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NSU Libraries’ UC Takeover, March 29
The NSU Libraries wants to help students and faculty learn more about library resources and services. So, we will be hosting a UC Takeover where participants will have the opportunity to play games, enjoy music and snacks, and interact with library staff while learning more about the library. The event…
Eric Moate Named PBC Track Athlete of the Week
After a career-best performance in the 200m dash at the Miami Hurricane Invitational last weekend, Nova Southeastern track and field senior Eric Moate was named Peach Belt Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. “Eric is running really well this year, he’s giving…
Ana Navas Tabbed SSC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
Following a 4-0 performance that led to a pair of Sunshine State Conference wins, including an upset over No. 15 Florida Southern, Nova Southeastern’s Ana Navas received her first-ever SSC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week award as announced by the league office. “Well deserved for Ana,” said head coach, Doug Neagle. “She…
Halmos College Celebrates Dean’s List
On March 21, the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography celebrated the 230 students who achieved the distinction of making the Dean’s list, which requires a minimum GPA of 3.8 for the semester. Dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D. and Associate Dean Robin Sherman, Ph.D. were masters of ceremony for the…
Halmos Researcher Appointed to South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Workgroup
Recently, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council appointed Halmos Research Scientist Brian Walker, Ph.D. to the System Management Plan Workgroup. This advisory panel plays an important role in federal fishery management by providing information and recommendations at the grassroots level. This workgroup is one of eleven panels. Once appointed, advisory…
International Women’s Day Colloquium 2018 was a Huge Success
The NSU Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) sponsored a lunch-time International Women’s Day Colloquium on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the Carl DeSantis Atrium. International Women’s Day 2018 was themed Press for Progress. Student organizations from across campus displayed their research posters to highlight awareness of…
NSU Women’s Track & Field Cracks Top-25 in First USTFCCCA Poll
Just three competitions into the 2018 season, the Nova Southeastern women’s track and field team has broken into the United States Track and Field Cross Country and Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) national poll, announced Tuesday afternoon. The women enter the year’s first poll at No. 21 in the country, while the…
NSU Finance and Economics Professor Weighs In on Federal Funds Rate
On March 21, 2018 the Federal Open Market Committee met to discuss the federal funds rate. Days before, WalletHub.com reached out to Albert Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of finance and economics at NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to get his expert perspective on the importance and implications…
Freedman Chosen to Represent U.S. in 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup
For the second consecutive year, Nova Southeastern will have a representative among the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup as senior women’s golfer Jamie Freedman has been named a committee selection on the United States side in this July’s event. Freedman joins former men’s golfers Ben Taylor and Richard Mansell as the only NSU…
TRED Hosts Inaugural Federal Research Day 2018
The Office of Translational Research and Economic Development recently hosted its inaugural Federal Research Day for NSU Faculty Researchers on Friday, March 16 was held in the Center for Collaborative Research . The focus was on federal agency research interests in biomedical, marine science, and cyber security. Translational Research and…
20th Annual Student Life Achievement Award Announces Finalists, March 27
Join us to celebrate NSU’s Best and Brightest at the 20th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Here are this year’s finalists. Administrator of the Year William “Bill” Allen, CPA – College of…
Halmos College Hosts 2nd in the Math Colloquium Series
On March 19, the Halmos College Department of Mathematics hosted Jose Franco, Ph.D., for his talk, “New Characterizations of Operator Monotone Functions”. Franco is a faculty member at the University of North Florida. His talk explored under what conditions the arithmetic and the harmonic means can be replaced by the…
Halmos Pi Day a Rousing Success
On March 14, the Halmos College Department of Mathematics hosted its annual Pi Day Celebration. For this special day, over 100 students, faculty, and staff enjoyed pieces of pie sponsored by the NSU’s Office of Alumni Fund. While enjoying pieces of apple, cherry, peach, and other pie flavors, everyone learned…
2nd Annual Youth Sport Safety Summit, April 21
NSU’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Youth Sport Safety Summit on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 8 AM – 12 PM in the Carl DeSantis Building, room 1053/1054. This workshop is free to all and is aimed at youth…
Halmos College Hosts Spring Injection and Suturing Workshop
On Saturday, March 17, Halmos Faculty member Mark Jaffe, D.P.M. hosted the 12th annual Halmos College Spring Injection and Suturing Workshop for pre-health profession students. Held in the Park building biology labs, this three-hour workshop taught students to perform three common injections: Intradermal (ID), Subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM)…
CAHSS and First year Seminar Program host “The Reel,” Movie and Discussion of Wonder Woman, March 21
The Department of Literature and Modern Languages (DLML) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and the First year Seminar Program will host the final film of “The Reel” series for the 2017-2018 academic year on March 21, 2018. The series features movies and discussion facilitated by…
Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Alum is Named Dean of Students at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Jaime Anzalotta, Ph.D., doctoral graduate of the Conflict Analysis and Resolution program in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was named Dean of Students at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. Previously Anzalotta held the positions of Interim Dean of Students, Student Life Director, and Academic Advisor. He…
David Rocha, freshman student in the Department of History and Political Science (DHPS,) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented a paper at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society National Student Research Conference. The George Washington University in DC hosted the conference. Rocha…
Recently, Larry Antonucci, M.D., (Newly Elected President of Lee Health in Lee County) learned about a collaborative program between Lee Health and Nova Southeastern University that highlighted our values of education, as well as our joint commitment to population health and serving those in need in our community, and it…
March InNOVAtive Leadership Series, March 29
Attend these workshops to learn about strategies for effective communication and the significance of intellectual growth! Intellectual Growth Facilitator: Aarika Camp Thursday, March 29, 2018 Noon – 12:45 p.m. Rosenthal Student Center, Room 200 Fin Points: Organizations can receive 3 Fin Points if at least 2 members attend a workshop…