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President Hanbury Pens Sun Sentinel Opinion Piece on ‘Needs of Returning Veterans’
The following opinion editorial appeared in the Tuesday, April 9 edition of the Sun Sentinel’s editorial section. George Hanbury: Needs of returning veterans a big priority at Nova By George Hanbury Unemployment, homelessness, and mental health issues face many of our returning veterans because of their sacrifices and service….
Edward Albee—“America’s Greatest Living Playwright”—Speaks at NSU
More than 400 NSU students, faculty, and guests braved stormy South Florida weather to spend an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, who spoke at NSU on Apr. 4. Part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Speakers Series, the event was hosted by the college’s Division…
Threat and Error Management – A Comprehensive Seminar, May 3
NSU and Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., presents: Threat and Error Management – A Comprehensive Seminar on Human Factors in Aviation Friday, May 3, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Carl DeSantis Building • 3rd Floor Sales Institute To register or for more information visit: www.nova.edu/humanservices/aviationseries. See flyer for details…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) reminds us that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we each can play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in communities. For more information about how you can…
Brown Bag Grant Workshop, April 17
The 2013 Brown Bag Grant Series continues its 13-week series on Wednesday, April 17 with “Understanding the IRB.” This will be the the final session of the 2013 series. The workshop runs noon – 1:15 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch; light snacks are provided. Space…
Microbe Week Takes Over at the Oceanographic Center, Begins April 11
Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center (NSU-OC) is highlighting the symbiotic relationship between microbes and coral reefs this week through a series of distinguished speaker events and conference presentations. The week’s events kick off on Thursday, April 11 with “Dive In” lecture series guest speaker Kim Ritchie, a microbiologist with the…
SHSS Alum Named Associate Ombudsman for the American Red Cross
Robert Hosea, Ph.D., a graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) program in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named an Associate Ombudsman for the American Red Cross in Washington, DC. Hosea previously interned for the Office of the Ombudsman at the…
NSU RotaractClub Contributes $15,500 to Paraguay Library Project
The Rotaract Club of Nova Southeastern University completed their second international project on March 31, presenting a check of $13,500 to help reconstruct a municipal library in Eusebio Ayala, Paraguay. An additional $2,000 was donated at the event to raise the total contribution to $15,500. A representative from a rotary club…
University School’s Arts Department Presents Footloose, April 19, 20, and 21
Join University School families and friends at the Epstein Center for the Arts on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m., for the musical production of Footloose! Tickets are available by calling 954-262-4493 or by visiting our ticket marketplace online…
SHSS Faculty Member Presents on Equine Therapy at Conference in Texas
Shelley Green, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at Conversation-Fest 2013 in Galveston, Texas. The conference theme was, “Opening Doors to Possibilities: Inviting Dialogue, Stories and Community in Therapy and Social Transformation.” Green’s presentation was entitled,…
NSU Medical School Professor Chosen AMDA Vice President
Naushira Pandya, M.D., CMD, professor and chair of the Department of Geriatrics at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was elected vice president of the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) at the organization’s national meeting held March 21-24 in Washington, D.C. The AMDA focuses on excellence in patient care…
Salute U.S. Armed Forces with Ars Flores Concert, Nov. 9
In honor of Veterans Day and in celebration of America’s servicemen and women, the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra will host a special concert at NSU featuring a selection of patriotic performances. Celebrate Our Armed Forces! | Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 9 7:30 p.m. | Pre-concert lecture at 6:30…
NSU Oceanographic Center Joins the Friends of Nature Music Festival, Nov. 9 -10
The (NSU) Oceanographic Center joins the Friends of Nature Music Festival (FON Fest) to spread environmental awareness through various forms of art and culture. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Florida. “The Oceanographic Center has…
Distinguished Lecturer Addresses Service Management at Business School
Many of us have experienced bad service, but not many have made it their business to study it and find solutions. On March 21, Raul Pupo spoke at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Distinguished Lecture Series, presenting on “The Correlation between Service Management and Profitability.” Pupo is…
Pharmacy Participates in Glucose Games
On October 27, 2012, the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) Fort Lauderdale chapter held our fourth Annual Glucose Games Charity Flag Football Tournament. The event benefits a local organization called “Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth” (FLIPANY) which empowers Broward county children and their families…
5K ‘Motion for the Ocean’ Run/Walk to Benefit At-risk Youth, April 14
The inaugural Motion for the Ocean 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, April 14 at the NSU Oceanographic Center (NSU-OC) in Hollywood’s John U. Lloyd State Park. Motion for the Ocean is an event partially funded by the NSU Pan Student Government Association as a fundraiser and community-building event organized…
Optometry Students to Display Research Posters, April 10
On April 10, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry second-year students will show the results of their Community Outreach projects in a scientific poster session from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Steele Auditorium, Terry Building of the NSU’s Health Professions Division. As part of the second-year optometry curriculum on…
Nova Southeastern University and NSU College of Pharmacy’s Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research (CCHIR) will host a live HD simulcast of the world-renowned TEDMED conference from April 17 to 19 at the Health Professions Division. TEDMED talks are unlike what you see at other medical conferences. They embrace the…
E.S.C.A.P.E. to the Huizenga Business School Entrepreneurship One-Week Summer Camp, begins July 22
Need a break from the heat and boredom of the summer? High school students interested in entrepreneurship are invited to E.S.C.A.P.E. to the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship for a one-week summer camp, July 22-26. Each day will be packed with lectures from NSU professors and South…