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Community News
Cleaning House? Donate Books to NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library
Cleaning house? Don’t forget to donate your gently used books to NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library’s 17th Bi-annual Used Book Sale. The Library is accepting donations of any gently used paperbacks, hardcover books, children’s books, and textbooks, along with DVDs, Music CDs and/or video games. Items will become a part of…
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Opens Community Resource Room
The UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) based at NSU is opening its CARD Resource Room for parents and caregivers to visit and check out material about autism. The CARD Resource Room will be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Resources that will be available…
Get Your Free “Recess Monkey” Concert Tickets Now! Show is Sept. 1
In celebration of National Library Card Sign-up Month, NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will host a FREE family-friendly concert featuring Recess Monkey, an acclaimed children’s indie music band from Seattle, on Saturday, Sept. 1. Recess Monkey received rave reviews in Time Magazine, from NPR, and in many other national publications. The…
NSU Caregiver Alliance Program resumes Sept. 12
NSU Health and Wellness has a free monthly program for NSU employees who are caregivers for loved ones, the NSU Caregiver Alliance Program. During the meetings, experts will discuss issues relevant to taking care of our loved ones AND ourselves, and caregivers will have opportunities to meet one another and…
The Festival of Chocolate comes to the Arena at Taft UC, Oct. 13-14
Calling all Chocoholics! Mark your calendar for Oct. 13-14 for the ultimate chocolate experience when NSU will host The Festival of Chocolate at the Arena in the Don Taft University Center. It will begin at 10:00 am both days, ending at 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday….
Open House: The Value of Lean Six Sigma Training for You and Your Company, Sept. 6
On Thursday, Sept. 6, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host an informational meeting on the value of Lean Six Sigma training. The meeting which is scheduled to last for an hour and a half will commence at 6:00p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building. Frank Voehl,…
NSU raises more than $142,00 for the United Way
NSU recently held its annual United Way Campaign to benefit programs and families within Broward County. Through the collective efforts of various colleges, schools and centers, the university was able to raise over $142,000 in donations for this worthy cause. Special recognition goes to the following departments for significantly increasing…
Save the Date: Special Olympics’ Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions
Save the date: Special Olympics Broward County’s annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions is returning to NSU on Saturday, Nov. 10. Start training now to run or walk at the event, or become a “virtual runner” as a part of the NSU 500 team. Click here to register and to obtain…
NSU’s Relay for Life Team is making strides toward stamping out cancer by already raising more than $26,000 in 2012 for the American Cancer Society, which will use the funds for much-needed research. And although the NSU team’s official relay event has already passed, the chance to get involved and…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Accelerated Admissions Day, Aug. 1
Now is the time to apply to Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences for the Master of Science degree program. The school will host an “Accelerated Admissions Day” on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prospective students can complete multiple tasks at this…
Medical School Meditation Sessions Promote Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
Reducing stress and maintaining good physical and emotional health have been scientifically proven to help individuals lead a happy and balanced life, which is why Edye Groseclose, Ph.D., a professor of biochemistry at NSU’s College of Medical Sciences, began offering free meditation instruction and sitting meditation sessions to NSU’s College…
Seeking Submissions for Photo Exhibit Featuring Disasters and Recovery, Deadline Aug. 24
Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (IDEP) invites you to submit photos to be displayed as part of a photo exhibit that will be featured in September. The exhibit, which will be on display on main campus, will be a component of the activities being organized for…
NSU’s Baudhuin Preschool Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten Program
The Baudhuin Preschool at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development is actively seeking to enroll children in its Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK). This high quality daily education program, is in session from August 20, 2012 to June 6, 2013. The program is FREE for children born between 9/02/2007 – 9/01/2008….
CPS Faculty and Post Doctoral Resident Provide Assistance to High School in Crisis
Tragedy struck Episcopal High School in Jacksonville, FL. recently when an instructor whose services had been terminated earlier in the morning, shot and killed the high school’s headmaster, Dale Regan. The teacher then turned the gun on himself. Regan had worked at the school for 34 years. Center for Psychological…
Jason Taylor and Reggie Bush Football ProCamp at Dolphins Training Facility, July 23-24
Join former Miami Dolphins linebacker and six-time Pro Bowler Jason Taylor and current Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush for football instruction and fun at the 2012 Old Spice Jason Taylor and Reggie Bush Football ProCamp. Dates Jul. 23 – 24 Start time 9:00 a.m. End time 12:00 p.m. Cost** $199…
Law Center to Host ‘Meet Your Judicial Candidates’, Jul. 19
On Thursday, Jul. 19, 2012, the Shepard Broad Law Center will host “Meet Your Judicial Candidates,” presented by the Broward Coalition of Voluntary Bar Associations. Judicial candidates running for Broward Circuit Court and Broward County Court will take part in a public forum held at the Law Center. At the…
Armed Encounters Task Force Presents at the Quality of Life Council
Nova Southeastern University, in conjunction with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, have begun a research project – Armed Encounters. The goal of the Armed Encounters project is to gather specific tactical details for all encounters between police officers and civilians, in Broward County, where a gun is discharged by either…
Special Olympics Honors its Top Broward County Award Winners for 2012
Special Olympics Broward County recently hosted its 2012 annual awards ceremony recognizing all of the athletes, sponsors, volunteers and friends that have helped the organization continue its effort to provide FREE services to approximately 800 athletes each year. This year’s honorees include: • Honorary Board Member Of The Year Award:…
NSU hosts Miami Dolphins Symposium; Speakers focus on education and character
More than 700 student-athletes and coaches participated in the Miami Dolphins 7-on-7 football tournament and symposium on NSU’s campus recently. The symposium, held in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center, featured current and former NFL players, coaches and members of the Florida National Guard, including George Hegamin of…
Nursing student at NSU’s Fort Myers SEC saves baby
Nursing student at NSU’s Fort Myers Student Education Center, Shawna Storozuck, recently put her CPR skills to the test and, in doing so, saved a boy’s life. “This was my first time on a live person,” she exclaimed, “My window was open and all of the sudden I heard a…