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NSU Undergrad Wins iPad in Sales Pitch Contest
NSU undergraduate students recently entered the “uPitch for iPad” sales pitch contest. The “uPitch for iPad” participants filmed a 60-second video sales pitch in the new Huizenga Sales Institute using the theme: “Why I am NSU.” A panel of faculty judges selected five finalist videos which were posted online for public voting….
Law Students Donate Over 10,000 Cans of Food Through the ‘Canned Immunity’ Food Drive
Law Center students donated over 10,000 cans of food to Feeding South Florida (formerly the Daily Food Bank). The cans were collected during this year’s “Canned Immunity” food drive held Nov. 15- 22. As part of the food drive, first-year law students that donated cans in their class “received” immunity…
SHSS Faculty and Students Present Workshops on Communication and Negotiation
Neil Katz, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and two doctoral students, Nancy Pattarini and Nadine Pierre-Louis, recently presented a workshop entitled, “The Power of Interest-Based Negotiations” for the Wayne County teacher contract…
University School Students Selected for 2011 State Chorus
After two months of state auditions, the 2011 Florida All State Choirs selected 19 University School of NSU choral students (16 Upper and 3 Middle School students) to participate in these fine choirs. Congratulations to: High School All State Mixed Chorus Alexander Bahta-Bass 1 Jared Corak-Bass 1 Eric Flemons-Tenor 1 Luke Katler-Bass…
SHSS Student selected as NAPF Intern
Athena Passera, a doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was selected as a paid intern during the summer at the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) in Santa Barbara, Calif. NAPF is a designated consultant to…
Business School Professor and Student Present Research Paper
Randi L. Sims, Ph.D., professor of Management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and Peng Sun, an MBA student, presented their research study entitled, “The relationship between workplace bullying and employee attitudes: A study of Chinese manufacturing employees” at the Academy of Business Disciplines Annual Conference…
Huizenga Business School Professor Publishes, Presents Finance Articles
Pan Yatrakis, Ph.D., professor and chair of finance and economics at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, had his behavioral finance paper accepted for publication in Advances in Business Research. The paper was titled “The Jewish Holiday Effect: Sell Rosh Hashanah, Buy Yom Kippur,” and was co-authored…
University School Forensics Team Brings Home 37 Awards
At the recent Stoneman Douglas Speech and Debate Tournament, University School of NSU Forensics Team brought home a grand total of 37 awards. The awards were in all categories of competition – Interpretation, Public Speaking, and Debate. Congratulations to novices Sarah Julius, Deborah Poplack and Ashcon Abae for breaking to…
Computer Sciences School Professor and Doctoral Student Present at eCrime Researchers Summit
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences professor Gurvirender Tejay and doctoral student Sean Zadig recently co-authored a paper presented at the Fifth IEEE eCrime Researchers Summit 2010 held at Dallas, Texas. The paper titled, “Securing IS Assets through Hacker Deterrence: A Case Study” was awarded an Honorable Mention…
Computer Sciences School Professor and Doctoral Student Present on Creating Multimedia Tutorials
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences professor Martha Snyder and doctoral student Becky Whittemore, co-presented at the SoftChalk Innovators in Online Learning Webinar Series on Dec. 2. Their presentation, “Design Principles and Examples for Creating Effective Multimedia Tutorials,” focused on what a tutorial is, when to use a tutorial…
President Obama Names Law Center Alumnus to Serve as US Marshal
President Obama nominated William Benedict Berger Sr. for United States Marshal for the Middle District of Florida. “These dedicated public servants have shown an unwavering commitment to public service,” said President Obama. “I am pleased to nominate them to serve and protect the American people as U.S. Marshals.” William “Bill”…
Special Olympics Honors Athletes, Volunteers with Appreciation Picnic
More than 300 Special Olympics Broward County (SOBC) athletes and their friends and supporters recently celebrated a great year of friendly sporting competition at the group’s 2010 Appreciation Picnic. During the picnic, SOBC, which is permanently housed at NSU, honored all of the athletes, families, board members, law enforcement supporters,…
Fischler School Alumni is Finalist for Florida’s Principal of the Year
NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services alumni James Griffin, who is principal of Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, is one of three finalists for Florida Principal of the year. He is currently Broward County Principal of the Year, and received his M.S. in Educational Leadership from NSU’s Fischler School….
SHSS Alum Helps Start Amis d’Haiti
Valerie Cochrane, M.S., a recent graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) is a founder of the not-for-profit group, Amis d’Haiti – meaning Friends of Haiti. Members of the group traveled to Haiti to provide…
Law Center Alumni Association Celebrate the Holidays
Law Center faculty, staff, friends and alumni gathered together at the Law Center on Dec. 2 to celebrate the holidays. More than 100 friends and alumni attended and reconnected with colleagues, faculty and staff.
Tampa and Orlando Alumni Chapters host Holiday Party at Ocean Prime
The NSU Tampa and Orlando alumni chapters hosted a holiday party on Dec. 3 where alumni and friends enjoyed an evening of networking, fun, and the chance to reconnect. Sara DuCuennois, director of NSU’s Alumni Association, shared updates about the main campus. Alphonso Fontaine, D.H.Sc., NSU’s Tampa alumni chapter president,…
Alumnus Named 2010 South Florida Business Leader Mover and Shaker by Business Leader Magazine
Douglas M. McIntosh, Esq., ’81, president of McIntosh, Sawran, Peltz & Cartaya, P.A., has been selected as a 2010 South Florida Business Leader Mover and Shaker by Business Leader Magazine. McIntosh was named in recognition of his proactive, professional accomplishments, strong leadership and commitment to making a difference in the community….
Atlanta Alumni Chapter’s Holiday Party at Ten Pin Alley
Alumni and friends from NSU’s Atlanta alumni chapter met on Dec. 2 for an unforgettable evening of bowling, networking, camaraderie and holiday cheer at Ten Pin Alley. Jamie Rosenberg, assistant director of the NSU Alumni Association, shared updates about NSU’s main campus. Tamara Henson, Atlanta alumni chapter president, also greeted…
Relief Drive to Help Combat Cholera in Haiti
NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD) is collecting nonperishable goods to help the people of Haiti fight the recent cholera outbreak that has claimed more than 1,300 lives. The items needed are: • Rehydration drinks with electrolytes (Gatorade, Powerade, etc) • Canned meats: sausages, ham, tuna, sardines, oysters, canned fishes • Canned milk:…
Schedule your workouts! RecPlex Holiday Hours
Beginning this week until after the new year, the RecPlex has special holiday hours. Check them out…