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Ars Flores Concert to Showcase Six Young Musicians, April 20
In partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra will present its annual concert of talented, young artists who earned the prestigious opportunity to perform alongside the orchestra. The concert concludes another successful Ars Flores season. Young-Artists Competition Winners’ Concert | Ars Flores Symphony…
Next Climate-Sustainability Series Talk to Focus on Sustainability in South Florida, April 18
What can civilians and scientists do to create a more sustainable Earth? The next Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series will explore this topic from a variety of facets. Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the event is part of the college’s weeklong Earth Day celebration. “Sustainability: Sciences, Policies, Politics,…
New Session of the Weight Watchers @ Work Program Begins; Attend Free Information Meeting, April 11
You are invited to attend the FREE INFORMATION MEETING Thursday, April 11 at noon in the Alvin Sherman Library Staff Lounge. THE POWER OF GROUP SUPPORT AND THE CONVENIENCE OF WORKSITE MEETINGS The program is $156 for new members and $146 for continuing members or Lifetime members (who are not…
Oceanographic Center Participates in ‘Real Men Read’ at Local Middle School
Six graduate students, staff, and faculty members from NSU’s Oceanographic Center recently participated in the “Real Men Read” event at New River Middle School in Fort Lauderdale. The event seeks to increase awareness about the importance of reading. New River Middle School faculty believes that their students often read at…
Did you know? NSU Offers Free Smoking Cessation Classes
It’s never too late to quit. Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NSU-COM) Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program through funding from the Florida Health Department, is offering evidence-based group and individual smoking cessation programs throughout Broward County. All sessions are FREE. Classes are designed to help you: Prepare…
The NSU Eye Care Institute Provides Community Diabetic Eye Disease Education
Nova Southeastern University hosted American Diabetes Association Alert Day on March 26 in the Carl DeSantis Building Courtyard on main campus. Janet Leasher O.D. and Nicole Patterson O.D. represented NSU’s Eye Care Institute at this event, educating the community about diabetic eye disease and reminding them to have annual comprehensive…
On March 27, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Health Care Sciences, in partnership with NSU’s College of Pharmacy and College of Optometry, the American Diabetes Association, and the NSU Health Care Clinics, hosted Diabetes Alert Day at NSU. Students, faculty, staff, and local community members received educational materials about diabetes…
Mailman Segal Center – Summer Exploration Camp
Mailman Segal Center’s Summer Exploration Camp features an outdoor art studio, an interactive water-play fountain, and unique and exciting playgrounds, as well as classrooms equipped with developmentally appropriate toys and games for your child to enjoy. The camp is for children ages 2-5. Summer Exploration Camp Offers: ■ Trained and…
Fischler’s Second Annual School Choice Conference Brings Experts Together on School Reform Issues
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education recently hosted its 2nd Annual International School Choice and Reform Academic Conference, aimed at creating synergies to lead to new collaborations between academic scholars at universities, “think tanks” and professional associations in the United States and internationally. Experts on educational reform and school…
NSU Offers Low-Income Children Dental Care, April 13
Children from low-income families will receive dental services from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine on Saturday, April 13. Known as “Give Kids a Smile Day,” the event will provide several services to children between the ages of 2 and 18, including X-rays, exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and…
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Celebrates Autism Awareness Month in April
The UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) invites the entire NSU community to celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April. The CDC currently estimates that 1 in 88 children in America are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. In order to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders, UM-NSU CARD…
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Hosts “Issues in Autism Conference”, April 6
The UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) in partnership with Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA) will host a regional “Issues in Autism Conference” on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University in the HPD Building’s Hull Auditorium (Room #2105)….
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Launches New Website
The UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) recently launched its new website, at www.nova.edu/card. Check it out to see upcoming UM-NSU CARD events, resource brochures, educational and informative videos, and watch new and archived CARD Vine webinars, which are fantastic tutorials on various topics related to autism…
Boomers and Beyond- A Day for Health and Wellness, April 7
South Florida baby boomers and older adults will have access to free health tests at a Nova Southeastern University (NSU) health fair on Sunday, April 7, Terry Building, 3200 South University Drive. For more information, please visit www.nova.edu/healthcare/boomers and see flyer for details…
Join NSU Alumni, Family, and Friends to Watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 7
Join fellow NSU alumni on Sunday, Dec. 7 for a day at Sun Life Stadium as the Miami Dolphins take on the Baltimore Ravens! Enjoy an NSU pregame, tailgate party with lots of food and giveaways. 10:30 a.m.—Tailgate party • 1:00 p.m.—Kickoff Sun Life Stadium 2269 NW 199th Street Miami…
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Civilian Life in 20th Century Berlin, April 18
The final Faculty Lecture Series of the winter semester will take a look at Berlin in the 20th Century, a tumultuous time. The talk is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Life and Death in 20th Century Berlin” Faculty Lecture Series | Stephen Levitt, LL.M., associate professor…
NSU Aviation Club Now Forming – Join Us on April 10
Interested in participating in the development of NSU’s Aviation Club? Please join fellow aviation enthusiasts on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 pm. This is our first meeting and we are cleared for takeoff. You may attend in person or online. Club activity will blend enjoyable opportunities to build knowledge and…
NSU’s Diversity Dialogs: Creating Community in the Work Place: Using your Power for Good! April 2
The next Diversity Dialog is Tuesday, Apr. 2, noon-1:00 p.m. in the Horvitz Administration Building, President’s Dining Room. This month’s talk entitled, Creating Community in the Work Place: Using your Power for Good!, will be led by Larry Calderon, Ed.D., NSU Vice President for Community and Governmental affairs. Bring your…
Join us for NSU’s Annual Wellness Day, April 3
Join us for NSU’s Annual Wellness Day on Wednesday, Apr. 3! Enjoy fun wellness activities while you explore the six dimensions of wellness. You’ll have a chance to win prizes and enjoy healthy food. Participants will receive a Wellness t-shirt just for signing in. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Main event…
View NSU Student Artwork at Annual On-Campus Exhibition, Ends April 30
Did you know each year the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosts a juried exhibition of artwork created by NSU students? Mark your calendars for the Fifth Annual Juried Student Exhibition (AJSE13) | Exhibition Series Apr. 2–30 Gallery 217 | Don Taft University Center Part of the college’s Exhibition…