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Photo Exhibit about Mexican Farmers on Ancient Grounds Ends Apr. 30
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will present a photo exhibit, titled “Power, Land Use, and Environmental Consequences in Veracruz, Mexico,” through Apr. 30, in the north end of the Don Taft University Center. The exhibit features a showcase of photographs shot by two faculty members: Eileen Smith-Cavros, Ph.D., associate…
Performances of Dance and Theatre Take Center Stage at Festival of Student Works Apr. 30
The NSU community is invited to a showcase of student works in dance and theatre as the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts presents its annual Festival of Student Works. The festival, which is part of the college’s Studio Series, will begin with a presentation…
See “The Little Prince” at University School – Apr. 30 & May 1
Don’t miss another spectacular production by University School of NSU’s Middle School students! The entire NSU community is invited to attend the Middle School’s production of The Little Prince. NSU faculty and staff receive a $2 discount on all tickets. Just enter the coupon code NSUARTS during your online checkout….
Place Your Book Orders for Fall 2010
The NSU Bookstore is currently paying students 50% back for books they know are being used again in Fall 2010. Help the bookstore to help your students and place your book order for Fall 2010. The more book orders the bookstore has, the more money they can provide to NSU…
NSU’s College of Pharmacy (COP) officially opened the university’s first Reflexology Pathway at the NSU Medicinal Healing Garden on Apr. 10. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with special guests including NSU President George Hanbury II, Ph.D and COP Dean Andrés Malavé. The garden and pathway was designed and managed by…
Renowned Psychologist Philip Zimbardo Speaks at NSU, Urges Heroism to Triumph Evil
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences welcomed renowned psychologist Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology at Stanford University, to NSU as part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series on Apr. 15. Speaking to a group of more than 800 students, faculty…
Dental Students Host Impressions Program
College of Pharmacy students participate in Impressions Program© On Mar. 27, the Student National Dental Association chapter of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine hosted its second annual Impressions Program© with 76 students in attendance. The event began with a presentation featuring an introduction to dentistry, the university’s involvement in…
Faculty Marshals for NSU’s 2010 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Announced
Each year, faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Fischler School of Education and Human Services, and the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship are selected by their peers to serve as faculty marshals during NSU’s commencement ceremony. As recipients of this prestigious honor,…
NSU Participates in Take Your Child to Work Day
To help children make the connection between academic success and success in the workplace, NSU took part in national Take Your Child to Work Day on Apr. 22. The theme for the day was “What We Do at NSU,” and it provided parents the opportunity to showcase their places of…
NSU Undergraduate Programs Announce 2009–2010 Outstanding Graduating Students
Each spring, NSU conducts commencement exercises recognizing the achievements of students and the contributions of faculty members, families, and the community. The following undergraduate students have been selected by faculty and academic leadership in their respective school and/or division to be recognized at this year’s commencement ceremony for their academic…
Announcing the 2010 Outstanding Teachers from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Each spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as Outstanding Teachers of the Year for their strong commitment to student learning and student success. The college has many outstanding teachers, and these awards reflect endorsement and support from students and peers….
Office of Academic Services Hosts Third Annual Tutor Recognition Ceremony
In celebration of those who help NSU students succeed in their studies each day, the Office of Academic Services (OAS), part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, hosted its third annual Tutor Recognition Ceremony on Apr. 19. The ceremony recognizes the invaluable work of peer and professional tutors…
First Relay for Life at NSU Raises $12,500 for American Cancer Society
NSU hosted its first Relay for Life on campus on Apr. 9-10 with 18 teams from across the university taking part to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Participants camped out overnight and did laps throughout the night on a track by Gold Circle Lake. Team sites were decorated…
Students from Academy of Finance at Flanagan High School Visit Huizenga School
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted students from Flanagan High School’s Academy of Finance on Apr. 15. The students attended a mock college class taught by Albert Williams, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, who presented on “Recession is Over… What Comes Next?” Following the class,…
HPD Holds Patient Safety Educational Event
The 3rd Annual Health Professions Division Patient Safety Educational Event, “Healthy Conversations for Safer Healthcare,” was held on Apr. 8 and 9 at NSU’s Health Professions Division. It was repeated on Apr. 16 at NSU’s North Miami Beach campus. Free for faculty, staff, and students, the event provided the opportunity…
Sports and Entertainment Law Society Hears From Expert on Sports Law
Alan K. Fertel, a partner in Pathman Lewis, LLP, and an accomplished and experienced sports and entertainment lawyer, addressed the Shepard Broad Law Center’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society at a meeting on Apr. 13. Fertel spoke about building an entertainment practice, and ethical advocacy for celebrity clients.
Law Professor Speaks in Jacksonville on Ethical Issues in Representing Children
Michael J. Dale, professor of law at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center, was the speaker at a continuing legal education seminar hosted by the Jacksonville Bar Association on “Ethical Issues in the Representation of Child Clients.” The seminar, which was held on Apr. 23 in Jacksonville, Fla., covered issues such…
NSU to Host Conference on Human Trafficking
NSU’s Institute for Child Health Policy will be hosting the International Child Health Forum on May 6. The topic of the forum will be human trafficking. The event will take place at NSU’s main campus, but broadcast live worldwide from NSU via Webinar and made available through archive. The United…
SHSS Faculty Presents Keynote Address at Armour Family Therapy Lecture Series
Paul Gallant, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was the keynote speaker at the 11th annual Armour Family Therapy Lecture Series at Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. on Apr. 13-14. The theme of this…
