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SAAC Participates in Miami Dolphins Special Teams 9/11 National Day of Service
The NSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) participated in the Miami Dolphins Special Teams 9/11 National Day of Service at Sunlife Stadium on the 11th anniversary of those events. The Miami Dolphins Special Teams is a unique volunteer organization created to enlist and mobilize the ongoing services of the community with…
Want to Become a Personal Trainer? Get Certified Now
Sign up today at www.acsm.org and get prepared for the American College of Sports Medicine Certification Exam, to prepare you to become a personal trainer. ACSM Certification Workshops will be held at NSU’s main campus, at the Rosenthal Student Center, room 200: October 4 – 1:00 to 9:30 p.m. October…
Men’s Golf Jumps to Third Place on Last Day at Brickyard
The No. 2 NSU men’s golf team had the best team score in Tuesday’s final round, jumping up two spots to a third-place finish in the Brickyard Crossing Intercollegiate. Junior Ian Facey (Jr., Miami) had the Sharks’ best round, tying for the second-best round among all individuals on Tuesday, with a 3-under-par 69….
Women’s Soccer Tops No. 14 Lenoir-Rhyne in Double Overtime Thriller, 2-1
The NSU women’s soccer team (3-1-0) topped the No. 14 Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (2-2-0), 2-1, in a double overtime victory on Sunday, Sept. 15. The match needed nearly every second, when in the 107th minute of the match, Elizabeth Haumschild (So., Clearwater, Fla.) used her head to play a ball through to Malin Broberg (Sr.,…
Broberg and Rolon Sweep Women’s Soccer SSC Players of the Week
NSU women’s soccer players Malin Broberg (Sr., Stockholm, Sweden) and Sandra Rolon (Jr., San Juan, P.R.) brought home the clean sweep, as they both have been selected Sunshine State Conference Women’s Soccer Players of the Week presented by VALIC. The Sharks finished the Columbus State University Collegiate Invitational with a perfect 2-0 record. Broberg,…
Men’s Basketball Releases 2013-14 Schedule
The NSU men’s basketball 2013-14 schedule has been released by head coach Gary Tuell. Coach Tuell admits he would not last long in the bakery business. “I love breads, muffins and sweet rolls. I’d eat all the profits.” But when it comes to scheduling games, the NSU men’s basketball coach avoids…
Fall Semester’s First Faculty Lecture to Feature Film Screening and Discussion, Sept. 19
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will open its Faculty Lecture Series for the fall 2013 semester with a screening and discussion of a short documentary film exploring environmental changes in Mexico. “Laguna Manatí: Can ‘Good’ Arise from ‘Bad’ Environmental Changes?” Faculty Lecture Series | Eileen Smith-Cavros, M.F.A., Ph.D.,…
12 Simple Cyber Security Rules For Your Small Business, Oct. 24
NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) is hosting a series of events to celebrate October’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). Join them every Thursday throughout the month of October and engage in presentations and discussions relating to cyber security across industries. October 24 at 1:00 p.m….
Huizenga Business School Students Gain Valuable Insight Through Summer Internships
Congratulations to sixteen Huizenga Business School students for successfully completing summer internships! All of the participants gained invaluable business experiences and increased the value of their resumes. Undergraduate–Marketing: Erin Riley, M. Silver Associates; Julia Salmio, Marsaana Communications in Finland; Gary Sands, Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Co. in the Bahamas; Andrew…
NSU Library AcademicFest, Ends Oct. 24
The Library AcademicFest starts Monday, Oct. 21-24 from noon-1 p.m. Free NSU faculty workshops all week. See flyer for more details…
Suicide Awareness Seminar facilitated by Internationally Known Expert, Sept. 20
NSU’s Miami campus and We Care of South Dade, Inc. are hosting a free suicide awareness seminar on Friday, Sept. 20. from 9 a.m. to noon at Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 SW 4th Street, Homestead. The featured speaker is Scott Poland, Ed.D, internationally known expert from NSU’s Center for…
NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of J. Preston Jones, D.B.A., to the position of dean of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The appointment was made effective Sept. 5. Jones has provided over two decades of leadership and service…
Fall Schedules for Men’s and Women’s Golf Announced
The NSU Men’s and Women’s Golf teams have released their fall schedules, highlighted by the annual Guy Harvey Invitational hosted by each squad. The men’s team is the first to tee off, with the Brickyard Championship beginning Monday, Sept. 16 in Indianapolis. The two-day event will take place at the…
Women’s Rowing Team Releases 2013 Fall Schedule
NSU rowing head coach Stephen Frazier-Wong has released his schedule for the 2013 fall season. “Last year’s season was a roller coaster ride that ended with an unbelievable thrill,” stated Frazier-Wong. “I can’t wait to see what this season has in store. Our returners are energized to defend their national championship and…
Fall 2013 Schedule Released for NSU Tennis Team
NSU tennis head coach Steve Schram has released the 2013 fall tennis schedule. “It’s a very exciting and crucial time of year because the players have the opportunity to prove themselves on the court by playing in three competitive fall tournaments,” said Schram. “These tournaments give the coaches a better…
Women’s Basketball Announces 2013-14 Schedule
Head coach LeAnn Freeland has released the 2013-14 NSU women’s basketball schedule, beginning in early November and featuring three different showcases at the Arena in the Don Taft University Center. The Sharks, coming off their Elite Eight run a year ago, start off the campaign with the NSU Tipoff Classic,…
NSU sends Three Student Athletes to Orlando for Annual Conference
NSU sent three student-athlete representatives, SAAC President, Roberto Baroniel (Jr., Miami, Fla.), Shark Night Chair, Esau Simpson (Sr., St. David’s, Grenada) and Community Engagement Chair, Krista Colburn (Jr., Meade, Colo.) to the SAAC President, Roberto Baroniel (Jr., Miami, Fla.), Shark Night Chair, Esau Simpson (Sr., St. David’s, Grenada) and Community Engagement Chair, Krista Colburn (Jr., Meade, Colo.). weekend in Orlando on Saturday,…
SHSS Alum Leads Students, Teachers and Rites of Passage Inductees on Historic Scholarship Tour
Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D., a graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), led a group of thirty-six students and seven teachers from Carol City Elementary School and Miami Carol Senior High School on a…
Ronald Chenail, Ph.D., professor at NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), and his co-authors of an article published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, have received Honorable Mention by the Anselm Strauss Committee, part of the Qualitative Family Research Network, Research and Theory Section, National Council…
Research Study for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes – Volunteers Needed!
NSU is conducting research to see if texting can help people remember to take their diabetes medicine. If you are interested in learning more about this 6 month study, please contact Kevin Clauson, Pharm. D., at 754-300-TEXT (8398). Please see flyer for more details…