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NSU Wellness Magazine Wins Prestigious Awards for Feature Writing and Design

Nova Southeastern University’s wellness magazine, Wellness Made Simple, recently won two prestigious awards in an international writing competition. Marcela Sandigo, M.B.A, associate director of Campus Recreation  and Ken Ma, associate director of Public Affairs Ken Ma, M.B.A., serve as Managing Editors of the magazine. The magazine won two Communicator Awards given by…


NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, June 24

Jean J. Latimer, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at NSU’s College of Pharmacy, will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on Friday, June 24. She will discuss a new model system for breast development and its implications for studying premature puberty in racially disparate populations….


Fischler Student Raises Autism Awareness by “Going Blue”

NSU Abraham S. Fischler School of Education student Amy Peterson recently helped her community “go blue” to show their support for autism awareness. Peterson, a student from Pocahontas, Iowa, is in NSU’s distance Speech, Language, and Communication Disorders master’s program. While working on a project in April for Autism Awareness…


Oceanographic Center Launches New Website

Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center (OC) has launched a new website. A world leader in marine biological research with focus on coral reef science and shark conservation, the OC has been at the forefront of graduate and undergraduate marine science education and oceanographic research for over 48 years. To visit…


National Coral Reef Institute Researchers Participate in a Marine Survey of the remote Bahamas

In April 2011, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation launched their Global Reef Expedition, an ambitious, 5-year trek around the globe to visit and survey remote coral reefs.  The Expedition’s first stop was Cay Sal Bank in the Bahamas, which lies south of Florida and north of Cuba.  This…


NSU’s Human Services Unit Receives United Way Grant Award

The Human Services Unit of the Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies at NSU was recently awarded a $750,000 grant by United Way of Broward County to create a Center for Veterans Assistance over the next three years.  This grant will constitute a partnership between NSU and the Veterans of Foreign Wars…


SHSS Alum Publishes Journal Article

Kathleen Harmon, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has written an article published in the Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. Harmon’s article is entitled: “To…


CPS Faculty Member Provides Guidance After Shooting in Brazil & Discusses Bullying in S. Florida on WLRN

Center for Psychological Studies Associate Professor, Scott Poland, Ed.D, who is also co-director of NSU’s Suicide and Violence Prevention Office, was recently invited to Brazil by education officials to assist in the aftermath of the deadliest school shooting in Brazilian history. Poland a founding member of the National Emergency Assistance Team…


Pharmacy Professor Wins NSU Golden Apple Award

Angela García, Pharm.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice at NSU’s College of Pharmacy (COP), has been awarded the NSU Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching in 2011.  García has been extensively involved in teaching drug information and drug literature evaluation skills in the COP among other courses such as…


Young Entrepreneurs Council Member Recognized by Miami Chamber of Commerce

A member of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Young Entrepreneurs Council, Matt Kuttler, accepted the South Florida Good to Great Award® on behalf of his company at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s annual Goals Conference luncheon that was held at the Hilton Miami Downtown on…


Huizenga Business School Offers New $100,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship

The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University, along with the Horatio Alger Association, is pleased to announce the Horatio Alger Huizenga Business School Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students entering their final two (2) years of study at the Huizenga Business School…


Purchasing Department Name Change to Office of Procurement Management

The Purchasing Department (PUR) at NSU’s Business Services Division has officially changed its name. It is now the Office of Procurement Management (OPM). The name change better reflects the department’s activities and the strategic nature of the field. In the traditional sense, purchasing merely reflects the act of acquisition; while…


NSU Athletics Hosts Residential Soccer Camp, June 26

NSU Athletics is hosting a Residential/Overnight Camp, June 26-30 for ages: 10+ boys and girls. The Residential Camp is designed for the elite, competitive players who want to take their game to the next level. The campers will reside in the dormitory on NSU’s beautiful main campus, and are exposed…


NSU Horizons magazine wins first place in Sunshine State Journalism awards

NSU’s Horizons magazine has won first place in the trade/special interest publication category during the  2011 Sunshine State Awards.  The statewide journalism competition, which recognizes Florida’s best work of 2010, is presented by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), South Florida Pro Chapter. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the Seminole…


Domination Softball Camp, June 13-17

The NSU softball coaching staff will host Clutch Performance Baseball Camp for ages 11 & under, June 13-17, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. NSU employees will receive a discount, along with groups of five or more. For more information or camp registration call or email head coach Lesa Bonee lbonee@nova.edu or…


4th Annual Informational Summit set for July 14-15

The Office of Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) will host the 4th Annual Informational Summit on Thursday, July 14 (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Friday, July 15 (8:30 a.m. – Noon) in the Carl DeSantis Building. The goal of the summit is to share information and encourage collaboration between ESS…


Clutch Performance Baseball Camp, June 11 & 12

NSU Athletics will host Clutch Performance Baseball Camp on June 11 & 12, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: NSU Baseball Complex                                                             Contact: Cliff Terracuso Phone: (954) 262-8259 Department of Athletics                                                                              Email: ct509@nova.edu www.clutchperformancebaseball.com


You can be Green at Home and in the Garden

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency    The best place to start making a difference is right in your own home. Learn how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle materials to decrease household waste! Here are some quick tips: Lawn & Garden Feed your soil with compost; make compost at home,…


Interested in Quitting and Staying Tobacco-Free? Attend Free Tobacco Cessation Programs Beginning June 14

The NSU Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program and the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program offer group and individual programs designed to motivate and help smokers prepare to quit, select a quit date, and learn strategies and skills to quit and stay tobacco-free. Quit Smoking Now Program: Quit Smoking Now…


Elementary School Students Learn about Making Difficult Choices in Medical Research

Using animals for biomedical research is a controversial topic that requires careful thought and critical thinking skills. During an interactive session with gifted fourth graders at Tamarac Elementary School, Robert Speth, Ph.D., faculty, Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy, challenged the students in discussions about scientific investigations and the…


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