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CPS Faculty Provide Guidance at School Counseling Day by Broward County Public Schools
NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), sponsored the School Counseling Professional Development Program for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) that was held on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Each year the nation’s sixth-largest public school system conducts this professional development event in order to ensure their school counselors are learning new information…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Publish Variety of Books
Several faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences have recently published books in their respective fields of study, serving as authors, co-authors, editors, and contributors. Reza Razeghifard, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of physical sciences, edited Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis: Solar Power as an Energy Source (Wiley),…
Bloody-Good Faculty Lecture, Book Launch to Shed Light on Vampires, Oct. 31
Just in time for Halloween, join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for a history lesson on vampires. Part of the college’s Faculty Lecture Series, the event will also celebrate the release of Images of the Modern Vampire: The Hip and the Atavistic, a collection of essays chronicling the…
Dental Professor Receives Faculty Educator Development Award
Jason Portnof, DMD, MD., associate professor at NSU College of Dental Medicine, was recently honored with the 2013 Faculty Educator Development Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation (OMSF). Portnof was one of four recipients of the award and was…
Make a November Nutrition Plan
Submitted by Marilyn Gordon EdD RD CSSD LDN Registered Dietitian/Licensed Nutritionist Most likely you are reading this article after the Halloween Trick-o-Treat. After you finish reading; check your office, desk, dorm, and home for any leftover treats. It is time to make a clean sweep and get rid of…
Learn About Potential Pros, Cons of Personal Genomics at Faculty Lecture, Nov. 14
The practice of personal genomic testing has received plenty of press. But, what are the pros and cons for those electing to have their DNA analyzed? The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a discussion on this topic as part of its Faculty Lecture Series. “Personal Genomics: Good,…
Halloween Costume Spin Ride at the RecPlex, Oct. 31
Work off that Halloween candy at a Costume Spin Ride with Maria and Lourdes, our fitness trainers at the RecPlex on Thursday, October 31, 5:50 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EVENT IS FREE!!! Reserve your spot at the RecPlex (954) 262-7301 and don’t forget to wear your costume! See flyer for…
Volleyball Team Picks Up First SSC Win with Sweep of Lynn University
The NSU’s volleyball team topped Lynn in three straight sets for their first Sunshine State Conference win of the season, 25-22, 25-19, 25-21 at the NSU Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Sharks (5-13, 1-6 SSC) led wire-to-wire in the first set, without even a tie, as they started out…
Women’s Soccer Earns Big Overtime Win at Eckerd, 2-1
The NSU women’s soccer team (5-8-1, 1-5-1 SSC) topped the Eckerd Tritons (7-7-0, 1-4-0 SSC) Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Turley Athletic Complex, 2-1, in overtime. The win marks the first for the Sharks in conference play. Dilja Olafsdottir (Sr., Reykjavik, Iceland) ended the game in the first overtime period at…
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split with Saint Leo on the Road
After competing in their first home meet on Friday, Oct. 25, the NSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams immediately hit the road to face the Saint Leo Lions on Saturday in their second-straight Sunshine State Conference match-up. The Sharks’ women defeated Saint Leo, 170-92, while the men suffered…
Men’s Basketball Tabbed Seventh in SSC Preseason Poll
The NSU men’s basketball team has been picked to finish seventh in the 2013-14 Sunshine State Conference Preseason poll, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday, Oct. 21. NSU received 21 points in the annual poll, seven behind sixth-place Lynn. Florida Southern sits atop the poll with 63 points…
NSU Sharks Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month during Swim Meet
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness, the NSU men’s and women’s swim teams recently sported their pink tees, caps and towels before pulling out a win against the Florida Tech Panthers at the NSU Aquatic Complex. It was the first-ever regular season meeting between the two teams in which the…
Women’s Basketball Selected as Preseason SSC Favorites
The NSU women’s basketball team was chosen first in the Sunshine State Conference preseason coaches’ poll, as released Wednesday, Oct. 22 by the league office. The Sharks received seven of nine first-place votes and 62 points, placing them ahead of Rollins, picked to finish second with 52 points. The Tars…
Boudreau Recognized at NCAA Woman of the Year Awards Dinner
NSU graduate Lauren Boudreau was honored in Indianapolis Sunday as a semifinalist at the NCAA Woman of the Year Awards Dinner. The awards dinner, in which Boudreau was accompanied by her family, head coach Stephen Frazier-Wong and associate director of athletics Kelley Kish, was hosted by CBS Sports anchor and reporter Tracy Wolfson….
Novapool Dance Performance Set to Make Second Splash at NSU, Nov. 22
Novapool, a special dance project combining live stage and virtual performances, returns to campus as part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Performance Series. The presentation features students performing simultaneously at NSU and across the pond at Liverpool John Moores University in England. Novapool: Dancing on the Internet…
University School Students Craft, Create, and Build Worlds
Minecraft, a class where Lower School students explore the intensely creative video game in a completely safe and controlled environment, introduces engineering skills which students use to craft, create, and build a 3D world. In the game’s creative mode, science and technology come together and players learn to build vibrant,…
University School Golf Team Takes District Championship
The University School golf team recently made school history by winning the 1A district championship by 15 strokes. The team beat Miami Country Day, Chaminade and Sagemont. Jordan Gumberg shot 71 to take medalist honors by 10 strokes. Gumberg also became the first University School golfer to win the individual…
Fifth Issue of Quadrivium Online Journal to be Published, Nov. 1
Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for the launch of the latest issue of Quadrivium, an online journal of analytical and creative works by college faculty members and graduate students. Quadrivium Issue 5 Launch Friday, Nov. 1 Noon–1:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library | Second Floor Gallery Quadrivium’s fifth…
NSU Arena Hosts Annual FFMA Operations Seminar
The NSU Arena recently hosted this year’s Florida Facility Managers Association (FFMA) Operations Seminar, which was attended by more than 80 arena professionals from around the state. Topics included Emergency Preparedness, Sustainability and Achieving Five Star Customer Service. Attendees also enjoyed a campus tour while on site. According to Melissa…
NSU Celebrates International Education Week in November
Each year, the United States Department of State designates a week dedicated to the advancement of International Education, and this year, the celebration will take place Nov. 18-22. NSU’s Office of International Affairs is working with representatives from many of our schools, colleges, and centers to plan a number of…