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Fischler School Hosts Board of Examiners of National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education will host the Board of Examiners of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for an initial on-site visit from Saturday, Oct. 22 through Wednesday, Oct. 26. The Board of Examiners is comprised of seven members, each of whom has participated…
Psychology Graduate Research Talk to Discuss Females’ Fight for Love, Nov. 2
Is love worth fighting for? The next talk in the new Psychology Graduate Research Series, titled, “When is Girl-on-Girl too much? An Investigation of Female Intrasexual Competition and Collaboration,” will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Parker Building, room 360. The series is…
Hear Classic Fright Songs in Halloween Concert That’s Fun for the Family, Oct. 30
Just in time for Halloween, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present a concert of classic soul-pleasing songs. Halloween with the Pro Musica Chamber Ensemble will take place on Oct. 30, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the college’s Performing and Visual Arts…
Student Choreographers, Guest Artists Take to the Floor in Annual “Dance Works,” Oct. 28 -29
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will open its Studio Series with “Dance Works,” an annual presentation of original choreography and performances by students, faculty members, and guest artists. “Dance Works” will take place Oct. 28–29, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the Performance…
Bossa Nova Chorale Performs Concert at Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
On Oct. 6, students from the Bossa Nova Chorale entertained visitors at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale with a performance titled, “Africa Alive! A Concert of World Music.” The concert was presented in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition, Associations & Inspiration: The CoBrA Movement and the Arts…
SHSS Students and Alum Participate at NASPA FLA Conference and Place Third in Case Study Competition
Students from the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) participated in the Florida Conference for the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, (NASPA), NASPA Florida Drive-In held at the University of Tampa. The students are working on their master’s degrees in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS). The…
SHSS Faculty Publish in Annals of Behavioral Science and Medical Education
Tommie Boyd, Ph.D., chair and associate professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), published an article in the Annals of Behavioral Science and Medical Education. The article was entitled: “Creating a Team: A Systemic View on Collaboration among Health…
NSU Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention and the Ganley Foundation Welcome Jordan Burnham
Faculty, staff and students are invited to hear and meet Jordan Burnham, Tuesday, Oct 25 at 12 p.m., in the Carl DeSantis Building, room 1048-1049. Jordan is a suicide survivor who is now “changing the conversation about mental health.” You are invited to hear him tell his story and join…
Broadway Classic Cabaret Comes to NSU
“What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play.” The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present the classic musical production, “Cabaret at NSU,” now through Nov. 20. Performances will take place in the Performance Theatre of the college’s…
SHSS Alum/Student Awarded Dissertation Fellowship by Social Science Research Council
Aniuska Luna, M.A., doctoral candidate in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was awarded a Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship in Discrimination Studies by the Social Science Research Council. Luna is a graduate of the Master of Arts in…
Baseball Hires New Assistant Coach
Nova Southeastern baseball head coach Greg Brown has announced the hiring of Eric Cruz as assistant coach. “Eric Cruz is another great addition to our staff that brings a commitment to excellence and a wealth of knowledge,” said Brown. “His passion for the game and for developing players sets him apart…
Men’s Basketball Schedule Released
Nova Southeastern men’s basketball coach Gary Tuell has released the schedule for the 2011-12 season. The Sharks will play 15 games at home this season along with 11 games on the road. “We’re playing a typically tough schedule, especially in terms of NCAA D-II regional games,” said Tuell. “We’re certainly…
This is what’s next for the Sharks!
Women’s volleyball will play host to Central Oklahoma Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The match will be a part of the Sharks’ “Take a Bite Out of Cancer” campaign during the month of October, with donations be accepted and given to the American Cancer Society. NSU volleyball will also…
Last Shark Standing Semifinals!
Last Shark Standing is the NSU version of Last Comic Standing where the students will showcase their comedic talents and show how funny they really are through a stand-up routine. The winner will receive a cash prize* and will be compete in the final round on Nov. 5 at Kevin…
Mark your calendar for Homecoming, Nov. 2-5!
Join us for days of fun-filled activities during Homecoming 2011! Wednesday, November 2: Homecoming Tailgate 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Shark Fountain, Don Taft University Center, east entrance Flight Deck Follies 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Flight Deck, Don Taft University Center Thursday, November 3 NSU Pride SEA Thursday 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Don Taft…
Office of Career Development to host Employer Information Sessions
Click on link to RSVP to attend and meet industry professionals at Employer Information Sessions.
Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman is scheduled to speak on Thursday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the Shepard Broad Law Center faculty lounge. His presentation will be titled “Alternative Sentencing Initiatives for Offenders With Mental Illness.” Judge Steven Leifman is at the forefront of a movement to reduce the…
Second-Year Medical Student Earns National Health Service Corps Scholarship
Dung Nguyen, a second-year student at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, emerged triumphant from a competitive pool of applicants to receive a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarship in October. Nguyen was one of 200 recipients selected from a group of 3,000 qualified applicants. The NHSC awards scholarships…