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COM Faculty Members present at National Annual Meeting
The Office of Education, Planning, and Research (OEPR) within NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) was well represented at the 2012 American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Annual Meeting. Held in Washington, D.C., in late March, the theme for this year’s conference was “Building Healthy Behaviors: Medical Education…
NSU Business Students to Compete in Collegiate Real Estate Challenge
On April 5, seven students from the Huizenga Business School’s M.S. in Real Estate Development program will compete against teams of graduate students from the real estate programs at the University of Miami and Florida International University in the 2012 Collegiate Real Estate Challenge. The annual competition is presented by…
SHSS Faculty Presents at Florida International Educators Association State Conference
Elena Bastidas, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) presented her research on “Development of Global Courses to foster Scholarship of Engagement: Experiences from Ecuador and Suriname” at the Florida International Educators Association 2012 State Conference….
What’s happening at the MOA in April
Thursday, April 5 at 8 p.m. amid the street noise: short films on the terrace Peck Sculpture Terrace Join us for All Together Now’s second juried film event featuring local artists. Films will be screened on the Peck Sculpture Terrace of the Museum. Wine and beer specials will be available…
The Mailman Segal Center for Human Development to Provide Autism Awareness Training
The Mailman Segal Center for Human Development has announced that they are seeking 50 NSU faculty members to participate in autism awareness training as a component of their Chancellor’s Faculty Research and Development Grant. Faculty members must currently teach at least one course in a classroom in order to participate…
SHSS Students Publish Article on Exploring Prejudice
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) have published an article in the Spring 2012 volume of the journal, Intercultural Management Quarterly. The article is entitled, “Crossing Barriers of Communication and…
It’s That Time Again – Lace Up Your Walking Shoes and Join Team NSU, Apr. 14
On Saturday, Apr. 14, Nova Southeastern University will host Walk Now for Autism Speaks’ annual fundraising walk on the quad in front of the Alvin Sherman Library. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Last year, TEAM NSU was #1 in both fundraising as well…
Pioneer in Optometry Passes Away
Irvin Borish, O.D., often referred to as “the father of optometry,” passed away at the age of 99 in Boca Raton. Borish was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in 1934. His research, passion and devotion to optometry were instrumental in developing the field…
Teen Cancer Survivor Collects More Than 200 Ponytails at “Locks for a Cause” Cut-a-Thon
Most 16-year-olds have enough worries… from getting their driver’s license, to passing their next exam, to making plans with that special someone. But when NSU sophomore Lesly Viera was 16, she had a different kind of concern — she was diagnosed with cancer. Doctors discovered a lymphoma located between her heart…
Out-of-Town Spring Breakers Visit Main Campus
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions encouraged students living outside the state of Florida to come visit campus on Wednesday, March 14, during their Spring Break to take a campus tour and meet with an admissions counselor. More than 40 guests took advantage of this unique opportunity to get a better…
NSU’s College of Dental Medicine to help sponsor Oral Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon, Apr. 14
On Saturday, Apr. 14, NSU’s College of Dental Medicine will host the inaugural Oral Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon in collaboration with HOT105, the Student National Dental Association (SNDA), Design Forward Creative, and Oral CDx The Brush Test. The event will be held at the Central Broward Regional Park. The Walk-A-Thon is…
Student Research, Films to be Showcased at Undergraduate Student Symposium, Apr. 13
The outstanding scholarship of NSU students will be presented at the annual Undergraduate Student Symposium, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The symposium features student work from all disciplines, including oral presentations, poster displays, and a film festival. Friday, Apr. 13 1:00–5:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library/Performance Theatre…
Fourth Annual Juried Student Exhibition closes Apr. 27
For the fourth consecutive year, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host an exhibition of juried student artwork. Fourth Annual Juried Student Exhibition (AJSE12) | Apr. 4–27 Opening Reception: Wednesday, Apr. 4 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Gallery 217 | Don Taft University Center…
NSU Hosts Free Family Health Fair, Mar. 31
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will offer free health tests during its family health fair on Saturday, Mar. 31 at the Tower Shops in Davie. The NSU Health Fair for Children & Adults, sponsored by NSU’s Health Professions Division and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, will offer cholesterol, blood pressure, HIV,…
Psychology Graduate Series Presentation to Cover Impact of Divorce on Children, Apr. 19
The next talk in the Psychology Graduate Research Series, co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), will feature a presentation on research conducted by Katie Hoefling, a student at CPS. “Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation and the Impact on Children” Thursday, Apr….
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Larry A. Calderon, Ed.D., Mar. 30
Frank Voehl, director of process improvement at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Mar. 30. His presentation is titled: Achieving Vision 20/20: Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Voehl received a Bachelor of Science degree…
Rowing Captures SSC Boat of the Week Accolades
The Nova Southeastern varsity eight boat has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Boat of the Week for Mar. 19, as announced by the conference office last week. The NSU varsity eight posted a time of 6:58.9 to win flight No. 3 of the eight races held as part…
DeMuth Earns Second SSC Pitcher of the Week Honor
The Sunshine State Conference office has announced its weekly honors, and for the second time this season Nova Southeastern’s Sara DeMuth (Sr., Plant City, Fla.) has been selected as the SSC Pitcher of the Week. DeMuth picked up three wins, including a pair of complete-game shutouts, in the Sharks’ SSC…
Huizenga Business School Hosts Jacki Tuckfield Scholarship Awards
On Saturday, Mar. 10, the 14th Annual Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship Fund Awards reception was held at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Sales Institute. The Scholarship Fund awarded 52 recipients from 12 Florida universities, including 27 recipients from the Huizenga School of Business. A…
SAAC to Host Silent Auction to Benefit Make-A-Wish, Mar. 29
The Nova Southeastern Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host a silent auction on Mar. 29 at the Flight Deck, located in the Don Taft University Center, from 7-9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Sharks will be auctioning off several items including a Florida Panthers jersey, a flat-screen…