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Sign up now for Relay for Life 2014, Starts April 12
Relay for Life at Nova Southeastern University will be taking place on April 12-April 13, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library Quad. This event will feature performers, programs, and laps designed to engage the NSU community in an effort to raise money and awareness…
Did you know? Community is one of NSU’s Core Values. Nova Southeastern University participates in more than 2,000 community activities each year. During the 2012-13 academic year, NSU students logged an incredible 10,214 hours of service as individuals and through clubs and organizations.
Join your friends and colleagues throughout the year for Coffee and Conversation each Thursday morning at the Alvin Sherman Library.On Thursday, April 17 from 8:30 to 10 a.m., join your friends and colleagues from the Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice for coffee, fruit, pastries, and…
Medical School Executive Associate Dean Profiled in National Magazine
Elaine Wallace, D.O., M.S., executive associate dean of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, was featured on the cover of the inaugural edition of Leaders Across America. The magazine profiled Wallace as an innovator of medical techniques.
Medical School Professor Publishes Second Edition of Book
Stephen G. Grant, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Master of Public Health Program for NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, co-edited the second edition of Molecular Toxicology Protocols—a work devoted to methods to detect, quantify, and utilize exposure data to predict and characterize cancer. Grant, who also works with the…
Nursing Professor Publishes Paper on Faculty Job Satisfaction
Marcia J. Derby-Davis, Ph.D., RN, associate professor and interim program director for the Fort Lauderdale entry level nursing program at the NSU College of Nursing, recently published an article in the January 2014 issue of the Journal of Professional Nursing titled “Predictors of Nursing Faculty’s Job Satisfaction and Intent to…
Medical School Names New Leadership for Clinics
Stanley Simpson, D.O., associate professor of family medicine for NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named medical director of the college’s medical clinics. Barbara Arcos, D.O., assistant professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine, will serve as assistant medical director.
NSU to Host Center for Homeland Defense and Security Faculty Member, Jan. 29
Join NSU’s Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness for an enriching presentation and lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at noon. Stan Supinksi, Ph.D. will present, “Homeland Security: Reaching Maturity.” He will discuss key issues specific to integrating the broad variety of interagency factors and stakeholders involved in preparing for and…
Medical School Welcomes New Faculty Member
Angela Garcia, Pharm.D., M.P.H., CPh, joined the faculty of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine this January as an associate professor in the Master of Public Health Program, where one of her primary responsibilities will be to oversee the required field experiences. Garcia, who previously served as a faculty member in…
Don’t Be Bashful—Audition for NSU’s Broadway Bash Musical Event
We’re having a bash, and we want YOU to join in the fun! The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will soon host open auditions for its spring musical theatre production, Broadway Bash. Open Auditions for Broadway Bash Tuesday, Feb. 4 6:00–8:00 p.m. Performance Theatre | Don Taft University Center…
University School of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) continues its tradition of excellence by naming former Denver Broncos practice squad wide receiver Brandon Harris the new head varsity football coach and director of inclusion and special college placement. Harris is relocating from Phoenix, AZ where he was the director of admissions,…
NSU’s Chief Information Officer Named one of Nation’s Top 100
Nova Southeastern University is proud to announce that one of its own, Tom West, M.B.A., was recently named one of America’s top 100 CIOs by IDG Enterprise. West, NSU’s vice president of Information Technology, joins others from across the country in being recognized in the Premier 100 Awards Program….
An Afternoon with Author and NSU Assistant Professor Janet Lynn Roseman, Ph.D., May 16
Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 2-3 pm for a special presentation from Janet Lynn Roseman, Ph.D., assistant professor in NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, as she presents her new book, If Joan of Arc had Cancer: Finding Courage, Faith, and Healing from History’s Most Inspirational Warrior in the…
It’s Nova Southeastern University’s 50th anniversary year which makes it a great time to show our Shark Pride! This new section, Pride Bites, will provide interesting facts and tidbits about NSU that you may or may not know. Enjoy! Did You Know? NSU’s 162,000 alumni live in all 50 states…
Drop in at Horvitz for Career Advisement, Starts Jan. 27
Career Development’s new location is now hosting drop in, starting Monday, Jan. 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the 1st floor, Horvitz Administration Building. Drop In Advisement is a 15-minute, one on one session with a Career Adviser, in order to allow 15 minutes for each session, please…
February is American Heart Month- Let’s Get Heart Healthy
Submitted by Marilyn Gordon Ed.D. RDN CSSD LDN NSU Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Every year 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news is that there are “7 Simple Steps” highlighted by The…
Celebrate NSU’s 50th Anniversary with Coffee & Conversation, Jan. 30
Join your friends and colleagues throughout the year for Coffee and Conversation each Thursday morning at the Alvin Sherman Library. On Thursday morning, Jan. 30, your friends and colleagues from the Office of Facilities Management invite you to join them for coffee, pastries, and conversation to learn more about their…
Everyman Is a Play for Everyone—Catch Performances at NSU
The NSU community is invited to experience an ever-contemporary classic when the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts presents its latest Performance Series production, Everyman. Everyman | Performance Series Feb. 14–23 Fridays and Saturdays | 7:30 p.m. Sundays | 2:00 p.m. Black Box Theatre…
Traffic on Main Campus to be Impacted on Jan. 24
We are expecting considerable traffic on and around our main campus on Friday, January 24 from 5:00 through 8:00 pm when the university will host the Joe DiMaggio 2014 American Icon Award in the Don Taft University Center. The first recipient of the Icon Award is Bill Clinton, founder of…