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How has the college’s academic theme of “Life and Death” affected the way you live? Enter the Second Annual Farquhar Writing Contest and you can win up to a $100 gift card for your response. All NSU undergraduate students are invited to participate in the contest, hosted by the Farquhar…
‘Business Days’ at Miami SEC continues, March 20-21
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship invites you to attend a series of free events over the course of three days, March 19-21. “Business Days at NSU Miami” will feature keynote speakers, a free Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training workshop, a career workshop, and a mock…
20th Annual Public Interest Auction, March 15
The Shepard Broad Law Center’s Public Interest Law Society (PILS) invites you to attend its 20th annual Public Interest Auction on Friday, March 15. The auction will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Law Center’s atrium on NSU’s main campus. In addition to both a silent and live auction,…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Hosts Regional Writing Center Conference
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences welcomed more than 250 members of the Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) to NSU for the organization’s 2013 conference, held on main campus during Feb. 21–23. Attendees represented 85 institutions across 15 states, from Florida to Arizona. Co-chairs Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator…
Guest Lecture to Explain Math Behind Today’s Financial Market, March 15
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a special talk exploring the current economic market and the role math plays in finance. Part of the college’s Mathematics Colloquium Series, the event is free and all are encouraged to attend. “Toxic Assets and Financial Crises” Mathematics Colloquium Series |…
Human Resources offers Free Employee Workshop on Resolving Workplace Conflict, March 20
Unresolved interpersonal conflict between workers in a workplace takes a significant toll on employees’ morale and productivity. The Office of Human Resources invites employees to attend a free workshop titled Managing Employee Conflicts through Workplace Mediation. This workshop trains managers, supervisors and leaders in an innovative mediation process applied to…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Judge Local High-School Math Competition
Four faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences volunteered at a regional Florida Association of Mu Alpha Theta (FAMAT) mathematics competition for local high-school students on Feb. 2. The faculty served as Dispute Center Judges, evaluating the merit of disputed solutions that differed from those provided in…
Ft. Lauderdale Color Run 5K Offers Discount for NSU Community
The Ft. Lauderdale Color Run, which will take place on May 5, is offering the NSU community $5 off the registration fee. In order to obtain this discount, please use the pass code: COLORNOVA13 at checkout. This special discount ends April 3, 2013. Ft. Lauderdale Color Run 5K May 5,…
NSU’s Off-Campus Housing Fair, April 4
Students, faculty and staff are invited to meet representatives of rental communities from the Broward County area at NSU’s Off-Campus Housing Fair on Thursday, April 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the HPD Terry Building Foyer. The Off-Campus Housing Fair is sponsored by the NSU Office of Residential…
Dance & Tennis Lessons offered at the RexPlex, Tennis Starts March 16
TENNIS Instructional Program Campus Recreation is offering Tennis lessons (session 2) for beginner and intermediate players. The class will be four weeks in duration and meet once a week on Saturdays. The beginners class begins at 9 am and the intermediate class will begin at 10 am. All lessons take…
Community Resolution Services at SHSS Engages Attendees during NSU’s CommunityFest
Community Resolution Services (CRS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) participated in NSU’s CommunityFest on Saturday, Feb. 9. CRS’ booth provided two activities for community members. One activity was focused on thanking those in the US military for their service by inviting the community to complete…
NSU Students Invited to Attend FREE Library Boot Camp to Strengthen Research Skills, Ends March 28
Be all you can be by attending the FREE Library Boot Camp to strengthen your research skills! From March 26-28, NSU students are invited to participate in a free three-day open workshop series on how to successfully use library resources and services for their research. Day 1: “Research Intelligence” will…
Student Literary Magazine Digressions to Celebrate Release of 10th Issue, Event April 10
You’re invited! Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Digressions, the student-run literary magazine produced by the college’s Division of Humanities. Digressions Release Event | 10th Anniversary Wednesday, Apr. 10| 4:00–6:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library | Second Floor Gallery Digressions’ undergraduate contributors and…
Save the date for the 6th Annual Faculty Symposium, April 8
Faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences regularly conduct research, hone their craft, and engage in professional development. This work is applied to course curricula, incorporating innovations from the field into classroom lessons and learning outcomes. The NSU community is invited to the college’s annual showcase of…
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting its 8th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration, on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Don Taft University Center. This year’s theme is “Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum,” featuring keynote speaker Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, 23rd Congressional District,…
Pharmacy Students Participate in Habitat for Humanity
On Saturday, Jan. 26, faculty and students from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy (COP), Palm Beach Student Educational Center (SEC) program, participated in a community service event for Habitat for Humanity in Lake Worth. The 27 students who attended the event are members of the Alpha Zeta Omega (AZO)…
Celebrated Playwright Edward Albee to Speak at NSU, April 4
As part of its Distinguished Speakers Series, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome to campus Edward Albee, called “America’s greatest living playwright” by the American Theater Wing. The talk is hosted by the college’s Division of Performing and Visual Arts. “An Evening with Edward Albee” | Distinguished…
Graduate Professional Success Series Workshop, Feb. 28
On Thursday, Feb. 28, the College of Health Care Sciences’ Office of Student Affairs will host its monthly, “Graduate Professional Success Series” (GPS) workshop. This month the topic will be ”Professional Skills to Pay Your Bills.” This dynamic discussion based workshop will take CHCS students through a guide dialogue about…
Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later (USPTO), March 13
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomes you to learn the latest relevant information about trademarking at a special guest lecture titled, “Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later.” The presentation will be given by Craig Morris, managing attorney for Trademark Outreach at…
An Evening with Rip Esselstyn, Feb. 28
Thursday, February 28 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Rose and Miniaci Performing Art Center, NSU Main Campus WholeFoods Market and Nova Southeastern University are proud to host author Rip Esselstyn of the New York Times best-selling book, the Engine 2 Diet. Join us for this wonderful opportunity which will include snacks…