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Winter Wonderland Concert for Children, Dec. 6
Nova Southeastern University and Broadway Kids Studio present a Winter Wonderland Concert on Dec. 6, 8:00 pm in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Let’s get into the Holiday spirit with a collaboration of young professionals from Broadway Kids Studio’s Rock Band and the talented staff from Broadway Kids Studio. Enjoy…
NSU honors U.S. Veterans by hosting Freedom Fest, Nov. 16
NSU will be honoring our nation’s veterans by hosting the inaugural Freedom Fest on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The event will be held on the Sherman Library Quad on NSU main campus. Freedom Fest was created and founded by the Heroes Entering Life’s Opportunities (H.E.L.O.) Foundation, whose…
Computer & Information Sciences School Host Cyber Security Day
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information and Sciences (GSCIS) recently hosted Cyber Security Day. The event hosted over 80 high school students from Miami Dade County Public Schools interested in learning more about cyber security. Yair Levy, Ph.D., GSCIS professor, gathered and presented among the event’s representatives from the…
The Student Government Association (SGA) at NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS,) in partnership with three SHSS Departments: Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR), Family Therapy (DFT) and Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS), are hosting a presentation by Siegfried Wiessner, LL.M., SJD entitled, “A Practical Interdisciplinary Framework to Solving Problems in…
Exclusive offer for the NSU Community, Discounted Miami Dolphin Tickets
Discounted tickets are available to the NSU community to attend the Miami Dolphins game on Sunday, Nov. 24. The Dolphins will play the Carolina Panthers at 1:00 pm in the Sun Life Stadium. Go to www.rec.nova.edu and click on “Purchase Discounted Miami Dolphin Tickets.” Enter the special promotional code: nova….
Hundreds turn out for NSU’s 2013 Annual Health Fair
More than 600 NSU employees attended the 2013 Employee Health & Wellness Fair held Oct. 23 on the RecPlex Basketball courts in the Don Taft University Center. The event was sponsored by the Office of Human Resources in conjunction with the NSU Wellness Committee, the Health Professions Division and ICUBA….
An Afternoon with Jane Austen at the Alvin Sherman Library, Dec. 8
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Join us and other Jane Austen enthusiasts on Sunday, Dec. 8 for an afternoon of fun and learning with a series of lectures, dance lessons and a costume promenade. Presented by NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library…
No Pressure, But Don’t Miss This New Print Exhibition, Starts Nov. 7
This past summer, 11 individuals embarked on a journey into uncharted artistic territory. The artists participated in a letterpress-printing workshop, led by book artist Jessica Spring, that transcended traditional typesetting conventions by focusing on handset type composition with lead, wood, and ornaments. Now, the NSU community is invited to view…
HPD Library to Sponsor Howl-a-Day Donation Drive to Benefit Humane Society, Ends Dec. 20
The HPD Library will host a donation drive to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County now through Dec. 20. We are collecting the following items to make the holiday season a bit more comfy for our furry friends who do not have a home, and for those who care for…
NSU College of Pharmacy Students Hear Presentation from Pillbox Project Manager
Students at NSU’s College of Pharmacy were recently treated to a guest lecture by David Hale, who works at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), and is Project Manager for Pillbox, which was developed to aid in the identification of unknown solid dosage pharmaceuticals. The system combines high-resolution images of…
New Interim Nursing Dean Treats Two Lucky Students to a Dolphins Game
Marcella Rutherford, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., dean of the NSU College of Nursing, recently announced Gale Woolley, Ed.D., ARNP, CNE, as interim entry level nursing associate dean of nursing. Woolley rejoined NSU serving as entry level program director and professor six years ago. She wanted to make an immediate impact so…
College of Dental Medicine Students Run for Breast Cancer Awareness
The College of Dental Medicine Student Chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) participated in the recent Susan G. Komen 5K Walk for breast cancer in Miami this October and raised $450 to support breast cancer research. The team included Sharon Siegel D.D.S., M.S., professor and chair of…
SHSS and the SHSS SGA to Host Presentation: “Fighting Human Trafficking”, Nov. 21
The Student Government Association (SGA) at NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) are hosting a presentation by Roza Pati, J.D., LL.M., Dr. jur., entitled, “Fighting Human Trafficking.” The event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library Art Gallery. The SHSS SGA…
Dance Awareness Day Returns to NSU, Nov. 4
Get ready to move at the second annual Dance Awareness Day. All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to join the community for a free day of dance, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Attend college-level classes, meet with faculty members, and learn about professional…
Muscle Milk BOGO Promotion at Outtakes, Nov. 14
Shark Dining has teamed up with our friends at Muscle Milk to host a special BOGO promo! On Thursday, Nov. 14 between 11:30am & 2:00 pm stop by the Muscle Milk booth outside the Outtakes C-Store in the Don Taft University Center to take advantage of this incredible offer. That’s…
NSU to Recognize Distinguished Alumni, Nov. 14
NSU will salute 16 outstanding graduates at the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards reception on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Grande Oakes Golf Club from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is the highest and most prestigious honor that NSU bestows upon its graduates. The program recognizes alumni…
Rough Waters: Talk to Discuss Serious Threat of Somali Pirates—Nov. 21
Well before the documented kidnapping of Captain Phillips, Somali pirates patrolled the high seas in search of paydays. Although maritime piracy has decreased over the past year, the waters aren’t entirely clear. Find out what the future may hold for pirates during a discussion hosted by the Farquhar College of…
NSU’s Emergency Preparedness & Response Training Sessions, Last Day Offered Oct. 31
NSU is committed to the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and guests to our campuses. As part of this continuing commitment, the university has enhanced our campus crisis/emergency response plan, including new Emergency Preparedness and Response Training for the entire NSU family. For your safety, we have…
CPS Faculty Provide Guidance at School Counseling Day by Broward County Public Schools
NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), sponsored the School Counseling Professional Development Program for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) that was held on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Each year the nation’s sixth-largest public school system conducts this professional development event in order to ensure their school counselors are learning new information…
Bloody-Good Faculty Lecture, Book Launch to Shed Light on Vampires, Oct. 31
Just in time for Halloween, join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for a history lesson on vampires. Part of the college’s Faculty Lecture Series, the event will also celebrate the release of Images of the Modern Vampire: The Hip and the Atavistic, a collection of essays chronicling the…