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The Dan Marino Foundation has once again teamed up with local South Florida autism agencies to celebrate the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism, benefitting the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) and the Dan Marino Foundation. The NSU community is invited…
Next Graduate Psychology Talk to Discuss Neurological Processing Speeds, Jan. 9
The first presentation in the winter 2013 Psychology Graduate Research Series, co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), will discuss ongoing research concerning variations in humans’ neurological processing speeds. “Processing-Speed Variation as Assessed by the Trail-Making Task and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales”…
NSU’s Fischler School Hosts Second Annual School Choice Conference
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education will host its 2nd Annual International School Choice and Reform Academic Conference at the Gallery One Doubletree Suites in Fort Lauderdale, from Jan. 18 to 21, 2013. The conference aims to create synergy which will lead to new collaborations between international colleagues. These…
Submitted by: Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Take this quiz: Which B-vitamin is critical for DNA synthesis? Which B-vitamin is necessary for proper cell division? Which B-vitamin has been recognized to prevent neural-tube defects during pregnancy? Which B-vitamin reduces homocysteine…
Latest Issue of Award-Winning Farquhar Forum Magazine Published, Available Online
The 2012–2013 issue of Farquhar Forum, the award-winning magazine from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, is now available in print and online. Inside the Issue The cover story spotlights community outreach by alumnus Kyle Latham and his volunteer work with the Special Olympics. A recent graduate of the…
NSU recognized as Fit-Friendly Worksite by AHA
The American Heart Association congratulates NSU as a 2012 Fit-Friendly Worksite and recognized the university with the Community Innovation Award. The Fit-Friendly Worksite program recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees. Platinum Recogntion: Good Semaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach County; The GEO Group, Inc., Palm Beach County; Solstice…
COM to host CFS/ME & Gulf War Illness 2013 – A Celebration of Hope & Progress
The College of Osteopathic Medicine will host CFS/ME & Gulf War Illness 2013 – A Celebration of Hope & Progress on Jan. 26, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Knight Auditorium, Carl DeSantis Building. Cost is $25 minimum donation; lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information, send…
NSU to host Interprofessional Geriatrics Training Institute, Event begins Feb. 15
Nova Southeastern University’s Florida Coastal Geriatric Resources, Education, and Training Center (GREAT GEC) will host the 6th Annual Interprofessional Geriatrics Training Institute on Feb. 15 and 16. Held at NSU’s Lifelong Learning Institute classroom located at University Park Plaza, the training institute will offer a high-quality scientific program of invited…
Register for 5th Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS) Today!
Start 2013 on the right foot by registering for the 5th Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS) sponsored by the Health Profession Division’s Institute for Educational Research. The conference will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26 in the Terry Building, and is open to all faculty members. This year’s theme…
View Works by Award-Winning Fiber Artist in New Exhibition, Ends March 1
The NSU community is invited to view works by local artist Martin Casuso, featured in the latest on-campus exhibition hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Martin Eduardo Casuso | Exhibition Series Jan. 29–Mar. 1 Opening Reception: Tuesday, Jan. 29 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Gallery 217 | Don…
Nursing Dean Receives Women of Distinction Award
Marcie Rutherford, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., dean of Nova Southeastern University’s College of Nursing, was one of the recipients of the 2012 March of Dimes Women of Distinction Annual Award held in December. The award is designed to honor women whose achievements in their professional and personal lives are an example…
Anxiety, Excessive Worrying or Stress? Help is Available at NSU
Anxiety is very common, but when it is excessive, uncontrollable, and impairing, it may be the sign of a treatable disorder. The Center for Psychological Studies (CPS) provides psychological services for individuals experiencing anxiety, excessive worry, fear, stress, uneasiness, and/or apprehension. Although many people experience fears that are limited to…
Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra to Offer Concert of Musical “Favorites,” Spoken Word
Throughout the past year, fans of the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra have shared their favorite musical selections via social media and audience surveys. Now, Ars Flores will present an eclectic concert of classics suggested by the community. Audience Favorites | Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Jan. 26 7:30 p.m. |…
Showcase Your Best Steps—Audition for Annual Dance Concert Production, Jan. 19
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences is looking for performers to star in its annual Dance Concert production. Auditions for Dance Concert Saturday, Jan. 19 3:00–5:00 p.m. Performance Theatre | Don Taft University Center All NSU students, faculty, and staff members—regardless of experience—are welcome to audition. Dancers should arrive…
SHSS Builds Relationship with Suriname Government to Provide Conflict Resolution Services
During the current academic year, government officials, members of the Indigenous and Maroon tribes, academics, members of the mining industry and others in the country of Suriname are receiving conflict analysis and resolution training, as well as services to enhance capacity building. NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences…
Business School Professor Presents Leadership 2015 Seminar to Bahamas SEC
On Thursday, December 6, Bob Preziosi, D.P.A., professor of management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship (HSBE), delivered a seminar to the Bahamian community entitled, Leadership 2015: You Want Me To Do What? The seminar was collaboration between the Huizenga Business School and the Bahamas Student…
Bahamas Hosts Seminar on Personal Financial Management
The Bahamas Student Educational Center (SEC) recently hosted a personal financial management seminar for its constituents in Nassau on the island of New Providence. Albert Williams, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance and economics at the Huizenga Business School, was the presenter. The focus of his presentation was to demonstrate how…
Internship and Job Fair, Feb. 19
The Office of Career Development is hosting the Internship and Job Fair on Tuesday, February 19, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, Second Floor Basketball Courts. There will be over 40 employers including Becker Professional Education, Cano Medical Dental, Castle Management, DLS Worldwide, MotionPoint, Peace…