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NSU to Host Open House at Ft Myers SEC, March 7
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host an Open House on March 7 at its Fort Myers Student Educational Center (SEC). The Open House, which is free and open to the public, will provide information about the various health, education, business and psychology programs NSU Fort Myers offers, as well as…
Stunning cityscapes and intriguing glimpses into Japanese lives during the rapid economic growth of the 1970s through the dawn of the 21st century make up a new photography exhibition opening at NSU on Tuesday, March 5. The exhibit, Gazing at the Contemporary World: Japanese Photography from the 1970s to the Present,…
Nova Singers present “Eclectic Requiem”, Ends March 19
Mark your calendar for Mar. 15, 17 & 19 when the Nova Singers will be in concert presenting an assembly of Requiem “Movements from the Masters” including Verdi, Brahms, Mozart, Lloyd Webber and more. See flyer for further details…
Brown Bag Grant Workshop, Feb. 27
The 2013 Brown Bag Grant Series continues its 13-week series on Wednesday, Feb. 27 with “Qualitative Research in Grant Projects.” The workshop runs noon – 1:15 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch; light snacks are provided. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. The next workshop will…
Save the Date for the Spring Optical Style Show, April 10
The Optical Style Show will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm in the Optical Clinic, 2nd floor of the Ziff Health Care Center on NSU’s main campus. Get 25 percent off frames and lenses! See flyer for details…
Hold Onto Your Power & Your Remote Control – Trigger-Proof Your Way to Success! Feb. 21
Led by author, psychologist, and educator, Gay Lynn Grigas, M.A., Psy., the Trigger-Proof Your Way to Success series will focus on solutions to common workplace problems. Presented as twelve easy-to-use “tools,” each seminar will provide strategies showing you how to change your responses to workplace “triggers.” Offered as part of…
Brown Bag Grant Series continues Feb. 20
The 2013 Brown Bag Grant Series continues its 13-week series on Wednesday, Feb. 20 with “Understanding Grant Applications.” The workshop runs noon – 1:15 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch; light snacks are provided. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. The next workshop will be at…
FDOT’s 511 Traveler Information System provides Free Traffic Service for Spring Break travel
As millions of students pack up for spring break trips traveling home or to their favorite vacation spot, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) wants everyone to stay safe on the roads. Students can hear updates on crashes, congestion, construction and avoid frustration on the road. FDOT’s 511 system offers…
SHSS Faculty, Students and Alum Help North Side Elementary School Celebrate Snow Day
On December 20, 2012, Anne Rambo, Ph.D. and Christine Ajayi, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), along with DFT graduate students helped students at North Side Elementary School celebrate the “North Side School Snow Day,” by distributing…
NSU’s Diversity Dialogs: Sexism and the Well Meaning Man, March 5
The next Diversity Dialog is Tuesday, Mar. 5, noon-1:00 p.m. in the Horvitz Administration Building, President’s Dining Room. Topic “Sexism and the Well Meaning Man”. Bring your lunch and join fellow faculty, staff and students the first Tuesday of each month for Diversity Dialogues. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see…
Discover Aviation’s Life and Career Enhancement Opportunities, Feb 20
Join us Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6:00 p.m., at the 2nd Floor Lounge in the Don Taft University Center to learn more. See flyer for details…
Novapool Dance Project to Feature Live Performances at NSU & Overseas, March 1
All are invited to a special, live dance presentation that will feature students performing simultaneously at Nova Southeastern University and across the pond at Liverpool John Moores University in England. Novapool Dance Project: Live Viewing Friday, March 1 10:30 a.m. Performance Theatre | Don Taft University Center The Novapool dance…
Want to Intern in Washington, D.C.? Learn how on Feb. 22
You don’t have to run for office to spend time in the nation’s capital. Learn how to secure an internship in Washington, D.C., by attending an information session on The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Information Session on The…
Brain Awareness Week: Interactive Events Will Provide Plenty to Think About, March 15 and 16
In celebration of international Brain Awareness Week, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a variety of on-campus events, featuring interactive expos and presentations by students and faculty members. These events are free, open to the NSU community and are co-hosted by the college’s Division of Social and…
Celebrate Black History Month! Black History Comes Alive, Feb. 26
NSU’s celebration of Black History Month 2013 continues with the following events. For a complete listing, visit www.nova.edu/blackhistory. Tuesday, February 26 Black History Comes Alive, 10:00-11:30 a.m. This production will feature selected professionals from the four fields chosen (literature, music, art and dance) to showcase African American history from these…
Free Tobacco Cessation Programs-Quit Smoking Now, Ends March 27
Do you want to quit smoking and stay tobacco free? NSU can help! Free Tobacco Cessation Programs The NSU Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program and the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program offer group and individual programs designed to motivate and help smokers prepare to quit, select a quit date,…
NSU to Welcome Former U.S. Congressmen to Campus, Feb. 18
As part of the national Congress to Campus program, NSU will welcome to campus former U.S. Congressmen, who will speak about their paths to public office and the increased polarization in politics. These events are free and open to all NSU students. “Our Journey to the U.S. House” A Discussion…
The David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) is offering discount tickets to NSU students, faculty and staff to attend a lecture given by Former US. Secretary of State Madeline Albright. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 2:00 pm. NSU ticket price is $18.00; NSU Shark card…
Get ready for the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run, April 4
It’s that time again for the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run! Join fellow NSU employees at the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run 2013 on Thursday, Apr. 4 at 6:45 p.m. NSU will pay registration fees for each employee who signs up. Non-NSU employees may participate as well, however, the registration fee will not be…
Cancer Survivor Organizes Oral Cancer Walk, Feb. 23
It was early 2002 when Uyen Nguyen discovered a lesion inside her mouth that looks like a traumatic bruise. But she didn’t follow up. “I was a busy dental student,” said Nguyen, now a 3rd-year student at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine. “My palate was extremely tender, so…