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MSC’s Summer Exploration Camp offers full and half day sessions!
Registration is now open for Mailman Segal Center’s Summer Exploration Camp! The camp is for children ages 2-5 years old. The interactive camp offers half day and full day options with three sessions for you to choose from: • Session Two – Jul. 2 – 20 • Session Three –…
NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library and the Circle of Friends to host an Enchanted Evening, Apr. 14
On Saturday, Apr. 14, the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, with the support of the Circle of Friends, will host an Annual Meeting and Officer Installation followed by Dinner with a Performance by Michael Caldwell, D.M.A. The events, which are in celebration of the Library’s 10th anniversary, are scheduled…
Alvin Sherman Library Hosts “I Lobe the Brain”
Patrons at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center celebrated International Brain Awareness Week with the NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ second annual “I Lobe the Brain” program on Saturday, Mar. 24. This free event featured hands-on activities, craft projects, games and sheep brains….
Diversity Dialogs: The Trayvon Martin Reality
You need not look any further than within our South Florida community to understand the importance of racial tolerance and cross-cultural dialogs. As a special prosecutor begins to weigh-in on the witness accounts surrounding death of 17 year old Trayvon Martin, it is evident that the highly-publicized tragedy has many…
NSU to host Violence Knows No Boundaries Conference, May 4
Join us on May 4 for the Violence Knows No Boundaries conference presented by NSU and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO). Each year, the conference tackles tough issues facing industry professionals. Previous topics have included school, domestic, and workplace violence. This year’s conference will raise awareness about sex crimes…
NSU’s Office of Suicide & Violence Prevention Announces Newest Edition of Quarterly Newsletter
NSU’s Office of Suicide & Violence Prevention has published their April 2012 Quarterly Newsletter. Inside this edition: • Glee Takes a Chance – The winter finale of the popular FOX television show tackles the treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students in schools. • Learn about NSU’s Employee Assistance…
NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Center to Unveil Sculpture, May 8
On Tuesday, May 8, NSU’s Student Educational Center in Palm Beach will unveil a sculpture by renowned artist Kent Ullberg. The sculpture forms a part of Art in Public Places and the unveiling ceremony commences at 5:30 p.m. Click here to see flyer for more details.
New 12-Week Session of Weight Watchers At Work Begins, Apr. 5
A new 12-week session of the Weight Watchers @ Work program is starting, so don’t miss your chance to change your life and reach a new goal. The NSU community is invited to attend the FREE INFORMATION MEETING on Thursday, Apr. 5 at noon in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Staff…
The Mailman Segal Center for Human Development to Provide Autism Awareness Training
The Mailman Segal Center for Human Development has announced that they are seeking 50 NSU faculty members to participate in autism awareness training as a component of their Chancellor’s Faculty Research and Development Grant. Faculty members must currently teach at least one course in a classroom in order to participate…
It’s That Time Again – Lace Up Your Walking Shoes and Join Team NSU, Apr. 14
On Saturday, Apr. 14, Nova Southeastern University will host Walk Now for Autism Speaks’ annual fundraising walk on the quad in front of the Alvin Sherman Library. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Last year, TEAM NSU was #1 in both fundraising as well…
NSU’s College of Dental Medicine to help sponsor Oral Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon, Apr. 14
On Saturday, Apr. 14, NSU’s College of Dental Medicine will host the inaugural Oral Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon in collaboration with HOT105, the Student National Dental Association (SNDA), Design Forward Creative, and Oral CDx The Brush Test. The event will be held at the Central Broward Regional Park. The Walk-A-Thon is…
NSU Hosts Free Family Health Fair, Mar. 31
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will offer free health tests during its family health fair on Saturday, Mar. 31 at the Tower Shops in Davie. The NSU Health Fair for Children & Adults, sponsored by NSU’s Health Professions Division and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, will offer cholesterol, blood pressure, HIV,…
SAAC to Host Silent Auction to Benefit Make-A-Wish, Mar. 29
The Nova Southeastern Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host a silent auction on Mar. 29 at the Flight Deck, located in the Don Taft University Center, from 7-9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Sharks will be auctioning off several items including a Florida Panthers jersey, a flat-screen…
NSU Hosts Spring Open House, Mar. 24
NSU will host Spring Open House on Saturday, Mar. 24, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Come to the Taft University Center and find out about NSU. Whether you’re preparing to start college as an undergraduate or you want to advance your career with a graduate degree, NSU faculty members, financial…
Guy Harvey’s “Old Man and the Sea” Exhibit Opening, Apr. 4
The NSU community is invited to a new exhibit at the Alvin Sherman Library featuring original artwork by noted marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey. On display April 5 through June 30 are original drawings and watercolors as well as prints and paintings. In 1985 Harvey illustrated Ernest Hemingway’s…
Fischler Student Stages Modern Adaptation of Greek Play, Mar. 21-23
The Interdisciplinary Arts Program of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education proudly presents, “The Trojan Women,” a modern adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy by Euripides. This Capstone presentation was conceived and directed by drama teacher and IAP graduate student, Elizabeth Garrard, under the mentorship of IAP professor, David…
NSU to Host TEDMED Broadcast, Concludes Apr. 13
Nova Southeastern University has been selected by TEDMED to host the live broadcast of its exclusive conference from Apr. 10 to 13 featuring health and medicine titans. All sessions of the broadcast will take place at NSU’s Health Professions Division’s Chancellor’s Dining Room. TEDMED talks are unlike what is seen…
Undergraduate Admissions to host New Major Day
NSU has four new majors and students are invited to visit our campus and learn all about them! The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting New Major Day on Friday, April 6 in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s main campus. Registration opens at 8:00 am, and the program…
NSU Employees receive 35 percent discount at Camp Nova
Choose which session you want your child to attend. See flyer for details…
Give Kids A Smile Day, Apr. 14
On Saturday, Apr. 14 children from low-income families will receive free dental services from NSU’s College of Dental Medicine. Known as “Give Kids a Smile Day,” the event will provide several services to children between the ages of 2 and 18, including X-rays, exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and restorations….