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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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Join us for a Faculty Club Tradition – Prime Rib Dinner at Open House, Sept. 22
The Faculty Shark Club will host an Open House on Thursday, Sept. 22. Membership requirements will be waived so that all NSU faculty and staff can experience the warm ambiance and try out our delicious menu items for lunch and dinner. The evening’s Special features our popular Prime Rib Dinner…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
NSU will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events and activities designed to raise awareness and honor the rich traditions and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. For a complete listing of activities, visit www.nova.edu/hispanicheritage.
Fischler Student Founds Non-Profit Organization
Cheryl White, doctoral candidate at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, recently launched a non-profit organization, Family In Distress, Inc., at Camillus House, and Miami Rescue Missions. The purpose of Family In Distress is to host honest discussions about life’s challenges. The meetings are designed to bring together community…
NSU to Host South Florida Multicultural Summit, Oct. 14
The Florida Diversity Council will present the South Florida Multicultural Summit on Friday, Oct. 14 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Guest speaker at 1:00 pm will be Cornel West, Ph.D., professor of Religion and African American Studies at Princeton University and author of the acclaimed, Race Matters. The NSU…
NSU Pharmacy to Provide Free Blood Pressure Screening, Sept. 20
NSU Pharmacy will offer free blood pressure screening on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Alvin Sherman Library on NSU’s main campus. Cholesterol screening is available for $15. Appointments recommended but walk-ins will be accepted. Call 954-262-4550.
NSU to Hosts Panel Discussion on Lessons Learned from Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks, Sept. 8
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host a panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 8 with homeland security, law enforcement, public health, and weather officials to discuss the 10th anniversary of Sept.11 and lessons learned. The event will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight…
NSU students to clean beaches as part of annual coastal cleanup initiative, Sept. 17
Each year, tons of garbage and flotsam litter South Florida’s beautiful beaches. Not only is the trash an eyesore, but it also pollutes the ocean and kills wildlife. Birds and sea creatures often mistake these items for food or can become entangled. The result can be deadly. Students from NSU’s…
NSU Caregiver Alliance Program
Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 14 for the NSU Caregiver Alliance Program meeting where the presentation topic will be Dementia and Cognitive Changes. The presenter will be Charles Golden, Ph.D., who is an internationally-renown neuropsychologist and faculty member at the Center for Psychological Studies. There will be plenty of…
Book Mixer at Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Book and Books, Sept. 15
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Art host its Art of Literature Series beginning Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:00 p.m. Special guest on Sept. 15 will be Washington Post national environmental reporter Juliet Eilperin lectures on her new book “Demon Fish: Travels through the Hidden World of Sharks.” She will…
Marlins Community Foundation Presents Scholarship to Huizenga Business School
The Florida Marlins Community Foundation presented the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship with a scholarship check for $3,000.00 prior to the Marlins’ home game on Aug. 4. The scholarship will be given to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management…
College of Pharmacy Welcomes New Faculty Members
The NSU College of Pharmacy welcomed New Faculty Members during its “New Faculty Orientation,” on Aug. 15. See flyer…
President Hanbury Hosts First Faculty Symposium
The President’s Inaugural Faculty Symposium recently hosted by NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., was well-attended, informative and fun. Approximately 80 faculty members and deans were in attendance. David Thomas, M.D., J.D. and Irv Rosenbaum, D.P.A., Ed.D., M.P.A. spoke on the topic, “Sex, Lies and Politicians.” Following their insightful,…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month & Pain Management Month
Suicide can be traced to unrecognized, untreated, or poorly treated mental illness. It can happen to people of either gender, any race or ethnicity and any economic status. NSU’s Suicide and Violence Prevention staff is devoted to creating a safety net at NSU, helping to prevent suicide and violence. The…
NSU Medical Training in Iraq Leads to the Establishment of Training Center in Middle East
Last year, 12 Iraqi physicians learned how to administer advanced CPR and other life-saving skills on children thanks to cutting-edge technology at Nova Southeastern University. The university, in partnership with health care providers from UCLA and the International Medical Corp (IMC), conducted a three-day, live broadcast training from NSU’s main…
Fischler School faculty member presents paper at International Conference
Stanley D. Truskie, Ph.D., program professor at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, presented a paper at the 2011 Association for Type International (ATPi) Biennial conference held recently in San Francisco. Truskie presented, “Leadership Development: Coaching Leaders to Become Transformational Using the Myers Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI). The Association…
The NSU Alumni Association recently hosted, “Alumni Night at the Museum: The Art of Caring.” Held at the Museum of Art|Fort Lauderdale, the Art of Caring exhibitionfeatures classic images from historically important photographers and presents an inspiring look at seven aspects of the human experience—Children & Family, Love, Wellness, Caregiving…
Back-to-School Nutrition Checklist
Submitted by: Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Whether you are going back to school, a new student to the University setting, or transitioning back to a work schedule; keeping good nutritional habits will take some planning. Children Back to School: 1. Have…
Post-Bac Pharm.D., Pharmacy student, Mohammed Imam, Class of 2011, was awarded 1st place in the Poster Presentation: Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse in the Reduction of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) at the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) 121st Annual Meeting and Convention. Under the guidance of faculty mentors,…
Eight Professors Join the Huizenga Business School for the 2011-12 School Year
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently welcomed eight professors who joined the school on August 1, 2011. The new professors bring a wide array of expertise in areas including process improvement, business communication, operations management, risk analysis and process strategies, marketing,…
Pharmacy Alum Wins Poster Competition at Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting & Convention
Post-baccalaureate Pharm.D. pharmacy student, Mohammed Imam, NSU College of Pharmacy Class of 2011, was awarded the 1st place in the Poster Presentation: Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse in the Reduction of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) at the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) 121st Annual Meeting and Convention. Under the…