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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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 University School Early College Acceptances: Class of 2017
NSU University School is excited to share its Class of 2017 Early College Acceptances! Harvard University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Dartmouth College, and MIT are just a few of the schools where our Sharks have proudly been accepted. Click here to view the full list.
Realizing Potential: Each Gift Makes a Difference
Karen Grosby, Ed.D., grew up around children with special needs and their families. Thus, she became familiar with the major challenges they faced personally and in accessing education and employment. At the time, many were marginalized in their communities. Research and services were sorely needed then and the need continues…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Three NSU Programs Among the Nation’s Best
The rankings by U.S. News & World Report of college and university online programs are out, and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is proud to announce that three online programs have been honored. NSU’s Criminal Justice graduate program was ranked 26th out of 41 programs; its Education graduate program was 84th…
CAHSS Invites You to Improv Jam, Jan 20
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to an evening of laughter, comedy and great fun! Come and sing, dance, and laugh out loud! The performances are at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 in the Black Box Theatre in…
Outdoor Adventures Winter 2017 Trip, April 22
Need to get away from the urban lifestyle for a weekend or even a day? If so, go register for any of our Outdoor Adventure Trips offered in winter 2017 for the experience of a lifetime! Join us for our next adventure as we climb, hike, kayak, paddle, camp, and…
Health Professions Educational Research Symposium, Jan. 21
The Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS) is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21 from 8:30 am -5:00 pm at the Terry Building for all NSU faculty. The conference theme “Active Learning: Theory, Practice, and Evidence” resonates with all who are eager to learn best practices to enhance student learning. The…
Halmos College Professor Honored for His Contributions at Shanghai University
Fuzhen Zhang, Ph.D., professor at NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, was recently honored with the 2016 Shanghai City Overseas Renowned Professor Award. The award is given by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission to honor professors from around the globe who are affiliated with the colleges and universities…
Halmos Faculty and Students Lead Seventh-Grade Class in Exploring Physiology
Participating in the 2016 PhUn (Physiology Understanding) Week, faculty and students at NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography led seventh-grade students in hands-on learning and activities that explored the functions of the human body and the physiology of exercise and health. Deanne Roopnarine, D.P.M., associate professor, and biology…
Faculty Symposium: Cybersecurity: A Few Things You Should Know, Feb. 2
“Cybersecurity: A Few Things You Should Know” is the topic of the next Faculty Symposium on February 2, from 4:30-6:00 pm in the Faculty Club. RSVP by January 25, 2017. Cybersecurity threats have reshaped our foreign policy and threatened some of our largest companies. These threats also impact our university procedures…
Register for Intramural 5v5 Basketball
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…
Want to be a Lifeguard? Train with us!
Have you ever wanted to be a lifeguard, or know anyone that does? If so, go register for any of our Lifeguard Training courses offered during January – April 2017 today! This course will teach you the skills and knowledge needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and…
NSU Takeover Night at the Panthers
Join fellow NSU alumni, family, and friends at the BB&T Center as the Florida Panthers take on the Calgary Flames. Enjoy an evening of networking and fun in the Lord Stanley’s Loft – where unlimited food and all you can drink soft drinks, beer, and wine are included. Friday, February…
Acta Non Verba: Marielle Plaisir, Feb. 2
Acta Non Verba: Marielle Plaisir, Thursday, Feb. 2, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. In her performance piece Acta Non Verba, multimedia artist Marielle Plaisir exposes the ambivalent character of clothing and its conventions. While dressed in colonialist era costume and remaining seated in the Museum’s Regeneration Series: Anselm Kiefer from the…
FCE Alumnus publishes book, “I Can’t Save You, But I’ll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture
Burton Clark, Ed.D.,EFO, graduate of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, is the author of a new book entitled, I Can’t Save You, But I’ll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture. The book received the 2016 Pinnacle Award for Best Book in the Cultural Essay category from the National Association…
NSU Optometry Professor’s Research Recognized Nationally
College of Optometry Instructor, Jessica Steen, O.D., FAAO, was featured in an article titled “OCTA useful for early detection in diabetic retinopathy” on Healio.com. The article highlighted a press conference, sponsored by the American Academy of Optometry, where Steen presented her results from a study titled “The role of OCT…
Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian Retires
During the past 8 years, Lydia M. Acosta has represented the NSU Alvin Sherman Library as Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian. As of January 6, 2017 she will be retiring from the Library to start a new chapter in her life with her husband, Miguel. During her…
NSU Employee is Good Samaritan After Tragic Airport Incident
Friday, January 6, 2017 turned tragic when a lone gunman shot at innocent people at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, leaving several people dead or wounded. The incident displaced thousands of people, many of whom were separated from their belongings in a foreign city. Wren Newman, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, chair of…
Optometry Student Appointed VP of International Student Organization
Third year College of Optometry student, Melissa Zaleski, was appointed Vice President of the American Optometric Student Organization Association (AOSA) at the annual Board of Trustees meeting in San Diego, CA, where the AOSA trustees, representing each of the schools and colleges of optometry, convened on January 4-7, 2017. She…
Former NSU Men’s Golfer Lost in Fatal Crash
The Nova Southeastern University Athletic Department was saddened to learn of the death of former NSU men’s golfer Stephen Conrad, Jr., 32 and his mother Kimberly Conrad, 61, who were both killed in a head-on collision on Christmas day near their home in Syracuse, Ind. FULL RELEASE
NSU University School Presents Winnie the Pooh KIDS
NSU University School Presents the Lower School musical production of Winnie the Pooh KIDS on Friday, January 20 at 6:30 pm and January 21 at 1:00 pm in the Silverman Auditorium Epstein Center for the Arts. For ticketing information, visit uschool.nova/tickets.