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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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.
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College of Osteopathic Medicine Wins Awards in Statewide Poster Competition
During the 114th Annual Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Convention, which was held February 23-26 at the Bonaventure Resort and Spa in Weston, Florida, NSU-COM and its affiliated postgraduate programs were well represented. Janet Hamstra, Ed.D., M.S., associate professor of internal medicine and assistant dean of osteopathic postgraduate education, served as…
NSU Alumnus Honored with Distinguished Service Award
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus Gregory James, D.O., M.P.H., FACOFP dist. (’88) received the FOMA Distinguished Service Award. The award is given to an individual in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in scientific, professional, osteopathic education, or service to the osteopathic profession at a state and national level.
NSU-COM Student Wins AFOMA Student Award
Jaclyn Siegel, a second-year student of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, received a $500 AFOMA Believes in You Scholarship Award, which is presented by the Advocates of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (AFOMA). The award is partly based on a student’s interest in osteopathic medicine, activities in the profession, and…
NSU-COM Student Receives FOMA Award
Joe Bhagratie, a second-year student of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, was the recipient of a $500 Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Convention (FOMA) Student Award. The honor is presented to a deserving student based on criteria such as possessing leadership skills, supporting FOMA student district society initiatives, and showcasing significant…
Second-Year NSU-COM Student Garners FOMA Seltzer Award
A second-year student of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Natalie Negron, received the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) Seltzer Legislative and Healthcare Policy Award, which is accompanied by a $250 cash prize. The Seltzer Award is presented to a student of good standing in the FOMA Student District Society at…
NSU Professor Publishes Multifaceted Book
Bindu Mayi, M.Sc., Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology, of NSU’s College of Medical Sciences, published a book, Mrs. A. The book—aimed at children and adults—is the story of a strong mentor who not only challenges a child to value learning and overcome bullying, but works to prevent Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, better…
NSU-COM Students Advocate on Capitol Hill
On March 8, several NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students, along with a faculty member, attended the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual lobby day called COM Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Along with other osteopathic medical students from across the United States, the NSU-COM attendees…
NSU-COM Students Receive Scholarships
Four NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students—George Abreut, Alixandria Fiore, Wilson Pfeiffer (all second-year students) and Austin Price (a first-year student)—were each awarded $1,000 Florida Vascular Society’s Next Generation Student Scholarships through the Florida Vascular Foundation for their academic achievements and interest in vascular surgery. The scholarships were provided to…
NSU-COM Student and Professor Win Poster Honors
Third-year student Parth Gandhi coauthored a poster with David Boesler, D.O., M.S., which earned third-place honors in the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee Research and Case Study National Poster Competition held at the American Academy of Osteopathy 2017 Convocation March 22–26 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The winning poster was titled,…
Dual Degree Student Garners Accolades
Third-year NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine student, Saamia Shaikh, and her teammates from the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law earned first-place honors in the Best Oral Presentation category at the L. Edward Bryant, Jr., National Health Law Transactional Moot Court Competition held March 24 at Loyola University in Chicago,…
NSU’s Kamaria Johnson Named PBC Field Athlete of the Week
Nova Southeastern University women’s track and field thrower, Kamaria Johnson received her first-ever Peach Belt Conference Field Athlete of the Week award, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday. “KJ deserves this award for all of her hard work,” head coach Bryan Hagopian said. “She is constantly working hard in practice and she…
Crutchfield’s Press Conference Recap
Jim Crutchfield’s first press conference as the new men’s basketball coach at Nova Southeastern University was held on Thursday, March 23, on a makeshift stage located at what is now his place of business – the court at Rick Case Arena. FULL RELEASE
NSU’s Lobanov, Wahlstrom Named SSC Swimmers of the Year, Hewitt Women’s Coach of the Year
The Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s swim programs secured half of the Sunshine State Conference’s top end of the year awards to conclude the 2016-17 season. The Sharks’ Emma Wahlstrom and Anton Lobanov were both named SSC Swimmers of the Year, while head coach Ben Hewitt earned women’s Coach of the Year honors. FULL RELEASE
College of Psychology Students Travel to India to Provide Health Care Services
A group of students from NSU’s College of Psychology and College of Osteopathic Medicine spent part of their winter break in India to provide health care services to people in need. Students from the colleges spent nine days in Saputara in Gujarat, the country’s westernmost state (known for being the…
Spring/Summer 2017 Dollar$ and $ense Newsletter is Now Available
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) has published the Spring/Summer 2017 issue of the Dollar$ and $ense student newsletter. This issue provides students with information relating to the financial aid application process, scholarships, updates regarding federal and state financial aid, deadlines, and more. The newsletter is available on the NSU financial…
Counseling student receives award for volunteer work
It isn’t enough for Paula Lazarim to just be a graduate student at NSU’s College of Psychology. The Brazilian native also works as a graduate assistant in the Department of Counseling and volunteers with the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA). In February 2017, Lazarim received the FMHCA Volunteer of…
Realizing Potential: Pharm.D./M.B.A. Student Shares Story at Annual Big Thank You
My name is Yana Vorontsova, and I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and M.B.A. student. I was born in Siberia, in a very small rural village in the south of Siberia. Growing up in a post-Soviet Russia; it was a very difficult time. Our family, just like many others, survived…
Registration Open for NSU Scholarship Golf Classic, April 21
The 32nd Annual Nova Southeastern University Scholarship Golf Classic is set for April 21, 2017 at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Registration is open! You can register via www.nova.edu/golf. The proceeds from the Scholarship Golf Classic directly impact our student-athletes by way of scholarships and academic support. Support of…
NSU’s Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Steven J. Halmos on Tuesday, April 4 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Carl DeSantis Building Executive Conference Center Room 3000 Third Floor. RSVP to loval02@nova.edu or call Alyssa Lovitt at (954) 262-5035.
Alvin Sherman Library to host World War I Programs and Exhibit
This year marks the centennial of the entry of the United States into World War I. Learn more about the impact this had on everyday lives and the making of America today as the NSU Alvin Sherman Library hosts a unique blend of programs and events. This series of programs and…