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SHSS Hosts Workshop Series, Starts April 6
Community Resolution Services (CRS) housed in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) is hosting a series of workshops focusing on Peace and Society. The series is held in the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center and is open to the public. The next series is…
Jacksonville SEC to Host Open House, March 23
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host an Open House on March 23 at its Jacksonville Student Educational Center (SEC). The Open House, which is free and open to the public, will provide information about the various health, education, business, and psychology programs that NSU Jacksonville offers, as well as host…
NSU Alumnus Gonzalez Signs with New York Cosmos
Nova Southeastern alumnus Juan Gonzalez has signed a professional contract to play for the North America Soccer League’s New York Cosmos, as announced by the Cosmos this week. “Juan is a versatile defender who can help solidify the depth we plan to have on our team,” head coach Giovanni Savarese…
Business School Announces 2013 Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Inductees
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship has announced the names of three South Florida business leaders – Thomas H. Shea; Armando Leighton, Jr.; and Felix S. Sabates, Jr.– who will be inducted into its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on April 24, 2013. The Hall of Fame is…
RSVP for AcademicFest, April 4
Join us on Thursday, April 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the next AcademicFest – RSVP HERE !
Johansson Captures Another SSC Player of the Week Honor
Nova Southeastern women’s golfer Linnea Johansson (Fr., Faxjo, Sweden) has won her second straight Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honor, as presented by VALIC. Johansson earned her second straight individual victory against a strong field at Rollins’ Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational. Johansson shot a three-round score of 215…
Stunning cityscapes and intriguing glimpses into Japanese lives during the rapid economic growth of the 1970s through the dawn of the 21st century make up a new photography exhibition at NSU that runs through April 12. The exhibit, Gazing at the Contemporary World: Japanese Photography from the 1970s to the…
Students Compete in National Collegiate Sales Competition
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Huizenga Sales Institute (HIS) team recently competed at the 15th Annual National Collegiate Sales Competition (known globally as NCSC), held in Kennesaw, Ga., from March 1 to 4. This marks the first year the HSI team – consisting of Jeremy Mathis…
Black and Nordstrand Make Swimming and Diving Program History at NCAA Championships
The Nova Southeastern swimming and diving teams made history Friday during the third night of finals at the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship. Senior Erin Black (Fort Myers, Fla.) left nothing in the water, as she successfully defended her 500-yard freestyle title and became a two-time champion in the…
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Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences M.A. in Writing Student Earns Tutoring Award
Cristine Busser, an M.A. in Writingstudent at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, earned the 2013 Graduate Tutor Award from the Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA). According to SWCA, the honor “recognize(s) leadership, commitment, and overall excellence of individuals working in an SWCA writing center.” At NSU, Busser serves…
University School of NSU’s Chess Team Makes Florida History
University School of NSU’s chess teams qualified for the state’s closed chess championship in all five competition sections: K-1 Open, K-3 Open, K-5 Open, K-8 Open and K-12 Open. According to Elizabeth Tejada, president of the Florida Scholastic Chess League, University School is the first Florida school to benchmark such…
Young Scientists at University School of NSU Awarded for Projects in Multiple Disciplines
University School of NSU students in grades 6-8 recently tackled group behavior, boat hull design, eco-friendly lighting and algae mitigation to name just a few of this year’s science fair topics. Middle School science fair projects are developed primarily in the classroom to afford students the opportunity to conduct thorough…
University School of NSU’s Middle School Partners with Two Sister Schools in China
As part of the 2012 Chinese Bridge Delegation to China sponsored by the College Board, University School of NSU Middle School Associate Director Stephen Marten had the unique opportunity to visit several Chinese K-12 schools, meet with Chinese educators, observe classes and interact with students. Marten’s selection to the program…
At University School of NSU’s Camp Nova, campers develop lifelong friendships, discover talents, and explore new experiences. Core selections are available in: Archery Arts and Crafts Dance Digital Photography General Sports Karate Kids Robotics The Science of Cooking Additional camps include: Basketball Cheerleading Junior Lifeguarding Teen Travel Discounts are available…
NSU Hosts Inaugural Broward County Hoarding Task Force Workshop
The Broward County Hoarding Task Force recently held its first interprofessional workshop at the Health Professions Division on NSU’s main campus. The event, which was sponsored by NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies and College of Health Care Sciences, drew nearly 100 people in attendance. The Broward Hoarding Task Force was…
Brown Bag Grant Series continues, March 27
The 2013 Brown Bag Grant Series continues its 13-week series on Wednesday, March 27 with “Success with NIH Proposals.” The workshop runs noon – 1:15 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch; light snacks are provided. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. The next workshop will be…
Women’s Basketball to Host NCAA South Region Tournament, March 15
The Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team was chosen on Sunday night as the No. 1 seed, and as such the host, of the South Region in the 2013 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament. The Sharks (20-8) will face No. 8 seed Clark Atlanta (19-10), winners of the Southern…
College of Health Care Sciences Inaugural Issue of Perspectives Magazine
This spring, the College of Health Care Sciences will be releasing the inaugural issue of the college magazine, Perspectives. The long-awaited magazine is the product of months of collaboration between representatives from various programs in the college, writers and editors. HPD Publication editor, Scott Colton, B.A., and graphic designer Brandee Evans,…