SharkTank and the current Chairman of As Seen On TV, Inc., on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Harrington has been in the Direct Response business for over…
Clear Some Space on Your Calendar for Lecture on Solar-System Sustainability, Feb. 19
The next talk in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series will examine how humans could make a discernible impact on the sustainability of outer space. The event is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Human Perturbation to the Sustainability of the Solar System” Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series Stefan Kautsch, Ph.D.,…
GSCIS to Host Two Annual Conferences in 2015
Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will be hosting the 2015 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) in Puerto Rico in August 2015 and the IEEE SoutheastCon in Fort Lauderdale in April 2015. The annual AMCIS conference is viewed as one of the leading conferences…
Downtime during NSU Library System Upgrade, Feb. 12
February 12, 2014 – 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Faculty/Staff/Students/NSU Community, In an effort to serve you better, NSU Libraries will be upgrading the current library system. The following library services will not be available during this downtime: NovaCat catalog searching NovaCat holds NovaCat renewals Find It! feature of the…
GSCIS Professor Presents Papers during International Conference of Information Systems
Information Sciences (GSCIS) Professor Yair Levy, Ph.D., recently presented two papers during the International Conference of Information Systems (ICIS) SIGSEC – Workshop on Information Security and Privacy (WISP) 2013, in Milan, Italy. The paper entitled “The Role of User Computer Self-Efficacy, Cybersecurity Countermeasures Awareness, and Cybersecurity Skills Influence on Computer…
SHSS Acknowledges Genocide Awareness Month with Film and Discussion, April 11
NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and The Institute for Genocide Awareness and Applied Research (IGAAR) will be screening the film Beyond the Gates on April 11 at 6 p.m. in Maltz Psychology Building, room 2045 (main campus.) The IGAAR was founded by SHSS faculty member Jason J….
NSU’s African Presence Art Exhibition kicks off Black History Month
The celebration of Black History Month 2014 at NSU kicked off last week with the opening reception of the 11th Annual African Presence Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibition, “Witness to History: The Photography of Ernest Withers,” features the artist’s capturing of significant periods in American history including Jim Crow segregation,…
Nova Southeastern University to Build $80 Million Research Facility
On Thursday, Feb. 13, NSU broke ground on a revolutionary Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) that will house one of Florida’s largest wet labs, the NSU Technology Incubator and some of the world’s most accomplished researchers. “This new multidisciplinary center will provide our world-class team of researchers with the tools…
Travis J.A. Craddock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor for the Center of Psychological Studies (CPS) and the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, along with CPS professor Gordon Broderick, Ph.D. and Nancy Klimas, M.D., professor at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and the founding director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine…
NSU hosts 11th Annual CommunityFest at Gold Circle Lake
The sunny weather and festive energy around the Gold Circle Lake certainly made this year’s CommunityFest an event to remember. NSU students, faculty and staff members brought their friends and families to the exciting event which included entertainment, food, and fun. This event has become known for its large-scale attractions,…
Love Your Body – it’s the Only Place You have to Live
Exclusively for faculty and staff – Get your RecPlex membership today! Stop putting it off and show your body some love. Regular activity is necessary for reduction of stress, life/work balance, and being healthy. The RecPlex has so much to offer; come see for yourself! Sign up for a RecPlex…
Dental Research Study Seeking Participants
If you are 18 years old or older with no major medical problems, you may qualify for teeth whitening studies conducted by the NSU College of Dental Medicine. Call 954-245-1284 to schedule an appointment and obtain additional details. After your first visit, you will receive financial compensation and will be…
Do you sing or write poetry? Share your Talent during Black History Month, Last day Feb. 10
During February, NSU will celebrate Black History Month and will host an event where you can showcase your musical and lyrical creativity. We are looking for talented people who would like to perform original music or poetry related to historical and/or contemporary moments during “Musical Soul: The Sounds of the…
NSU Shows Support for National Wear Red for Women Day
NSU really came out in force to support the fight against heart disease in women. Wear Red Day was a huge success with students, faculty and staff sporting their RED shoes, dresses, scarves, sneakers, ties, socks, even hats! We received photos from as far away as Ponce, Puerto Rico and…