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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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Fischler Hosts School Choice Breakfast Celebrating the Legacy of Nobel Prize Winner Milton Friedman
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education recently hosted a “Celebrating Freedom” breakfast in honor of the late Milton Friedman, to share his legacy and ideas about school choice. Friedman was a 1976 Nobel Prize winner, economics professor, and stalwart crusader for the ideas of individual freedom who formed the…
Pharmacy Ph.D. Program Hosts New Student Orientation for Second Class
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy’s Ph.D. program recently hosted a new student orientation event for students entering the program. The doctoral program is in its second year and was originated in 2010 by Hugh M. McLean, Pharm.D., Ph.D., associate dean for Research & Graduate Education at the College of…
Timely CPR Training Helps Physician Assistant Student Save Grandfather’s Life
Call it divine intervention or simple synchronicity. How else do you explain the circumstances surrounding the lifesaving procedure NSU physician assistant student Michelle Casares, was able to perform on her grandfather just days after completing her Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training? Casares completed the training through NSU College of…
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities Hosts “Family Fun Day” Showcase of Services, Sept. 24
To celebrate the new school year, the UM-NSU CARD (University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) will host its annual “Family Fun Day” showcase of services on Saturday, Sept. 24.
President Hanbury has a New Facebook Fan Page
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be President of NSU? Then be sure to “Like” President Hanbury’s Facebook Fan Page and find out what our head Shark is up to! Having a presence on social media is part of Dr. Hanbury’s key initiatives to improving communication…
AutoNation Academy of Art and Design at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale is open for enrollment now through Sept. 14 for adults as well as for students in grades 1 through 12. The $15 registration fee is waived for NSU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Curriculum-based studio art classes…
Sign up Now for Instruction Classes at the RecPlex!
For the fall semester, the RecPlex is offering a new series of instruction classes. For more information, see flyers for: Flag Football Belly Dancing Golf Instructional Program Ballroom Dancing Salsa Tennis – Six Weeks.
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Members
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences welcomes more than 20 new faculty members this fall. Each brings to NSU noteworthy academic experience, both inside and outside of the classroom, in a variety of fields and interests. Over the next three weeks, the names and biographies of these faculty members…
Mailman Segal Center Staff Members Provide Support at Camp Yofi
Seven staff members from the Mailman Segal Center’s autism programs provided support to 23 children with autism, who attended Camp Yofi, a family camp for children with autism and their families. This was the ninth session of Camp Yofi, provided through a partnership between Nova Southeastern University and Ramah Darom,…
University School of NSU’s Speech & Debate Team Captures National Awards
University School of NSU recently won the School of Excellence Award in Debate at the National Forensic League National Tournament in Dallas, Texas, and further became only one of eight teams nationwide to receive the Overall School of Excellence Award for Speech and Debate. Both awards marked firsts in USchool…
You asked for it – you got it! Lots of new exercise classes offered at RecPlex! Check it out…. 30-30-30 90 minutes of Spinning, Running, and Swimming! Join coach Laura, who has more than 20 years of triathlon-training experience, as she coaches you through a simulation of triathlon-style aerobic class….
Complete your NSU Employee Engagement Survey! Deadline is Sept. 30
By now you should have received an email regarding the “I Believe in NSU” Employee Engagement Survey. Please complete on or before Sept. 30. This anonymous and confidential survey is your opportunity to help shape the future of NSU, while improving your own work experience. Your feedback will be compiled…
Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award, Sept. 21
Provost Frank De Piano is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award, to be presented at the annual External Funding Recognition Reception at Grande Oaks Golf Club on Sept. 21. The purpose of the award is to recognize an NSU faculty member who…
Shark Dining – What’s New in the Don Taft UC
There are two new places to eat in the Don Taft University Center: Greens Etc. Looking for a tasty alternative? Try out our newest venue in the Don Taft UC – Greens Etc. Adjacent to Starbucks and around the corner from Subway, you’ll find the freshest ingredients for your healthy…
Lunch Delivery Service expanded to Maltz Psychology Building!
Hungry? No time for lunch? Let us deliver to you! Shark Dining now offers lunch delivery service to the Maltz Psychology Building in addition to continuing service Horvitz Administration Building. Delivery hours are Monday through Friday from 11 am – 2 pm. Choose from the full menus of Papa John’s,…
Shark Dining – Labor Day Weekend Hours of Operation
Saturday, Sept. 3 & Sunday, Sept. 4: Regular Hours in the Don Taft UC Food Court: Denny’s & Juiceblendz: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; Papa John’s: 11:30 am – 12:00 midnight; Outtakes C-Store, Subway, Chick-N-Grill, Culinary Table & Greens Etc: 11:30 am – 7:00 pm; Starbucks open 24 hours. All…
You can never be too Healthy! NSU’s Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program is Available
The Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program, which has been providing counseling for participants in NSU’s Biggest Loser contest for the last 3 years, is providing free services for university faculty, staff, and students. Motivational counseling is available for a variety of lifestyle-related issues (e.g., eat healthier, exercise regularly, quit smoking,…
We are pleased to announce membership to the Faculty Club has been extended to all professional university employees. The Faculty Shark Club is a casually elegant dining room located in the Rosenthal Building on the main campus. This tranquil setting is the perfect place for you, as a member of…
Faculty Shark Club to host Open House Event, Aug. 31
The Faculty Shark Club will be hosting an Open House Special Event Dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Membership requirements will be waived so that all NSU faculty, staff and professionals may come to see the club and try out our delicious menu with new items. The evening’s special features a…