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Community News
The Dan Marino Foundation has once again teamed up with local South Florida autism agencies to celebrate the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism, benefitting the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) and the Dan Marino Foundation. The NSU community is invited…
NSU’s Fischler School Hosts Second Annual School Choice Conference
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education will host its 2nd Annual International School Choice and Reform Academic Conference at the Gallery One Doubletree Suites in Fort Lauderdale, from Jan. 18 to 21, 2013. The conference aims to create synergy which will lead to new collaborations between international colleagues. These…
NSU to host Interprofessional Geriatrics Training Institute, Event begins Feb. 15
Nova Southeastern University’s Florida Coastal Geriatric Resources, Education, and Training Center (GREAT GEC) will host the 6th Annual Interprofessional Geriatrics Training Institute on Feb. 15 and 16. Held at NSU’s Lifelong Learning Institute classroom located at University Park Plaza, the training institute will offer a high-quality scientific program of invited…
View Works by Award-Winning Fiber Artist in New Exhibition, Ends March 1
The NSU community is invited to view works by local artist Martin Casuso, featured in the latest on-campus exhibition hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Martin Eduardo Casuso | Exhibition Series Jan. 29–Mar. 1 Opening Reception: Tuesday, Jan. 29 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Gallery 217 | Don…
Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra to Offer Concert of Musical “Favorites,” Spoken Word
Throughout the past year, fans of the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra have shared their favorite musical selections via social media and audience surveys. Now, Ars Flores will present an eclectic concert of classics suggested by the community. Audience Favorites | Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Jan. 26 7:30 p.m. |…
Internship and Job Fair, Feb. 19
The Office of Career Development is hosting the Internship and Job Fair on Tuesday, February 19, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center, Second Floor Basketball Courts. There will be over 40 employers including Becker Professional Education, Cano Medical Dental, Castle Management, DLS Worldwide, MotionPoint, Peace…
‘Heroes for Health’ Charity Fun Run, Jan. 20
Come dressed as your favorite superhero or just come and be a superhero by heart and run for the homeless. (Costume is optional). Get a chance to win prizes for best superheroes costumes (individual or team). Sunday, Jan. 20, 7:00 a.m., NSU main campus. Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. at…
Champion Apparel Sale at NSU Bookstore ends Jan. 26
Champion apparel sale at your NSU Bookstore: Buy 1, Get 1 for 50% Off, January 7 – 26. For more information, call the NSU Bookstore at 954-262-4750.
Weight Watchers at Work begins – Free info meeting, Jan. 3
NSU students, faculty and staff are invited to join Weight Watchers at Work, which begins in January 2013. Free information meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 3 at noon in the Sherman Library, 3rd floor employee lounge. THE POWER OF GROUP SUPPORT AND THE CONVENIENCE OF WORK SITE MEETINGS:…
A New Year, A New You! Free Tobacco Cessation Programs Continue
Interested in quitting and staying tobacco-free? NSU is ready to help! Give yourself the gift of health for the New Year! 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,…
NSU Orlando Hosts Lean Six Sigma White Belt for Community
NSU’s Orlando Student Educational Center, in keeping with the university’s value of giving back to the community, recently hosted a free training day for the Central Florida community. Ninety persons from more than 25 organizations attended the training and were awarded certification for the Lean Six Sigma White Belt training…
Forensic Anthropologist, Bones Producer Kathy Reichs to Speak at NSU, Feb. 6
As part of its Distinguished Speakers Series, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome to campus Kathy Reichs, Ph.D., a forensic anthropologist, bestselling author, and producer of the television series Bones. The talk, hosted by the college’s Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, relates to the college’s annual…
NSU Orlando Hosts Guidance Counselors Development Day
NSU Orlando Student Educational Center hosted a professional development day for Guidance Counselors of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). More than 140 guidance counselors attended the event which focused on bullying in schools. Ralph Cash, Ph.D., professor at NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS) and a nationally recognized licensed psychologist,…
NSU hosts Annual Undergraduate Blitz in the Bahamas
NSU’s Bahamas SEC held its Annual Blitz in the Bahamas from November 14 – 17, 2012. This four-day blitz included their Annual Breakfast and Information Session for school guidance counselors which was held on Nov. 14. The Counselors were provided with information on programs, admissions, residential, clubs, scholarships, and dual…
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Dec. 18-19
The Office Human Resources & the Hudson Center of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education will sponsor Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification on Dec. 18-19. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification provides insight into the techniques of Six Sigma and Lean concepts, its metrics and improvement methodologies. See flyer for further…
NSU’s Collaborative Efforts Benefit the Community
The annual Dean’s Luncheon held at the Fort Myers Student Educational Center (SEC) took place November 8, 2012. This luncheon was a collaborative event between the Colleges of Nursing and Health Care Sciences. Students from both colleges gathered with Richard Davis, Ed.D., dean of Health Care Sciences, and Marcella Rutherford,…
Health Care Sciences and Nursing Donate Food to Charity
The annual Dean’s Luncheon held at the Fort Myers Student Educational Center (SEC) took place Nov. 8. This luncheon was a collaborative event between the colleges of Nursing and Health Care Sciences. Students from both colleges gathered with Richard Davis, Ed.D., dean of Health Care Sciences; and Marcella Rutherford, Ph.D.,…
Office of Human Resources to host workshop: Communicating Through Conflict ™ Dec. 11
The Office of Human Resources will host, “Communicating through Conflict,” featuring renowned communications and conflict resolution expert and author Ronnie Moore on Tuesday, December 11. The workshop will be held from 1:00 – 2:55 p.m., in the PVA Performance Theater of the Taft University Center. Moore will discuss how to…
NSU Students Host Jeopardy! Game to Raise Awareness of Prescription-Painkiller Abuse
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, every day approximately 2,500 people between the ages of 12 and 17 abuse a prescription painkiller for the first time. The Generation Rx initiative was created to increase awareness of prescription-drug abuse and to encourage prevention. In support of the…