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Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center Research Scientist David Kerstetter, Ph.D. served on an international expert panel at the 63rd Annual Tuna Conference held during May 21-24 at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center in California. The expert panel was part of a special session regarding incidental catch of marine mammals…
Broward Sheriff’s Office Awarded NSU’s Quality of Life “Outstanding Community Partner of the Year”
Nova Southeastern University President/CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., along with Quality of Life Chair Kimberly Durham, Psy.D., recently recognized the Broward Sherriff’s Office (BSO) as the “Quality of Life Outstanding Community Partner of the Year.” The award celebrates the way in which BSO has continually exceeded expectations through…
Sizeable turnout for Campus Visit Day
More than 300 guests, comprised of future NSU Sharks and their families, attended the latest Campus Visit Day hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Jun. 23. Guests were treated to light refreshments while they mingled with Undergraduate Admissions staff followed by a welcome message from Stephanie Brown, Ed.D.,…
Ceremony Recognizes Scholarship Recipients, Donors
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a ceremony and reception at NSU on Apr. 26 honoring undergraduate students who earned a variety of memorial and recognition scholarships offered by the college and NSU. On hand to congratulate the student award recipients were friends and family members, scholarship donors,…
NSU’s Jacksonville SEC wins Medical Challenge Bowl
NSU’s Jacksonville Student Education Center recently won the 2012 National Medical Challenge Bowl at the Annual American Academy of Physician Assistants Conference in Toronto, Ontario. NSU’s Jacksonville PA students competed against 48 highly competitive teams, including three other PA programs from NSU. Whitney Boyd, Thomas Pieniazek, and Kara Forinash came…
University School Student is an Olympic Swimming Hopeful
University School of NSU student Emily Kopas is fifteen years old, making her one of the youngest athletes who will compete in the 2012 Olympic swim trials. “I’m just a rookie, trying to do my best and see what happens,” Kopas recently told the Sun Sentinel. “It’s just an honor…
GSCIS Alumnus Appointed Director of the Education Resources Center at International College
Mahmud M. Shihab, Ph.D., alumnus of Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), has been appointed as the Director of the Educational Resources Center at International College located in Beirut, Lebanon. Shihab will be working on various projects including professional development for faculty and staff, curriculum…
SHSS Faculty and Student Present at the Winds of Change Conference in Ottawa
James Hibel, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), and DFT doctoral student Michelle Manley, M.S., presented at the Winds of Change Conference held at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. The theme of the conference…
Student Newspaper, The Current, Wins Award
The Current, the student-run newspaper of NSU, was awarded “Media Organization of the Year” at the Special Olympics Broward County’s 2012 Awards dinner held on June 14 in the Don Taft University Center. Throughout 2011, The Current featured several articles highlighting events involving NSU and Special Olympics Broward County, including…
Don’t miss the Diversity Dialogues, July 10
Help us to further cultivate and celebrate NSU’s multicultural community. Bring your lunch and join fellow faculty, staff and students at noon on the first Tuesday of each month for Diversity Dialogues. Upcoming Dialogue Dates: Date Time Location Facilitator Topic Jul. 10 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Presidents Dining Room-Horvitz Admin…
Enjoy Red, White, and Blue (Foods!) this July
Submitted by: Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Lucky for us, as we enjoy the 4th of July and the longer days of summer, the colors we typically associate with the holiday share their pigments with some of the most nutritious…
Six Key Signs That Memory Loss May Be Serious
This recent article by Health Prime International may provide important information to those who are aging and have concerns about being forgetful. Is it just old age or may this be signs of more serious problem? Robert S. Oller, D.O. Chief Executive Officer Division of Clinical Operations Six Key Signs…
Now Available! Complimentary Valet Parking for Patients at NSU’s Ziff Center
Parking at the Dental, Optometry and Medical clinics and the Student Medical Center located in the Sanford L. Ziff Center, is now complimentary valet parking for patients only. A select number of parking spaces in front of the NSU Pharmacy will remain available for Pharmacy patrons only. Valet tickets will…
Faculty Shark Club Summer Hours end Aug. 17
Take a break from the heat and enjoy your favorites in a relaxing atmosphere. Summer hours are in effect thru August 17. The Faculty Shark Club is located in the Rosenthal Building. Summer operating hours are: Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday For more information, call 954-262-2474…
NSU to Host Florida Senatorial Debate in October
The successful statewide partnership that produced historic candidate debates in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010 is back – this time to help Floridians choose their next U.S. Senator. “Decision 2012: Before You Vote,” a project created by Leadership Florida, in partnership with the Florida Press Association, announced details for the…
NSU offers Free “Quit Smoking Now” Programs
NSU is now a smoke & tobacco-free campus. Free tobacco cessation programs are available to help you quit. The NSU Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program and the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program offer group and individual programs designed to motivate and help smokers prepare to quit, select a quit…
Red, White & Blue Spin Ride on Independence Day!
The RecPlex is hosting a Red, White & Blue Spin Ride on Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 -10:30 am. Cost is $5.00 for members & NSU students; Non-member: $7.00 additional guest fee is applicable. For more information, call 954-262-7301 or send email to recwell@nova.edu.
Recipients announced for PFRDG & Quality of Life Awards
The 13th Annual President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant (PFRDG) and 10th Annual Quality of Life awards ceremony and reception were held in the Don Taft University Center on May 23. President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., announced 37 research projects that received PFRDG awards of up to $10,000 each…
No. 3 Rowing Team Claims Third at the NCAA Championships
No. 3 ranked NSU rowing team completed competition at the 2012 NCAA Championships, finishing third in the team standings. Racing on calm water on Lake Mercer in West Windsor, N.J., the Sharks’ varsity four placed second, while the varsity eight took third in a very close Grand Final. No. 2…