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NSU College of Pharmacy’s Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research hosts TEDMED Live
Nova Southeastern University and NSU College of Pharmacy’s Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research (CCHIR) hosted a live HD simulcast of the world-renowned TEDMED conference on April 17 to 19 at NSU’s Health Professions Division. TEDMED talks are unlike what you see at other medical conferences. They embrace the immersive TED…
Former Optometry Faculty Remembered
Former Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry faculty Manuel Bergman O.D. passed away on April 22. Bergman began as an Instructor with Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSU-CO) in 1989. He taught ophthalmic optics and retired from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSU-CO) in 2005 as an assistant professor….
SharkBytes Schedule for Summer 2013
SharkBytes continues on a bi-weekly publication schedule. The remaining dates of publication for the summer are: August 14, August 28. SharkBytes will return to its weekly format with the August 28 edition. If you have any questions, send email to wlchrist@nova.edu or mkiffin@nova.edu.
Baudhuin Preschool offers Free Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK)
The Baudhuin Preschool at Nova Southeastern University’s Mailman Segal Center is currently enrolling age eligible children in their free, high quality Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK). VPK classes meet three hours daily, from 8am to 11am, five days a week, starting August 19, 2013, ending the first week in June, 2014….
SHSS Alum appointed City Council Member in Miami Gardens
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), has been appointed Councilman St-Large Seat 6 for the City of Miami Gardens. Ighdaro is the President of Oracle Consulting Group, a…
Faculty members from NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, in collaboration with the Jamaica Ministry of Education and the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), recently launched the NSU-JTA Advanced Professional Seminars program. The program offers a certificate-based professional development experience for educators who serve students at all levels of education…
Je’aime H. Powell, a doctoral candidate of computer information systems at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, was recently honored with the “Student Leadership – Graduate Level Award” at the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference in…
Computer & Information Sciences School to Host Doctoral Online Information Session, May 1
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is hosting a Doctoral Online Information Session on Wednesday, May 1 from 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Prospective doctoral students are encouraged to attend the webinar presentation to learn about the degree offerings at GSCIS, admissions, financial aid and participate in a Q&A session….
SHSS Alum Named Coordinator for Staff Selection and Training at Syracuse University
Jamie Rodriguez, M.S., master’s graduate of the College Student Affairs (CSA) program in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named Coordinator for Staff Selection and Training at Syracuse University. Rodriguez, a 2010 NSU graduate has been at Syracuse University since graduation. Among her responsibilities, she…
SHSS Faculty Presents at International Studies Association Conference in San Francisco
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Conference held in San Francisco. The theme of the conference was, “The Politics of International Diffusion: Regional and…
No 1. Men’s Golf Takes Second at SSC Tournament; Celia Receives Medalist Honors
The No.1 Nova Southeastern men’s golf team, after leading through the first two rounds at the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Golf Championship at Dade City’s Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, fell by one-stroke in the final round to claim second. The men shot a -4 (288-281-291—860). The Sharks were…
Fischler School of Education Student Receives Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education undergraduate student Simone Graham is a perfect example of how one dedicated and committed individual can positively impact the lives of many. Graham is a participant in the America Reads/America Counts program, a Federal Work Study program at Nova Southeastern University. This dedicated tutor…
NSU Offers New Undergraduate Program in Speech- Language and Communication Disorders
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education announces the addition of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders (SLCD). This program is designed as a pre-professional degree to meet the American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) requirements for student admission to a master’s program. The program is research-based,…
Bloomberg Reporter Interviews Huizenga School Professors
A Bloomberg reporter (from The Bureau of National Affairs – BNA) interviewed Bahaudin Mujtaba, D.B.A., professor of management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and author of the book Workforce Diversity Management, for their “Workforce Strategies” report entitled “Hispanic Employees: Addressing the Challenge of the Multicultural…
Computer & Information Sciences School Student Awarded HIMSS Scholarship
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences’ doctoral candidate Brett Dunne-Feldman was recently awarded the HIMSS Central and Northern Florida Chapter Scholarship during the HIMSS Awards Banquet in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dunne-Feldman received one of the ten scholarships awarded annually by the HIMSS foundation to student members who have achieved…
NSU Shark Fountain Brick Project: Leave Your Mark with the Shark
Celebrate your legacy at Nova Southeastern University. Honor the lasting memories that have shaped your career at NSU. This is your chance to leave your indelible mark on a personally engraved brick at the NSU Shark Fountain. Pick the exact spot for your brick, and choose what you want to…
Announcing Faculty Marshals for NSU’s 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Each year, faculty members from across Nova Southeastern University are selected by their peers to serve as faculty marshals during NSU’s Undergraduate Commencement ceremony. As recipients of this prestigious honor, faculty marshals lead and accompany graduating students during the academic procession. Congratulations to the following faculty members selected to serve…
Help Local Teachers Through Teacher Imaginarium Donations
Teacher Imaginarium (TI) at Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education (FSE) periodically hosts Open House events at the North Miami Beach Campus to provide classrooms with much-needed supplies. In February 2013, groups of teachers and school staff were able to take advantage of donated items for classroom…
Yair Levy, Ph.D., professor of information systems at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, was recently awarded a Fellow & Distinguished Scholar by the International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management. This award is the highest and most prestigious award given by the International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management….