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Outstanding NSU Undergraduate Students Honored at Annual Fall Banquet
Students from NSU’s Undergraduate Honors Program joined faculty, administration, and distinguished members of university leadership for the fall 2013 Honors Banquet on Sept. 26. Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the annual event recognizes Honors students for their academic achievements and excellence. The banquet also serves to…
NSU’s AutoNation Academy of Art + Design hosts Open House, Oct. 12
NSU’s AutoNation Academy of Art & Design will host an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 12 where you will have the opportunity to rotate through the studios and disciplines, including: Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, Computer/Graphic Arts, Printmaking, and Textiles. Meet and speak with the Academy Director Anthony Lauro and faculty…
Sold Out- Life 101…Personally Speaking with Bill Cosby
Our next Life 101…Personally Speaking is here! This year, we are excited to welcome Bill Cosby, one of America’s most beloved comedians. Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums, and best-selling books such as Fatherhood. Come spend “An Evening with Bill Cosby” on this…
Get ready for Shark Shuffle – Tone it Up with the Sharks!
Get ready for the Oct. 13 Shark Shuffle 5K Run/Walk by getting in shape! From now until Oct. 10, join NSU’s Campus Recreation at Gold Circle Lake on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., to burn calories, exercise, and have fun. It’s never too late to start….
Tickets Available Now! Life 101…Personally Speaking with comedian Bill Cosby
At the next Life 101…Personally Speaking, NSU will welcome Bill Cosby, one of America’s most beloved comedians. Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums, and best-selling books such as Fatherhood. The event will be held on Thursday, October 10, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00…
Dance Works to Debut Dazzling Choreography by Students, Professionals, Nov. 8 and 9
The next production in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Performance Series will deliver a display of dance choreographed and performed by NSU students, faculty members, and guest artists. Dance Works | Performance Series Nov. 8–9 7:30 p.m. Performance Theatre | Don Taft University Center Dance Works blends professional…
NSU and HCA East Florida to Create Research & Medical Center
HCA East Florida is filing a Certificate of Need (CON) with the Agency for Health Care Administration requesting approval to build and operate a hospital of up to 100 beds which will significantly enhance teaching and research on NSU’s main campus. The Hospital will anchor NSU’s Academical Village, a Jeffersonian…
Students from College of Pharmacy Taking Exams on iPads
The College of Pharmacy has adopted computer-based assessment. In September 2013, first-year (P1) students in both the Traditional and International Advanced Standing Programs began taking exams and quizzes on their iPad, instead of the traditional “paper-pencil” tests. For many, it’s almost impossible to imagine taking an exam without bubbling in…
Mark your calendar for The Qualitative Report 5th Annual Conference
The Division of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies is pleased to announce that general registration for The Qualitative Report 5th Annual Conference is now open. TQR-5 will be held January 17 and 18, 2014 on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University. This annual conference is affiliated with The Qualitative Report,…
NSU Professor Participates in National Webinar on Bullying, Cyberbullying and Suicide Prevention
Scott Poland, Ed.D., professor at NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies, recently participated in a national webinar on bullying, cyberbullying and the prevention of suicide. The webinar was conducted by the national, award-winning CyberBully Hotline program. During the webinar, Poland addressed the latest trends in bullying and cyberbullying, suicide prevention strategies…
NSU Pharmacy Student Wins Wheel of Fortune Season Premiere
Third-year NSU College of Pharmacy student Luis Hernandez won the season premiere of the long-standing game show Wheel of Fortune, which was filmed in Las Vegas and aired in September. Hernandez, who serves as P3 class president at the NSU Davie campus, solved the final puzzle by correctly guessing “previous…
SHSS Student Publishes Article on Darfur in the Journal, African Security
Patrick James Christian, doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has published an article in the journal, African Security. The article, entitled, “Darfur-Ground Zero for Africa’s Crisis of identity: A Psychohistoriography of Tribes in Conflict,” examines the psychological and…
SHSS Welcomes New Faculty Member
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has announced the appointment of Evan Hoffman, Ph.D., to the faculty at SHSS. Hoffman has been appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR). Hoffman holds a doctoral degree in Political…
Lecture | Against the Grain, Oct. 12
Saturday, October 12, 2013 | 6-7:00 pm Nova Southeastern University’s Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Horvitz Auditorium Discover the newly opened exhibition Against the Grain: Wood in Contemporary Art, Craft and Design with curator Lowery Stokes Sims as your guide. Illuminating the processes, concepts and approaches showcased in the exhibition, Sims…
The Pomegranate–Just open and eat!
Submitted by Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RDN CSSD LDN Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist For some reason I always thought that the pomegranate would be difficult to prepare for eating so I never bothered. I love pomegranate juice and drink it every day for the antioxidant benefits. It is also a good source of…
The Tutoring and Testing Center will host its GRAND OPENING, Oct. 2
The Tutoring and Testing Center will host its GRAND OPENING on: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ASA Building, Second Floor Meet our tutors and staff Tour the center Enjoy light refreshments For more information, please call (954) 262-8350 for tutoring, or (954) 262-8374 for testing.
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor Presents Research in England, Germany
This past summer, Stefan Kautsch, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, gave invited seminars at the University of Cambridge in England and the University of Heidelberg in Germany, presenting research on the structures of spiral galaxies and their evolution. Most recently, on Sept. 13, Kautsch…
Next Climate Series Talk: Melting Permafrost, Amplified Climate Change in High Latitudes—Oct. 4
Is climate change causing once-frozen soil to melt at rapid rates? The next Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series talk will provide an update on permafrost that’s changing in Alaska and the Arctic region. The talk is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology. “Changing…
NSU Multimedia Conference, Oct. 12
The Office of Student Media and Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences are hosting NSU’s Multimedia Conference for High school and Community College students on Saturday Oct. 12 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Carl DeSantis Building. See flyer for more details…
Shepard Broad Law Center names Interim Dean
Elena B. Langan, J.D., has been appointed interim dean of NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center, succeeding Athornia Steele, J.D. The appointment was made effective September 17, 2013. Langan served previously as an associate professor of law, associate dean of academic affairs and director of the Lawyering Skills and Values program…