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CASHSS’ MFT Club Raises Money and Support for Hurricane Survivors
The MFT Club in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has been active in supporting the numerous hurricane survivors in the Caribbean, including in Dominica, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos, and the Virgin Islands. The MFT Club collaborated with the Family Therapy M.S. alumni working in those…
The Immigration Legal Screening Clinic, Feb. 24
NSU Law, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Catholic Legal Services, and Hispanic Unity of Florida are partnering to provide free legal screenings to the community on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Shepard Broad College of Law – Atrium. With the help of partnering organizations, this pro bono immigration…
NSU hosts Domestic Violence Summit
On Jan. 17, approximately 300 people attended the Domestic Violence Summit hosted by NSU at the Rick Case Arena. The summit’s creation was a two-and-half year effort that included stakeholders from various parts of the community, including the College of Psychology, nonprofit organizations like Women in Distress of Broward County,…
Falll/Winter 2018 Dollar$ and $ense Newsletter Now Available
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) has published the Fall/Winter 2018 Dollar$ and $ense Newsletter. This issue provides students with important information about their NSU student account, the financial aid process, scholarships, tax information, and more. The newsletter is available on the NSU financial aid website at nova.edu/financialaid. In your conversations…
JDRF One Walk has one goal: to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). We know you want to make a cure a reality too—and we can’t wait for you to join us! NSU will host the JDRF One Walk on Saturday, April 7 starting at 8:30 am on…
SharkCard Accepted at On-Campus Vending Machines and Select CVS Locations
Did you know? Your SharkCard is now accepted for payment at on-campus Pepsi and Canteen vending machines two CVS locations near the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus (Store numbers 5115 and 3291) Students, staff, and faculty may add money to their SharkCard by visiting SharkFunds. For more information on SharkCard services, visit…
What the Health Do I Eat Now, Feb. 15
What’s all the hype with plant-based eating? Join us for a panel discussion with experts that will discuss a wide range of topics such as nutrition and health in relation to the documentary “What the Health”. Get your questions answered during Q&A session. Refreshments will be served. Date: Thursday, February…
Nova Southeastern All Over National Radar Entering 2018
A mainstay in the Top-25 during much of head coach Greg Brown‘s tenure, Nova Southeastern will once again enter the season as one of the prime national title contenders, as the Sharks have been ranked No. 12 by Collegiate Baseball and No. 18 by Perfect Game in their respective preseason…
Sharks Swimming Earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Recognition
The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America has announced the 688 teams that have earned the distinction of Scholar All-America team for the Fall 2017 semester. Both the Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s swimming teams were a part of that list. The women’s team finished the fall…
President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant & QOL Grant Applications due, Feb. 16
The President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant (PFRDG) applications are due on February 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. For application guidelines and to access the application forms, please visit the PFRDG website. For questions and additional information, please email pfrdg@nova.edu. The two categories for PFRDG Awards are: The Research Development…
Sundstedt Named CollegeSwimming Div. II National Swimmer of the Week
For her performance over the weekend, CollegeSwimming has awarded Emma Sundstedt with Div. II Women’s Swimmer of the Week laurels. In an overwhelming victory over Keiser this past Saturday, Sundstedt earned the first individual win of the day for NSU in the 1,000 freestyle, finishing in a NCAA B-Cut time…
Halmos Students Experience Marine Research Vessel Up Close
This January, a group of Halmos College undergraduates were among the first to visit the R/V W.T. Hogarth at the Bahia Mar Marina. This 78-foot vessel is the newest research vessel for the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). The Hogarth is equipped with berths for 10 scientists, wet & dry…
It’s Still Time to Protect Yourself Against Catching the Flu
“Since we are still in the midst of heightened flu activity, here’s some practical advice for all of us,” said Bindu Mayi, M.Sc., Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology, in NSU’s College of Medical Sciences. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting the flu vaccine; be sure to speak…
On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Sarah Koplow, Ph.D., provided a Health and Wellness lecture to the members of the Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI). Koplow is an assistant professor at the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing and enjoys collaborating with the LLI by providing interactive seminars…
Halmos College Trains New Coral Reef Fellows
Recently, National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program held orientation for its new Coral Reef Management Fellows at NSU’s Oceanographic Campus. The Coral Reef Management Fellows are recruited for the seven U.S. coral reef jurisdictions (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the…
FCE Graduate Appointed Superintendent of Cape Coral Charter School System
Jaquelin Collins, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) has been appointed the new superintendent of the City of Cape Coral Charter School System. She earned her M.S. in Educational Leadership with FCE in 2009. Collins’ robust charter school system has more than 3,500 students and supporting staff, spanning four…
Faculty members from NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) recently organized, presented and attended the Florida Distance Learning Association’s (FDLA) Annual Conference, which took place from 1/16- 1/18/18 at the Altamonte Springs Hilton. This year’s conference was in collaboration with the Florida Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (FAMTE). Additionally, FCE faculty…
NSU’s Performance Theater at Don Taft University Center, Feb. 16 & 17
Charlie Albright, Piano Friday, February 16, 2018 Salon Concert 6:00-9:00 PM Reception is at 6:00 p.m. (2nd floor) and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February, 17, 2018 10:00 am-12:00 noon Interview/Master Class The general public may purchase tickets at https://venetianartssociety.org/events/charlie-albright-piano/. Tickets purchased on website will issue a Paypal receipt…
Scholars, researchers, and academics were joined by three prominent keynote speakers to celebrate “The Phenomenology of Qualitative Research” at The Qualitative Research 9th Annual Conference. The event brought in Jonathan A. Smith, Johnny Saldaña, and Mirka Koro-Ljungberg as its three keynote speakers, who each offer a different unique perspective on…
“The 2018 Lunch & Learn Grant Workshop Series for NSU faculty is underway. The next workshop, “Proposal Writing”, is set for Monday, February 12. All workshops are scheduled from noon – 1:00 p.m. in the HPD Chancellor’s Dining Room. A light lunch is provided. Registration is REQUIRED so please RSVP…