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New Freediving Course Teaches Proper and Safe Breath-hold Diving Techniques, Course starts March 16
Freediving is breath-hold diving and it is a rapidly growing sport. Snorkeling enthusiasts who wish to breath-hold dive underwater will be trained in the proper techniques to safely engage in this activity. NSU is offering a Freediver Level I course, Mar. 16-17, which includes classroom, pool and ocean sessions. Cost…
SHSS Welcomes Delegation from Beijing Normal University
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), along with Tommie Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of Department of Family Therapy, and Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D., executive director of NSU’s Office of International Affairs, recently welcomed a delegation of scholars from Beijing Normal…
Mathematics Colloquium Series Talk to Touch on Toric Varieties—Feb. 6
The next Mathematics Colloquium Series talk, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will explore the topic of toric varieties and its various applications. “Toric Varieties: An Algebraic Geometric Journey from Physics to Chemistry” Mathematics Colloquium Series | Vehbi Paksoy, Ph.D., associate professor at the college Wednesday, Feb….
Broward DECA Competition Held at Huizenga Business School
On Wednesday, Jan. 9, the H. Wayne Huizenga Business School hosted the Broward County DECA High School District Competition in the Huizenga Sales Institute. More than 350 DECA Club members from 18 different schools attended the one-day competition, which included events related to entrepreneurship, marketing and sales. As part of…
Become a Part of The Irish Dracula Play, Discover Famous Story’s Irish Roots, Ends April 10
Want to help produce a new play? All undergraduate students from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences are invited to participate in a series of free workshops aimed at developing The Irish Dracula: A Melodrama in Five Acts, a play created by James Doan, Ph.D., professor at the college….
SSC Claims Highest DII ASR Rate for Sixth Straight Year
For the sixth consecutive year, the Sunshine State Conference has posted the top NCAA Division II Academic Success Rate. The Academic Success Rate (ASR) for all 23 Division II conferences was released at the NCAA Convention, which was held in Grapevine, Texas, Jan. 16-19. SSC member institutions posted an ASR…
Talk to Dive into Topic of Marine-Fisheries Sustainability, Feb. 19
The semester’s second talk in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will look at plausible ways of managing marine fisheries to better serve both the environment and consumers. “Is ‘All or Nothing’ Really the Only Alternative for Marine-Fisheries Sustainability?” Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series David…
Carisa Lippmann Named Student D.O. of the Year
Third-year NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) student Carisa Champion-Lippmann was recently selected from a competitive group of applicants to receive the NSU College of Osteopathic medicine Student D.O. of the Year Award from her peers, joining an exceptional group of previous winners who have become leaders in the medical…
Brown Bag Grant Series, Feb. 6
The 2013 Brown Bag Grant Series continues on Wednesday, Feb. 6 with “Presidents Faculty Research and Development Grant.” To RSVP, visit www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. The workshop runs noon – 1:15 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch, dessert is provided. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. The next workshop…
Taking a Bite at the Shark Bite – Pharmacy Researchers Conduct Unique Study
Researchers from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) are conducting a unique scientific study of bacteria found in the mouths of sharks. The study will develop a better medical treatment method for shark bite victims. Scientists from NSU’s College of Pharmacy working in collaboration with St. Mary’s Medical Center will be gathering data from…
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Biological Benefits of Parasites
Are parasites all that bad? The second Faculty Lecture Series talk of the semester will take a peek at the positive role parasites can play. The event is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Deadly Parasites: Key Players in the Web of Life” Faculty Lecture Series |…
Miniaci Performing Arts Center welcomes Entertainer/Actor Hal Linden, Feb. 24
NSU students, faculty, staff and alumni will receive $10 off select seats for the following upcoming show. A valid NSU Shark card is required. Purchase online or by phone with promo code “NSU2020.” (Only 2 tickets per NSU ID.) NSU ID must be shown when picking up tickets. Tickets available…
Submitted by: Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist The American Heart Association has named February to be Heart Month and February 1 is National Wear Red Day to remind women about heart disease. These small actions can be beneficial for your…
The next Faculty Symposium will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7 in the Faculty Shark Club (Rosenthal Building). The topic for discussion will be “Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion.” Speakers from the Center for Applied Research on Substance Use and Health Disparities (ARSH) include: Hilary Surratt, Ph.D.; Steven Kurtz, Ph.D.;…
Shuttle Service Available to attend Team 2020 Celebration – Reserve your spot!
It’s time to register! The Team 2020 Celebration will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 and we will help get you there – by Shark Shuttle, of course! If you are not driving directly to the event and need return transportation between your location and the Arena, please register now….
Shark Dining Celebrates Black History Month with Special Menu
Shark Dining will offer Soul Food menu options during the month of February in honor of Black History Month. Come to the HPD Café in the Morton Terry Building and to the Food Court in the Don Taft University Center to sample tasty treats that are sure to whet your…
NSU competes in Recyclemania 2013, Ends March 30
Nova Southeastern University is one of over 600 colleges and universities competing in Recyclemania 2013 a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for measuring recycling and waste reduction. Recycling collection bins are all over campus so let’s keep filling them up. Although the competition runs from February 3 – March 30,…
University School of NSU Wins State Football Championship
University School of NSU’s Suns recently won a pivotal December football game that resulted in a state championship. Here’s what local news outlets are saying about the school and these talented scholar-athletes: Miami Herald: By Andre C. Fernandez “Thanks in part to quarterback Mike White’s 282 yards, University’s 7-year-old football…
Step back in time with the Circle of Friends of NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library as Rachel Wentz, Ph.D., “Explores Ancient Florida” on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Imagine what Florida was like for the earliest Native Americans. Learn about the changes which occurred millions of years ago and how the peninsula that…