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Grace Telesco, Ph.D., and several of her Introduction to Criminal Justice and Victimology students participated in an Anti-Bullying Sociodrama Program for 4th and 5th grade students at Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School on April 5, 2018. Sociodrama can assist in the learning process by moving from the strictly cognitive realm…
CAHSS Hosts Family Therapy Internship Fair
The Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) hosted their Annual Internship Fair in the Atrium of the DeSantis Building on Friday, March 16, 2018. Each year, over 50 community sites are invited to share information with DFT graduate students in the…
A Celebration of Life Service for NSU’s Faculty Member Tracy Favreau, D.O., May 12
Our hearts continue to mourn the loss of Tracy Favreau, D.O. who passed away last December. As many of you know, Dr. Favreau was an alumna of NSU and a beloved professor at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2015, Dr. Favreau opened her own private…
Fischler College of Education Hosts Facebook Live Event
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) Office of Recruitment and Admissions held the first Facebook Live Events on Wednesday, April 11. The event was an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about FCE’s Master of Science in Leadership degree program (MSL). Gina Peyton, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Department…
Spring/Summer 2018 Dollar$ and $ense Newsletter Now Available
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) has published the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of the Dollar$ and $ense student newsletter. This issue provides students with important information relating to the financial aid application process, scholarships, updates regarding federal and state financial aid, deadlines, and more. The newsletter is available on the NSU…
Scholarships & Awards Workshop, May 15
Identify scholarships and grants using Foundation Center resources at these free workshops with an open lab. Learn about resources available to start your search, tips for an efficient search, and find scholarships. Registration begins on March 1, 2018. Limited seating available. Register at: lib.nova.edu/awards or call (954) 262-4613
The Farquhar Honors College 17th Annual Undergraduate Student Symposium
The Farquhar Honors College hosted the 17th annual Undergraduate Student Symposium on April 6, 2018, showcasing research and creative works from students in various disciplines at Nova Southeastern University. The event was held in the Alvin Sherman Library, where students presented poster and made oral presentations. Also recognized were participants…
Alvin Sherman Library to host the Gold Coast Watercolor Society Exhibit, May 15
The Gold Coast Watercolor Society is the premier watercolor club in South Florida, and several members have been nationally recognized for their work. “Rock and Roll into Art” coincides with the Alvin Sherman Library’s 2018 Summer Reading Program, “Libraries Rock.” The exhibit is FREE and open to the public. Join…
Attention All Soon To Be NSU Graduates, April 26
Mark Your Calendars! As time quickly approaches the big Graduation Day, we hope to see you at the NSU Grad Fest 2018! Please join us on April 26 from noon-6:00 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Shark Store and Corridor to secure all your graduation regalia, meet the Alumni…
FCE Graduate Receives 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Golden Apple Award
Liz Moehr, M.A., graduate of NSU’s Fischler College of Education (FCE) is a 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Golden Apple Award Winner. She has been teaching Family and Consumer Science at Pulaski High School since 2002. Mrs. Moehr teaches Foods for Life, Baking & Pastry Arts, Tastes of Culture, Food Science, Culinary Arts…
The Role of Ultrasound Expands in Interprofessional Education
Interprofessional Education intended for the health care profession is focused on engaging students in interactive learning. The goal is to integrate knowledge and skills from professions outside of their specialty. This integration will require interprofessional education to become part of the curriculum rather than just an additional lecture to be…
NSU & Miami Dolphins Hosts Careers in Sports Lecture, April 11
You’re invited to attend the 2018 Careers in Sports Lecture Series, co-hosted by NSU and the Miami Dolphins. Each lecture features a panel of Miami Dolphins and NSU experts who specialize in athletics, fitness and performance, athletic team management, training, and sports marketing. 2018 Season Schedule Creative and Digital Marketing…
Giving Back While Still Paying Back
Tamara Baker, M.A. is one of more than 40 million Americans with student loan debt. As a college student, she was denied financial aid because of her father’s middle class income. However, with six other children to care for, her family could not afford to pay her tuition. Instead of…
Office of Human Resources is Proud to Announce the Living the Values March Nominees
The Nova Southeastern University Office of Human Resources is proud to announce the Living the Values employee recognition program. Originally developed by Nova Southeastern University employee, Kelly Duke, this program serves to provide examples of the many different ways that NSU employees can put the Core Values into action. Each month…
Genomics Core Facility Call for Proposals: 2018 Illumina RNA-Seq Pilot Grant Program
NSU’s Translational Research and Economic Development Genomics Core Facility is soliciting proposals for pilot projects utilizing the Illumina NextSeq 500 platform for RNA-Seq applications. The primary goal of this pilot grant program is to offer NSU faculty members a unique opportunity for gene expression research projects at minimal cost as…
CAHSS Alum are Faculty at Salisbury University
Four alumni from the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) are faculty within the Department of Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution at Salisbury University in Maryland. S.I. Keethaponcalan, Ph.D., is a doctoral graduate of DCRS and currently is Professor and…
CAHSS Faculty and Students Present Workshop to Supervisors from the Seminole Tribe of Florida
Neil Katz, Ph.D., faculty at NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and three doctoral students conducted a workshop entitled, “Workplace Mediation as a Supervisory Tool,” on March 14, 2018. The doctoral students, also from the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS), were Nekeisha Bascombe, April Coan, and…
CAHSS Faculty Featured on Univision’s Despierta America on Parenting Styles
Maribel Del Rio-Roberts, Psy.D., assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Human Services at NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was a guest on a segment of Univision’s Despierta America. She addressed the issue of parenting styles and discussed the pros and cons of different types…
FCE Alum Named Director of Personnel for Lee County School District, South Carolina
Tiniece Javis Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education has been named Director of Personnel for Lee County School District (South Carolina). She recently served as Dean of Richland One Middle College in Columbia, South Carolina. Javis is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina. She earned her…
Sustainability 101 Lecture Series, April 11
What is it? Recyclemania is a nation-wide recycling competition between over 300 universities. We will be competing to see who can reduce the most waste. Millions of students compete to earn the title of top recycler! Wednesday, April 11 Sustainability 101 Lecture Series Presents: Caiti Pomerance, President of Debris Free…