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Graduate Students, Faculty Present at Writing Center Conference in Kentucky
Three M.A. in Writing students and two faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences presented together at the 2012 Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference at Eastern Kentucky University, Feb. 16-18. Conference participants included professionals and scholars from around the SWCA’s nine-state region and the country. The graduate…
Computer Sciences School Professor Publishes Book on Statistics
Steve Terrell, Ph.D., professor at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), has published a book entitled Statistics Translated: A Step-by-Step Guide to Analyzing and Interpreting Data. The book is written in a humorous and encouraging style, and demonstrates how the most common statistical tools can be used…
Follow NSU Alumnus J.D. Martinez in the Big Leagues
Nova Southeastern alumnus J.D. Martinez will start the 2012 season with the Houston Astros, as the former Shark has made the 25-man opening day roster. During Spring training, Martinez hit four doubles and recorded 12 RBI. The Astros brought Martinez up from AA last season and the outfielder shined over…
Oscar Lengden Garners Men’s Golf Weekly Accolades
Nova Southeastern freshman Oscar Lengdèn (Helsingborg, Sweden) has been honored as the Sunshine State Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week, as announced by the conference office. Lengden won a three-golfer playoff for medalist honors at Barry’s Buccaneer Invitational. Finishing three rounds with a seven-under 206 (69-65-72), Lengden birdied a playoff…
Ars Flores to Conclude Season with Concert by Brass Quintet, Apr. 28
In partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra will present its second annual Beautiful Music for an Intimate Setting. The concert will feature performances by the orchestra’s brass quintet. Saturday, Apr. 28 7:30 p.m. (pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.) Performing and Visual Arts…
SHSS Students Present at the 14th Annual Conference on Intercultural Relations
Patrick Christian and Aleksandra Nesic, doctoral students in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), gave a presentation at the 14th Annual Conference on Intercultural Relations, held Mar. 14-15 in Washington, DC. Their presentation was entitled: “Crossing Barriers of…
E.S.C.A.P.E. Summer Camp for High School Entrepreneurs Scholarship Contest Winners Announced
The International Institute for Franchise Education (IIFE) in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University formally welcomed the winners of this year’s Entrepreneurship Summer Camp and Personal Enrichment Program (E.S.C.A.P.E.) Scholarship Contest to NSU’s main campus in Fort Lauderdale on Monday, Mar. 25. This…
NSU Institute for Child Health Policy Hosts 8th Annual “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament, May 4
NSU’s Institute for Child Health Policy (ICHP) will be hosting its 8th annual “Fore the Kids: Saving Lives Golf Tournament” at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club on Friday, May 4. Participants will receive a premium gift bag, enjoy high-end entertainment, take foursome photographs, have lunch, and participate in an awards…
NSU Dental Student Invents New One-Time Use, On-the-Go Toothbrush & Breath Freshener Duo
When NSU fourth-year dental student Deborah Luis leaves her house, she never worries about keeping her breath sweet or teeth clean because she’s always got a Fresh-Tip handy. That’s because Luis created and patented Fresh-Tips, which are a one-time use, on-the-go miniature toothbrush and breath freshener duo. She came up…
NSU Students Bring Science to Life at Local Elementary School
More than 75 NSU students and alumni volunteered on Mar. 28 at Welleby Elementary School in Sunrise for Science Alive!, an evening of interactive experiments and scientific demonstrations geared towards children and families. The event featured a series of science classroom stations, each showcasing different experiments led by students from…
NSU Athletics Hosts Career Night
The Nova Southeastern athletic department, in conjunction with the NSU Office of Career Development, hosted Career Night on Wednesday, Apr. 11. Student-athletes from multiple teams were given the opportunity to network with South Florida employers in several different fields. Companies represented at the event included Shula’s, Suncoast Marketing, New York…
Hey Grads – Graduation Celebration at your NSU Bookstore now thru Apr. 26!
Join us at the NSU Bookstore Apr. 24 – 26, from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., for Graduation Celebration and get all you need in one simple step. The NSU Bookstore will host several vendors who will assist you with your graduation needs! Here’s what you can expect: • Have your…
Women’s Basketball Locks in Three Recruits for 2012-13
Nova Southeastern’s women’s basketball coach LeAnn Freeland has announced the signing of three student-athletes for the 2012-13 season. The Sharks will welcome Molly Blomer, Taylor Buie and Alexis Murphy to campus and the hardwood next Fall. The trio of out-of-state athletes will join Khadejra Young, a senior at Nova High…
Gittings Earns SSC Women’s Golfer of the Week
Nova Southeastern’s Abbey Gittings (Jr., Tamworth, England), the No. 1 women’s golfer in NCAA Division-II, has been named Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week, as announced by the conference office. Gittings tied for second of 67 golfers at the Georgetown Hoya Invitational in Beallsville, Md. With her team…
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions Brings Accepted Students to Campus
During Accepted Student Day, Friday, Mar. 30, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted students on campus who have been accepted for the upcoming Fall term. This allowed the students to get a jump start on being an NSU Shark. Over 50 students attended in order to move forward with their…
Student to Present Research on Immune Response in Math Colloquium Talk, Apr. 20
Adam Abdulhafid, a student with a Biology major in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will discuss his research on “A B-Cell-Driven Model of Antibody Response in an Immunocompromised System,” as part of the Mathematics Colloquium Series, hosted by the College’s Division of Math, Science, and Technology. Friday, Apr….
Physician’s Assistant Student Saves Young Boy From Near Drowning
Nicole Reynolds, a student in Nova Southeastern University’s Physician’s Assistant Program in Fort Myers, was driving to a Clewiston hospital recently when she was confronted with a life or death situation – a young boy drowning in a community pool. Reynolds listened to her instincts, bolted into action, and saved…
Get ready for NSU’s Campus Recreation Golf League
The summer is almost here and that means it is time to think about competing in the NSU Campus Recreation Golf League! We are pleased to offer to all faculty, students, and staff the opportunity to play in our annual summer golf league! Play will begin on Thursday, May 3…
Travisano recognized by Florida Diversity Council
NSU’s Executive Vice President and COO Jacqueline A. Travisano, M.B.A., CPA, was recently recognized as one of Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Women during the 3rd Annual Florida Diversity & Leadership Conference in Orlando. The conference is sponsored by the Florida Diversity Council, a member of the National Diversity Council…