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The Art of Caring: Museum of Art Photography Exhibition closes Sept. 25
Featuring photographs spanning slightly more than a 60-year time period, the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s exhibition The Art of Caring: A Look at Life through Photography examines the moments that shape our being and how key events in life are celebrated and honored. It also explores how pivotal…
May Health Tip: Summer Travel Means Preparing for Countries with Malaria
As summer approaches and we prepare for our vacations, we must be aware that many parts of the world are experiencing disease’s not common in the US. One of these diseases is malaria. Sometimes a simple ounce of prevention can be the difference between having a great vacation and having…
NSU’s Facebook fan page has nearly 10,000 fans! We need your help to tip the scales!
Exciting news, Sharks! We are quickly approaching 10,000 fans on Facebook, and we need your help to make it happen. If you’re not already a fan, please visit our page and ‘like’ us. You can also push the news out to your friends and spread the word through Twitter. If you’re…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Information provided by the National Stroke Association (www.stroke.org) National Stroke Awareness Month takes place in May every year. In honor of this special time, the National Stroke Association strives to provide everyone with the tools and inspiration to raise public awareness about stroke by hosting awareness events or activities. It…
University School of NSU Congratulates its Class of 2011 for Numerous Achievements
University School of NSU is proud of its 166 students in the class of 2011 who have been accepted to a combined total of 155 colleges and universities in 33 states and the District of Columbia. Twenty-four graduates received honors in the National Merit Scholarship Program, 40 were AP Scholars,…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Inducts Students into Psychology Honor Society
Thirty-one students were inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, at a ceremony on Apr. 20 at NSU. Of the students inducted, 27 are undergraduate psychology majors and minors from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, and four are graduate students from NSU’s Center for Psychological…
Up-and-coming Real Estate development Student Overcomes Adversity
After ten years of working in the real estate industry, Jake Butler, a student enrolled in the Huizenga Business School’s Master of Science in Real Estate Development program, recently purchased his first commercial property. The property is a distressed 8-unit apartment building, and Jake is now in the process of…
Bar Gift Award Presented to Two NSU Law Students
Jennifer Cruz ’11 and Anna Galeano ’11 have received the 2011 Bar Gift Award. Funded through the generous contributions of alumni and faculty donors, the Bar Gift Award provides monetary assistance to graduates during their ten weeks of preparation for the Florida Bar exam. The award enables these recipients to…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Inducts more than 80 Students into Biological Honor Society
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences inducted more than 80 students into Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta), the national biology honor society, during a ceremony and reception at NSU on Apr. 14. This is the ninth year the college has inducted students into Tri-Beta at NSU. The Tri-Beta honor society…
Announcing the 2011 Outstanding Teachers from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Each spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as Outstanding Teachers of the Year for their strong commitment to student learning and student success. The college has many outstanding teachers, and these awards reflect endorsement and support from students and peers….
Fischler School Offers Study Abroad Program in Sweden
Join NSU for its eighth annual study abroad in Sweden course offered through its Interdisciplinary Arts Master’s Program offered at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services. Work side-by-side with European-trained artists and arts teachers to create an interdisciplinary arts production during this two-week summer course: International Arts &…
New session added! Free Sales Workshop Series at the Huizenga Sales Institute, May 5
On behalf of NSU’s Huizenga Sales Institute, all sales managers and executives from across the South Florida business community are invited to attend three 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 sales leaders,…
CPS hosts presentation, collaborates with Texas Southern University
The Center for Psychological Studies (CPS) Counseling Students Organization (CSO) recently hosted a licensure presentation by CPS assistant professor Tara Jungersen, Ph.D. In addition, the CSO embarked on a collaborative venture with Texas Southern University. Students from all three delivery formats engaged in an online “Book Critique” of counseling and…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Speaks at Conference for Chief Security Officers
Mauricio Angée, an alumnus of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, was the guest speaker during the CSO (Chief Security Officer) Perspectives Conference held April 5-7 in Naples, Fla. Angée’s presentation was on “Total Intrusion Protection: A Holistic Approach for Protecting Information Assets.” During the session, security professionals…
Celebrate Asian Culture with Chef Bil Mitchell & the Morikami Museum at NSU’s Library, May 14-15
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the NSU community is invited to celebrate at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library. Upcoming events include: Cooking Asian Delights Saturday, May 14 from 1-2 p.m., 1st Floor, Room 1017 Chef Bil Mitchell returns to Alvin Sherman Library and applies his distinctive…
Office of Academic Services Honors Tutors with Fourth Annual Recognition Ceremony
In celebration of those who help NSU students succeed in their studies each day, the Office of Academic Services (OAS), part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, hosted its fourth annual Tutor Recognition Ceremony on Apr. 11. The event recognizes the invaluable work of peer and professional tutors…
New Video: Watch & Learn – What NOT to Do in an Interview
The Huizenga Sales Institute launched its latest video on Monday, which features some of the biggest blunders job hopefuls make. You won’t believe the things people do in job interviews! Click Here to watch the video, and get advice on what not to say in your next big interview. Then find out…
NSU Library’s Circle of Friends Hosts “Night in the Opera,” May 14
The Circle of Friends of NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center will be hosting its annual meeting in conjunction with a performance by the Lyric Opera during “Night in the Opera” on Saturday, May 14. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, before…