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SHSS Doctoral Student Founds Family Center
Eshanda James, doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has founded a not-for-profit organization, the Joseph C. Watts Family Center and Research Institute, Inc. Located in Jacksonville, Fla., this new organization focuses on the needs of…
SHSS Faculty and Doctoral Students Present at AAMF Conference in Atlanta
Several faculty and doctoral students in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) presented and facilitated sessions at the Annual Conference of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) held in Atlanta, Ga., on Sept. 23-26. The theme of…
Fischler School Alumna Appointed Senior Vice President of Administration at Berkeley College
NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services alumna Beth Coyle, Ed.D., was recently appointed Senior Vice President of Administration at Berkeley College. In this role, Coyle will oversee the Campus Operating Officers and Operations, providing leadership for campus administrative functions, buildings and grounds management, and safety and security for…
Increase your Skills – come to the Sales Information Meeting, Nov. 16
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 degree, MBA,…
SHSS Alum is named Assistant Provost at Stetson University
Lua Hancock, Ed.D., was named the Assistant Provost for Student Success at Stetson University in Deland, Fla. Hancock is a graduate of the master’s program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). Prior to joining Stetson in September 2010, Hancock held various…
Newsletter from Blue Cross Blue Shield
This month’s health hint is brought to us by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida. It relates to a number of important health hints and topics that should be of interest to all of us. Better You Wellness Update Robert S. Oller, D.O. Chief Executive Officer Division of Clinical Operations
New Musical Theatre Major Premieres Fall 2011
Beginning fall 2011, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will offer a B.A. in Musical Theatre degree program. With the addition of this new major, NSU becomes the first university in Broward County to offer the degree. Housed within the college’s Division of Performing and Visual Arts, this degree…
Does Your Dancing with the Stars Vote Count? Find out Nov. 3
Jason Gershman, Ph.D., assistant professor/coordinator of mathematics in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will continue the Mathematics Colloquium Series with a talk titled “Math in the Ballroom: Does Your Vote Matter on Dancing with the Stars?” The presentation will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from noon to…
A Geological Perspective on Global Climate Change, Nov. 4
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will continue the new Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series with “Global Climate Change—A Factual Review from Geological and Climatic Perspectives.” Presented by Paul Baldauf, Ph.D., associate professor in the college, this lecture will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4,…
Dance Works: Experience the Energy, Nov. 5 & 6
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will open its Studio Series with Dance Works, a showcase of choreography and works in progress by NSU Dance faculty members and students. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 and 6, in the Performance Theatre…
Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Spike Lee to Speak, Nov. 3
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities will welcome Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee, M.F.A., to NSU as part of the college’s 2010–2011 Distinguished Speakers Series. Lee will speak on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. Lee’s films are…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates National Day on Writing
Have you ever thought about your everyday writing? On Oct. 20, NSU students were asked to do just that as the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities celebrated the National Day on Writing. In honor of the day, Kelly Concannon Mannise, Ph.D., and Star Medzerian, Ph.D., assistant…
NSU’s Toronto Alumni Chapter Hosts Brunch
On Sunday, October 24, NSU’s Toronto Alumni Chapter hosted a brunch at the Academy of Spherical Arts. On hand to greet guests and share updates from the campus was Dr. John E. Lewis, Professor, Director of Academic Affairs, and Interim Dean for NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies. NSU has more…
Chancellor’s Student Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 3
NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., will host a Student Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 12:15 pm in the Taft University Center. At this year’s meeting, you will have the opportunity to ask the Chancellor questions about the state of the university, your educational experience, student life and…
13th Annual Off-Campus Housing Fair, Nov. 4
Come by to meet realtors and hear about housing options in Broward County… Off-Campus Housing Fair
Undergrads: Give us your best sales pitch, and you might win an iPad! Deadline: Nov. 3
NSU undergraduate students may enter NSU’s “uPitch for iPad” contest for a chance to win an iPad and other great prizes: Grand Prize: 16 GB Apple iPad (or $500 Apple gift card) and a $1,000 University-sponsored donation to the NSU club, organization or athletic team of which you are a…
University School of NSU Hosts Open House, Nov. 3
University School of NSU will be hosting an Open House for students entering grades for students entering grades 6 through 12 on Nov. 3. The Open House will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. in the school’s Epstein Center for the Arts. Located on the campus of NSU, University School is…
Huizenga Business School Starts MPA Cohort at Jupiter Police Department
NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce a new Master of Public Administration (MPA) corporate cohort, which began in Jupiter, Fla. on Oct. 5. The group of 25 students will take classes together every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the Jupiter Police Department. The…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Nov. 5
Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su, Ed.D., program professor of mathematics education at NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services and Elmira Leto, CEO of the nonprofit Samuel’s House, Inc., will be the featured speakers at NSU Speaker’s Forum on Nov. 5. They will talk about The Habakkuk Project: Habakkuk…