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SHSS to Host Genocide Conference, Nov. 12
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Institute for Genocide Awareness and Applied Research (IGAAR) will host the Second Annual IGAAR Conference on Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, Second Floor Art Gallery, from 8 am to 5 pm….
Huizenga Business School’s Strategic Forum Student Group Visits the Big Apple
Members of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Strategic Forum Student Group (SFSG) had a whirlwind trip to New York City, NY in September. The trip itinerary included a visit with members of the Strategic Forum New York Chapter, three Strategic Forum member office visits, a tour…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Hosts Reception for Dual Admission Students
More than 100 NSU students, faculty members, and administrators from across the university gathered on Oct. 18 for the annual Dual Admission Program Reception, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The event recognized the outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who participate in the distinguished program. The Dual…
Night at the Museum – Atlanta Alumni Style!
Over 50 alumni and friends from the Atlanta chapter of the Alumni Association met and mingled on Friday, October 21 for a Night at the Museum. At Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, guests viewed the exhibition From Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters and enjoyed an evening of music with…
Medical School Earns Full Seven-Year COCA Reaccreditation
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine was awarded a full 7-year re-accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) in the Fall of 2010. The COCA serves the public by establishing, maintaining, and applying accreditation standards and procedures to ensure that academic quality and…
Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series Opens with Discussion on Stormwater Management, Nov. 3
The first talk in the 2011–2012 Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology, will take place on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m., in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, second floor auditorium. Maya A. Trotz, Ph.D., associate professor in…
SHSS Welcomes Visiting Faculty Member
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has announced the appointment of Christine Ajayi, Ph.D., to the faculty at SHSS. Ajayi has been appointed as Visiting Assistant Professor of Family Therapy in the Department Family Therapy (DFT). Ajayi received her doctoral degree in…
Learn the Art of Dance with Two Free Master Classes, Nov. 17
Looking to learn a few new dance moves or improve your technique? The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host two free dance master classes at NSU on Nov. 15 and 17. The sessions will take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. in…
Four Inducted Into NSU Athletic Hall of Fame
Nova Southeastern athletics hosted the 2011 NSU Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Tuesday, Oct. 18. The invitation-only event featured the induction of NSU’s chancellor and three former student-athletes. Softball player Cheryl Bond, men’s soccer player Matthew Parry, women’s rower/volleyball player Jennifer Rembe, and NSU’s chancellor and former president Ray Ferrero,…
Second Leadership Class on Communications Skills Held for Supervisors
“Lots of participation” and “some fun” are two ways to characterize the module for leadership communications held Oct. 7. This was the second module for NSU leaders from all over the campuses created as a response from Recent “I Believe in NSU” Employee Surveys and Town Hall meetings to create…
Law Student Wins Scholarship for Published Article on Internet Gaming
The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) has announced the winners of the 2012 Shannon Bybee Scholarships at the 2012 IAGA International Gaming Conference held in Las Vegas. The IAGA is a nonprofit professional corporation dedicated to the study and development of gaming regulation and compliance. The scholarships are awarded…
Senior at University School of NSU has article Published in Top-Ranked Huffington Post
University School of NSU senior Matt Linn was recently published by The Huffington Post. His article “I’m an A-oholic” appeared in October, and the text is available by clicking here.
University School of NSU Television Production Students Place in National Awards
The ten University School of NSU TV and film production students who are competing in the final rounds of the prestigious Jim Harbin media competition recently received their final placement awards at the Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) conference in Orlando this past weekend. University School winners include:…
Learn ‘Virtualization Fundamentals and Security’ at Computer Science School Workshop
The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is excited to offer NSU students, alumni and the local community the opportunity to participate in a two-day workshop on Virtualization Fundamentals and Security on Nov. 14 and 15. The workshop will be instructed by Edward L. Haletky, president, CEO and principle…
The US Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) held its annual jurisdictional meeting in Ft. Lauderdale from Oct. 17 to 21. The NSU Oceanographic Center’s (OC) National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI) was involved in both the planning and participation of this important meeting, and the NCRI hosted members of the Task…
Professional Photographer Mentors Students at University School of NSU
A chance meeting and a photographer’s desire to “pay it forward” has resulted in a string of unprecedented learning opportunities for students at University School of NSU. After hearing a radio interview last year with professional photographer Marc Serota, University School teacher Judie Jackowitz used Facebook to connect with him…
Executive Director of International Affairs Publishes in MENTOR Magazine
Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D., executive director of NSU’s Office of International Affairs, was recently published in MENTOR magazine, India’s first print magazine focused on school leadership, principals and educators. His article, The Changing Role of the School Principal, appeared in the September 2011, Volume 5, Issue 4 of the publication….
U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps Promotes NSU College of Pharmacy Alumnus to Commander
Christopher G. Lynch, Pharm.D., M.Ed., College of Pharmacy alumnus, class of 1997, was officially promoted to Commander by Rear Admiral, Bob Kiser, inaugural commandant for the Military’s Medical Education & Training Campus (METC), on Oct. 7 at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Lynch’s promotion by the U.S. Navy to the rank…
Huizenga Business School to host MBA Day, Dec. 1
Mark your calendar for the Huizenga Business School’s M.B.A. Day on Thursday, Dec. 1. Stop by anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to speak with admission representatives, financial aid experts, academic advisors, faculty members, and alumni. Learn about the Huizenga Business School’s 13 market-driven M.B.A. programs, 7 master’s degrees,…
Fischler Professor Appointed to Accreditation Group’s Program Review Board
Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su, Ed.D., professor of mathematics education at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, was recently appointed to the Board of Program Reviewers for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE tasks program reviewers to work in teams to evaluate program reports submitted…