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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
Community News
Broward Sheriff’s Office Awarded NSU’s Quality of Life “Outstanding Community Partner of the Year”
Nova Southeastern University President/CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., along with Quality of Life Chair Kimberly Durham, Psy.D., recently recognized the Broward Sherriff’s Office (BSO) as the “Quality of Life Outstanding Community Partner of the Year.” The award celebrates the way in which BSO has continually exceeded expectations through…
Don’t miss the Diversity Dialogues, July 10
Help us to further cultivate and celebrate NSU’s multicultural community. Bring your lunch and join fellow faculty, staff and students at noon on the first Tuesday of each month for Diversity Dialogues. Upcoming Dialogue Dates: Date Time Location Facilitator Topic Jul. 10 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Presidents Dining Room-Horvitz Admin…
Miami SEC to Host Open House, July 26
On Thursday, July 26, NSU’s Miami SEC will host an Open House. The event, which is scheduled to commence at 6:30 p.m., is geared towards promoting NSU’s bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, scholarships, grants, student affairs and financial aid. Accordingly, faculty, staff and other representatives will be present to answer…
Jacksonville SEC to Host Open House, July 12
On Thursday, July 12, 2012 NSU’s Jacksonville Student Education Center will host an Open House featuring faculty, staff and other representatives. The Open House, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 p.m., is geared towards promoting and answering questions regarding NSU’s bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, scholarships, grants, student affairs…
NSU to Serve as Host Site for Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, June 9
3rd Annual Tri –County Conference Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 9th and join us for the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention’s Suicide Prevention Conference. Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. Seminars are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Terry Health Professions Building. Invited to participate…
Anancy Festival Co-Organized by NSU Professor Celebrates Caribbean Heritage in Pembroke Pines
The NSU community is invited to celebrate Caribbean cultural heritage during the Anancy Festival at the South Regional/Broward College Library in Pembroke Pines on Saturday, June 9. The free festival, co-organized by NSU Assistant Humanities Director and Associate Professor Andrea Shaw, Ph.D., will last from noon to 5 p.m. and…
The NSU-BSO Partnership Congratulates Spring 2012 Executive Leadership Program Graduates
On May 3, the Spring 2012 Executive Leadership Program (ELP) graduates were honored and presented with their certificates of completion by Colonel Tim Gillette, Executive Director of the Department of Law Enforcement at the Broward Sheriff Office (BSO), Frank DePiano, Ph.D., provost and executive vice-president for Academic Affairs at NSU,…
Tampa SEC to host Education Open House, June 28
On Thursday, Jun. 28, NSU’s Tampa Student Education Center will host an Open House featuring faculty, staff and other representatives from the education program. The Open House, which is scheduled to commence at 5:00 p.m., is geared towards promoting and answering questions regarding the masters and doctoral programs in education….
President’s Associates Preview SHARK Exhibition
The President’s Associates, NSU’s longest standing and fastest growing society of donors, were recently treated to a preview of the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s SHARK exhibition. President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. greeted guests, provided updates from the university and spoke about the upcoming grand opening of the…
Remember those who served – Memorial Day, May 28
NSU remembers those who served and we commemorate all men and women who have died in military service for the United States.
Palm Beach SEC to host Free Suicide Awareness Seminar featuring Renowned NSU Expert, June 16
NSU is hosting a free suicide awareness seminar on Saturday, Jun. 16 at the Palm Beach Student Educational Center. Scott Poland, Ed.D., associate professor and co-director of NSU’s Suicide and Violence Prevention Office, will present and discuss various aspects of suicide. Attendees will receive a certificate of participation. The free…
Huizenga Business School Announces New Corporate Partnership with Telemundo/NBCUniversal
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Telemundo/NBCUniversal in the Greater Miami area. Through this corporate educational partnership, Telemundo/NBCUniversal’s approximately 3,000 local employees will receive a special discounted tuition rate when they enroll in the Huizenga Business School’s undergraduate…
Summer Programs continue at NSU’s Library thru Aug. 6
Savvy Broward County insiders know the one-stop-spot for FREE summer fun for all ages is NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center. That’s right, we said library! For the 11th year in a row, FREE offerings for youth, teens, families and adults will take place through Aug. 6…
NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Closed for Memorial Day, May 28
NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. The Alvin Sherman Library’s regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29. For more information about the Alvin Sherman Library’s regular hours, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library/about/reghours.html. Don’t forget that even when the library building is…
Renowned Health Policy Expert to Speak at NSU Commencement, May 27
Jonathan Cohn, a senior editor at The New Republic and a nationally recognized authority on health care policy, will be the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremony at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division on Sunday, May 27. During the ceremony, which will be held at the BankAtlantic Center…
Take a Look Back at TEDxNSU—Videos, Photos Posted Online
In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created TEDx: a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. On Mar. 16, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted the first TEDxNSU, where x = independently organized TED event. TEDxNSU featured an…
Inaugural Distinguished Scholars Reception Welcomes High Achievers to Campus
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Office of Undergraduate Admissions recently invited local high-achieving freshmen, sophomores and juniors to the University’s main campus for the Inaugural Distinguished Scholars Reception, which was held on Friday, May 4. Approximately 300 guests, comprising prospective students and their families, took advantage of this exclusive opportunity to…
The world famous TEDMED conference (over 500 million views of TED Talks to date) on medicine and healthcare recently debuted its accompanying HD Simulcast. Approved host institutions like Nova Southeastern University were provided a stream of every TEDMED speaker live from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Presenters included representatives…
Concerned about your drinking? Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program can help
The Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program offers unique, outpatient, evidence-based, professional services for individuals with concerns about a variety of lifestyle issues. Our goal is to motivate people to make their own changes. The program helps you evaluate your lifestyle choices, set your own goals, strengthen your motivation and commitment…
Child, Adolescent and Family Services Program (CAFS)
The Child, Adolescent and Family Services Program (CAFS) at Nova Southeastern University’s Psychology Services Center, offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment approach aimed at improving the quality of life for children and families. Anxiety is one of the most common disorders affecting children and adolescents today. Recent studies show that of…