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Fischler College of Education and the Office of International Affairs Host Graduation Reception
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and the Office of International Affairs hosted a commencement reception on June 15 in the Sales Institute for students graduating from the Asia doctoral cohorts. The event was attended by the graduating students, their families, and many faculty and staff members of the Fischler…
Alan B. Levan to Serve as Chairman of NSU’s Board of Trustees
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) welcomes Alan B. Levan as chairman of its Board of Trustees. Mr. Levan has served on the university’s board for 18 years; he was nominated and voted on by the board to serve as its chairman for an initial three-year term. Mr. Levan takes on…
Congratulations to All NSU Graduates
It’s commencement season, a time for graduates across the nation to reflect and celebrate the culmination of years of studying, testing and hard work. Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host more than 7,000 graduates during its 2018 commencement ceremonies on its Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus in the Rick Case Arena at…
Couple’s Shared Love of Reading Inspires Naming of NSU Health Professions Division Library
South Florida philanthropists Martin and Gail Press share a lifelong love of reading and libraries. On Monday, May 14, they perpetuated these passions among Nova Southeastern University students by naming the Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division (HPD) Library in a special ceremony at the Terry Building on the…
Ron and Kathy Assaf Renaming of College of Nursing
More than 20 years ago, the official dates of May 6 – 12 were declared to honor and observe “National Nurses’ Week,” recognizing the valiant efforts of nurses every day across the country. South Florida philanthropists Ron and Kathy Assaf agree nurses deserve admiration for their hard work. To show…
CAHSS Students Create Art Mural Project for NSU’s Recreation and Wellness
Each year, Kandy Lopez-Moreno, M.F.A., faculty in the Department of Performing and Visual Arts (DPVA) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) receives requests from across NSU and the community asking for art students in her Painting I course to decorate one of their walls. Using a…
CAHSS Faculty Interviewed for two Articles on Women and Peacebuilding
Mary Hope Schwoebel, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) ,was interviewed for two articles on the role of women in peacebuilding. The first article, may be found at https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/04/25/planeta_futuro/1524659864_595784.html and tells of women against jihadism is…
Halmos Researcher Interviewed on Impacts of Sunscreen on Corals
In early May, Halmos Research Scientist Abigail Renegar, Ph.D. was interviewed by West Palm Beach TV station WTVX. New research has shown that the compound Oxybenzone found in sunscreen has a deadly effect coral. Renegar states, ““It’s been shown to cause mortality and a number of developmental abnormalities in coral…
Gary Gershman, J.D., Ph.D., professor in the Department of History and Political Science (DHPS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), organized an initiative for CAHSS students to send Letters of Hope to children and adults in Syria. Last spring, The United States Holocaust Museum sponsored a…
Halmos Mathematicians Celebrate Brain Bowl and Matrix Winner
On April 16th, the Halmos College Department of Mathematics hosted its annual Mathematics Brain Bowl intramural competition. Co-Sponsors of the event were Halmos faculty Ricardo Carrera, Ph.D. and Diego Castano, Ph.D. The winners of the Brain Bowl were undergraduates Liam White and Anthony Borges. After the conclusion of the Brain…
NSU Director Recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
Lynn Larose, director in NSU’s Office of Special Events and Community Partnerships, was honored at the 10th Annual 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County event. The event, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, brought together more than 1,200 of the area’s “Who’s Who” in community. The…
Robert Speth, Ph.D., is a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at NSU who is internationally recognized for his work as biomedical researcher. He and his wife, Janet, are supporters of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) research. Their son, Tim, who was diagnosed with DMD at 18 months, passed away from the disease…
The Miami Dolphins and AARP Foundation teamed up for the 5th Annual Million Meal Pack in the Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center. Participants packed 1,017,504 meals that will be delivered by U.S. Hunger to older adults in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. At the Million…
The Office of Facilities Management would like to inform the NSU community about the upcoming fall shuttle schedule. Effective Monday, August 20, 2018, the new schedule will be reflected on the NSU iShark app under Shark Shuttle. For more information about the NSU Shark Shuttle routes or to check individual…
NSU Commencement & High School Graduations Hosted on Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus
NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/ Davie campus will be the site of several Broward County high school graduation ceremonies, as well as NSU commencements. These ceremonies will be held in the Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center. 2018 High School Graduations Schedule. NSU Commencement Schedule. On the above dates…
FCE Professor Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) has been presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. Su has been with the Fischler College of Education since 2001, where she…
Benefits and Wellness: Employee Wellness Nutrition Seminar, May 9
The Office of Human Resources and Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., are pleased to offer a four-week seminar on Nutrition. The seminars are available to all NSU employees. Gordon is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Registered Yoga Teacher and Assistance Professor at NSU. Wednesday, May 9 Lesson…
Surviving Skokie Film Screening and Panel Discussion, May 9
Join the Alvin Sherman Library for a screening of the award winning film, Surviving Skokie, Wednesday, May 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, followed by a panel of NSU Faculty and community leaders for a thought provoking discussion about the rise in anti-semitism and racism. Surviving Skokie is an intensely personal documentary, exploring…
Cast Your Vote for the 2018 ASM Agar Art Contest
Students enrolled in ARTS 3700 Methods and Materials, taught by Kandy G Lopez-Moreno, M.F.A., assistant professor in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, are challenged to create effective artworks utilizing a variety of art materials. In a workshop led by Katie Crump. Ph.D., assistant professor in the Halmos…
16-year-old to Graduate from NSU with Two Bachelor’s Degrees
When 16-year-old Mya Abdulahad walks across the stage to graduate Friday, she will not be picking up her high school diploma. Instead, she will be getting two bachelor’s degrees from Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. Rebecca Vargas from WSVN Channel 7 News sat down with the student…