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NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Dec. 16
Michael Richmond, J.D., a professor of law at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Dec. 16. He will discuss: “Textbook Pricing: How Can We Help Our Students Afford Education, and What Problems Does Pricing Pose for the Subjects…
College of Allied Health and Nursing Students Help Feed Homeless During Thanksgiving
First-year physical therapy students from NSU’s College of Allied Health and Nursing (Class of 2014) recently volunteered to feed the homeless at the Jubilee Center of South Broward in Hollywood. They were joined by an occupational therapy student as well as a friend of one of the physical therapy students….
German Real Estate Expert Speaks at NSU
NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship recently hosted real estate expert Dietmar Georg, owner of GLL Real Estate Partners, Germany’s largest real estate investment advisor in the U.S. The first of two events held in the Carl DeSantis building brought in nearly 100 attendees. The program began…
NSU’s Team 2020 Celebration, Feb. 8
Are you ready? The Team 2020 Celebration is scheduled for next week – Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the Arena of the Don Taft University Center beginning at 8:00 am. The program, which begins promptly at 8:30 am, will feature food, musical entertainment, giveaways, performances, the “State of the University” address,…
NSU honored Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D., on Nov. 2 during a “Celebrate a Lifetime of Giving” ceremony for his years of leadership at the university and for his service to the community. Proceeds from the event, which took place at The Westin Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale,…
Law Professor Speaks on Libel and Slander Panel
Shepard Broad Law Center Professor Michael Richmond recently spoke on a panel with Outreach Director at Talmudic University, Rabbi Akiva Zweig, at a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) titled “American Cases through the Eyes of the Talmud – Defamation: Libel and Slander.” The CLE was held at Greenberg Traurig, P.A. in…
DECA High School Students Attend Business Education Day at NSU
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted a Business Education Day on Thursday, Nov. 10 for a group of 54 students from Coral Springs Charter High School, who are members of the DECA organization. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and…
Huizenga School Professor and Student Present Research on Business Ethics
Randi L. Sims, Ph.D., professor of management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, teamed up with undergraduate honors accounting student, Dominique Wimmer, to present their research titled “Attitudes Towards Business Ethics: A Study of Austrian Student Views” at the Academy of Business Disciplines Annual Conference on…
Annual Kozyak Minority Picnic Brings Law Students Together
The Shepard Broad Law Center’s minority student organizations recently attended the 8th Annual Kozyak Minority Picnic in Miami at Amelia Earhart Park. The picnic provided minority law students and alumni from all Florida law schools an opportunity to network and meet with judges, lawyers and guests from across the state,…
Students Collaborate at Caribbean Law Clinic
The Shepard Broad Law Center recently hosted the Caribbean Law Clinic (CLC), created by the American and Caribbean Law Initiative (ACLI) which is a consortium of four Caribbean and five U.S. law schools. Each semester law students meet in a selected venue to coordinate research and prepare a joint presentation…
Introducing the Matrix Math Column—Solve Monthly Problem to Win Prize
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology is aiming to prove that math can apply to various disciplines, general life situations, and even humor. Enter the Matrix, a new online column dedicated to mathematics and its diverse applications. Each issue of Matrix will include…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Students, Faculty Present at Conference on Tutoring in Writing
Students and faculty from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences presented at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, held at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus, Nov. 4–6. Four students—Mohamed Abdi-Hakim (biology major), Amionne Jean (computer information systems major), Liz Massy (environmental science/studies major), and Denise Pichardo…
Student-Athletes Participate in Career Services Workshop
In November, NSU student-athletes participated in a networking workshop hosted by NSU Career Services. After the workshop, the student-athletes had the opportunity to meet and network with representatives from 12 local and regional South Florida businesses. The event lasted nearly two hours and featured a 30 minute presentation by NSU…
Men’s Basketball Set to Host the 2011 Cruzin Classic, Dec. 17-19
NSU will host the 2011 Cruzin Classic Basketball tournament Dec. 17-19 in the Arena of the Don Taft University Center. The three-day event will feature a combination of 10 men’s and women’s teams from all over the country. The Sharks will take on West Georgia on Friday, Dec. 17 at…
SHSS Faculty and Student Present at Dispute Resolution Center Conference
Alexia Georgakopoulos, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) and Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) gave presentations at the Florida Dispute Resolution Center’s 2011 Conference…
NSU Salute to Veterans and Service Members Celebrates Commitment and Core Values
More than 130 members of the NSU community attended the NSU Salute to Veterans and Service Members hosted by the President’s Office on November 15, 2011, in honor of all students, alumni, faculty, staff, distinguished guests, and their families who have made the commitment to serve our country. The event…
NSUSharks.com Releases Winter Media Guides
The Nova Southeastern athletic department has released the 2011 winter Shark Digital Guides. The new guides enable video and interactive content to give fans a new way to experience NSU athletics. Each guide introduces incoming student-athletes, gives fans a chance to hear the head coach’s thoughts on the direction of…
Graham Garners SSC and AVCA All-Region Honors
Junior Danielle Graham (Cincinnati, Ohio) added another honor to her successful 2011 season. Graham, already an All-SSC Second-Team selection, garnered American Volleyball Coaches Association South Region Honorable Mention recognition, as announced by the AVCA Tuesday. Graham is the first Shark to be selected for an AVCA South Region honor since…
Women’s Golf Helps Raise Money for St. Jude
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Nova Southeastern women’s golf team participated in the “St. Jude Give Thanks Walk” in Palm Beach County. Over 350 people participated in the event, raising $60,000 for the kids of St. Jude. Nationwide, 80 cities participated in the event on Nov. 19 to raise money…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Member Premieres Dance Production in Miami
Augusto Soledade, M.F.A., assistant professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, recently premiered his latest dance production, Cordel, at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC). In addition to teaching a variety of dance courses at the college, Soledade also serves as the artistic director of the Brazz…