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Don Rudawsky promoted to Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Upon the retirement of Blair Atherton, Ph.D., executive director of Institutional Effectiveness, Don Rudawsky, Ph.D., has been promoted to Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness. Rudawsky holds a doctoral degree in Social Psychology from the University of Cincinnati and has been a member of the Association for Institutional Research since 2001….
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes and the EYE: Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body produces little or no insulin. It affects many parts of the body, including the eyes. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. The major cause of blindness in people with diabetes is diabetic…
Coral Reef Center Wins Top Florida Design Award
Nova Southeastern University’s Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research recently won the Best Overall Project Award given by the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) Florida region. The 87,000-square foot, $50 million Center was chosen among other elite competitors such as LEGOLAND Florida. The award was presented to NSU…
Fall Welcome Week at the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI)
Now through Thursday, October 11 9:30 – 2:00 p.m. The Lifelong Learning Institute will host Welcome Week which is Free and open to the community! Classes (politics, history, music and more), information sessions, food and a chance to get to know the LLI! What benefits can YOU obtain from the…
Ronnie Oller Receives Medical School Child Advocacy Award
On September 28, the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Pediatrics Club honored Ronnie Oller with the Arnold Melnick Child Advocacy Award for her contributions to the health and welfare of the children of Southern Florida. Oller, who has dedicated her life to children’s causes, has spent the past eight years organizing…
NSU Pharmacy Students and Faculty Participate in Walk for Children of Syria
Approximately 41 Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy (COP) students and faculty members participated in a national walk on Sept. 8 to raise awareness and money for Syrian children who have been impacted by the recent conflict in that country. Called a “Walk for Children of Syria”, the two-hour event…
Members of the Mailman Segal Center’s (MSC) professional staff and a student representative recently presented a symposium at the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis conference in Jacksonville, FL. The symposium, entitled, “Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Strategies for Students with Visual Impairment (VI) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),” utilized a multidisciplinary…
NSU College of Pharmacy Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Nov. 3
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy will proudly celebrate its 25th anniversary on Nov. 3. The 7 p.m. celebration titled “History of NSU’s College of Pharmacy: Pioneering into the future” will be held at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, located at the university’s main Davie campus. The featured speakers include NSU…
SHSS Faculty Presents on International Transitional Justice at the University of Essex
Ismael Muvingi, Ph.D., faculty member at the Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences’ Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR), was part of an international transitional justice seminar held at The University of Essex, Colchester, England. The seminar, which was held during Sept. 8-9, was entitled, “Towards a Conceptualisation…
Student Presentation to Spotlight Green Chemistry, Sustainability, Oct. 29
Roshni Patel, a biology major and chemistry minor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will lead the next talk in the college’s Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series. Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series “Exploring the Frontiers of Green Chemistry Towards a Sustainable World” Roshni Patel Monday, Oct. 29 Noon–1:00 p.m. Mailman-Hollywood Building |…
Student Government Association at SHSS Hosts Interdepartmental Symposium
On Sept. 30, the SHSS’ Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored an Interdepartmental Student Symposia. The convener was Sharon McIntyre, a doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) and SHSS-SGA Board Member Three students gave presentations: “Narrative and Equine Therapy” – by Diana I. Giraldez Carter, doctoral…
SHSS Hosts 27th Residential Institute
The Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) and the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) recently hosted the 27th Residential Institute (RI) on NSU’s main campus. During RI, students enrolled in distance learning attend classes and advising sessions on campus;…
Outstanding Undergraduate Students Honored at Annual Banquet
Students from NSU’s Undergraduate Honors Program joined faculty, administration, and distinguished members of university leadership for the Fall 2012 Honors Banquet on Sept. 20. Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the annual event recognizes Honors students for their academic achievements and excellence. The banquet also serves to…
Faculty Lecture to Debate Maya Prediction of Apocalypse, Nov. 1
Did the Maya really predict that the world would end—or is the apocalyptic prediction of Western origin? That’s up for discussion at the next Faculty Lecture Series, inspired by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ annual academic theme of “Life and Death.” Faculty Lecture Series “2012 and the End…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Associate Lecturer Earns Distinction Award
Aimee Sanchez-Zadak, Ed.D. Aimee Sanchez-Zadak, Ed.D., associate lecturer at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, has received a 2012 Hispanic Women of Distinction Award for her commitment and contributions to the community in a variety of fields. In addition to teaching courses in the college’s Division of Social and…
Tuesday, Oct. 23 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Don Taft University Center, Spine Do you know students who are interested in pursuing a graduate school education? On Oct. 23, the Office of Career Development will host the Graduate School Fair on NSU’s main campus. More than 60 graduate and professional schools from…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences to Honor Edward O. Keith at On-Campus Memorial
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences welcomes colleagues, students, and friends of the late professor Edward O. Keith to a memorial in his honor. Keith passed away in September. Edward O. Keith Memorial Monday, Oct. 15 4:00 p.m. Performance Theatre | Don Taft University Center As an associate professor…
Make the Most of Your Med-School Prep—On-Campus Practice MCAT, Nov. 10
If you’re preparing for medical school, don’t miss this opportunity to improve your performance on the Medical College Admission Test. The Office of Academic Services, within the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will host a practice MCAT on the NSU campus. Practice MCAT Session Saturday, Nov. 10 9:00 a.m.–2:00…
Watch the Senate Debate, Then Check Out NSU’s Post-Debate Analysis Webcast, Oct. 17
NSU is proud to be the host site for the only confirmed Florida Senatorial Debate during the 2012 election season, pitting Florida’s incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D) against Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Connie Mack on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. Watch from your room, home,…
Celebrate I Love Yarn Day at the Sherman Library, Oct. 12
If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, please bring a sport-weight yarn and size H-8 (5mm) knitting needles or crochet hook to the Alvin Sherman Library, room 1017 between 11 am – 3 pm on Oct. 12 for I Love Yarn Day. Already a pro? Bring your…