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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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NSU’s Veterans Resource Center Has New Student Coordinator
Bianca Thomas, an undergraduate nursing student who is also a U.S. Navy veteran, is the new student-coordinator for Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Veterans Resource Center. Following four years of active duty as an information technician, stationed for a part of that time on the U.S.S. Blue Ridge LCC-Yokosuka, Japan, Bianca…
NSU’s Huizenga Business College to Honor South Florida Entrepreneurs
NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the names of three South Florida business leaders who will be inducted into its Business and Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, the Huizenga Business College’s highest honor. The 2017 honorees are: Jorge M. Pérez, Mark Templeton and…
3rd Annual Holocaust Reflection Contest Recognizes Winners and Survivors
NSU joined forces once again with the nonprofit Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc. (HLEF) to sponsor the third annual Holocaust Reflection Contest, and the winners were recognized at an award ceremony on Sunday, March 19, in the Alvin Sherman Library. Participating middle and high school students from across Florida…
Developmental Assessments at the Mailman Segal Center
The Developmental Assessment Clinic provides comprehensive assessment services for children evidencing developmental delays or symptoms on the autism spectrum. Support services are also available for families with a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Two levels of service are available: Diagnostic Services: Psychodevelopmental evaluations are provided for children 18 months–…
Spend Spring Break Partnering with Youth Rebuilding New Orleans, March 5-11
During Spring Break, join the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for a service trip in New Orleans, Louisiana. March 5–11, 2017 Partnering with Youth Rebuilding New Orleans Issue: Disaster Restoration For more information, contact Liz Mazorowicz at em1404@nova.edu or (954) 262-7195.
Register for Intramural 7v7 Soccer
Is your department in need of team building activities? If not, have you ever wanted to relive the glory days to show off your sports skills? If you answered yes to either of the questions above, go register for any of our Intramural (IM) Sports offered during the spring 2017…
Register for Intramural Table Tennis
Is your department in need of team building activities? If not, have you ever wanted to relive the glory days to show off your sports skills? If you answered yes to either of the questions above, go register for any of our Intramural (IM) Sports offered during the spring 2017…
#NSUFindYourStrong: Strengthen the Mind-Body Connection
Do you know that one scene in movies when the camera zooms in on the hero just as they breathe in and the world slows down around them as they breathe out? It usually comes right before the hero saves the day or scores the winning point or otherwise does…
You’re Invited: Open Forum on NSU College of Allopathic Medicine, March 9
Do you want to learn more about the new Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine? We invite students, faculty, and staff members from throughout the NSU community to join Johannes Vieweg, M.D., FACS, Founding Dean, for an open forum to ask questions and learn about NSU’s plans related…
Join us at the 4th Annual “Let’s Speak Truth Poetry & Spoken Word Night,” March 10
NSU will host the 4th Annual “Let’s Speak Truth Poetry & Spoken Word Night” on Friday, March 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Adolfo & Marisela Cotilla Gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. This event is free and open to the public. For more information…
Realizing Potential: Potential Memorialized
It was the short life of Wade Jones and the pursuit of his dream to become a nurse that inspired Edward Franco to create a memorial scholarship in Jones’ name–and leave a NSU legacy gift to help future nursing students. Jones–a promising NSU nursing student in Fort Myers who “found…
NSU’S QEP Initiative Update: “Write from the Start” Writing and Communication Center
Beginning January 2018, NSU will offer to students a variety of writing support initiatives through a centralized NSU “Write from the Start” Writing and Communication Center as its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). A QEP is an essential component of regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission…
Goodrick Garners All-SSC Recognition
Capping his impressive Nova Southeastern career in rewarding fashion, senior Harrison Goodrick was selected Second Team All-Sunshine State Conference, announced by the league office on Wednesday, February 22. Goodrick earns the honor for the second consecutive season after finishing among the top-five in the league in scoring (16.8 ppg), rebounding…
NSU Volleyball Releases Spring Schedule
The Nova Southeastern volleyball team and head coach Jennifer King have announced the 2017 spring exhibition schedule – a slate that features local foe No. 6 Palm Beach Atlantic and a change of venue in a beach volleyball tournament. FULL RELEASE
Three Sharks Earn All-SSC Mentions
The Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team grabbed three All-Conference nods from the Sunshine State Conference, as announced on Wednesday, Feb. 22 by the conference office. In balloting of all of the league member head coaches, Maria Bardeeva was named the 2016-17 SSC Freshman of the Year, Christen Prasse was selected…
NSU Women’s Soccer Announces Summer Camps
Fresh off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, Nova Southeastern University women’s soccer head coach John Constable has announced the dates for his Elite ID Camps and Junior Sharks Girls Camps on the NSU campus this summer. FULL RELEASE
Sharks In The Pros: Robinson-Pratt Inks First Contract
Former Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball player Danielle Robinson-Pratt signed her first overseas contract just one week into the Europrobasket One Month Woman’s Program. Pratt, a 2015 graduate, has signed with Senior Feminine Quimialmel Castellón CBC, part of Club Balonesto Castellón. The team is based out of Castellón de la…
Student Athletes enjoy Resume “Speed-Dating” Type Experience
Earlier this month, the Nova Southeastern Athletic Academic Services department hosted its “Will You Be My Resume?” event in which a number of student-athletes were provided the opportunity to network and have their resumes critiqued by professionals in a speed dating-like environment. Rotating from station-to-station, the student-athletes were put through…
NSU Swimming Team Sends 17 to NCAA Championships
On Wednesday, Feb. 22 the NCAA Championships Committee announced the list of student-athletes that have qualified for the 2017 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving National Championships. A total of 17 Nova Southeastern University swimmers will be moving on to compete this year’s championship that will be…
Professor to be Honored for Work with Spinal Cord Injuries
College of Psychology Associate Professor Barry Nierenberg, Ph.D., will receive the Essie Morgan Award this fall from the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers. The award is given to association members who have been nationally recognized for their work that contributes to the well-being of people…