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Dental School Faculty Establishes National Oral Cancer Standard
Michael A. Siegel, DDS, MS, FDS RCSEd, professor and chair, Department of Diagnostic Sciences (oral medicine) at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, and professor of internal medicine (dermatology) at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, approached the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) to inquire about establishing an academic standard that will…
Medical Student Wins First Place in Research Poster Competition
Marlow Hernandez, a third-year NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine student, received first-place honors in the Clinical Poster Competition at the Florida Chapter American College of Physicians (ACP) Scientific Meeting held between Nov. 4 and 6 at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale. The winning poster, which he…
More than two dozen Miami-Dade County students and educators were recently honored at the 13th Annual Cervantes Awards for Outstanding Hispanic Education, hosted by NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board. The annual award ceremony recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the education…
SHSS Faculty Presents on Social Capital and Social Entrepreneurs at AIS Conference in San Diego
Judith McKay, J.D. Ph.D. Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), gave a presentation at the Association for Integrative Studies Annual Conference hosted by San Diego State University in San Diego, Calif.,…
SHSS Launches New Program: M.S. in National Security Affairs
National security affairs is one of the fastest growing professions with positions open in the public and private sectors, as well as the federal, state, and local governments. Understanding the growing demand for this important profession, the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences will now offer a new 33-credit M.S….
SHSS Alum Receives Grant from Biosophical Institute
Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D., a graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the founder and president of The Multicultural Village is the recipient of a grant from the Biosophical Institute. Annually, the Biosophical Institute offers a project…
New Cardiovascular Sonography Program offered at Tampa SEC
NSU’s College of Allied Health and Nursing is pleased to announce the approval of the master’s and bachelor’s of health science degree with a concentration in cardiovascular sonography at the Tampa Student Educational Center (SEC). This program, one of only a few in the country, is designed to train sonographers in…
Jumpstart Your Writing Dream with FREE Workshops at NSU’s Library
Aspiring writers are invited to participate in FREE National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) workshops at Alvin Sherman Library. Each November, the NaNoWriMo organization (www.nanowrimo.org) has a month-long challenge for budding writers to complete a 175 page (50,000 word) novel by midnight on Nov. 30. NaNoWriMo started the annual challenge to…
See the comedy, Wonder of the World, Nov. 19–21
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present Wonder of the World, Nov. 19–21, in the Black Box Theatre of the Don Taft University Center. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, Wonder of the World is an absurd comedy about a young wife…
NSU’s Library Celebrates Veteran’s Day with Special Storytime
NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library recently celebrated Veteran’s Day with a specially-themed storytime. During the Nov. 10 Miss Meagan’s Storytime Fun, a storytime for children ages 3-5 years with caregiver, participants read stories about the American flag and sang patriotic songs in honor of Veterans Day. After storytime, the children drew…
Faculty Shark Club Open House, Nov. 16: Sushi Night!
Explore the benefits of membership on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the Faculty Shark Club Open House! It’s Sushi Night!
Maximize your efforts with Personal Training Plus!
Campus Recreation now offers Personal Training Plus, a program that offers individualized nutritional counseling in addition to your 1-on-1 workshops with a personal trainer. This added feature will help you in taking proactive steps towards reaching your health and fitness goals, improving your self-esteem and your quality of life. See…
Get ready for the holidays — Shark Shape Up Program Begins!
Train with NSU’s Biggest Loser trainers and enjoy nutrition sessions with NSU’s Registered Dietician/Nutritionist without leaving your office! Learn more about the program by clicking on Shark Shape Up.
Going Green: Top 10 Household Products to Avoid
(Source: www.familyeducation.com) Small steps can make a big difference when it comes to saving the Earth. If you are ready to start going green, take a look at this list of 10 items you should avoid buying and using in your home. Some of these items not only hurt the…
Faculty Panel to Examine Environmental and Ecological Impacts of Hurricane Katrina, Nov. 10
On Nov. 10, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host a faculty panel discussion titled, “After the Flood,” in connection with filmmaker Spike Lee’s visit to NSU. The event will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building,…
NSU Salute to Veterans & Service Members, Nov. 11
NSU proudly recognizes the contributions those who serve in the military (as well as their families) make to our country. To honor these brave men and women, this month the Office of the President will host a private reception for the NSU military community, including veteran students/staff, active service members, and the executive…
CPS Associate Professor Keynote Speaker at NAMI General Meeting, Nov. 10
Scott Poland, Ed.D., will serve as the keynote speaker at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Poland is an associate professor and coordinator of NSU’s Suicide and Violence Prevention Office, and a nationally recognized expert on school crisis, youth violence,…
Free Development Workshop Offerings for NSU Employees, Nov. 10 & 11
NSU’s Office of Human Resources will host a free dynamic development workshop for NSU employees on Nov. 10 and 11. The workshop is titled, “Negotiation Skills and Strategies,” and will be facilitated by Neil Katz, Ph.D., chairperson and professor of NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Science’s Department of Conflict Analysis and…