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Jason Taylor and Reggie Bush Football ProCamp at Dolphins Training Facility, July 23-24
Join former Miami Dolphins linebacker and six-time Pro Bowler Jason Taylor and current Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush for football instruction and fun at the 2012 Old Spice Jason Taylor and Reggie Bush Football ProCamp. Dates Jul. 23 – 24 Start time 9:00 a.m. End time 12:00 p.m. Cost** $199…
New Free Development Workshop for NSU Employees in July
The Office of Human Resources is offering a brand new free development workshop for all NSU employees on Thursday, Jul. 26. The workshop, which is titled Creativity and Change: Tools for Getting It All Done will be facilitated by Robert Preziosi, M.Ed., D.P.A. This workshop will show participants how to…
Law Students Win Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition
Shepard Broad Law Center students Alex Annunziato and Alixandra Buckelew were the winners of the Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition, organized by the Young Lawyers Division. The Moot Court Competition took place in Orlando during the annual Florida Bar convention that was held on Jun. 20 and 21. Ryan…
Law Center to Host ‘Meet Your Judicial Candidates’, Jul. 19
On Thursday, Jul. 19, 2012, the Shepard Broad Law Center will host “Meet Your Judicial Candidates,” presented by the Broward Coalition of Voluntary Bar Associations. Judicial candidates running for Broward Circuit Court and Broward County Court will take part in a public forum held at the Law Center. At the…
NSU Students Get Real-world Experience with Cardinals Baseball
James Turner and Spencer Ray, sport and recreation management students at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, are working in Minor League Baseball this summer and earning credit, while gaining valuable experience. Professor Nancy Olson recently visited the students when the Palm Beach Cardinals hosted the Clearwater…
NSU Medical School Launches Art Observation Program for Student Doctors
What do doctors and art lovers have in common? Both spend a lot of time observing fine details. Through observation, an art enthusiast can truly appreciate a painting or sculpture, while a doctor can better diagnose a patient. Using this theory, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), recently…
SHSS Faculty Publish Book on Conflict Resolution and The Scholarship of Engagement
Several faculty members from the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) collaborated on a book entitled, “Conflict Resolution and the Scholarship of Engagement.” DCAR faculty who contributed chapters to the book, which was published by Cambridge Scholars, include: Elena…
Huizenga M.B.A. alum appointed Campus Operating Officer at Berkley College
Will Moya, M.B.A., was recently appointed as Berkeley College’s Campus Operating Officer for its New York City location. In this role, Moya will oversee day-to-day operations, space management, staff and student retention, among other responsibilities. He will also monitor policies related to personnel, including training and professional development programs. “Mr….
Art of Wine and Food Series continues, July 19
The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale continues its Art of Wine & Food series with host Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and wine educator, on Thursday, July 19. Miskew will take us on a wonderful tasting tour of delicious small dishes that compliment the Exquisite Rosés of Chateau d’Esclans. This month’s…
SHSS Student Appointed to the Broward County Human Rights Board
Brandon Hensler, master’s student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), was appointed to the Broward County Human Rights Board (BCHRB) in June 2012. The board encourages equal treatment and seeks to prevent discrimination against racial, religious, ethnic…
Allen Yessman, a 1992 graduate of the Master of Accounting program and a current adjunct professor of accounting at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was recently appointed to the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (FICPA) Relations with Accounting Educators Committee by its state board. Allen…
SSC Basketball Championships to be Hosted at Kissimmee’s Silver Spurs Arena in 2013
The Sunshine State Conference, in partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission and the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced that the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Basketball Championships will be held at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fl. The event is scheduled to take…
Tennis Team Earns Several ITA Academic Awards
NSU’s tennis team was recently honored as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team and three of the student-athletes were recognized as Scholar Athletes. The Sharks, which was one of 66 schools in NCAA Division-II to receive the honor, earned the team award for having a cumulative team GPA of 3.2….
Armed Encounters Task Force Presents at the Quality of Life Council
Nova Southeastern University, in conjunction with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, have begun a research project – Armed Encounters. The goal of the Armed Encounters project is to gather specific tactical details for all encounters between police officers and civilians, in Broward County, where a gun is discharged by either…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Online Information Session, July 12
On Jul. 12, Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will host a Master’s Online Information Session. Individuals who are interested in the Master of Science and graduate certificate programs offered at GSCIS are encouraged to attend the live webinar session, which commences at 12:00p.m. and ends…
GSCIS Alumnus Promoted to Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology
Trudy Howles, Ph.D., was recently promoted to the position of professor of Computer Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Howles graduated from Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences in 2007 with a Ph.D. in Computing Technology in Education. Howles’ current research interests include data management…
Swimming’s Simpson to Compete at 2012 Olympics
Esau Simpson, a member of the Nova Southeastern swimming and diving team, has been selected to represent his home country of Grenada at the 2012 Summer Olympics hosted in London, England. Simpson is slated to compete in the 100-yard freestyle event with the opening heats scheduled for Jul. 31. The…
Special Olympics Honors its Top Broward County Award Winners for 2012
Special Olympics Broward County recently hosted its 2012 annual awards ceremony recognizing all of the athletes, sponsors, volunteers and friends that have helped the organization continue its effort to provide FREE services to approximately 800 athletes each year. This year’s honorees include: • Honorary Board Member Of The Year Award:…