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NSU host Global Conference on “Socio-Medical Issues in Aging”, Ends Feb. 8
This may be the end of the world as we know it. By 2017, it is expected that adults older than 65 will outnumber children younger than 5 for the first time in recorded human history, according to the National Institute on Aging. In order to address important issues related…
Sing with the Bossa Nova Chorale—Sign Up Now for Winter Performances, Deadline Jan. 16
If you like to sing and want to meet new people who share your passion, the Bossa Nova Chorale is looking for you! The Bossa Nova Chorale is the premier vocal ensemble of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. It’s composed of talented,…
A New Year – A New You! Free Tobacco Cessation Programs
Interested in Quitting and Staying Tobacco-Free? NSU is ready to help! Quit Smoking Now program group sessions begin January 15. The 6-week program runs through February 19, 2014. Individual tobacco cessation programs are available as well. See flyer for more details or call 954-262-5860 or email iquitnow@nova.edu. All information is…
The Office of Orientation will host Winter Orientation on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 3:00 – 5:30 pm, for students interested in RN to BSN Program. For more information, call 9540262-8050 or send email to: orientation@nova.edu.
NSU Free Employee Development Workshops starting Jan. 16
Nova Southeastern University’s Office of Human Resources will host two Employee Development Workshops in January. See below for schedule. Thursday, January 16 – Birth Order Factor in Action, facilitated by Pavel Mischenko A unique, innovative, and fun learning experience! This program provides valuable and very practical insights regarding the influence…
New “Talk Series” to Focus on Sex and Culture, Feb. 9
NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) SGA is hosting a new event: “Shhh! SHSS is Talking!” This new talk series, inspired by Ted Talk, will feature faculty and students from SHSS conducting a series of presentations on “Sex and Culture.” The event is free and open to the…
NSU Tampa Campus Partners with Love of Hearts Foundation for the Holidays
This past holiday season, the NSU Tampa Campus collected toys for the Love of Hearts Foundation which provides assistance to families in need. The generosity of the faculty and staff at NSU Tampa helped the organization reach their goal and provided joy to four families associated with The Lord’s Lighthouse…
NSU Miami Campus Spreads Holiday Cheer to WeCare of South Dade
The NSU Miami Campus staff collected and distributed toys to the children of WeCare of South Dade. This is the second year in a row that NSU Miami has partnered with WeCare of South Dade which provides free after-school programs to families in need. Kametra Driver, Executive Director of WeCare…
Florida Board of Nursing Tours NSU Simulation Labs
Staff of the Florida Board of Nursing recently toured Nova Southeastern University’s College of Nursing’s simulation labs. The multifaceted centers accommodate multiple allied health programs, which include nursing and physical therapy education programs. Visiting state-of-the-art simulation labs and classrooms was a highlight of the visit. The presence of representatives of…
FSHP-SC holds Annual College of Pharmacy Interview Skills Workshop
The NSU Florida Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists-Student Chapter (FSHP-SC) held its annual Interview Workshop on November 20, 2013. The workshop served as the second step in FSHP’s Professionalism track and consisted of inviting pharmacy professionals from a variety of different settings to participate in mock interviews with the students and…
Lecture to Offer Discussion on Limited God Theodicy, Feb. 13
The next talk in the winter 2014 Faculty Lecture Series will include a discussion about a theodicy that supports the notion of a limited God. Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the talk is free and all are invited to attend. “A Limited Defense of the Limited…
1964-2014: NSU Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation
Below is the article published in the Sun-Sentinel, January 5, 2014 by reporter Scott Travis: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-nova-50th-anniversary-20140103,0,7815050,full.story Nova Southeastern University was envisioned a half-century ago as a high-tech university different from anything Florida had ever seen. And it has been pioneering ever since. Long before most people had home computers,…
Students Invited to Enter NSU Flight Deck Pub Logo Contest, Last Day to Enter is Jan. 8
NSU Campus Recreation is inviting our talented NSU students to put their design skills to the test and come up with an amazing, eye-catching logo for the new NSU Flight Deck Pub. Encourage your students to submit their original artwork for the NSU Flight Deck Pub Logo Contest. Entries will…
Laugh with Your Classmates at Annual Improv Jam, Jan 17
For one night only—laugh, sing, and dance along with the comedic and musical stylings of NSU students at the fourth annual Improv Jam!, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. Improv Jam! | Performance Series Friday, Jan. 17 7:00 and 9:00 p.m….
Thirsting to Perform on Stage? Audition for Irish Dracula Play, Jan. 9
All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to audition for a part in The Irish Dracula: A Melodrama in Five Acts, written by James Doan, Ph.D., professor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, and produced by the Irish Theatre of Florida. Auditions for The Irish Dracula…
Apply for a Shark Line Caller Position Today!
The Office of Advancement and Community Relations is hiring students for Shark Line 2014. NSU wants to contact all alumni via telephone to tell them about the university’s latest happenings and raise support for NSU. Pay starts at $9 an hour Employment period: September 3 2013 – April 25, 2014…
Next Faculty Symposium: Why do we have Hopeless Heroes, Jan. 9
The next Faculty Symposium will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. The topic for discussion is: “Why do we have hopeless heroes? Factors Impacting the Successful Reintegration of Veterans.” See flyer for more details…
Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program Offering Complimentary Services Every year for the past 6 years, the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program has provided complimentary services for university faculty, staff, and students on the NSU’s main Davie campus. Motivational coaches are available for a variety of lifestyle issues, such as eating…
NSU to host Annual Wellness Day, Feb 12
You don’t want to miss this year’s Annual Wellness Day! Explore the 6 dimensions of wellness and get lots of cool free stuff! Fun, games, FREE FOOD! Come out to the library quad on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Intellectual Social Physical Emotional Spiritual Occupational It’s a…
Learn How to Improve Your Psychological Well-Being, Jan. 15
How are you feeling? Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up or some reassurance that life is good, the next Psychology Graduate Research Series talk will provide tips for improving your psychological well-being. Co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), the…