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Medical School Holds Cadaver Appreciation Ceremony
On Nov. 10, NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine held its 2nd Annual Cadaver Appreciation Ceremony to demonstrate the students’ appreciation to the individuals who selflessly donated their bodies to benefit future generations of physicians and mankind in general. “These individuals trusted us with their bodies in hopes of advancing medicine…
NSU and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Collaborate to Raise Awareness on Violence
NSU recently hosted a conference to raise awareness on violence in our society. Nationally recognized experts in psychology, suicide prevention, law enforcement, counseling, and other areas were among the speakers at the conference entitled “Violence Knows No Boundaries.” They addressed topics covering school and domestic violence, workplace violence and sex…
Comedian Mark Lundholm comes to Miniaci, Dec. 3
The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center will host Broadway comedian Mark Lundholm on Dec. 3 for a show to benefit the Hanley Center Foundation’s Hope Fund. The Hanley Center is a world-renowned nonprofit addiction recovery center located in West Palm Beach. Carlin-like wit, depth, and delivery are all…
The Voice of Dickens: A Concert of Holiday Carols, Dec. 3
Scrooge joins the Bossa Nova Chorale for a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas Carol on Dec. 3 in the Performance Theater, Don Taft University Center. Performances will be at 6 and 8:30 p.m. This production is recommended for all ages and hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. For more information,…
Fall Working Paper Series Continues at Computer Sciences School
The Fall Working Paper Series at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) continues on Tuesday, Dec. 7, where GSCIS Professor Timothy Ellis, Ph.D., will be presenting, “The Impact of Asynchronous Computer Mediated Communication Supported Project Based Teams on Sense of Connectedness in an Online Learning Environment.” The…
This is who I am: North | South Print Exchange Exhibition Ends Dec. 3
Examine expressions of personal identity from twelve printmakers invited to create and exchange an edition – a series of prints struck from one plate sharing a common theme. One edition will remain in the NSU permanent collection, and another will be simultaneously exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts…
Huizenga Sales Institute Hosts Bigwig Event
On Nov. 4, more than 75 guests gathered to hear former Miami Dolphin Dwight Stephenson, and his wife Dinah, discuss the qualities that they credit for the success of their many businesses, as well as their marriage. The Bigwig Event was hosted by Six Degrees – Big Brothers Big Sisters of…
Behavior Analysis in Autism Treatment: Final Lecture in Hot Topics in Psychology Series, Dec. 2
Michael Voltaire, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will conclude the Hot Topics in Psychology lecture series for the fall 2010 semester with a talk titled, “Behavior Analysis and Its Preeminence in Autism Treatment.” Voltaire will speak on Dec. 2 from 12 – 1 p.m….
Researching Identity through Genetics: Results from Student Projects, Dec. 2
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will close its Faculty Lecture Series for fall 2010 with a presentation by Emily Schmitt, Ph.D., associate professor, and Jim Doan, Ph.D., professor in the college. The event, titled “Exploring Identity through Genetic and Genealogical Research,” will take place on Dec. 2 from…
Visit NSU’s Library During Finals for Shark Survival Week Specials, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
Don’t let finals week turn you into shark bait! Visit NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library between Nov. 29 and Dec. 3 for Shark Survival Week specials featuring: Extra study rooms FREE study snacks Roving librarians to help with your research questions The “I Survived Finals” photo booth And much more! For…
Mathematics Colloquium Series Closes Fall Semester, Dec. 1
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will conclude the Mathematics Colloquium Series for fall 2010 with a pair of talks on Takagi’s Function. The presentations will take place on Dec. 1, from 12 – 1 p.m., in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, room 311. About…
Huizenga Business School to Host MBA Day on Dec. 1
Mark your calendar for the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s MBA Day on Dec. 1. Stop by any time between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. to speak with faculty members, alumni, academic advisors, and admission representatives. Learn about the Huizenga Business School’s degree programs, including new MBA…
Exhibition on Identity by Northern and Southern Printmakers on Display thru Dec. 3
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host “This Is Who I Am: North | South Print Exchange,” an exhibition of prints by 12 artists from South Florida and Philadelphia regions, Nov. 1 through Dec. 3, 2010. The artwork will be displayed simultaneously…
NSU’s Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays, Nov. 25 & 26
NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will close early, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Alvin Sherman Library’s regular hours will resume on Saturday, Nov. 27. For more information about the Alvin…
Huizenga Business School to Host Bestselling Author, Dec. 2
Richard Florida, bestselling author and one of the world’s leading public intellectuals on economic development and new trends in business and communities, will speak at NSU on Dec. 2, 11 am – 1:00 pm. During his presentation, Florida will present ideas from his latest book, “The Great Reset,” which addresses…
Vote in the NSU “uPitch for iPad” Contest thru Nov. 28
The pitches are in and five finalists are vying for the coveted Grand Prize of a 16 GB Apple iPad (or $500 Apple gift card) and $1,000 University-sponsored donation to the winner’s NSU organization, club, or athletic program. A Second Place prize of a $250 American Express Gift Card and…
See Presidential Greatness Exhibits at Sherman Library thru Nov. 24
James Hoban’s elevation for the President’s House,1793. Provided by the White House Historical Association. History buffs are in for a rare treat this fall when the Alvin Sherman Library at NSU features two concurrent White House exhibits in its Second Floor Gallery, including one with letters handwritten by George Washington…
18th Annual “Anything That Floats” Raft Race Showcases Shark Spirit
Dozens of NSU students, faculty, and staff recently came out to cheer the competitors in the 18th Annual “Anything That Floats” Raft Races that took place Nov. 11 as part of the NSU 2010 Homecoming Week. Seventeen rafts, constructed by NSU students, set sail on the Gold Circle Lake to…
