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February is American Heart Month
Source: Centers for Disease Control Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable. Every journey begins with one step, whether it’s climbing a mountain or preventing heart disease. This American Heart Month, the Centers for Disease Control is…
Regional Campuses Announce Leadership Appointments at Miramar and Puerto Rico
Richard Davis, Ed.D., vice president of regional campus network and online education, recently announced the appointment of Ella Gooden, M.B.A. as director of NSU’s Miramar campus and Andres Malave, Ph.D. as executive director of NSU’s San Juan, Puerto Rico campus effective January 2, 2014. Previously director of special projects for…
Special Screening of new Guy Harvey Documentary, Jan. 30
Conservationist and world acclaimed marine artist Guy Harvey, Ph.D., is bringing his latest documentary – Whale Sharks of the Yucatán: A Guy Harvey Expedition – to the South Florida community. There is a special screening scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m. at NSU’s Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale,…
NSU Orlando Sharks Take a Bite Out of Hunger and Feed Hope
Second Harvest Food Bank doesn’t just prevent hunger—the employees and volunteers help feed hope. More than 500 non-profit agencies in the Central Florida area benefit from the food assistance Second Harvest provides. Recently, NSU’s Orlando Regional Campus was able to be a part of that legacy. The staff, along with…
SHSS Faculty Member Presents at Association for Graduate Liberal Studies Conference
Judith McKay, J.D. Ph.D., faculty and chair of the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) presented at the 2013 Association for Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP) Annual Conference and Meeting in Chicago. The conference theme was “Urban Gateways: Immigration and the Global…
Two NSU Faculty Members Recognized by Dentistry Today
Two NSU College of Dental Medicine faculty members were featured in the December 2013 issue of Dentistry Today magazine as “Leaders in Dental Continuing Education.” The honorees were Linda Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., dean and professor of the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, and Michael A. Siegel, D.D.S., M.S., FDS…
Sharks Baseball Hosts Youth Day
The NSU baseball team hosted its first ever Youth Day on campus on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the NSU Baseball Complex. This was a free event for children of all ages and skill levels, where the NSU coaching staff and players had the opportunity to interact with the youth who…
Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Bestows Educational Leadership Honor to Dean Singleton
The Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce recognized NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education Dean H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D., at a January 16, 2014 luncheon promoting local education initiatives and community service to North Miami Beach. Miami-Dade County Public School Board Member, District 3, Martin Karp, and Sarah…
College of Pharmacy Students Present Poster
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) recently held their annual Midyear Clinical Meeting in Orlando. The Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists Student-Chapter (FSHP-SC) from NSU actively participated and showcased a poster about their professionalism track. The track consists of three main events: CV Workshop, Interview Skills Workshop and Residency…
Learn the Keys to Running a Successful Music Studio—Free Master Class, Feb. 17
Have you ever aspired to become a music teacher with your own studio? Learn the keys to success during a free master class at NSU, hosted by the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra and the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Hitting a High Note with the Private Studio” A Free…
College of Pharmacy Professor Attends American Heart Association Annual Conference
College of Pharmacy faculty member, Anastasios “Tassos” Lymperopoulos, BPharm, MSc, PhD, FAHA, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences, participated in an honorary photo session during the American Heart Association`s (AHA) Annual Conference’s Scientific Sessions recently held at the Dallas Convention Center. Scientific Sessions is the leading cardiovascular meeting for basic, translational,…
The NSU community is invited to enjoy two very special events featuring U.S. Supreme Court Clerk (Ret.) General William K. Suter on Friday, Jan. 24. As clerk of the highest court in the country, Gen. Suter witnessed oral arguments brought before the Court from 1991 to 2013 on cases concerning…
Robert Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored a research article on how dispersal affects the establishment and spread of invasive species, such as the python in South Florida. The article appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the…
Intramural Raquetball Tournament
Free Intramural Racquetball Tournament open to all NSU Students. It is fun, fast paced, and works up a sweat! Get in the game and see what you’re made of! Entries open now through Thursday, Feb 13 and Tournament starts Monday, Feb 17. Divisions include Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Recreational. Register as…
Women’s Basketball Team Featured in Sun-Sentinel
Cristina Ledra of the Sun Sentinel attended the NSU women’s game against Rollins on Saturday. She wrote a game recap as well as the following excerpt of a feature article on the team. Links to both articles are below. Sharks Laying Down Foundation Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/09/3088779/nova-southeastern-building-with.html#storylink=cpy By Cristina Ledra,…
Wilkins Repeats as SSC Player of the Week
For the second consecutive week, Jasmine Wilkins has been named Sunshine State Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, presented by VALIC. Wilkins (Sr., Miami) helped lead the 14-0 Sharks to two of their closest victories of the season to keep the team undefeated and on top of the SSC. In the…
The 11th Annual African Presence Art Exhibition, “Witness to History: the Photography of Ernest Withers” will be on display in the Alvin Sherman Library, Adolfo & Marisela Cotilla Gallery through Sunday, March 16. Ernest C. Withers, nicknamed the “Original Civil Rights Photographer,” photographed many unsettling episodes of the 50s and…
Rowing Team Releases 2014 Spring Schedule
The Nova Southeastern University rowing team has released its 2014 championship spring schedule on NSUSharks.com. Click HERE to view upcoming rowing events. The rowing team will begin the season on Saturday, March 8 in a spring break race at Rollins at 8 a.m. The event kicked off the 2013 season in which…
New Student Enrollment Agreement (SEA) Form Outlines University Policies Regarding Registration
Beginning with the Spring and Summer 2014 semesters, all students registering for classes at Nova Southeastern University will be required to complete the new Student Enrollment Agreement (SEA) as part of their registration process. The SEA requires students to agree NSU standards and policies regarding course registration and withdrawal, financial…
#NSU50 Top Moment No. 1: NSU Athletics is Born
The #NSU50 “Top Moments in NSU Athletics History” starts with the earliest moment in program history, the creation of the athletic program in 1980. The athletic department was created by NSU Hall of Famer and former NSU president Abraham S. Fischler and the board of trustees, with the intention of…