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Medical School Associate Dean Receives Achievement Award
Howard Neer, D.O., FACOFP, professor and associate dean of alumni affairs at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was the recipient of the FOMA Presidential Achievement Award. Neer was recognized during the 109th Annual Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) Convention held Feb. 23 to 26 in Weston. A stalwart…
Medical Students Receive $5,000 Scholarships
Two third-year Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine students who completed a core rotation at Florida Hospital East Orlando―Kelli McCarrell and Zachary Virgin―each received a $5,000 scholarship from the Osteopathic Foundation of East Orlando for demonstrating excellence in leadership and academics. The scholarship is awarded to third-year core medical…
Celebrate Student Creativity at Digressions Release, Apr. 11
Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for the 2012 release of Digressions, the student-run literary magazine produced by the college’s Division of Humanities. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Wednesday, Apr. 11 4:00–6:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library | Second Floor Gallery Digressions’ undergraduate contributors…
Center for Psychological Studies Faculty and Students Present at National Conference & Convention
Students and faculty members from the Center for Psychological Studies (CPS) recently attended the Trainers of School Psychologists (TSP) Conference and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention held in Philadelphia, Pa. The group completed 10 presentations and participated in 15 poster sessions. Additionally, CPS faculty member Scott…
SHSS Faculty Participates in Authors’ Conference in South Africa
Ismael Muvingi, Ph.D., faculty member the Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences’ Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) , was invited by the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) to contribute a chapter to the edited volume titled, Deconstruction Women, Peace and Security: A Critical…
Occupational Therapy Students assist at Challenge Air for Kids Event
On Saturday Jan. 28,100 children with a variety of disabilities participated in the Challenge Air for Kids and Friends event at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Fifteen local pilots volunteered to take each child for a half-hour airplane ride. While waiting for their turn, the children, with the assistance of…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon
Katariina Rosenblatt, L.L.M., a doctoral student in the Conflict Analysis and Resolution Program at Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and human trafficking survivor, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Mar. 16. Her presentation is titled: Human Trafficking is Closer to…
Medical Student Receives Oliva Scholarship
Fourth-year Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medical student Lindsay LaCorte was a recipient of the inaugural $1,000 Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) Marcelino Oliva, Jr., D.O., Student Scholarship and Award. The accolade honors students who advance and promote the practices and principles of osteopathic medicine, showcase dedication to continuing…
The Nova Southeastern University community is invited to participate in the annual NSU Wellness Day, which will take place on the grounds in front of the Alvin Sherman Library on Wednesday Mar. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. One of Wellness Day’s goals is to get employees and students…
American Cancer Society to Honor Health Professions Division Chancellor
The American Cancer Society’s Broward Unit held a Kick-off Party on Feb. 23 to announce its 8th Annual Gala—the 2012 Birthday Ball. More than 100 people attended the event, which was held at Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades Ranch in Weston and underwritten by AutoNation. Attendees were invited to join more…
OHR to host Free Development Workshops for NSU Employees
Nova Southeastern University’s Office of Human Resources will host three free dynamic development workshops for employees at the end of March. The first workshop, Behavioral Style Interviewing, will be offered on the main campus Wednesday, Mar. 21. This workshop will teach participants how to structure an interview to elicit the…
See “The Unseen” at NSU—Production from The Promethean Theatre, Closes Mar. 25
In partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, award-winning The Promethean Theatre will present performances of its latest production, The Unseen at NSU through Mar. 25. Craig Wright’s The Unseen is a dark examination of faith in an uncertain world. Two men—Wallace and Valdez—imprisoned by a totalitarian regime…
Upcoming Mathematics Colloquium Talk Discusses Using Math to Research Viruses
The next talk in the Mathematics Colloquium Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology, will feature a presentation by a graduate student from the University of Florida. “Mathematical Modeling of Within-Host Virus Dynamics Under Periodic Combination Drug Therapy” Presented by Cameron…
Porter Adds Daktronics, Inc. All-Region Accolades to Postseason Honors
Nova Southeastern women’s basketball player Meixandra Porter (Jr., Chantilly, Va.) has been selected to the Daktronics, Inc. All-South Region Second-Team as recently announced by Daktorinics, Inc. Porter, a transfer from Colorado State, started all 28 games this season for the Sharks. She led the team with 14.8 points per game, which ranks…
Johnson to Participate in the WBCA’s “So You Want To Be A Coach” Program
Quinessa Johnson (Sr., West Chester, Ohio), a member of the Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team, has been selected to participate in the WBCA’s “So You Want To Be A Coach” program this year. Johnson is one of only 50 seniors nationwide to be selected as a participant for the three-day…
“A Musical in Bloom – The Plant,” Mar. 17-18
The Performing Arts Department of University School in collaboration with Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts presents, “The Plant, A Musical in Bloom” this weekend. See flyer for details…
Undergraduate Admissions to Host Accepted Student Day, Mar. 30
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Accepted Student Day on Friday, Mar. 30, at 8:30 a.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s Main Campus in Fort Lauderdale. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and the program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Accepted Student Day, students…
Houston Astros Examiner Profiles NSU Alum J.D. Martinez
On March 2, 2012, Houston Astros Examiner Stephen Goff wrote this profile on NSU Alum J.D. Martinez after he signed a one-year contract with the Astros. Martinez had a successful run through his rookie year and will start in Houston’s outfield in 2012. Below is an excerpt and a link…
Time to buy new glasses! Spring Optical Style, Apr. 4
Get 25 percent off all frames and lenses (sunglasses too!) at the Spring Optical Style Show on Wednesday, April 4, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm in the Eye Care Institute on NSU’s main campus. See flyer for details…
Brown Bag Grant Workshop, Mar. 28
The 2012 Brown Bag Grant Workshop Series for NSU faculty and staff members continues on Wednesday, March 28, with Post Award Accounting. The workshop runs from noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 2053, and can also be viewed on Blackboard. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. Click on…