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Halmos Faculty and Students Present Research at National Conference
In April, Halmos College Department of Biological Sciences Chair Emily Schmitt Lavin, Ph.D. traveled to San Diego, CA with five Biology majors to present their 3-D printed molecular models of prion proteins and o-GlcNAc Transferase (OGT) at the 2018 Experimental Biology Meeting, American Association of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)…
Scuba Club Boat Dive, April 29
Mark your calendars for these exciting ventures! Scuba Club Boat Dives April 29: Boat Dive, American Dream For more information email tclark@nova.edu or call (954) 262-7042.
Congratulations to Patricia Gaffney for a Well-Deserved Award!
Patricia Gaffney, Au.D., associate professor of Audiology, received the American Academy of Audiology 2018 Editor’s Award for outstanding contributions for peer review of the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA). The editors of the JAAA, Devin McCaslin, Ph.D. and Gary Jacobson, Ph.D., nominated her for this award. Gaffney…
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Graduate Student Named Paul Ambrose Scholar
Melissa Fils, B.Sc., a public health graduate student at NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, was accepted into a highly competitive program to attend the 16th annual Paul Ambrose Scholars Program Student Leadership Symposium, held April 9-10, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fils joined 40 other medical, physician assistant,…
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Member Receives Diplomate Honor
Claudia A. Serna, Ph.D., M.P.H., B.D.S., assistant professor of public health, received her pin and designation as diplomate at the 2018 National Oral Health Conference of the American Board of Dental Public Health held April 16–18 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Splashdown: Water Balloon Battle, Aug. 23
Returning this year for Weeks of Welcome is Kappa Sigma’s Splashdown. Assemble a team of five friends and classmates for this water balloon battle. Wear anything that you do not mind getting soaked. August 23, 2018 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. In front of the Alvin Sherman Library (Library Quad) Registration will…
Employee Wellness Seminar: Stress and Migraines, April 30
The Office of Human Resources and HCA Healthcare are pleased to offer a wellness seminar on Stress and Migraines. Dr. Gerald Goldberg is a board certified neurologist in Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Goldberg is affiliated with Plantation General Hospital and has been practicing for 50 years. Date: Monday, April 30,…
College of Psychology offers Summer Neuroscience Program for High Schoolers
The College of Psychology’s summer neuroscience training program is back for another year. The two-week program runs from June 18-29 and is open to high school students who will be entering their junior or senior years in fall 2018. The program features lectures from faculty on topics such as neuroscience…
Halmos College Hosts ACS US National Chemistry Olympiad Exam
On April 21, 2018, eleven outstanding chemistry high school students from South Florida came to NSU to take the national exam that may qualify them to become members of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad team. Over 12,000 students took the national qualifying exam. Only four will go to the International…
Never Too Early to Start Giving
Twenty-four. That’s the age of Raphael Walters, M.Ed., the youngest member of NSU’s 1964 Society. In order to become a member of the society, Walters made a legacy gift that will provide future support for the university. When asked what prompted him to give, he kept his answer short, “If…
Back-to-Back! Sharks Set 54-Hole Record to Win 2018 SSC Championship
Make room in the trophy case for Sunshine State Conference championship No. 6. Behind a new, single-round tournament record score of (-2) 286, No. 1 Nova Southeastern withstood a late surge from Barry to win the 2018 SSC Women’s Golf Championship by five shots Tuesday afternoon in Boca Raton, Fla….
FCE Professor Invited to Serve as an Expert Advisor to the Yoga Alliance
Lisa Carbone, Ed.D., Assistant Professor and Director of Licensure and Compliance at NSU’s Fischler College of Education (FCE), has been invited to serve as an expert advisor to the Yoga Alliance, the largest international nonprofit association representing the yoga community. She will participate in the Yoga Alliance’s Standards Review Project…
NSU to Host Guest Speaker & Author, Paul Pellinger, April 24
NSU will host Paul Pellinger Author of Recovery Unplugged: Music is our Medicine on Tuesday, April 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, Rick Case Arena Club room. Join Recovery Unplugged Chief Strategy Officer Paul Pellinger at Nova Southeastern University as he discusses music-based addiction…
CAHSS Faculty Discusses Book, Fascism: A Warning, with Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
David Kilroy. Ph.D., faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), had the opportunity to discuss her new book, Fascism: A Warning, with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The event took place on April 13, 2018 from 1:30-3:30pm at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center…
NSU 4th Annual Pre-Health Day was a Success
On April 14, the Office of Career Development and Halmos College collaborated to host the students at the 4th annual Pre-Health Day. This event allows NSU undergraduates to participate in mock interview sessions with health professionals. The program was opened by Halmos College Dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D. and Executive Associate…
FCE Student Named PBS Innovator All-Star
Joquetta Lynn Johnson, doctoral student at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, has been selected by PBS as one of 30 educators representing 28 states and Puerto Rico to serve on its inaugural PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program. Ms. Johnson is currently the media specialist at Randallstown High School…
Faculty Member Named Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Named Assistant Dean
Longtime faculty member Paula Anderson-Worts, D.O., M.P.H., was appointed KPCOM assistant dean of faculty. “For those of you who have known Dr. Anderson-Worts for a long time, you will attest to her kindness, her dedication to the osteopathic philosophy, and her ‘big picture’ vision,” said Elaine M. Wallace, D.O., M.S.,…
Halmos HOSA Student Organization Recognized at State Leadership Conference
In early April, Halmos College Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) traveled to Orlando, FL to attend the HOSA State Leadership Conference. There the Halmos College’s HOSA was recognized for contributions towards HOSA’s National Service Project with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NSU’s HOSA was also listed as…
CAHSS Alum is Vice-Mayor of Miami Gardens
Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D., a graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is the Vice-Mayor of the City of Miami Gardens. The Vice-Mayor is a Councilmember selected by the City Council to serve in this…
Empowering Change through Legal Education
When talking to Jon Garon, J.D., dean of NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law, a listener will quickly learn how changes in technology, trade, and demographic trends are impacting access to legal services and economic opportunities. “Technology has the power to unleash people’s potential, but it also has the danger…