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Lopez and Hernandez Earn Softball All-South Region First-Team Honors
NSU seniors Lauren Lopez and Jessica Hernandez were named to the Daktronics, Inc. NCAA Division II Softball All-South Region First-Team. Shortstop Lopez adds this honor to a 2010 awards list that includes SSC Player of the Year, CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District First Team, and All-Sunshine State Conference First-Team honors….
Hurdler to Compete at NCAA National Championships
Carlyle Thompson of NSU’s men’s track and field team was accepted to compete in the 2010 NCAA National Championships being held May 27-29 at Irwin Belk Track Complex in Charlotte, N.C. Thompson, who will be racing in the 400-meter hurdles, is the first-ever NSU track and field athlete from either…
Sharks Baseball Well Represented on All-Region Teams
The NSU baseball team was well represented on two All-Region teams, with junior closer Sean Albury being named to the first team on both the NCBWA and ABCA/Rawlings All-Region teams. Albury, who was also a first-team All-Sunshine State Conference and Daktronics All-South Region second-team selection, had one of the most…
May is Better Hearing Month! Do you have Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?
Protect your hearing! Learn ways to protect your hearing by reading these Facts about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.
Medical School Dean Named Chair of National Board of Deans
Anthony J. Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D., dean of NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was elected chair of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Board of Deans in April. He also was elected to serve as a board of trustees’ member for the United States Pharmacopeia organization, which is a…
Office of Human Resources Quarterly Kudos Award Winner
The Office of Human Resources would like to congratulate Anais De Armas on receiving the KUDOS quarterly award. KUDOS is an acronym for Knowledge and Unparalleled Dedication to Outstanding Service. The program was established to recognize and reward individuals in the OHR who excel in accountability, customer service, and development. From…
Computer Science Alum Earns Promotion, Tenure at Shorter College
NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) alumnus, Anthony Nichols, has been promoted by Shorter College of Georgia. Nichols was previously an assistant professor of computer science at Shorter, but has been promoted to associate professor of computer science. He received his doctoral degree in computer information systems…
SHSS Doctoral Candidate Presents at Qualitative Conference in Canada
Stephen Pidwysocky, doctoral candidate in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) presented a paper at the 27th Annual Qualitative Analysis Conference: Social Pragmatism as a Conceptual Foundation. The conference was held at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, Ontario, Canada on…
Excellence Honored at Medical School Awards Ceremony
The NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) coordinated its inaugural Faculty, Administrator, and Staff Recognition Awards ceremony, which was held in the Health Professions Divisions Chancellor’s Dining Room on May 14. The idea to recognize the excellence of NSU-COM individuals was born during the college’s strategic planning process in 2009. As a result, all NSU-COM…
Economics Professor Shares Expertise on Local Radio Stations
Albert Williams, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance and economics at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was a guest on a local radio show that aired on May 16 on three radio stations: Majic 102.7 FM, 790 AM, and Lite 101.5 FM. Williams discussed the unemployment situation…
Rocque, Solomon Named Law Center’s Adjunct Professors of the Year
Michael Rocque and Mindy Solomon were recently honored by NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center as the Law Center’s Adjunct Professors of the Year. The honorees were selected by votes from the full-time faculty members. Rocque has served as an adjunct professor at the Law Center since 1987 after receiving his…
University School’s Sun Beat Named Top High School Newspaper in Broward
University School of NSU’s Upper School Newspaper, The Sun Beat, was recently voted top high school newspaper in Broward County by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as part of the 2010 High School Journalism Awards Program. Judges commented, “A creative design style coupled with imaginative and varied story selection earned The…
Huizenga School Graduate Wins Miami Herald’s Business Plan Challenge
Robert Vasquez, a graduate of NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was the Challenge Champion in the Miami Herald’s annual Business Plan Challenge. The Herald wrote: “Vasquez and his team developed Kitchen Porter Tech, named after the ‘kitchen porter’ whose job is organizing the kitchen and making…
CPS Alumnus Invited to Meet with President Obama
Center for Psychological Studies alumnus, Michael Bourke, Ph.D. (2000) was invited recently to accompany the director of the United States Marshall’s Service (USMS) to a meeting with the President and Vice-President at the White House. Bourke served as the subject matter expert for the meeting, which concerned sex offender apprehension. Bourke…
MSI Tampa Project Director Appointed Co-Editor of Focus on Infants and Toddlers
Linda Shidler, Ph.D., project director at MSI Tampa, has been appointed co-editor of Focus on Infants and Toddlers, a quarterly on-line publication of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). The publication reflects the specific interests of ACEI members and serves as an organizational vehicle for disseminating practical, professional information. …
NSU Library Honors Mother’s Day with American Girls Tea Party
Twenty-five pairs of mothers and daughters recently celebrated Mother’s Day at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center during the Semi-Annual American Girl Tea Party. The May 9 event featured the newest American Girl book character, Rebecca Rubin. Rebecca is a Russian-American New Yorker from the 1910’s. To…
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz recently participated in a Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) assembly with nearly 500 Middle School students from University School of NSU. May 2010 is the fifth annual month-long celebration marking the achievements and contributions that Jewish Americans have made and continue to make in American culture…
CPS Student Awarded National Scholarship
Center for Psychological Studies doctoral student, MaryBeth Bailar-Heath, M.S, was awarded the prestigious National Psychologist Trainee Register (NPTR) Credentialing Scholarship. The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, in conjunction with the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), presents the NPTR Credentialing Scholarship to exceptional psychology doctoral students…
NSU Libraries Now Offer Online Holds Service
Exploring NovaCat has always been an easy and convenient way to use the NSU Libraries from home or work. And now, a new service called Online Holds will be available to further assist Broward county patrons, along with all NSU students, faculty, and staff. Those with library records in good…
Check out this Listing of NSU Summer Programs for Kids of All Ages!
In order to help you identify which summer camp will best fit your needs and that of your child(ren), we have compiled a listing of all NSU programs offered this summer. Check with your specific program of choice to see if NSU employee discounts are applicable. Mailman Segal Institute for…