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International Group Names Medical School Professor Top Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Kenneth Johnson, D.O., FACOOG, NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was named a Top Obstetrician/Gynecologist by the International Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (IAOBGYN). Johnson will be profiled in the publication The Leading Physicians of the World. The IAOBGYN spotlights physicians that have…
Saturday, September 7, 2013 12:00pm-4:00pm Nova Southeastern University’s Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Museum Lobby Join Broward County Main Library at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale for their annual Library Card Drive! Build your own mini book, learn paper pop-up techniques and write a story inspired by…
COP Research Fellow Wins International Microsoft Health App Challenge
NSU Research Fellow Zaher Hajar, Pharm.D. at the College of Pharmacy (COP) Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research, assembled a team of clinicians and coders in response to an international app challenge by Microsoft and Health 2.0. The “Re-imagining Consumer Health with Windows 8 and Healthvault Challenge” called upon innovators…
Men’s Basketball Finishes Successful Summer of Camps
NSU men’s basketball program continued its involvement with the local community by hosting multiple camps over the course of the summer. “Camp was great this year,” said assistant coach Brandon Crone. “Our camp counselors and coach Marquise Kiffin did a great job teaching the game of basketball. The two camps…
SAAC Hosts 2013 Fall Kickoff Party
NSU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently hosted its inaugural NSU Fall Kickoff Party at the NSU Arena in the Don Taft University Center. The goal for SAAC was to have all the NSU student-athletes meet each other and make new friends before the academic year begins. SAAC hosted several ice-breaking…
End of summer home energy-saving tips
Source: greensummitdispatch.com Summer is almost over. School has started back again. Here are some home energy-saving tips researched by ENERGY STAR (a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency): 1. Install a programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat is ideal for people who are away…
Enrollment and Student Services Hosts 6th Annual Informational Summit
NSU colleagues gathered for information about Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) departments that impact students and affect daily University business. The Informational Summit opening session was hosted by Stephanie G. Brown, Ed.D., vice president of Enrollment and Student Services (ESS), in the atrium of the Carl DeSantis building on August…
NSU Softball Announces 2013 Recruiting Class
The NSU softball team and head coach Lesa Boneè has announced their 2013 recruiting class. This class is comprised of nine new Sharks, five freshmen and four transfers. Katrina Ammons, a junior transfer from Brevard Community College, played in 55 games at first base and was a force at the…
NSU Tennis Team Recognized in ITA Academic Awards
NSU’s tennis team has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team and had five athletes named as Scholar Athletes, as announced by the association. The Sharks have become a staple on the ITA list of top academic programs and routinely have student-athletes honored as scholar athletes. This year’s ITA…
Baseball Hires Woodworth As New Pitching Coach
The NSU’s baseball team and head coach Greg Brown have announced the hiring of Pete Woodworth as the program’s new pitching coach for the 2014 season.Woodworth comes to NSU with experience at both the collegiate and professional levels. After playing four seasons at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers,…
NSU Faculty Present During the 33rd Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health
Every two years, the International Academy of Law and Mental Health (IALMH) convenes the International Congress on Law and Mental Health, bringing together the international community of researchers, academics, practitioners and professionals in the field whose wide-ranging perspectives contribute to a comprehensive look at important issues related to law and…
Men’s Golfer Finishes Fourth at Canadian Men’s Amateur
Rising senior Ricardo Celia (Barranquilla, Colombia) finished fourth in the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at the Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, British Columbia. Celia came into the fourth and final round tied atop the leaderboard after shooting a 4-under-par 66 on Thursday. He was part of the final group…
Volleyball Squad Receives AVCA Team Academic Award
The NSU volleyball team was honored with an American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award, and is one of only 77 Division II women’s programs and just five from the Sunshine State Conference that has been given this recognition. The Sharks join Barry, Florida Southern, Lynn and Rollins as representatives…
Boudreau a Top-30 Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
NSU’s rowing alumna Lauren Boudreau has been named one of 30 nominees for the 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year award, as announced by the NCAA. “It is such an honor to be among these nominees,” said Boudreau. “There are former NCAA athletes that have gone on to be Olympians and accomplished…
Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer and Volleyball Preseason Polls Released
The Sunshine State Conference recently released its preseason polls for the upcoming 2013 fall sports of men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball. NSU Women’s Soccer was chosen to finish fourth in the preseason poll, receiving 38 votes. The Sharks finished fourth in the SSC a season ago. Last year’s SSC…
Help a Child with Reading Skills – Volunteer to be a ReadingPal with United Way
In an effort to ensure more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, United Way of Broward County is excited to announce ReadingPals – a three-year initiative focused on engaging, training and deploying volunteer “reading pals” in our community. The next training program is scheduled…
Brand-New NSUSharks.com Launched
The NSU Athletics Department is proud to unveil the brand-new NSUSharks.com. The new-look site features larger photos and graphics, easy-to-navigate sport pages, rosters and schedules, and conveniently-placed promotions and upcoming events tabs. All Shark social media can be quickly linked to on the right side of the site, and fans…
ESS Helps Students Close Financial Gaps During Move in Days
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) hosted its first Move In Days initiative the week of August 21-24, 2013. As new and returning students arrived in droves for orientation programs and housing check-in, this was a wonderful opportunity to meet with students and families to assist them in closing gaps between…
Broward Walk Now for Autism Speaks 2013 Kick off Reception, Aug. 27
The 2013 Kick off Reception for Broward Walk Now for Autism Speaks is scheduled for Aug. 27 in the Taft UC Arena. President Hanbury is this year’s Honorary Chair. RSVP by Aug. 23: http://events.autismspeaks.org/browardkickoff See flyer for more details…
Got Talent? Audition to Perform at NSU, Aug. 29
All actors, singers, and musicians are encouraged to audition for upcoming performances hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. This is your chance to showcase your talents and take center stage at NSU! Auditions are open to all NSU students, faculty, and…