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NSU College of Pharmacy Faculty Member Receives Credentialing as a Certified Diabetes Educator
The College of Pharmacy is proud to congratulate Devada Singh-Franco, R.Ph., Pharm.D., associate professor, pharmacy practice, for earning accreditation as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. This is a significant accomplishment amongst health care professionals that work with patients with diabetes. In order…
Laugh with Your Classmates at Annual Improv Jam, Jan 17
For one night only—laugh, sing, and dance along with the comedic and musical stylings of NSU students at the fourth annual Improv Jam!, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. Improv Jam! | Performance Series Friday, Jan. 17 7:00 and 9:00 p.m….
Thirsting to Perform on Stage? Audition for Irish Dracula Play, Jan. 9
All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to audition for a part in The Irish Dracula: A Melodrama in Five Acts, written by James Doan, Ph.D., professor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, and produced by the Irish Theatre of Florida. Auditions for The Irish Dracula…
Apply for a Shark Line Caller Position Today!
The Office of Advancement and Community Relations is hiring students for Shark Line 2014. NSU wants to contact all alumni via telephone to tell them about the university’s latest happenings and raise support for NSU. Pay starts at $9 an hour Employment period: September 3 2013 – April 25, 2014…
Next Faculty Symposium: Why do we have Hopeless Heroes, Jan. 9
The next Faculty Symposium will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. The topic for discussion is: “Why do we have hopeless heroes? Factors Impacting the Successful Reintegration of Veterans.” See flyer for more details…
Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program Offering Complimentary Services Every year for the past 6 years, the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program has provided complimentary services for university faculty, staff, and students on the NSU’s main Davie campus. Motivational coaches are available for a variety of lifestyle issues, such as eating…
It’s Time for Intramural Soccer!
Intramural Soccer season starts January 27 and is open for all NSU students. Play competitive or co-rec leagues. It’s a great way to have fun, make friends, exercise, and for team building. Sign up with peers or as a free agent by January 23 at www.rec.nova.edu/intramurals. For more information, contact Mike Prociuk at prociuk@nova.edu or…
NSU to host Annual Wellness Day, Feb 12
You don’t want to miss this year’s Annual Wellness Day! Explore the 6 dimensions of wellness and get lots of cool free stuff! Fun, games, FREE FOOD! Come out to the library quad on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Intellectual Social Physical Emotional Spiritual Occupational It’s a…
Learn How to Improve Your Psychological Well-Being, Jan. 15
How are you feeling? Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up or some reassurance that life is good, the next Psychology Graduate Research Series talk will provide tips for improving your psychological well-being. Co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), the…
Successful December Recruiting Events Close Out 2013
Enrollment and Student Services’ Offices of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions closed out the fall recruiting season with several successful events at the main campus in December. More than 500 guests (collectively) visited for Transfer Day on December 4, Chemistry Dinner with the Dean on December 5 , Nursing and Health…
Lecture | Living with Cobra: An Intimate View
Thursday, January 30, 2014 6:00 pm Between 1978 and 1998, Meyer and Golda Marks donated more than 1300 works of post-World War II European avant-garde art to NSU’s Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. The Marks family has been among the foremost collectors of Cobra art in the Americas. In…
Let’s Talk About Stress—Next Psychology Graduate Research Series Event, Feb 12
When you’re stressed, does the time of day make a difference? Also, how effective is meditation in relieving stress and improving cognitive functions? Take a deep breath, relax, and learn the answers to these questions (and others) at the next Psychology Graduate Research Series event, co-hosted by NSU’s Farquhar College…
Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:00 – 8:00 pm This monthly series will be hosted by Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and wine educator. The guest chef of the month will pair perfect flavors with these fine wines making our tastings the talk of the town. Museum of Art |…
Sunday, January 26, 2014 1:00 pm What does Civil Rights mean in the 21st Century?: A Reclamation of the Proclamation presented by Delores Smiley, Ed.D., Executive Director of Diversity and Cultural Affairs at Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. This presentation will take the participants on an historical journey…
Performance | Dance Ensemble, Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, January 25, 2015 1:00 pm The Nova Southeastern University Dance Ensemble, under the direction of Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., will present “Monument” a dance performance inspired by Gregory Porter’s politically-charged song “1960 What?” from the musicians’ Grammy nominated debut album, “Water.” Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Horvitz Auditorium…
“Whittle while you Wood Work” Presentation by Sculptor Luke Jenkins
Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:00 – 8:00 pm “Celebrate the closing of Against the Grain with a woodworking workshop. Professional sculptor, Luke Jenkins, will give an artist talk on the art of woodworking, while students participate in building a collaborative sculpture.” Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Breezeway…
Film Series | Bruce Weber: Liberty City is like Paris to Me
Friday, January 24, 2014 11:15am and 3:00pm This short film centers on Martin Luther King and Inauguration Day 2009 in a small section of Miami called Liberty City. Once a place full of race riot and poverty, the people of this small neighborhood in Miami, Florida have rebuilt their community…
Friday, January 10, 2014 11:15am and 3:00pm Hitler’s Museum: The Secret History of Art Theft During World War II The chilling historical program examines the secret plan Hitler enacted during the Third Reich to create the largest art collection in Europe at this home in Linz. As Nazi forces…
The Art of Wine and Food Series presents: “The Wines of South America!”
Thursday, February 27, 2014 6:00pm – 8:00pm This monthly series will be hosted by Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and wine educator. The guest chef of the month will pair perfect flavors with these fine wines making our tastings the talk of the town. NSU Museum of Art | Fort…
Open House at AutoNation Academy of Art + Design
Saturday, January 4, 2014 10:00 am-2:00 pm The open house will begin at 10am and run till, where you will have the opportunity to rotate through our studios and disciplines, including Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, Computer/Graphic Arts, Printmaking, and Textiles. Meet and speak with our Academy Director Anthony Lauro…