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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
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Mailman Segal Center for Human Development Announces the Passing of Staff Member
It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of Shelley Obrand, a member of the staff of the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development (MSC). Obrand, who suffered from muscular dystrophy, created and ran the center’s Super Kids! tutoring program for children in grades K-5, who have ADHD…
University School of NSU hosts Online Auction, Bidding closes Feb. 5
Shop at University School’s Online Auction! Bidding closes Feb. 5. Visit www.biddingforgood.com/uschool. See flyer….
Last Friday to enjoy Shark Dining’s Celebration of Black History Month with special menu
This Friday, Feb. 24 is the last time to enjoy soul food menus in Shark Dining facilities on campus. The special menus are in celebration of Black History Month Shark Dining with food menus designed by PASA (Pan African Student Association). Come see us at Culinary Table in the Don…
Take a Bite Out of Cancer with Women’s Basketball, Feb. 1
The Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team will host its WBCA Pink Zone game Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Sharks will take on fellow Sunshine State Conference member Eckerd College in a 5:30 p.m., game at the NSU Arena in the Don Taft University Center. The game will help raise money…
Begin Heart Healthy Eating Habits
Submitted by: Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist February is celebrated as American Heart Month and good time to schedule your yearly health checkup. Your physician will listen to your heart and lungs, measure your blood pressure and weight, and order…
Next Climate-Series Talk: What Marine Sponges Reveal About Oil Spills
Jose Lopez, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Oceanographic Center, has been examining the marine sponge as an important model organism for diverse marine studies. As part of the college’s Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, Lopez…
Next Brown Bag Grant Workshop – “Finding Grant Funding,” Feb. 1
The 2012 Brown Bag Grant Workshop Series continues on Wednesday, Feb. 1, with Finding Grant Funding. The workshop runs from noon – 1:15 p.m. LOCATION CHANGE: Computer Lab 110 in the University Park Plaza (UPP), and can also be viewed on Blackboard. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. in Lab…
Undergraduate Admissions Brings Future Sharks to Campus
Over 150 prospective students and their families visited Nova Southeastern University’s main campus in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, January 21, to participate in Campus Visit Day hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Throughout the event, guests obtained information about the university’s various undergraduate academic majors, the admissions process, and…
SHSS Student named Program Director at Amazon Conservation Team Suriname
Gwendolyn Emanuels-Smith, doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR), has been named the Director at Amazon Conservation Team Suriname. The group is a non-governmental organization working in partnership with indigenous and maroon peoples in conserving biodiversity, health and culture in Suriname. The organization has been supporting…
SHSS Dean Presents at the 2012 Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean and professor of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), was a presenter at the 2012 Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP) Forum held in San Francisco. Yang’s presentation was entitled: “Keeping up the Balance between Life and Career as a Campus…
Huizenga Business School Professor and Alumnus Publish Research on Workplace Bullying
Randi L. Sims, Ph.D., professor of Management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and Peng Sun, M.B.A. alumnus from NSU, published their research entitled, “Workplace Bullying and the Chinese Manufacturing Employee” in a recent issue of the Journal of Managerial Psychology. The purpose of the study…
NSU’s Department of Public Safety Recognized by Department of Defense Organization
NSU’s Department of Public Safety was recently honored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR), a Department of Defense organization, for its commitment to supporting NSU employees serving in the military. Nominated by Public Safety Officer Christian Ferrier, the Public Safety Department was selected to receive ESGR’s…
Learn About Student Use of Simulated Patients in Upcoming Psychology Series Talk
As part of the Psychology Graduate Research Series, co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), graduate student Jessica Ketterer will present a talk titled “Assessing Clinical Competency: The Simulated Patient Assessment and Research Collaboration (SPARC).” The event will take place on…
Student-Athletes Volunteer for Special Olympics
Nova Southeastern University student-athletes spent their Saturday volunteering for the Special Olympics basketball tournament held in the Don Taft University Center. For the second consecutive year more than 100 student-athletes from men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s golf, baseball, women’s rowing, volleyball, softball,…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Jan. 27
Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D., executive director of International Affairs at Nova Southeastern University, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Jan. 27. He will discuss NSU’s international programs and initiatives. Prior to assuming his current administrative position, DeNapoli served as dean and executive dean of International…
Huizenga Business School Sponsors Broward County High School DECA Events
On Friday, Jan. 6, the H. Wayne Huizenga Business School hosted the Broward County DECA High School District Competition in its new Huizenga Sales Institute. More than 250 DECA Club members from 18 different schools attended the one-day competition, which included events related to entrepreneurship, marketing and sales. As part…
University School’s Fall Teams Recognized for High Cumulative GPA
University School of NSU’s varsity volleyball is “head of the class” as six Fall teams were recently named academic champions by Florida High School Athletic Association. The other USchool teams to win special designation for highest cumulative GPA are boys’ and girls’ cross-country, boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving; and…
Do you want to become a Personal Trainer?
Attend the ACSM Certification workshop in February…contact Marcela Sandigo for more information: 954-262-7018 or pmarcela@nova.edu.
University School’s Suns’ Players and Coach Honored
Sun Sentinel recently chose University School of NSU Suns football player Macgarrett Kings as Player of the Year, and Suns Head Coach Roger Harriott as Coach of the Year. Some additional players were named All-County “First Team” stars. Get the complete breakdown and read more.