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Ortiz Wins Dennis Rose Invitational as Shark Women Finish Fourth
Daniela Ortiz finished with a 5-over-par 221 to take home individual medalist honors at the Dennis Rose Invitational at the Waikoloa Beach Golf Resort. Ortiz (Jr., Morelia, Mexico) wrapped up the third round with a 77 to go along with recently shooting an even-par (70-74). She defeated runner-up Jennifer Liedes of St….
Baseball Gives Back to Community Through the Miracle League
The NSU baseball team recently took part in in the annual Miracle League event in Pembroke Pines, Fla. The Miracle League program of Pembroke Pines was established eight years ago for disabled children, in order to give them the opportunity to play baseball and experience what it’s like to be…
Baseball’s Baroniel Appointed as National SAAC Representative
NSU’s Roberto Baroniel (Jr., Miami, Fla.) was recently appointed to the Division II National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, approved by the Division II Presidents Council. “I’m really excited to see how far I can go with an opportunity like this,” said Baroniel. “It’s an honor to be able to represent NSU in…
NSU Arena Chosen as a Finalist to Host the Women’s Elite Eight
The NSU Arena in the Don Taft University Center has been named as one of six finalists to host at least one Women’s Division II Championship during the 2014-18 basketball postseasons, as announced by the NCAA. An original pool of 1,948 bids for championships in Divisions I, II and III,…
Palm Named SSC Runner of the Year
NSU’s Alexandria Palm (Sr., Winnebago, Ill.) has been named the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Runner of the Year for women’s cross country. Teammates Peri Bowman (Sr., Virginia Beach, Va.) and Long Tran (Sr., Saigon, Vietnam) joined her on the All-SSC teams. “I’m really excited to hear she has been announced as Runner of the Year,”…
Women’s Basketball Garners No. 4 Ranking in Coaches’ Poll
The NSU women’s basketball team was recently chosen as No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports Division II Preseason Coaches’ Poll, their best showing ever in the national rankings, as released by the WBCA. The Sharks, whose No. 12 ranking in the final poll following the season last year was…
Today’s Leaders Have Much to Learn from ‘Camelot’ Era, NSU Poll Shows
According to the findings of a new poll commissioned by NSU on the eve of the 50th anniversary of JFK’s assassination, Americans of all ages and political affiliations most want today’s leaders to emulate President John F. Kennedy’s ability to build public and political support for positive change. Kennedy’s greatest…
NSU Cross Country Athlete Wins Second Sunshine State Conference Championship
Alexandria Palm (Sr., Winnebago, Ill.) recently won her second straight Sunshine State Conference title at the SSC Cross Country Championship meet at the Saint Leo Golf Course. Overall, the men’s team claimed third place, while the women finished in second place. Palm finished with a time of 21:50, once again breaking…
NSU Researcher Receives $1 Million Grant to Develop Virtual World Program
Sandra Winkler, Ph.D., faculty researcher and assistant professor for the NSU College of Health Care Sciences, was recently awarded a three-year grant totaling nearly $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality to pursue her study. The project costs…
NBC’s Six in the Mix Episode Promotes Freedom Fest
Kelsey DeSantis, NSU undergraduate student and president of the NSU Student Veterans Association and the H.E.L.O Foundation, was interviewed live on NBC’s Six in the Mix to promote the Freedom Fest event hosted by NSU to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16. Kelsey was joined by Michaela Paige, a former…
NSU Professor Leads Workshop for Officers in Nassau, Bahamas
Nova Southeastern University partnered with the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) for a training workshop recently held in Nassau, Bahamas. Michael Gaffley, CYC-P, Ed.D., Program Professor for the Fischler School of Education facilitated the training for 100 union executive officers titled, “Making Sense of Change: Energizing effective teamwork through values…
Donate to Handfuls of Hope Toy, Dec. 18
The Rebirth Project (a non-profit that assists victims of domestic violence) along with the Office of Student Media is hosting the 1st ever “Handfuls of Hope” toy distribution on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 3-10:00 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building Atrium. The donation will provide toys for 500 underserved children…
NSU Staff Members Present at State Conference
Several faculty and staff members from NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development and NSU’s College of Heath Care Sciences Occupational Therapy Department recently gave a presentation entitled, “Implementation of Weighted/Compression Vest Protocol in the School Setting to Maximize Self-Regulation,” at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association’s state conference. Those presenting…
NSU Celebrates Homecoming 2013
NSU celebrated Homecoming 2013 with a variety of events and great activities. Take a look back at the fun times and unforgettable moments of NSU’s Homecoming 2013: Click here to view photos from 2013 Homecoming events. Homecoming Kick-off This year’s homecoming week started with a bang! More than 200 students attended our kick-off…
Computer and Information Sciences Doctoral Students Present at AECT Conference
Doctoral candidates in the computing technology education program at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, presented during the Association for Educational Communications and Technology’s (AECT) International Convention on October 29-November 2 in Anaheim, CA. Bruce Sowers presented two papers entitled, “An Investigation of Instruction Designer’s Decision Making in…
NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, Nov. 12
The 2013 NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12. For more information, contact Kim Carbo at carbo@nova.edu or 954-262-8354. See flyer below…
Lecture to Discuss Influence of Legislation on Climate Change Mitigation, Nov. 13
How do laws and policies impact efforts to mitigate or adapt to climate change? Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for a discussion on this topic as part of the Climate- Sustainability Lecture Series. “Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Science in the Legal and…
Democracy in the Americas Symposium, Nov. 15
NSU’s main campus is the host site of the Democracy in the Americas Symposium scheduled for Nov. 15. See flyer for details…
Free Soccer Clinic for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nov. 30
University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University’s Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, known as CARD, is hosting a soccer clinic on Nov. 23 and 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Christ Church at 4845 NE 25 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale. The soccer clinic was created for children and…
Winter Wonderland Concert for Children, Dec. 6
Nova Southeastern University and Broadway Kids Studio present a Winter Wonderland Concert on Dec. 6, 8:00 pm in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Let’s get into the Holiday spirit with a collaboration of young professionals from Broadway Kids Studio’s Rock Band and the talented staff from Broadway Kids Studio. Enjoy…