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Interactive Events Give You Something to Think About: Brain Awareness Week Continues Mar. 23
In celebration of national Brain Awareness Week, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host a variety of events and interactive expos at NSU. These events are free and open to the NSU community. The following themed days will include demonstrations outside of…
Last Brown Bag Grant Workshop, Mar. 10
The 2011 Brown Bag Grant Series concludes on Thursday, Mar. 10 with “Tips & Tools: Putting it All Together.” The workshop runs noon – 1:00 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch, dessert is provided. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. Recordings of the Brown Bag Grant Series…
Groundbreaking for America’s Largest Coral Reef Research Center, Mar. 9
NSU’s Oceanographic Center will have a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction of America’s largest coral reef research center on Mar. 9. Known as the Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Science Research Facility, the 86,000-square-foot building will cost $30 million. NSU is using a $15-million federal stimulus grant…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Mar. 11
Ron Chenail, Ph.D., vice president for Institutional Effectiveness, professor of family therapy, and director of the graduate certificate in Qualitative Research Program at NSU, will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on Mar. 11. He will talk about “Institutional Effectiveness – What is it and why is…
March Health Tip: Information about Autism Spectrum Disorders
With the recent news about Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), health care reform and legislation regarding ASDs being considered an illness that needs to be covered by insurance, I thought it would be helpful for this month’s health tip to include information on the topic by the Center for Disease Control. As a…
LAFFING MATTERZ at the Broward Center, Mar. 11
Get your tickets for the dinner/show LAFFING MATTERZ at the Broward Center for Performing Arts! See flyer for details…
MOA Offers Merit Scholarship Competition for Grades 1-12, Apr. 9
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is encouraging budding artists to attend its 2011 Creative Summer Art Academy (CSAA) by holding a Merit Scholarship Competition. The competition, open to students entering grades 1-12 and interested in the Creative Summer Art Academy, will take place on Saturday,…
Golf Instructional Program Begins Mar. 19!
Tired of that wicked slice or hook? Just want to shave a couple strokes off your game? Campus Recreation is proud to announce the winter’s first golf Instructional Program scheduled to begin on Saturday, Mar. 19. There will be a full six week session taking place on Saturdays at 9:00…
Harvard Honors Fischler School Professor as Distinguished Alumna
NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services professor Charlene Desir, Ed.D., was recently selected by Harvard University to receive an Alumni Award at the school’s 2011 Alumni of Color Conference. Each year, this award is given to recognize alumni who have led, taught, influenced, and inspired the Harvard Graduate…
Center for Psychological Studies Faculty Members present at Workshop
Center for Psychological Studies (CPS) faculty members Vincent Van Hasselt, Ph.D.; Scott Poland, Ed.D.; and Lenore Walker, Ed.D., et. al recently presented a CPS continuing education workshop, Violence Knows No Boundaries School, Home, and Work.
SHSS Faculty Presents on Hypnosis and Spirituality
Douglas Flemons, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) presented a workshop on hypnosis and spirituality at the Spirituality and Psychotherapy Virtual Conference, held Feb. 14-18. His talk, entitled “Only Connect!” explored parallels between the healing made possible…
NSU’s Celebration of Black History Month Educates, Informs, Entertains
NSU has honored Black History Month in February 2011 through a variety of activities, including engaging art exhibitions, performances, dynamic speakers, and compelling educational workshops and discussions for all ages. Highlights of the month-long celebration included the grand opening of a new photo exhibit documenting Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I…
SHSS Dean Presents at ACPSS International Conference at Harvard University
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean and professor of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was a presenter and panel chair at the 16th ACPSS International Conference held at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. ACPSS is the Association of Chinese Professors of Social Sciences in the U.S. The conference…
CPS Alumnus Recognized for Distinguished Research
Center for Psychological Studies alumnus Bradley Donohue (Ph.D. 1995) was recently awarded the UNLV Barrick Scholar Award for Distinguished Research, and the UNLV Alumni Association’s Outstanding Faculty Award and Student-Focused Award. Donohue is the director of the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Achievement Center. He has directed projects funded…
Business Students Honored at Dean’s List Award Luncheon
At an award luncheon held on Feb. 23, the Huizenga Business School honored and recognized more than 100 undergraduate business students who qualified for the fall 2010 Dean’s List. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 during the semester to meet the requirements for the Dean’s List….
Fischler School Professor Honored for Excellence in Use of Technology in Collegiate Mathematics
NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services professor Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su, Ed.D., was recently selected to receive the “2011 ICTCM Award for Excellence and Innovation with the Use of Technology in Collegiate Mathematics.” Su and her colleague, Mamikon Mnatsakanian of the California Institute of Technology, will receive…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Renowned Neurologist, Mar. 24
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences will welcome renowned neurologist Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, M.D., Ph.D., to NSU as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series. Ramachandran will present a talk titled “The Neurology of Human Nature” on Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. in the…
Center for Psychological Studies alumnus, Mark Blais, Psy.D. (1990), recently co-edited a book, Clinical Applications of the Personality Assessment Inventory.
2 Live Crew Star keynotes Law Symposium
The Law Center’s 4th Annual Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium drew approximately 100 students, faculty, alumni and area attorneys on Feb. 25. The symposium addressed current litigation regarding publicity rights of student athletes and entertainers and the impact of publicity rights in the sports and entertainment industry. Guest speakers discussed…