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SHSS Alum Establishes the Association of Conflict Competent Churches
Kenneth Newberger, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has established The Association of Conflict Competent Churches. The ACCC is designed to assist churches in gaining competence in addressing conflict through training and the creation…
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Raises Awareness with 3rd Annual Autumn Moonlight Gala
To help raise autism awareness, funds and recognize local community leaders, the UM-NSU CARD (University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) will host its Third Annual “Autumn Moonlight” Cocktail Reception on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Grande Oaks Golf Club in Davie. “Autumn…
Denny’s Hosts Autism Awareness Night Benefiting Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at NSU
The NSU community recently came out to support Autism Awareness night on Sept. 27 at Denny’s Restaurant at 5645 South University Drive in Davie. During this event, Denny’s raised more than $1,000 – 20% of the evening’s revenue – to support the UM-NSU CARD (University of Miami – Nova Southeastern…
Faculty Panel to Examine Environmental and Ecological Impacts of Hurricane Katrina
In connection with filmmaker Spike Lee’s visit to NSU, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host a faculty panel discussion titled, “After the Flood,” on Oct. 27. The event will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, second-floor…
NSU Caregiver Alliance Program Meets Oct. 13
NSU Health and Wellness is launching the NSU Caregiver Alliance Program – a new, free program for NSU employees who are caregivers for loved ones. The program is a monthly brown bag lunch meeting, which will be held in the Alvin Sherman Library. During the meetings, experts will discuss issues…
Employee Seasonal Flu Shots, Oct. 14
The Office of Human Resources in conjunction with the NSU Wellness Committee, the Health Professions Division and ICUBA will provide free seasonal flu shots to employees again this year. We are providing four convenient ways for employees to obtain a flu shot so arm yourself and stay healthy! On-site Employee…
NSU to Host Senatorial and Gubernatorial Debates Oct. 19 and 20
Nova Southeastern University will become Florida’s political epicenter as it hosts live televised debates in the races for Senator and Governor on back-to-back nights Oct. 19 and 20. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., U.S. Senate candidates Kendrick Meek (D) and Marco Rubio (R), along with independent candidate Charlie…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Oct. 15
Rita Silverman, M.P.S., administrative director of the Office of Clinical Research (OCR), which is a branch of NSU’s Office of Research Technology & Transfer, will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on Oct. 15. She will discuss the services provided by the Office of Clinical Research to NSU…
Human Resources to Host Two Free Development Workshops for NSU Employees beginning Oct. 19
The Office of Human Resources will host two free development workshops for employees which will be held in the University Park Plaza North Building, room 108. The first workshop, “Managing Change,” facilitated by Robert Preziosi, M.Ed., D.P.A. , will be offered on Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This…
Join NSU’s Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention and NSU Students for Prevention, Intervention and Response to Emergencies as they welcome Jordan Burnham, a survivor of a suicide attempt who seeks to raise awareness about suicide and depression. The event will be held on Oct 19, 12:00 – 1 p.m.,…
Hispanic Heritage Month Ends Oct. 15
NSU will honor Hispanic Heritage Month 2010 from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 through a variety of activities including engaging art exhibitions, performances, award-winning film screenings, dynamic speakers and compelling educational workshops and discussions. To view events planned for the remainder of the month, please visit http://www.nova.edu/hispanicheritage/events.html.
Enjoy Caribbean Night at Faculty Shark Club Open House!
You are invited to attend Open House at the Faculty Shark Club on Oct. 21, featuring Caribbean Night! See flyer for details… caribbean night
SHSS CSA Program and Dean Brad Williams Host Panel with Senior Student Affairs Officers
The College of Student Affairs Program in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs recently featured a panel of Senior Student Affairs Administrators and Officers on NSU’s main campus as part of Residential Institute. The topic of the panel…
Now Open: Exhibition of Charcoal Drawings of Lost Dogs
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts opened its 2010–2011 Exhibition Series with “The Lost Series: An Exhibition of Drawings” by Virginia Fifield. Fifield, a Canadian-born artist, has been featured on PBS’s Art Street and is represented by the Opera Gallery in Miami. This…
NSU RecPlex Chooses Two Members of the Month
The RecPlex understands the commitment members make in order exercise on a regular basis, which is why each month the RecPlex will have a Member of the Month Award spotlighting those who demonstrate everything the RecPlex represents. To be considered for this award, members must be nominated by RecPlex staff…
Sharks Tied for First Place in the SSC with 1-0 Win Over Tampa
The Nova Southeastern women’s soccer team claimed sole possession of first place in the Sunshine State Conference by defeating the Tampa Spartans, 1-0 Friday evening on the road. Alexis Hernandez (Sr., Pembroke Pines, Fla.) scored the game-winning goal and became the third Shark in history to score 25 goals in…
How to Make your Printer More of a Green Machine
Whether you are a student writing academic papers, or an employee producing important reports, a Dutch company has devised a new and clever way to reduce your environmental footprint and ink and toner usage. Ecofont, developed by SPRANQ, is software that modifies the fonts on your computer when you print. It…
NSU Medical School Dean Named to Westside Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
Anthony J. Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D., M.Sc., FACOFP dist., dean of NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Anthony J. Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D., M.Sc., FACOFP dist., who serves as dean of NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was appointed to serve a three-year term on the board of trustees at Westside Regional Medical Center,…
CPS Professor Presents at the 2010 Florida Annual Statewide Prevention Conference
Scott Poland, Ed.D., associate professor at the Center for Psychological Studies and the Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at NSU, recently presented two invited presentations at the 2010 Florida Annual Statewide Prevention Conference in Orlando. The Conference was sponsored by the Florida State Office of Drug and Suicide Prevention….