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Optometry Alumni Aims to Assist Soldiers
Andrew S. Morgenstern, O.D., FAAO (Dipl.) (’99) co-authored an article in Military Medicine titled “Simplified Method for Rapid Field Assessment of Visual Acuity by First Responders After Ocular Injury.” The idea highlighted in the article was originated by Morgenstern in 2013 while working as an Optometric Subject Matter Expert at…
Circle of Friends Annual Meeting, May 2
The Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library invites you to attend its Annual Meeting on May 2, 2018 at 5:30 pm in the Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd Floor, for a celebration of this past year’s achievements, recognition of outgoing board members, and the installation of the…
The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) held its second annual Fort Lauderdale Fashion Funds the Cure event in the NSU Don Taft University Center on April 14, 2018 to raise money to support children’s cancer research. Children had the opportunity to dress up in attire related to their dream job…
Halmos Students Win First Prize in at Life Science Symposium
At the end of March, biology major Aimee Doiron and chemistry major Rodrigo Muzquiz won first prize for their multidisciplinary at the STEM Undergraduate Symposium sponsored by Life Sciences of South Florida. Held at Florida International University, the symposium gives young researchers an opportunity to present their work, win prizes…
Halmos Students Host Successful Star Party
April 18 turned out to be a clear night, allowing NSU students, faculty, and staff joined the students of Halmos faculty member Stefan Kautsch, Ph.D. Introduction to Astronomy class and members of Kappa Sigma and Delta Phi Epsilon to look at the moon, Venus, and the stars. The students created fun…
Eva Ayllon Concert at the Miniaci, May 4
With a legendary voice that embodies the spirit of a nation, Eva Ayllón is one of Peru’s most enduring stars. She’s been called the ‘Tina Turner from Peru’ and the ‘Queen of landó (a traditional Afro-Peruvian musical form) for her larger-than-life stage personality and fearsome dance chops. Infused with colorful…
High School Students Test Knowledge in Brain Bowl Event
Nearly 40 high school students from across Broward County tested their psychology knowledge as part of the College of Psychology’s 2018 NSU Brain Bowl. The community outreach event began in 2017 as an initiative of the college’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Professor Jaime Tartar, Ph.D., and Associate Professor W. Matthew…
NSU Hosts Classical Music for Cancer Cure, May 12
Brought to you by the Royal Dames of Cancer Research, Inc. and NSU Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research as a fundraising event . “Man is not destined to die because of cancer.” Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 3:00pm Venue: The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center Performances…
Halmos Biologist Publishes in Journal’s Special Issue
For the past eight years, Halmos College faculty member Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D. has been working with her undergraduate biology students on identifying bacteria from everyday objects. This research has been featured on a series of television segments on Telemundo called “Amenaza Escondida” and on the local CBS4 News called…
CAHSS Students Receive Honors at the 2018 Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference
The Nova International Relations Association (NIRA) is the Model United Nations team in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). NIRA recently participated in the Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference in Charlotte, NC. This year’s theme was “Global Interdependence and the Changing Role of the United Nations.”…
Halmos Hosts Second Marine Biology Early Immersion
On Friday, April 13, Halmos College Department of Marine and Environmental Science hosted the second marine biology Early Immersion event. Held at the Oceanographic Campus (OC), students learned about the various aspects of a career in marine biology. During their time at the OC students were taught how to prepare…
The Fort Lauderdale Physical Therapy (PT) students give back to the community through service learning and community service throughout the year by participating in numerous activities that help promote PT and educate the public about the benefits of PT services. Many of the activities are interprofessional in scope. The following…
Halmos College Students Well Represented at Undergraduate Student Symposium
NSU’s Undergraduate Student Symposium, hosted by the Farquhar Honors College, showcases the outstanding scholarship of NSU undergraduate students through student poster displays, oral presentations, performances, and film presentations. For 17 years, this annual event has encouraged students to test their own hypotheses and uncover new ways of interpreting the world…
Halmos College Inducts 80 Students into National Biological Honor Society
This April, Halmos College Department of Biological Sciences hosted the 16th annual induction of students into the NSU Chapter of the National Biological Honor Society (Beta Beta Beta or TriBeta). NSU’s chapter, known as Rho Rho, conducted the ceremony in the Don Taft University Center. Alumni of NSU and TriBeta,…
NSU Makes Headway in Plan to Become Major Medical Hub
Nova Southeastern University is one step closer to fulfilling its vision to be the South Florida destination for health care education and its long anticipated Academical Village is starting to come to life. In a recent interview with the Sun Sentinel NSU President Dr. George L. Hanbury said, “We’re building…
Halmos College Assistant Dean Co-edits Book for Springer
In April 2018, Springer – International Publisher Science, Technology, Medicine released “Advances in Artificial Systems for Medicine and Education”, co-edited by Halmos assistant dean and professor Matthew He, Ph.D. This book presents an overview of the latest artificial intelligence systems and methods, which have a broad spectrum of effective and…
Halmos Astronomy Class to Host Star Party, April 18
On Wednesday, April 18, from 7:45pm to 10pm, the Halmos College Department of Chemistry and Physics Introduction to Astronomy class will be hosting a Star Party. The NSU Family is invited to the Alvin Sherman Library quad to view the stars and moon through telescopes! While there, everyone can join…
Helping Students “See the World Differently”
Students of the arts, humanities, and social sciences are often troubled by the talk of those who don’t understand the value of their degrees and the career opportunities they open up. Andrea Shaw Nevins, Ph.D., who chairs the Department of History and Political Science at NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities,…
Environmental Law Symposium: Environmental Issues in Changing Times, April 20
April 20 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm NSU Oceanographic Center | Live Web Streaming Option Available Registration ends Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 pm RSVP The conference will explore environmental law and policy shifts at the federal level under the new administration as well as at the state level…
Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was part of a panel at a Public Forum hosted by the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Broward. The forum was held in the evening on March 26, 2018, at the Northwest Regional…