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The Victims Become the Villains: Pit Bulls and the Law
Born killers or family pet? How is it that a small group of dogs with similar physical attributes is labeled “pit bull,” and why are they demonized in society? The answer to those questions, were given in a presentation from National Canine Research Council (NCRC) director of communications Donald Cleary…
Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins Speaks to Hundreds at NSU
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology welcomed evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, D.Phil., to NSU on Feb. 17 as part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series. Speaking to a crowd of more than 800 NSU students, faculty, and members of the community, Dawkins—a vocal…
Huizenga Business School Reorganizes Internal Organization
In an effort to adapt to today’s competitive and changing marketplace, the Huizenga Business School recently made significant reorganization changes to its internal staffing and operations structure. The realignment of staff and personnel will help the school better meet the needs of its students and provide a higher standard of…
Women’s Basketball The women’s basketball team will begin the Sunshine State Conference tournament in Melbourne, Fla. from March 2-6 as the No. 6 seed. Since NSU entered the Sunshine State Conference in 2004, the NSU women’s basketball team is 6-4 all-time in the SSC tournament. Tip times are to be…
Lecture to Discuss Research Findings on 12-Step Recovery Programs, Mar. 17
The next Hot Topics in Psychology series talk, titled “Twelve-Step Recovery for Substance Use Disorders: Findings and Unresolved Issues,” will take place on Mar. 17, from 12 – 1 p.m., in the Carl DeSantis Building, room 2060. The event will include a presentation by Christian DeLucia, Ph.D., assistant professor at…
SBE Young Entrepreneurs Council creates $25,000 scholarship fund
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC) are pleased to announce the establishment of the Young Entrepreneurs Council Scholarship. Ruchel Louis, chair of the YEC confirmed the approval of $25,000 to create the scholarship fund, which was voted on at the group’s…
Huizenga Business School to Host Sales Information Meeting, Mar. 3
Some people are born to sell. Unfortunately, most of us are not. Whether you’re interviewing for a job or pitching an idea to your boss, the ability to communicate and persuade effectively is paramount to your success. Learn to master the skills of successful selling with a bachelor’s, M.B.A., or…
Next Faculty Lecture Discusses Humans’ Biochemical Uniqueness, Mar. 15
As part of the Faculty Lecture Series, Edward O. Keith, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will present “Each Human Being Is a Biochemically Unique Individual.” The talk will take place on Mar. 15 from 12 – 1 p.m., in the Parker Building, room 240….
Faculty Piano Recital to Explore Works by Mozart and Others, Mar. 16
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host Agony and Ecstasy: A Musical Exploration of Suffering and Redemption on March 16. The recital will take place in the college’s Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the Don Taft University Center, room 309, beginning…
Undergraduate Admissions Hosts Prospective Students on President’s Day
Over 30 prospective students and their families visited NSU’s Main Campus in Ft. Lauderdale on Feb. 21 for a special President’s Day campus visit hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Throughout the day, guests obtained information about the university’s various undergraduate academic majors and the admissions process, toured the…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Mar. 4
Robert C. Preziosi, M.Ed., D.P.A., professor of management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at NSU, will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on Friday, March. 4. He will talk about Leadership 2015: You want me to do what? Preziosi was named “Faculty…
M.A. in Writing Program to Host Reading, Master Class with Novelist Garfield Ellis, March 2
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome Jamaican novelist Garfield Ellis to campus on March 2 for “Fact to Fiction,” a reading and master class in creative writing. Hosted by the college’s M.A. in Writing degree program and Division of Humanities, the event will take place from 5…
March is National Nutrition Month!
Submitted by Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist March is celebrated as “National Nutrition Month” and the American Dietetic Association is encouraging everyone to “Eat Right With Color.” The consumer is interested in healthy eating and wellness lifestyles. A major part of healthy…
College of Allied Health and Nursing Multicultural Bowl
The College of Allied Health and Nursing recently hosted the First Annual Multicultural Bowl. Teams composed of students and faculty from the following programs competed for the opportunity to win the coveted Multicultural Bowl Award. Nursing – Ft. Lauderdale Nursing – Kendall Campus Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Vascular Sonography The event was hosted…
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Brown Bag Grant Series Continues Mar. 3
The 2011 Brown Bag Grant Series continues on Thursday, March 3 with “Your Award & You (Part II).” 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. The next Brown Bag workshop, “Tips & Tools:…
RSVP now for the Fischler School of Education and Human Services’ AcademicFest!
The Fischler School of Education and Human Services is pleased to invite you to the 2nd in a series of AcademicFests, scheduled to take place 2010-2012. Join fellow faculty and staff members at the Don Taft University Center on March 18 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shuttle buses will…
OHR recognizes Four Employees during Contact Appreciation Luncheon and Award Ceremony
The Office of Human Resources (OHR)recently hosted the 5th Annual Human Resources (HR) Contact Appreciation Luncheon and Award Ceremony to acknowledge the University’s HR Contacts for their contribution, hard work and dedication as liaisons for the Office of Human Resources. During the event four HR Contacts were recognized for the…
AAUW Hosts International Women’s Day, Mar. 23
NSU’s American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host International Women’s Day on Thursday, Mar. 23, 6:00-9:00 p.m., in the Taft University Center, 2nd floor lounge. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. During NSU’s celebration, there…