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Halmos College Sponsors 3 in 1 Medical Workshop with Alumni
On October 14, Halmos faculty members Deanne Roopnarine, D.P.M. and Mark Jaffe, D.P.M. hosted a three in one medical workshop. Undergraduate students learned about prescription writing, vital signs, and how to take a medical history. Alumni and students from the College of Pharmacy and the College of Osteopathic Medicine assisted…
Community Day And Health Fair At NSU Fort Myers
NSU Fort Myers invites you to join us for a day of wellness and fun for the whole family. Enjoy music, fun activities for all ages, and great food. Open and free to the public. Please bring one canned food item to be donated to Community Cooperative (supporting hunger and…
Genetic Screening At NSU, Oct. 25
Do you know what’s in your genes? Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center Get screened and take control of your future! Pre-register by visiting org and requesting your kit Select “NSU 2017” from the “how did you hear about JScreen” dropdown Enter your…
Show & Tell Ends In Third Grade with Victoria Landis, Oct. 21
National Novel Writing Month is approaching and it is the perfect time for aspiring writers to put pen to paper. Join us for three writing workshops led by published authors that are members of Mystery Writers of America. At these workshops, you will learn the importance of showing instead of…
CAHSS Faculty Appointed to Editorial Board of Conflict Resolution Quarterly
Neil Katz, Ph.D. faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was appointed to the editorial board of Conflict Resolution Quarterly (CRQ). CRQ is the journal of the Association for Conflict Resolution, a leading professional association in the field of…
NSU to Host a Peak Performance Strategy Session with Justin Nelson, Oct. 23
NSU will host Justin Nelson, Peak Performance Strategist on Monday, October 23 at 2:00 pm in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Tickets are free to all NSU students, faculty and staff and can be picked up at the Rick Case Arena management office. About Justin Nelson: Part of the Tony…
CAHSS Faculty Awarded Grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Mance Buttram, Ph.D. and Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., from NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) have been awarded a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant is entitled, “An Examination of Gabapentin/Pregabalin Initiation, Misuse, and Consequences,” The research assistant on the grant is Michael Fein,…
Please join Per-Olof Lööf, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship 2017 Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame inductee, at our Distinguished Lecture Series and gain insight into successful business acumen. Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Location: NSU’s Carl DeSantis Building, Huizenga Sales Institute Executive…
Sharks Tabbed Third in CSCAA Preseason Poll
Following their performance in the Shark Invitational last weekend, both the Nova Southeastern men’s and women’s swimming teams enter the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) preseason poll at No. 3. The poll aims to measure the top teams in head-to-head competition. FULL RELEASE
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education Hispanic Heritage Committee, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by giving. The committee collected school supplies and toys for two South Florida Schools which were heavily affected by Hurricane Irma, Big Pine Academy, located in the Florida Keys and Rayma C. Page Elementary School in…
Sharks Sweep SSC Swimmer of the Week
After solid performances at the Shark Invitational last weekend, Nova Southeastern swimmers Jenna Johns and Franco Lupoli earned the first Sunshine State Conference Swimmer of the Week awards as announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
UFO Holiday Boutique at University School, Nov. 8
NSU University School will host the UFO Annual Boutique on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Noel P. Brown Sports Center North. With more than 50 vendors selling merchandise for all tastes and budgets, the UFO Annual Boutique hosted by NSU University School’s University Family…
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) Holds Dean’s List Reception
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) held its Winter 2017 Dean’s List reception on October 12, 2017. Associate Dean, Dana Mills, Ph.D., offered congratulations to students who were treated to lunch prior to receiving their Dean’s list pin and certificates. Faculty members and staff joined the celebration and recognized…
Circle of Friends to host “Mystery in the Library”, Nov. 11
Join the Circle of Friends on Saturday, November 11 for a night of magic, mystery and laughs as they host their 2nd annual “Mystery in the Library” event to help raise money for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library. It’s going to be an abracadabra disaster and they’ll need your help…
NSU President Featured in Sun Sentinel’s South Florida 100
Last week, the Sun Sentinel selected South Florida’s 100 most influential people to share their thoughts on current and future events. The Sun Sentinel featured NSU President George Hanbury, PH.D., who talked about the preliminary accreditation given to NSU’s College of Allopathic Medicine. “I am proud that in addition to our existing…
Sharks Named Top Seed in First Official NCAA South Region Rankings
With the NCAA Tournament approaching in the coming weeks, Nova Southeastern controls its own postseason destiny after the NCAA announced the Sharks as the south region’s top seed in its first official rankings. Thanks to its 10-1-1 record, including 9-1-1 against Division II competition, head coach John Constable‘s club would…
Coffee and Communication event, Nov. 2
The Department of Writing and Communication invites you to attend “Coffee & Communication” on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 12-1 p.m. in Mailman Hollywood Room 129 and learn about our recently relaunched B.A. in Communication Program, as well as our dual-enrollment option for our M.A. in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media. Any interested…
Cancer Research Is Making a Difference at NSU
During the month of October, NSU shines a spotlight on our Cancer Research initiatives. Housed in the state-of-the-art Center for Collaborative Research, these four centers are providing pioneering research for the NSU community. The NSU AutoNation Institute for Breast and Solid Tumor Cancer Research is exploring new and innovative techniques…
Join Recwell as they host Gloyo. During this glow in the dark yoga event, attendees can use paint and glow sticks provided and have a unique experience. Tanks will be given to all attendees. Cost: $5 for students/RecPlex members and $15 for guests – sign up at the RecPlex front desk…
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), Bina Patel, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in conflict analysis and resolution, and Crystina Wyler, M.A., graduate of the M.A. in Cross-disciplinary Studies program and current doctoral student…