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SHSS Faculty Presents in England at the Oxford Round Table
Jason J. Campbell, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), gave a presentation at the 7th session on Environment and Climate Change at the University of Oxford’s Harris Manchester College in Oxford, England. The session was…
Fischler School Hosts Congress of Latin American University Presidents
The Latin American Institute for Educational Leadership (ILALE) based at NSU recently held its first annual congress for Latin American University Presidents (Rectors) during NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education Summer Conference in Orlando. The July event was a success; 22 Rectors from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Panama,…
College of Health Care Sciences Promotes Diabetes Awareness
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Health Care Sciences has entered a partnership with the American Diabetes Association to initiate a ‘Live Empowered’ program aimed specifically at African American and underserved church communities. The ‘Live Empowered’ initiative is aimed at teaching individuals how to thrive with and prevent Diabetes. The goal…
NSU Pharmacy Professor Helps Organize Walk for Children of Syria, Sept. 8
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, Ph.D., is helping to organize a national walk with the aim of raising awareness of 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…
September is National Yoga Month
This month’s designation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was given to educate the public on the health benefits of yoga and to promote a healthy lifestyle. You may be thinking what does National Yoga Month have to do with nutrition? Typically we think of the Yogic…
Two Development Workshops for Employees remain in September
Nova Southeastern University’s Office of Human Resources will host several development workshops for employees during September. Sept. 18 and 19 – Negotiation Skills and Strategies Sept. 20 – The ‘Trigger Proof Your Way to Success’ series will continue with Tool 9: Avoid the Misery Addict. For more information, visit the…
Cleaning House? Donate Books to NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library
Cleaning house? Don’t forget to donate your gently used books to NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library’s 17th Bi-annual Used Book Sale. The Library is accepting donations of any gently used paperbacks, hardcover books, children’s books, and textbooks, along with DVDs, Music CDs and/or video games. Items will become a part of…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes New Faculty
This Fall, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 20 new faculty members each having experience, both inside and outside of the classroom, in a variety of fields and interests. The new faculty members are as follows: Stephen Andon, Ph.D., assistant professor | Division of Humanities Stephen Andon received…
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Opens Community Resource Room
The UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) based at NSU is opening its CARD Resource Room for parents and caregivers to visit and check out material about autism. The CARD Resource Room will be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Resources that will be available…
NSU Pharmacy Professor Helps Organize Walk for Children of Syria
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, Ph.D., is helping organize a national walk to help raise money for Syrian children how have been impacted by the recent conflict. Called a “Walk for Children of Syria”, the event will take place Saturday Sept. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
Employee Development Workshops scheduled for September
Nova Southeastern University’s Office of Human Resources will host several development workshops for employees in September. September 5 – Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact September 13- Dealing with Change in Your Work and Life: How to Reduce, Prevent and Cope with Stress Coping with the stressors of change is an…
Raise Awareness about Ovarian Cancer: Wear Teal Day, Sept. 7
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Friday, Sept. 7 is Wear Teal Day. Show your support for women with ovarian cancer by wearing teal (ovarian cancer awareness color) on Sept. 7. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic…
Inaugural Group of Students Complete Super Sharks Program
The Office of Undergraduate Student Success is proud to congratulate the following inaugural group of students who successfully completed all four levels of the Super Sharks Program: Gesley-Ann Alexis, Farah Alli, Guadalupe Almanza, Noemi Bermudez, Renee Borshchukova, Chloe Celusnek, Dylan Dinesh, Keresa Edwards, Brandi Guinyard, Stephanie Hauck, Rialto Heller, Mariana…
‘Slimming with Sharks’ Cuts Program Costs, Extends Deadline to Oct. 22
Worried about the financial cost? Don’t! NSU’s Wellness Initiative has taken a shark bite out of the price! NSU’s Slimming With Sharks Program, formerly known as NSU’s Biggest Loser Program, wants YOU to get fit, feel great and have fun! The 16-week program costs $595 in total, but 10 scholarships…
Medical School Associate Dean Named Professor of the Year
Leonard A. Levy, D.P.M., M.P.H., professor of family medicine, public health, and biomedical informatics and associate dean for education, planning, and research, was named 2011-12 College of Osteopathic Medicine Professor of the Year in August. The award is conferred upon a full-time faculty member who has served the university for at…
Medical School Communications Director Tackles New Role
Scott Colton, APR, has been promoted from his position as director of medical communications for the College of Osteopathic Medicine to director of medical communications and public relations for both the college and the Health Professions Division. In his new role, Colton will be responsible for handling publication and communication…
Medical School Administrator Honored for Exemplary Service
Throughout his exemplary career, James T. Howell, M.D., M.P.H., assistant dean of professional relations and chair of the Department of Rural Medicine at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has focused on improving the well-being of Palm Beach County residents, especially those living in the rural, western communities of the…
OC Research Attends Sponge Taxonomy Workshop in Panama
Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center professor and researcher Jose Lopez, Ph.D., attended a workshop on sponge taxonomy at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Bocas Del Toro, Panama from Aug. 5 to 11. This is part of the current National Science Foundation project to place sponges on the Tree of…