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Free Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Seminar to be held at NSU’s Miami SEC, Dec. 1
On Saturday, Dec. 1, Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Center for Psychological Studies will offer a seminar by experts on the impact and prevention of child sexual abuse. Speakers include Lauren Book, founder of Lauren’s Kids, and Jan Faust, Ph.D., faculty, NSU Center for Psychological Studies. The free seminar is designed…
Physician Assistant Students at NSU’s Orlando SEC ALL pass their Board Exams
All 58 of NSU’s Class of 2012 Physician Assistant (PA) students passed their Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE). The national average for pass rates for all PA programs is 93 percent for this iteration of the exam, which is commonly referred to as the “PA Boards.” “All of our…
NSU – Tampa Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students get a taste of Japan
During their October 12 weekend face-to-face institute at NSU Tampa, students of the brand new entry-level hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (OTD) had a taste of Japan through a live demonstration and a class on the ancient art of flower arranging from a headmaster of a Ikebana (art of…
SHSS Students Provide Anti-Bullying Assembly at Perry Elementary School
Six students enrolled in the master’s program in Family Therapy at the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) recently provided an anti-bullying assembly at the Annabel C. Perry Elementary School in Miramar. The six students, Mike Rolleston, Stephanie Castorani, Lacey Herring,…
Faculty Lecture Series Talk: Looking at Life, Death of an Illegal Immigrant
The next talk in the Faculty Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will explore life for an illegal immigrant living in the United States. Faculty Lecture Series “The Life and Death of an Illegal Immigrant” Timothy Dixon, J.D., associate professor and coordinator of history/politics Thursday,…
Faculty Talk to Shed Light on Life of Milky Way Galaxy, Nov. 29
The Faculty Lecture Series for Fall 2012 will conclude with a presentation about the life of the Milky Way Galaxy. The talk is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty Lecture Series “The Birth, Death, and Rebirth of the Milky Way Galaxy” Stefan J. Kautsch, Ph.D., assistant…
View Faculty Artwork at New Endings Exhibition—Open thru Nov. 30
For the fifth consecutive year, faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences are displaying their artwork on campus for public viewing. New Endings: Fifth Annual Faculty Exhibition On Display through Nov. 30 Gallery 217 | Don Taft University Center Part of the College’s Exhibition Series, this year’s…
M.I.N.D. Hosts Barbeque and Pool Party Fundraiser, Nov. 10
M.I.N.D., a new NSU student organization dedicated to advocating for individuals with long-term mental illness, is hosting a barbeque/pool party/fundraiser to help support this cause. Food will be provided, and you also have a chance to win prizes. MIND Barbeque and Pool Party Saturday, Nov. 10 2:00 p.m. 4698 Sundance…
SHSS Doctoral Students Present at UMASS Conflict Studies Conference
Eight doctoral students from the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the University of Massachusetts’ (UMASS ) Boston Annual Conflict Studies Graduate Student Conference. The theme of the Conference, which was held on the UMASS campus during…
Nursing Students Plan to Reach Out to Vulnerable Community on World Aids Day, Dec. 1
On World Aids Day, Dec. 1, BSN students from the College of Nursing on NSU’s main campus will reach out to a vulnerable community. These students are planning to conduct a health promotion project at the Cooperative Feeding Center in Ft. Lauderdale and will partner with Care Resource to provide…
From now through Dec. 23, the NSU RecPlex will be giving away a FREE personal training session for every four that is purchased. • Buy a package of four sessions, and get one free. • Buy a package of eight sessions, and get two free. • Buy a package of…
NSU to Host ‘Salute to Veterans’ Celebration, Nov. 19
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) proudly recognizes the contributions our servicemen, servicewomen, and their families make to our country. It is in recognition of and gratitude for these contributions that NSU will host the annual NSU Salute to Veterans and Service Members event. In preparation for this year’s Salute, which will…
Graduate Psychology Presentations to Discuss Choking Under Pressure, Effects of Sleep Loss, Nov. 14
The next presentation in the 2012–2013 Psychology Graduate Research Series, co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), will include discussions of ongoing research by two students in the college’s M.S. in Experimental Psychology program. Psychology Graduate Research Series Presentations by Benita…
NSU Professors Bernard Riegl and Steven Kurtz Receive Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award
On Oct. 23, Provost Frank DePiano, Ph.D., presented this year’s Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award to Bernard Riegl, Ph.D, and Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., at the External Funding Recognition Reception. Riegl is the Associate Director of the National Coral Reef Institute and Professor at the Oceanographic Center. His career in coral…
Remaining Events scheduled for November
Remaining events for November include: Greg Gutfeld’s Book Tour stops here! Books & Books at the Museum of Art – Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 4:00 p.m. Book signing only Greg Gutfeld has been called “outrageous and outspoken,” neither of which he denies. A libertarian political satirist, humorist, magazine editor and…
Broward County Administrator Addresses M.P.A. Capstone
Students in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’ Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program recently had the opportunity to hear in-person from Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry when she visited the capstone class on October 25, 2012. In her hour-long give-and-take with the students she discussed her…
Shark Sports Wrap Premieres with a new season
The Nova Southeastern University Shark Sports Wrap radio show premiered a new season on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. Former NBC 6 anchor Tony Segreto will continue to be the host for the show this season. This week’s show features: NSU director of athletics Michael Mominey, head women’s soccer…
Lorena Spaulding to Be Honored at World Series
Nova Southeastern softball player Lorena Spaulding (So., Pembroke Pines, Fla.) was honored prior to Game Three of the Major League Baseball World Series in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 27. The infielder was honored for her participation with the Dominicana RBI softball team, who won the Softball division of the 2012…
Hagopian Named Coach of the Year; Three Runners Make All-SSC
Nova Southeastern cross country/track and field head coach Bryan Hagopian was named Sunshine State Conference Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year, while three of his runners were named to the All-SSC teams. On the men’s side, Kevin Meagher (Sr., Providence, R.I.) and Timo Kilp (Jr., Tallin, Estonia) were both named to…