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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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NSU VP of Community and Governmental Affairs Assumes Presidency of a California Junior College
Larry Calderon, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University’s vice president of community and governmental affairs, will be serving as interim president of Modesto Junior College (MJC) in California’s Central Valley in August. Calderon is working to bring MJC’s campus together in the face of painful and ongoing budget cuts. He will meet…
NASA Awards Fellowship to Computer Sciences School Doctoral Student
Katie Hixson, doctoral student in computing technology in education at Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, recently was awarded the Harriet Jenkins Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from NASA. The Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Project seeks to increase the number of graduate degrees awarded to minorities in the science, technology,…
The Shark Shuffle is BACK – Raising Dollars for Active Scholars
NSU’s Annual 5K Run/Walk will take place – Sunday, Oct. 9: 7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Fitness Walk; 8:45 a.m. Awards Ceremony Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and Collegiate Risk Management, the Shark Shuffle is designed to promote health and wellness among the NSU community. Location Carl DeSantis Building…
Journal Edited by SCIS Faculty Member Achieves International Recognition
In the most recent release of the Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports, The Internet and Higher Education (an Elsevier imprint edited by SCIS Professor Laurie Dringus) achieved an Impact Factor of 1.896, placing it 17th out of 177 journals in the ‘Education & Educational Research’ category. Among the educational technology journals in…
NSU to Open High-Tech Nursing Laboratory in Miami, Aug. 9
Nova Southeastern University will open a new high-tech nursing simulation lab at its Miami Student Educational Center (SEC) on Tuesday, Aug. 9 to better prepare students for a profession that’s in high demand. The lab will house four high-tech robotic simulators placed in hospital beds that simulate a full functioning…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Accelerated Admissions Day, Aug. 1
Now is the time to apply to Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences for the Master of Science degree program. We will be hosting an “Accelerated Admissions Day” on Monday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prospective students can complete multiple tasks at this…
Working Adults Discover NSU Degree Programs To Fit Their Busy Lifestyles
Over 90 guests visited Nova Southeastern University’s Main Campus in Ft. Lauderdale on Thursday, July 14, for the Evening Information Reception for working adults hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. During the evening, prospective students obtained information about the university’s various undergraduate academic majors that are conveniently offered at…
Second Free Sales Workshop Builds Sales Institute Momentum in Community
Over 120 business and sales professionals attended the second in a series of three free sales workshops at the Huizenga Sales Institute on Tuesday, June 28. Titled “Building a Winning Sales Team;” vast number of industries were represented at the event from consulting, banking, retail, technology, marketing firms, insurance, credit…
Preston Jones, Ph.D., Becomes President of Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra
Nova Southeastern University’s Orchestra in Residence – the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra, America’s Mentoring Orchestra – recently installed J. Preston Jones, Ph.D., as its new president. Jones is the Executive Associate Dean of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and is one of those few professionals who…
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale to host Wells Fargo Mobile Museum, July 22
The Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University will host the Wells Fargo Mobile Museum on July 22, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. See flyer for details…
Back to School Physicals offered during August
NSU Health Care Centers will offer Back to School physicals throughout the month of August. Bring immunization records on the day of the visit. Cost is $30; immunizations additional. To schedule Back to School Physical in August, call 954-678-2273 (954-NSU-CARE).
Museum of Art to host B.Y.O.S. Screen Printing Party, July 21
ATN (All Together Now) at the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University will host B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Shirt) Screen Printing Party on July 21. ATN is the Museum’s gathering of young adults (ages 21-39) with an interest in visual arts and design. For more information, contact…
2011 Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, Oct. 18!
October 18 is the date for the 2011 Hall of Fame Induction! Mark your calendars now…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Accelerated Admissions Day, Aug. 1
Now is the time to apply to Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences for the Master of Science degree program. We will be hosting an “Accelerated Admissions Day” on Monday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prospective students can complete multiple tasks at this…
MoAFL Art of Wine and Food Series: The Rosé Lifestyle of St. Tropez, July 28
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale (MoAFL) invites you to spend the night in the beautiful French Mediterranean coastal town of St. Tropez. International Fine Wine Director Paul Chevalier of Shaw-Ross joins MoAFL’s own Stephanie Miskew, Certified Sommelier, as they serve and discuss a fine selection of elite Chateau D’Esclans…
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale – Check out Membership Benefits
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Benefits With Shark ID or NSU affiliate card you’ll get FREE general admission to the Museum of Art except for special ticketed exhibitions (Offering of the Angels: Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery). For special ticketed exhibitions the discounted group rate is applied….
Clutch Performance Baseball Camp & Domination Softball Camp beginning July 20 & July 25
This week NSU Athletics is hosting: Domination Softball Camp for 12 & Over Camp, June 20-24, 8:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Location: A.D. Griffin Sports Complex Contact: Lesa Bonee Phone: (954) 817-0252 Department of Athletics Email: lbonee@nova.edu Baseball Youth Camp I on July 25-29, from 9:00 a.m., – 3:00 p.m….
Junior Sharks Basketball Camp, July 25-29
Sharks Athletics will host Junior Sharks Basketball Camp on July 25 – 29, from 8:30 a.m., – 4:00 p.m. Location: The Arena at the Don Taft University Center Contact: Gary Tuell Phone: (954) 262-8263 Email: tuell@nova.edu
USA Today Recognizes NSU as one of 20 Universities Most Committed to Community Service
Nova Southeastern University was named on the 20 universities most commited to community service by USA Today. Here’s what they printed about NSU: “Considering its Miami-Davie, Florida location, many of Nova Southeastern University’s community service projects revolve around caring for local marine life, although it’s also known for its Family…
