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Occupational Therapy Student Conduct Research Study
A group of five Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT) student researchers are conducting a study entitled NSU Health Care Professionals Students’ Knowledge about the Occupational Therapy Profession. The goal of the research study is to assess the knowledge of health care professional students regarding the career of Occupational Therapy…
Dance & Tennis Lessons offered at the RexPlex, Tennis Starts March 16
TENNIS Instructional Program Campus Recreation is offering Tennis lessons (session 2) for beginner and intermediate players. The class will be four weeks in duration and meet once a week on Saturdays. The beginners class begins at 9 am and the intermediate class will begin at 10 am. All lessons take…
Paralegal Studies Student Wins Scholarship for Top Legal Essay
Haydee Martinez, a paralegal studies major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, earned first place in the South Florida Paralegal Association’s (SFPA) 2012 Paralegal Education Scholarship Competition. This marks the third consecutive year a student from the college has won an SFPA scholarship through the contest. Written as…
Pharmacy Alumnus Speaks About Dynamic Changes in the Profession
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy Student Chapter of Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists welcomed alumni guest speaker, Osmel Delgado, Pharm.D., class of 2002, director of Pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic Florida and president of Southeast Society of Health-System Pharmacists at the February general meeting hosted by the College of Pharmacy….
Community Resolution Services at SHSS Engages Attendees during NSU’s CommunityFest
Community Resolution Services (CRS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) participated in NSU’s CommunityFest on Saturday, Feb. 9. CRS’ booth provided two activities for community members. One activity was focused on thanking those in the US military for their service by inviting the community to complete…
NSU Medical School Alumnus Chosen President of Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Gregory J. James, D.O., M.P.H., FACOFP dist., a 1988 graduate of Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was elected president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) during its 110th Annual Convention held February 20-24, 2013, in Weston, Florida. More than 900 osteopathic physicians, healthcare professionals, and students attended…
Orlando SEC to Host Open House, March 9
NSU will host an Open House on March 9, at its Orlando 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 NSU Orlando offers, as well as host three guest speakers on…
Get ready for NSU’s Spring Open House,
NSU is pleased to host the Spring Open House on Saturday, March 28, 9 am – 2 pm in the Don Taft University Center. Attendees can learn about our 135 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, speak with admissions counselors, financial aid advisers, faculty members and students. They will also have…
NSU Students Invited to Attend FREE Library Boot Camp to Strengthen Research Skills, Ends March 28
Be all you can be by attending the FREE Library Boot Camp to strengthen your research skills! From March 26-28, NSU students are invited to participate in a free three-day open workshop series on how to successfully use library resources and services for their research. Day 1: “Research Intelligence” will…
Night Road Closure – College Avenue and S.W. 30th Street
The Town of Davie has advised us that through Sunday, March 10, the following construction schedule will impact traffic. The schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and/or weather conditions. S.W. 30th Street from College Avenue to University Drive Construction is continuing on SW 30th Street from College…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Achievements of Dean’s List Students
More than 600 undergraduate students from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences earned the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester. The college honored these outstanding students at a ceremony and reception at NSU on Feb. 19. The students were joined in celebration by friends, family members, faculty, and…
NSU Pediatrics Clinic to Open Saturdays
Nova Southeastern University’s Pediatrics Clinic is now open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. To make an appointment, please call 954-262-4100. The clinic will keep its normal hours from Monday to Friday.
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Inducts Eight Students into Marine Science Honor Society
Eight undergraduate students from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences have been inducted into the NSU chapter of Rho Rho Rho (PPP), the national honor societyrecognizing top undergraduate students studying marine biology. The college hosted an induction ceremony and reception for the students on Feb. 22. This year marked…
Student Literary Magazine Digressions to Celebrate Release of 10th Issue, Event April 10
You’re invited! Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Digressions, the student-run literary magazine produced by the college’s Division of Humanities. Digressions Release Event | 10th Anniversary Wednesday, Apr. 10| 4:00–6:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library | Second Floor Gallery Digressions’ undergraduate contributors and…
Save the date for the 6th Annual Faculty Symposium, April 8
Faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences regularly conduct research, hone their craft, and engage in professional development. This work is applied to course curricula, incorporating innovations from the field into classroom lessons and learning outcomes. The NSU community is invited to the college’s annual showcase of…
Discuss Life, Death of Zygotes at Faculty Lecture Series Talk, March 28
The answer to “When does life begin?” is often debated. But, what about the moment when the dying process begins? Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for a Faculty Lecture Series discussion about the life and death of zygotes. “From the Womb to the Tomb: Zygotic Development and…
March is National Nutrition Month – Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day
Submitted by: Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist This year is the 40th anniversary campaign celebration originally created by the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition (formerly known as The American Dietetic Association). The first recognition of March as National Nutrition Month®…
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting its 8th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration, on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Don Taft University Center. This year’s theme is “Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum,” featuring keynote speaker Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, 23rd Congressional District,…
Brown Bag Grant Workshop Series continues March 6
The 2013 Brown Bag Grant Workshop series continues its 13-week series on Wednesday, Mar. 6 with “Proposal Writing Part 1.” 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…