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Next Mathematics Colloquium Series Lecture to Look at Two-Dimensional Stochastic Systems, Nov. 16
As part of the Mathematics Colloquium Series—hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology—Jose Ramos, Ph.D., associate professor in the college, will present a talk titled, “Subspace System Identification of 2-D Stochastic Systems.” The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from…
Tampa SEC “cloaks” Physical Therapy Students during White Coat Ceremony
More than 20 students from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU’s) charter class of the Tampa Physical Therapy program participated in their inaugural “white coat ceremony,” which is a time-honored oath taken as part of their matriculation into the program. Students were ceremonially cloaked with their white coat by faculty members from…
This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, two student organizations, Students United for Returning Veterans (SURV) and Students for Stress Resilience will host a discussion on post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) and stress resilience. The discussion will be led by Barry Nierenberg, Ph.D., ABPP. Nierenberg is an associate professor of Psychology at NSU’s…
NSU’s Salute to Veterans and Service Members, Nov. 15
The entire university community is welcome as we host a Salute to Veterans and Service Members on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 5:00 p.m., in the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Hope to see you there…
Women’s Golf Ranked No. 1 in the Nation
The Nova Southeastern women’s golf team finished their fall play at the Lady Paladin Invitational hosted by Furman University with a fourth-place finish out of 15 squads. The Sharks wrapped up the fall season as the top-ranked team in the NCAA Division II. NSU has won the past three D-II…
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Set to Open Respective Seasons this week
The Nova Southeastern men’s and women’s basketball teams will open the 2011-12 season Nov. 11-13, as each team will host a NSU Tip-Off Classic tournament. The women will open the season against Valdosta State Nov. 11 and then take on Columbus State on Nov. 12. The men will host Columbus…
The Shark Club directly impacts the lives of more than 300 student-athletes participating on 17 varsity teams. Alumni and community support allows our student-athletes to pursue academic excellence while striving to achieve the highest level of success in NCAA competition. Whether it be facility expansion, equipment upgrades, or enhancing the…
Survive financially during the Holidays – Human Resources to host Free Seminar, Nov. 18
NSU’s Office of Human Resources will host, “Surviving the Holidays,” a financial education seminar on Nov. 18 from noon to 1 pm at University Park Plaza North Building, room 108. Lunch will be provided. Participants will gain insight into how to avoid excessive debt and credit problems during the holiday…
Next Faculty Lecture to Explore Historical Relationship Between China & Tibet, Nov. 17
As part of the Faculty Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, Tim Dixon, J.D., associate professor and coordinator of history/politics in the college, will present a talk titled “Truth and Power in China-Tibetan Relations.” Dixon will speak on Thursday, Nov. 17, from noon to 1:00…
NSU Grant Writer Publishes Article on Creating a Grant Writing Lab
Roxana Ross, M.B.A., GPC, Nova Southeastern University’s grant writing manager, recently published an article on creating a grant writing laboratory in the Fall 2011 issue of the Journal of the Grant Professionals Association. Ross, who is also the director of operations at NSU’s Office of Research and Technology Transfer, argues…
Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Fundraiser at NSU Draws Record Crowd
Friends and supporters of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) gathered recently at NSU’s Don Taft University Center to attend GHOF’s 4th-annual fundraiser. Money raised helps benefit research at NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute as well as the foundation’s numerous ongoing scientific initiatives related to conservation and best management practices…
Solstice Benefits Becomes Newest Huizenga Business School Corporate Partner
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its new corporate partnership with Solstice Benefits, Inc. Located in Plantation, Solstice Benefits is a multi-faceted benefits provider, offering dental, vision and life benefits plans to groups and individual consumers. Through this corporate educational partnership, employees from…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Honors Dean’s List Students
More than 400 NSU undergraduate students earned the Dean’s List for the Winter 2011 semester, an outstanding academic accomplishment. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a ceremony recognizing the students on Oct. 24. Students attending the ceremony were joined in celebration by college administration, faculty members, friends, and…
Fuzhen Zhang, Ph.D., professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, has published the second edition of his book Matrix Theory: Basic Results and Techniques (Universitext). The updated edition, published on Aug. 31, comes a decade after Zhang released the first. “This is the revised, expanded edition,” Zhang writes…
During a recent three-week visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan from Oct. 10-30, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, D.B.A., professor of management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, participated in a variety of educational events. Mujtaba participated as an invited member of a study group on “Grievances and the…
Huizenga Student Receives First SFIMA Scholarship
The South Florida Interactive Marketing Association (SFIMA) hosted its 8th Annual Nautical Networking Event on Oct. 21, dubbed “White Hot on the Yacht.” At last year’s Nautical Networking event, SFIMA pledged $17,500 to provide a $3,500 scholarship each year for five years to a graduate student at the H. Wayne…
Classes Begin Mid November for Super Kids Tutoring
Super Kids! is an innovative and individualized on-site tutoring program for children in grades K-5 with learning difficulties. Registration is now open for the next 8 week session which begins Nov. 14. For more information call (954)262-4530. Super Kids Flyer_Layout 1
M.B.A. Alumnus Named One of 56 Women Leaders in Hospitals
Pauline Grant, M.B.A. alumnus from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and CEO of Broward Health North Broward Medical Center, was named by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 56 Women Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems. The recognition, which was reported in the Oct. 12…