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Special Olympics Hosts “Evening of Inspiration” Photo Display at Museum of Art, Apr. 14
Enjoy a gala “Evening of Inspiration” with Special Olympics Broward County during the group’s photographic display on Apr. 14 at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University. The festivities will last from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and include a silent auction of athlete photos and other great…
Softball NSU’s softball team begins the week by finishing their three-game conference series with Saint Leo on Apr. 10 at the AD Griffin Sports Complex at 1 p.m. The Sharks tamed the Lions in all four meetings last season, and one this season. But, SLU owns the all-time series edge…
Source: Centers for Disease Control, www.cdc.gov Getting enough sleep helps prevent chronic diseases and promotes overall health. Take a few minutes to assess your sleeping habits with the checklist below. Make any necessary changes to ensure you are getting the best quantity and quality of sleep that you can. Are…
CPS Alum Accepts Position as Executive Director
Center for Psychological Studies alumna Sue Warshal (Ph.D. 1999) recently accepted a position as Executive Director at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy located in New York, NY, where she will supervise the provision of post-graduate training as well as mental health treatment to the community.
Dental Alumni Completes the Iditarod Race in Alaska
Kelly Maixner, D.M.D., a NSU College of Dental Medicine alumnus, completed the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska in March. The iconic dog sled race covers more than 1,100 miles, running from an area near Anchorage, Alaska to Nome. Maixner completed the grueling race in 10 days, 20 hours…
Renowned Neurologist V.S. Ramachandran Speaks to NSU Community
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences welcomed renowned neurologist Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, M.D., Ph.D., to NSU on Mar. 24 as part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series. Speaking to a crowd of more than 400 students, faculty, and guests, Ramachandran’s lecture on “The…
Smart Nutrition 101 – Frequently Asked Questions about Nutrition
Source: US Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library, www.nutrition.gov I heard that the Food Guide Pyramid has been replaced. Is that true? Yes. The MyPyramid food guidance system replaced the original Food Guide Pyramid. MyPyramid offers consumers a more personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity. What is a…
CPS Assistant Professor Presents As Part of Hot Topics Lecture Series
Center for Psychological Studies assistant professor, Christian DeLucia, Ph.D. recently presented Twelve Step Recovery for Substance Use disorders: findings and Unresolved Issues as part of the Hot Topics in Psychology lecture series. Co-hosted by CPS and the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Hot Topics lecture series offers students…
Mathematics Colloquium Series Talk to Discuss Neurological Stop-Signal Task, Apr. 13
The next talk in the Mathematics Colloquium Series, presented by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology, will take place on Apr. 13, from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, room 310. The event will feature a presentation by Leanne Boucher, Ph.D.,…
Final Winter Faculty Lecture to Feature Discussion of Former German Foreign Minister, Apr. 19
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series for the winter 2011 semester will conclude on Apr. 19 with a talk titled “Walther Rathenau’s Life and Death: A German Jewish Legacy.” Presented by Stephen Levitt, LL.M., associate professor in the college, the lecture will take place from 5…
NSU and The Society for Financial Awareness presents “Getting Fiscally Fit,” a financial education seminar. The seminar will teach people how to be fiscally fit through the process of financial planning and cash management. Some of the highlights include: How to overcome the roadblocks to financial success. Creating and maintaining…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Apr. 8
Edye E. Groseclose, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry at NSU’s College of Medical Sciences, will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on Apr. 8. She will talk about Meditation: It’s not what you think? Groseclose was born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. She attended the…
Shakespearean Music, Sonnets Meet for One Night Only in Renaissance and Juliet, Apr. 12
On Apr. 12, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present a Premier Series production titled Renaissance and Juliet: An Evening of Drama and Music. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m., in the Performance Theatre of the college’s Performing and Visual…
NSU to Host Annual Bring Your Child to Work Day, Apr. 28
Mark your calendar for Thursday, Apr. 28 and make arrangements for Bring Your Kid to Work Day! See flyer for details…
Rock Out Loud to End Hate Crimes on Apr. 6
Join Indie Rock band “Es Oh” on the south lawn of the Shepard Broad Law Center on Apr. 6 for a benefit concert to raise funds to end hate crimes. Sponsored by NSU’s LAMBDA United chapter, the event is free and open to the public; food will be served in…
See ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ for three performances at University School of NSU, Opening Apr. 8
Get your tickets now for another spectacular production by University School of NSU’s Middle School students! The entire NSU community is invited to attend the Middle School’s production of Bye Bye Birdie. All performances will take place in the Silverman Auditorium at the Epstein Center for the Arts. Show times…
Computer Sciences School Professor to Chair Track During Conference
NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Professor Gurvirender Tejay has been nominated as Chair for the track titled “Cybercrime in Digital Economy” for the 45th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) to be held from Jan. 4 – 7, 2012. HICSS is ranked second in citation ranking,…
NSU and Immunotec Start Clinical Trial in Autism
NSU and the dietary supplement company Immunotec announced that they will conduct a new research study to determine the effects of a supplement to improve behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Find a New Favorite at NSU Library’s Used Book, CD and DVD Sale, Apr. 27-30
Deals on pre-owned textbooks, fiction and nonfiction hardcover and paperbacks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, and video cassettes will be available at the 13th Semi-Annual Used Book Sale, hosted at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library. Come find a new favorite, with prices to satisfy any budget. Remember, the sale only happens twice…