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NSU Alumnus Mike Fiers makes Homecoming Start against the Marlins
Nova Southeastern University alumnus Mike Fiers of the Milwaukee Brewers recently returned to South Florida in his first start at Marlins Park. Despite a late start to the race after being called up in late May, Fiers has emerged as a candidate for National League Rookie of the Year against…
NSU’s National Preparedness Month Panel Discussion, Sept. 20
Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (IDEP) is hosting a free panel discussion for the university and the surrounding community. The panel discussion will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 12:00 p.m. at the Don Taft University Center’s Second Floor Lounge. IDEP has invited speakers from…
Kabot and Reeve Present at Autism Society of America’s National Conference
NSU’s Susan Kabot, Ed.D., executive director of the Autism Institute at the Mailman Segal Center, and Christine Reeve, Ph.D., spearheaded two presentations during the Autism Society of America’s national conference this summer in San Diego, CA. Organizing Classroom Environments demonstrated the importance of providing structure to the physical space of…
44 Named D-II ADA Academic Achievement Award Winners
Nova Southeastern has placed 44 student-athletes on the Division-II Athletics Directors Association Award list for the 2011-12 academic year. Winners from NSU stretched across 16 of the program’s 17 athletic teams, with men’s and women’s swimming and diving tying for the school-best total of five honorees each. Click here to…
Coach Bonee Helps USSSA Team Win 11/u World Series
Nova Southeastern University softball head coach Lesa Bonee helped the rising stars of the Deerfield Beach Sharks softball team win the 11/u Disney World Series Championship this summer. The girls had an unbelievable run as they were undefeated throughout the entire tournament. A strong offensive showing propelled them to their…
Discounted wireless service plans and more for NSU community from Sprint
Nova Southeastern University has partnered with Sprint to offer monthly discounts on wireless service plans, accessories and wireless devices to faculty and staff. This offer is for new and current Sprint account holders. Plans such as Sprint’s Everything Data Plan, which includes Unlimited Any Mobile, Anytime and Unlimited Data qualify…
NSU Receives Awards in Statewide Print Competition
Three graphic designers in the Office of Publications at Nova Southeastern University have received awards at the 25th annual Florida Print Awards, the printing industry’s largest and most prestigious statewide graphic arts competition. The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) presented the awards to designers Melina Safady, Mayuri Patel, and Randy…
Faculty Member in Occupational Therapy develops new Mobility Wheelchair
Sandra Winkler, Ph.D., OTR/L, assistant professor of Occupational Therapy in the College of Health Care Sciences, is the first named inventor on US Patent and Trademark Office Patent No. 8244655, titled, “Force-Sensing Orthotic Electric Device Controller” issued August 14, 2012. The purpose of the device is to provide independent mobility…
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Faculty Members to Perform Variety of Music at Recital, Sept. 12
Join the NSU community for an evening of performances showcasing the diverse repertoire of the professional musicians who serve as faculty members in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The upcoming Joint Faculty Recital includes works by classical composers Joseph Haydn, Olivier Messiaen, and Gaspar Cassadó, as well as…
SHSS Alum named Acting Executive Director for the AKILAH Institute for Women in Rwanda
Holly Ziskal, M.S., a graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), is serving as the Acting Executive Director of the AKILAH Institute for Women in Kigali, Rwanda. AKILAH was designed to empower young…
NBC-6 Wants to See Your Shark Pride at the Shark Circle on Sept. 12
Weeks of Welcome may have come to a close, but there are still a lot of ways to keep the NSU Shark Pride flowing. Start by participating in this amazing media opportunity: On Wednesday, Sept. 12, NBC-6 will be reporting LIVE from NSU for their special college week feature. NBC…
Hispanic Heritage Month at NSU Continues
Nova Southeastern University will recognize and honor Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) by celebrating and learning about the Latin culture through a variety of activities. Upcoming events include Dance Salsa Night, a Celebration of Hispanic Heritage through the Spanish Language and a celebration and concert for children. More information…
NSU Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Free Events, Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will recognize and honor Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) by celebrating and learning about the Latin culture through a variety of activities. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All events will be held at locations throughout NSU’s main campus…
Computer Sciences School Professor Publishes Paper in Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks
Laurie Dringus, Ph.D., Professor at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has published her paper entitled “Learning Analytics Considered Harmful” in the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN), Volume 16, Issue 3, June 2012. Her paper is part of an invited contribution to the Special Issue on Learning…
Computer Sciences Professor William Hafner Retires
Professor William Hafner, Ph.D., will be retiring from the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences in August, after fifteen years of service as a faculty member. Prior to his academic career, Hafner had a long career in industrial software development, with senior development positions for major computer and telecommunications…
Lecture to Highlight Multidisciplinary Approach to Environmental Sustainability, Sept. 7
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will begin its Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series for the 2012–2013 academic year with a talk about bridging the gap between various schools of thought on sustainability practices. Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series “Working Toward a Holistic Approach to Sustainability: Co-Disciplinary Practice School” Glenn Schrader, Ph.D. (University…
Nationally-Ranked University School Speech & Debate Students Continue to Excel
Subsequent to the 2011‐2012 academic year, the University School of NSU’s Speech & Debate Team prepared for the National Forensic League (NFL) National Championships and, for the first time, the University School was represented by Middle School as well as Upper School competitors. Prior to the National Championships, University School…