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Chancellor’s Faculty Research and Development Grant Recipients Announced
The 12th annual Chancellor’s Faculty Research and Development Grant (CFRDG) and 9th annual Quality of Life awards ceremony and reception were held in the Don Taft University Center on May 24. Chancellor Ray Ferrero Jr., J.D. announced 32 research projects that were awarded the CFRDG grant, up to $10,000 each…
NSU Library’s Circle of Friends Hosts “Night in the Opera”
The Circle of Friends of NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center recently hosted its annual meeting in conjunction with a performance by the Lyric Opera during “Night in the Opera.” The May 14 festivities included cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, before the stirring musical performance and a Chance…
MSC Director Presents at Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Conference
Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, director of Clinical and Therapeutic Services at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, along with Christine Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA-D, recently presented, “The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Behavioral Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders” at the annual conference of the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists…
NSU College of Pharmacy Pharmacists Implement new Rapid HIV Testing Service
Elizabeth Sherman, PharmD and Shara Elrod, PharmD, assistant professors of Pharmacy Practice at NSU’s College of Pharmacy, have implemented a new rapid point-of-care HIV testing service at Memorial Primary Care Center at Miramar. Sherman and Elrod are among the first pharmacists in the nation to expand their medication management services…
NSU Health Care Center CFO Recognized
Henry Del Riego, CFO for NSU Health Care Centers, was recently named president elect for the Florida Medical Group Management Association ( MGMA).
NSU Pharmacy Student Co-Authors Article with Professor
While completing her Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience at the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) in Washington, D.C., College of Pharmacy student, Jessica Vargas, class of 2011, co- authored an article with Vaiyapuri Subramaniam, Pharm.D., M.S., FCP, FASHP, FASCP, associate chief consultant, Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, VA Central Office. The special…
CPS Faculty Member Provides Direction and Insight at Suicide Prevention Presentations
Scott Poland, Ed.D., associate professor at CPS and the co-director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at NSU, was the featured presenter on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s webinar entitled, Responding After a Suicide: Best Practices for Schools. Viewed by approximately 800 people, the presentation highlighted practical strategies for…
There are only two more Broward County high school graduation rehearsals and ceremonies this season to be held in the Don Taft University Center. Please note, we expect considerable traffic on and around our campus for these events. Guests attending the rehearsals and graduation ceremonies will utilize the Alvin Sherman…
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will hold an Open House on Saturday, June 11 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s main campus. Attendees can get all the information they need about academic majors, the application process and financial aid. Campus…
Fischler School’s Teacher Imaginarium Offers Educational Materials & Supplies to Local Educators
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education through its Teacher Imaginarium resource center will be offering local educators free materials and supplies donated by local business and community members for the coming 2011-2012 school year. Teacher Imaginarium is a complete resource center for teachers and educators providing educational materials and…
Visit Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt to Benefit Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, June 12
Visit Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt on Sunday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 20 percent of your purchase will be donated to the University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). Menchie’s is located at 4900 University Drive in Davie. The…
Free Sales Workshop Series at the Huizenga Sales Institute, June 28
NSU’s Huizenga Sales Institute invites all sales managers and executives from across the South Florida business community to attend two upcoming complimentary workshops designed to help you and your sales team thrive. Taught by foremost sales expert John F. Riggs, you’ll learn how to identify recruit a winning sales team…
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Hosts “Transition to Adulthood” Training Seriesi
The University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) is hosting a series of “Transition to Adulthood” training sessions this summer for families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder. The series will be held at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School’s North Miami…
M.B.A. Information Meeting in Miramar, July 14
M.B.A. classes are now offered at NSU’s Miramar Student Education Center, located in the Miramar Town Center (2050 Civic Center Place). Now, you can earn your M.B.A. in only 18 months from the Huizenga Business School at a location that is convenient for you. Classes are held on Tuesday and…
How Facebook Faux Pas Can Ruin Your Job Interview
Don’t “lose face” on Facebook. Watch the humorous new video produced by the Huizenga Sales Institute and learn how Facebook can seriously hinder making a good impression at your next job interview. The Huizenga Sales Institute is located in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship on NSU’s…
Huizenga Business School to Host Sales Information Meeting, July 14
Regardless of your profession, everybody sells. Whether you’re selling yourself in a job interview or pitching an idea to your boss, the ability to communicate and persuade effectively is paramount to your career success. Learn to master the skills of successful selling with a bachelor’s, M.B.A. or certificate in Sales…
NBC6 Features ‘The Veteran’s Business Edge’ Business Program Benefiting Military Veterans
NSU’s International Institute for Franchise Education (IIFE) will launch a new educational program in January 2012, which is specifically designed for veterans as they transition from the military to the civilian business environment. The Veteran’s Business Edge, a 12-day “business boot camp,” provides military veterans with information about opportunities that…
Alumni Reception at the Aventura’s Fairmont Turnberry
On Thursday, May 26, the NSU Alumni Association hosted a reception at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura. Alumni and friends gathered for an evening of networking and camaraderie and a special presentation featuring Gayle Carson, Ed.D., a graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. Carson is…
SHSS Faculty and Alum Contribute to Conflict Resolution Book
Neil Katz, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), and Jason Campbell, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department, contributed chapters to a new book entitled, Critical Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies. Katz’ chapter…