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College of Pharmacy Students Participate in Career Development Workshop
The NSU College of Pharmacy recently participated in the Florida Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists-Student Chapter (FSHP-SC) annual Curriculum Vitae (CV) Workshop. Twin events were held on NSU’s main and Palm Beach campuses. Pharmacy professionals from a variety of different settings were invited to review students’ CVs and provide fundamental tips…
Get ready for Thanksgiving! Join us for Cranberry Harvest at the Faculty Shark Club, Nov 20
The Faculty Shark Club will host a special event night, “Cranberry Harvest,” on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Membership requirements will be waived so that NSU faculty and staff can experience the warm ambiance and try our delicious menu items for lunch and dinner. Cranberry Harvest features freshly roasted turkey, cranberry apple…
University School Writers Impart Passion and Talent for Writing
The innovative University School Writing Fellows Program is based on a model originated at Brown University that is now in place at many campuses nationwide, including NSU. The program features advanced high school writers who bring personalized writing support directly to their peers in the areas of language mechanics, organization,…
NSU Quality of Life Council to Celebrate Community Research, Nov. 20
The Quality of Life Celebration of Community Research is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd Floor Gallery, on NSU’s main campus. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. Eleven years ago, NSU joined with several Broward County agencies to form the…
Library to Host Bootcamp Research Workshop, Nov. 14
The Library Boot Camp Workshop will continue Nov. 14 in the Alvin Sherman Library or Online from noon to 1:00 p.m., or 5:00 to 6 p.m. The discussion is listed below: Thursday, Nov. 14 Research Reconnaissance: In this interactive workshop, students will gain a basic introduction to: Keywords & Boolean…
Documentary Film by Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Wins Top Award
Runway Afrique, a film by Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences faculty members, earned the award for Best Documentary at the Miami Fashion Film Festival in September 2013. Co-created by Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., assistant professor, and Cathleen Dean, adjunct professor, the 30-minute film documents the first-ever Africa Fashion Week New…
Baseball Completes Second Annual NSU Baseball Golf Classic
The NSU baseball team recently completed its Second Annual NSU Baseball Golf Classic at the Jacaranda Golf Club. There were 128 participants at the event, including notable alumni such as Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers, NSU Hall of Famer’s, Felipe Suarez and Sonny Hansley, and Raul De Castro. “The Second…
No. 4 Sharks win season opener over No. 22 Washburn, 90-87
The No. 4 NSU women’s basketball team had four players in double digits and held off No.22 Washburn in recent season opener in the Tipoff Classic at the NSU Arena, 90-87. The Sharks (1-0), who overcame an 11-point first-half deficit and trailed by five points at the half, went ahead…
Women’s Basketball Sweeps Tipoff Classic with Win over No. 7 Stonehill
NSU’s women’s basketball team recently defeated their second top-25 opponent in as many days at the season-opening Tipoff Classic, topping No. 7 Stonehill at the NSU Arena, 96-77. The Sharks (2-0) were led by Richelle Carach (Sr., Naples, Fla.), who set a new career high in points for the second straight game,…
Varsity-8 Lifts Rowing to Great Finish at FIRA Fall Classic
The NSU rowing team recently ended its fall season on a high note with the varsity-8 winning the FIRA Fall Classic. The eight boat finished with a time of 13:11 to take the win. The Sharks took down Barry for the first time this season in the V8 race, winning…
Women’s Basketball Player, Carach, Named SSC Player of the Week
NSU’s women’s basketball senior Richelle Carach (Naples, Fla.) has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, presented by VALIC. Carach averaged a double-double with 19.5 points and 10 rebounds per game to lead the No. 4 Sharks to a pair of victories over top-25 teams during…
Soccer players Brivio and Fanfoni Named All-SSC
NSU’s Nicola Brivio (So., Gallarte, Italy) and Stefano Fanfoni (So., Cremona, Italy) were recently named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Men’s Soccer teams, as announced by the conference office. The duo, who combined for 12 assists this season, were the leading playmakers for the Sharks in 2013. Brivio was named to the first…
Tennis to Open Spring Ranked 21st in the Nation
The NSU tennis team will enter the spring ranked 21st in the nation according to the ITA Division II Preseason Rankings. NSU traditionally opens the season in the top 25 along with several squads from the NCAA South Region, recognized as the nation’s toughest region. The Sharks are ranked ninth…
Malin Broberg Earns All-SSC Honors
Malin Broberg (Sr., Stockholm, Sweden) of the NSU women’s soccer team was recently named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Second Team. Broberg earns her second All-SSC nod in consecutive years, just the fourth women’s soccer player to earn back-to-back awards in the past decade. Complete Release
NSU and Several Universities to Host Free Community Block Party on Las Olas Blvd., Nov. 14
NSU along with several college and university campuses in downtown Fort Lauderdale will join forces to increase awareness of higher educational opportunities in the area. NSU, Broward College, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), the Lingua Center at Broward College, and NSU’s Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale will host a “Block…
Test of NSU’s Emergency Notification System scheduled for Next Week
At Nova Southeastern University, the safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority. As such, the university will be testing all components of the NSU Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. This may include: mass email; SMS text messages; indoor and outdoor…
NSU Inducts Four New Members into the Athletics Hall of Fame
The NSU athletic department has inducted four new members into the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame. “This event is so special in many ways and it really speaks to the traditions we have built on campus in recent years,” stated Director of Athletics Michael Mominey. “We are especially excited that this…
NSU’s Swimming & Diving Teams Dominate Rollins in Winter Park
After having two weeks to prepare, the NSU’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams went head-to-head in Sunshine State Conference competition at Rollins. The women’s team (3-0) continued their winning streak by topping the Tars 119-86, while the men’s team (2-1) got back on the winning track with a…
2013-14 NSU Men’s Basketball Season Projections
The NSU men’s basketball team recently begin its 2013-14 season with two road exhibition games against Marian and NCAA Division I powerhouse Butler. Both games were broadcast live on Radio X 88.5 FM. NSU figures to be a long shot to finish among the leaders in the Sunshine State Conference…
Baseball Set to Take Part in Annual Blue-Grey Shark Classic
The NSU baseball team will conclude its 2013 fall season with its annual Blue-Grey Shark Classic. The Blue-Grey Shark Classic is a three-game intrasquad series spread out between three days. The teams were drafted by their respective coaches, Eric Cruz for the Blue team and Ryan Romero for the Grey team. Complete Release