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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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SHSS Faculty Featured on Basketball Wives2 and Pulse
Debra Nixon, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was the guest family therapist on the nationally syndicated reality television show, Basketball Wives2. She appeared in three episodes. Nixon was also a panelist on the Feb. 20, 2011…
Celebrate Student Creativity at the Digressions Launch, Apr. 6
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences invites the NSU community to celebrate the launch of the 2011 issue of Digressions, the student-run literary magazine produced by the college’s Division of Humanities. The event will take place on Apr. 6 from 4 – 6:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library,…
Medical Student Chosen as Student D.O. of the Year
Bryan Peterson, a third-year NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine student, was selected from a competitive group of applicants to receive the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Student D.O. of the Year Award from his peers in February, joining an exceptional group of previous winners who have gone on…
Law Center Charity Auction Raises More than $17,000
On Feb. 25, the Public Interest Law Society raised over $17,000 at a charity auction held at the Shepard Broad Law Center. The money raised will be used to fund fellowships for students who work in public interest law in the summer. Among the items auctioned, favorites included opportunities to…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Mar. 18
Richard E. Dodge, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s Oceanographic Center and executive director of NSU’s National Coral Reef Institute, will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on March 18. He will talk about the Oceanographic Center. Dodge received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1969 and…
Men’s Golf The men’s golf team travels to Eatonton, Ga. for the Bobcat Invitational, hosted by Georgia College, from March 21-22. The Sharks finished in 10th place last year posting a 34 over par total of 898. Tee times will begin at 8 a.m. on both days. Women’s Tennis The…
NSU’s Bigger Losers Compete during the Annual Gold Circle Challenge, Mar. 18
NSU’s Biggest Loser Program will be holding the annual Gold Circle Challenge on main campus this Friday March 18, from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. You are invited to watch and cheer on the participants while they work out. Please note: The entire circle will be utilized during this workout. We…
HR Hosts New Free Project Management Workshop for NSU Employees, Mar. 30-31
NSU’s Office of Human Resources will host “Project Management Boot Camp” on Mar. 30 and 31. Project Management is an in-demand skill set and one of the fastest growing professional disciplines in North America. This project management training session “Project Management Boot Camp” is an accelerated two half day session…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Online Open House Chat – Mar. 16 & 17
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will host an online open house chat on Mar. 16 from 5 – 6 p.m. and on Mar. 17 from 12 – 1 p.m. Prospective students who are interested in learning more about the school’s master’s and doctoral programs are encouraged to…
Get Prizes By Signing Up for Special Olympics 5K at NSU on Sun. May 1
Be a part of the amazing journey of more than 800 Special Olympics Broward County athletes by participating as a runner, walker, or “virtual runner” in the 6th annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K.
Second Woman to Be Inducted Into NSU’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, Apr. 13
The Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will induct three business leaders into its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Signature Grand in Davie. The inductees are John H. “Papa John” Schnatter; Beverly Raphael, who is the Hall of Fame’s second woman to…
Get Ready for Teen Poetry Slam, Apr. 16
NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library is celebrating National Poetry Month by hosting a Teen Poetry Slam on Saturday, Apr. 16 at 6 p.m. The last teen poet left standing at the mic will win a prize! The slam competition is open to teens 13-18 years old. The slam will be hosted…
Cabaret Series Welcomes Broadway entertainer Kevin Spirtas, Apr. 30
The 2010-2011 Cabaret Series will present entertainer Kevin Spirtas on Saturday, Apr. 30, 7:00 p.m. at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on NSU’s main campus. Spirtas will be performing from a plethora of classic Broadway shows that is sure to be a spectacular event! Tickets are $20…
Boomers and Beyond – A Day for Health & Wellness, Apr. 3
The 6th Annual Boomers & Beyond 2011 health and wellness expo will be held on Apr. 3 between 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at NSU’s Health Professions Division on the main campus. This year’s theme is “A Healthier YOU starts today!” This free event is for those ages 40 and…
We missed it and now it’s back for 2011! Save the Date and begin training! The Shark Shuffle 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9 on NSU’s main campus. More details to follow later this year….
New “Quit Smoking Now” Group Begins Mar. 24
This is the perfect time to give up the smoking habit. Don’t wait…a new group begins on Thursday, Mar. 24. Click on the link for details about how you can Quit Smoking Now!
CPS Faculty Member Listed As Finalist in Best Books 2010 Awards
A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools, a book authored by Center for Psychological Studies part-time core faculty Lee A. Wilkinson, Ph.D., NCSP, was recently honored as an award-winning finalist in the Education/Academic category of the “Best Books 2010” awards sponsored by…
LitLIVE! Comes to Alvin Sherman Library, Mar. 27
LitLIVE!, a free day of author talks and booksignings sponsored by NSU, will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 27 at the Alvin Sherman Library. Featured authors include David Eisenhower, Lisa Birnbach, TV talk show host Jane Velez-Mitchell and Kendall Coffey. LitLIVE! is an event of the…
CPS Faculty Member Invited to Present at Conference
Center for Psychological Studies assistant professor Kevin Glavin, Ph.D., co-presented Techniques and Technologies for Career Development Group at the International Association for Educational and vocational Guidance Conference that took place in San Francisco, Calif. Glavin was one of three invited experts asked to present.
