NSU Newsroom
SharkBytes
Horizons
This version of NSU News has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of NSU News, visit news.nova.edu.
This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
SharkBytes Archive
West Palm Beach SEC Holds “Lunch and Learn”
The Student Government Association of NSU’s West Palm Beach Student Educational Center hosted a Lunch and Learn on March 18 with guest lecturer Melody Sanger from the Drug Study Institute in Jupiter, Fla.
Farquhar College Inducts Students into Alpha Chi Honor Society
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences inducted more than 75 students into the Alpha Chi academic honor society during a ceremony on March 20, 2009, at Nova Southeastern University.
Health Tip: Save Your Vision Month
In honor of March’s Save Your Vision Month, American Optometric Association (AOA) reminds Americans that caring for eyes includes paying attention to nutrition.
University School Lower School Students Participate in Science Fair
This year’s University School Lower School Science Fair submissions were unique and gave students in grades 4 and 5 a chance to explore the inner workings of light bulbs and the melting properties of chocolate and ice, among other topics.
Farquhar College Hosts Second Annual Faculty Symposium
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted its second annual Faculty Symposium on March 23, 2009, at Nova Southeastern University.
Academic Excellence, Research Endeavors Recognized at NSU-COM Student Awards Ceremony
On March 19, 2009, a number of awards and scholarships were presented at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NSU-COM) annual undergraduate student awards ceremony.
Interdisciplinary Council Forms Walk Now for Autism Team
Join NSU’s ICSA, the Office of Student Disability Services and others as the NSU community teams up to participate in Autism Speaks’ Walk Now for Autism to be held Saturday, April 18.
Farquhar College Visiting Professor Publishes, Presents Co-Authored Work
Valerie Starratt, Ph.D., visiting professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, published her research in a scientific journal.
GSCIS Alumnus Named New Jersey Educator of the Year
Most recently, Palmer presented during the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) in January 2009, a session entitled “Serving the School Community through Digital Storytelling.”
SHSS Student Participates in Symposium
The symposium was titled “Who We Are & How We Came to Be: Perspectives on Our Origin” and was held at FAU’s Boca Raton campus.
SHSS Dean Presents at Conference in Kentucky
Yang’s presentation was titled “Initiating New Academic Programs.” SHSS was a co-sponsor of the conference.
Law Faculty Present at Conference on Culture, Race and Class
Four NSU law professors participated in the 2009 Southeast/Southwest People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference held March 26-28, 2009.
Business Student and Professors Coauthor Article on Ethics
William C. Campbell, a doctoral student at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship specializing in public administration, coauthored a paper with three NSU professors.
Rowing, Golf Teams Impress in Competitions
Lauren Lopez drilled a one-run double to right center in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Nova Southeastern University softball team a 1-0 extra-inning victory over No. 24 Rollins on March 28 at the AD Griffin Sports Complex.
Pharmacy Student Appointed to Executive Committee of National Organization
Melissa A. Ortega, a Pharm.D. candidate in the class of 2010 at NSU’s College of Pharmacy, was recently appointed to the Executive Committee of the ASHP PSF.
Oceanographic Students Awarded for Presentations at Fisheries Society Meeting
Students from the Oceanographic Center and research scientist David Kerstetter, Ph.D., attended the annual meeting for the Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
Office of Academic Services Hosts Open House
The Office of Academic Services, part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, hosted an Open House on March 19, 2009.
Half-Off Tuition Available for Summer Executive Leadership Program
The Fischler School of Education and Human Services’ IPPEL in Higher Education is now accepting applications for its sixth annual two-week long summer session.
NSU Offering Full Tuition Scholarships to Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars
Nova Southeastern University is offering a limited number of full tuition scholarships to incoming students who qualify for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
Fischler School Sponsors 35 Scholarships Through the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers
NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services and the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers (FFMT) scholarship program continues its tradition of offering scholarships to qualified minority students.