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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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Lunch & Learn Grant Workshops are back!, Feb. 21
The Grant Writing Laboratory and the Office of Sponsored Programs provide Lunch & Learn Workshops on a series of grant related topics. The next Lunch and Learn will be held on Feb. 21 to discuss, “Finding Grand Funding/Pivot.” The workshop is scheduled from noon – 1:00 p.m. in the HPD…
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement to host 2017 Leadership Conference, Jan. 28
Join the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for the 2017 Leadership Conference. This year’s Leadership Conference will be held on Saturday, January 28 with the theme Living Boldly: Embracing the Leader in All of Us. The conference provides students with the opportunity to learn from a variety of…
NSU Multimedia Conference, Jan. 28
NSU Multimedia Conference, scheduled for January 28, is for students of all majors who are interested in media. This year’s conference will host workshops on topics related to sports, marketing, public affairs, social media, graphic design, television, journalism, broadcast, and film among others. It is a daylong event that enhances…
Scuba Crew Winter 2017 Trip; Next Boat Dive, Jan. 29
Join the Scuba Crew for these exciting trips this semester! Special Trip Saturday, March 18 (Times TBC) Blue Grotto, Williston, FL Sunday, March 19 (Times TBC) Devil’s Den, Williston, FL Shore Dives Sunday, February 12 – (Morning Dive) Blue Heron Bridge (High Tide: 9:07 AM), Riviera Beach Sunday, February 26…
Tour and Opera at the Museum, Feb. 1
Tour and Opera is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2:30-4:30 pm. Enjoy a tour of the exhibition Regeneration Series: Anselm Kiefer from the Hall Collection followed by a performance by Florida Grand Opera Young Artists inspired by the exhibition. Tour: 2:30 pm | Opera: 3:30 pm Free for Museum members, NSU…
Come have lunch with the Department of Economics and Finance!, Jan. 31
The Department of Economics and Finance in the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship will host an informal brown bag lunch group discussing the evolution of political economy and theory and practice as pertains to current events. The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 31 at noon in room…
Come dance up a sweat with other students to the hottest Hip-hop, Bollywood and Zumba beats Tuesday, January 31, 2016 7:30–9:00 p.m. RecPlex Courts, Second Floor Free for students and members. Invite a guest for $10. For more information, contact wellness@nova.edu or (954) 262-7301.
NSUWorks passes 1,000,000 Downloads around the World!
Did you know? In February of 2014, NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library launched an institutional repository to collect, archive and disseminate scholarship and historical materials produced by the faculty, students, staff, and alumni of NSU. In December 2015 NSUWorks had just over 300,000 downloads. Now, one year and 21,000 works later…
Submit Your Work Now to Undergraduate Student Symposium
Are you on the brink of a new discovery? Perhaps you have academic research, artistic work, or a class assignment that you’d like to share with the NSU community. If so, consider submitting your work for the 2017 Undergraduate Student Symposium, hosted by the Farquhar Honors College. What is the…
Register for Intramural Sports this Winter Semester
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…
Celebration Artsage with Ivann, April 22
Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Ivann has been the featured guest artist on the stages of Teatro Colon, Teatro Mayor de Julio Mario Santo Domingo, Teatro Nacional La Castellana, the Libelula Dorada, Colsubsidio, and Jorge Eliecer Gaitán theatres. A classically trained pianist and composer, Ivann has mes-merized audiences with his unique Performance Art…
Winter Volunteer Fair, Jan. 18
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Don Taft University Center, Spine Local community affiliates will be visiting NSU to talk about available projects as well as ongoing opportunities for you and/or your student organizations. For more information or to learn more about community service opportunities, please contact…
Team 2020 Celebration, Jan. 19
NSU employees are invited to attend the Team 2020 Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 19 beginning at 8:30 am in the Don Taft University Center. Get there early and enjoy a great breakfast on us. Don’t forget your Shark card for the exciting giveaways.
Relive a Fascinating Time in History, April 6
On Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm, step back in time for a unique view on “Global Events That Touched Florida” at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd floor. This final presentation of the 5-part series funded by the Florida Humanities Council will be presented by…
CAHSS Alum Presents at Northeastern Political Science Association in Boston
Carlyn Jorgensen, Ph.D., doctoral graduate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented a paper at the Northeastern Political Science Association (NPSA) in Boston in November 2016. Her paper was titled “What A Tutsi Woman Tastes Like: Sexual Dehumanization in the Rwandan…
CAHSS to Host Intellectual Conversations on “Migration,” Jan. 19
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to again host its Intellectual Conversations on Thurs., Jan. 19. This is the first in the winter series titled, “Migration.” This event will feature James Doan, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Literature and Modern Languages (CAHSS) and Emily…
The Qualitative Report 8th Annual Conference, ends Jan. 14
NSU will host The Qualitative Report 8th Annual Conference on January 12–14, 2017. The conference, titled “When Qualitative Researchers Care,” will focus on the care researchers have for their work and for those that share their enthusiasm and make their inquiries possible. Qualitative researchers have the ability to change the world, the…
Panel Discussion on Assisted Reproductive Technology- Issues and Pathways to Success, Jan. 14
On January 14, attorneys Jeffrey A. Kasky and Marla B. Neufeld, co-authors of the new book, The American Bar Association’s Guide to Assisted Reproduction, will explain the available Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) options. The panel discussion will be held at 2:00 pm in the Alvin Sherman Library, Cotilla Gallery, 2nd…
Nominations for the 19th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards, ends Jan. 16
There is one week left to submit your nominations for the 19th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards, affectionately known as the Stueys! All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to nominate candidates of their choice for recognition. Click here for more information about making your nominations. Nominations will…
Payroll Tax Updates and Reminders for 2017
The information provided below details payroll tax information related to the 2017 calendar year. The 2017 social security wage base limit remains at $127,200. The 2017 employee and employer social security tax rate remains at 6.2%. The Medicare tax rate remains at 1.45% each for both the employee and employer….