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Community News
Brown Bag Grant Workshop, Jan. 25
The 2012 Brown Bag Grant Workshop Series begins on Wednesday, Jan. 25 with “The NSU Grant Process: The Journey of an Idea from Conception to Award and Project Completion.” The workshop runs noon – 1:15 p.m., in Lab A on the 2nd floor of the Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your…
Showcase Your Singing Talent — Join the Bossa Nova Chorale!
If you like to sing and want to meet new people who share your passion, the Bossa Nova Chorale is looking for you! The Bossa Nova Chorale is the premier vocal ensemble of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts. It is composed of…
Sign up for “Walk About Autism” to Benefit UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Sign up now for the annual “Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism,” a family fun day event with entertainment stations and attractions, benefiting children and adults with autism living in South Florida. The Saturday, Jan. 28 event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SunLife Stadium, and is being…
Library AcademicFest Workshops Reveal Research Secrets, Publishing Tips & More
Want your research to gain an edge over the competition? Then don’t miss NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library’s series of AcademicFest workshops all designed to teach you how to “Win at Researching.” Workshops are FREE, and include complimentary lunch for mid-day sessions. Registrants are also entered to win prizes. To view…
Smithsonian Institution Docent Gives Talk on Frida Kahlo
Annette B. Ramírez de Arellano, DrPH, a docent at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art and the National Museum of Natural History, gave a lecture on world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her health issues. Hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy, the discussion took place at NSU’s…
“Emma Lazarus, Voice of Liberty, Voice of Conscience” Exhibit at Sherman Library
Celebrate 10 years of Community at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library as it showcases the exhibit “Emma Lazarus, Voice of Liberty, Voice of Conscience.” The exhibit traces the life, work, and lasting influence of Lazarus, a fourth-generation American from a prominent Jewish family in New York City who is known for…
Join Us for STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Cyber Awareness and Cyber Careers Sessions, Jan. 25
Interested in cyber threats, or perhaps pondering a career in cyber security? This is your chance to be a part of “STOP.THINK.CONNECT.Miami.,” part of a national Department of Homeland Security campaign to raise cyber awareness in the community. Leaders from Miami’s government, business and civic communities will host a variety…
NSU Caregiver Alliance Program meeting, Apr. 11
The NSU Caregiver Alliance program is for NSU employees who serve as a caregiver for a loved one. We aim to educate, empower, and connect caregivers to help improve the experience of their caregiving journey. For more information, visit http://www.nova.edu/wellness/caregiver/. Apr. 11 – Topic: Broward County Elderly & Veteran Services….
Public Interest Law Society at Law Center to host 19th Annual Public Interest Auction
The Shepard Broad Law Center’s Public Interest Law Society (PILS) invites you to attend its 19th annual Public Interest Auction on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The silent auction will be held at the Law Center on NSU’s main campus. The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. In…
Jacksonville SEC hosts Virtual Instructional Program Symposium
NSU’s Jacksonville Student Educational Center (SEC) hosted the first annual Virtual Instructional Program Symposium on December 5-7. There were 27 Florida school districts that participated. NSU Alum Marilyn Myers, Ph.D., Director of Virtual Schools for the Duval County School District, put together an outstanding team of professionals in the field…
Annual Ars Flores Concert, Lecture to Showcase Local Young Artists, Jan. 28
In partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Young-Artists Competition Winners’ Concert on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. There will also be a pre-concert lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. Part of the…
New 12-Week Session of Weight Watchers At Work Begins
A new 12-week session of the Weight Watchers at 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, Jan. 12 at noon in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Staff…
International Experts Discuss School Choice & Call for Reforms at NSU Conference, Jan 14-17
Most parents don’t realize that they have more control over their child’s education and more education options available than just their neighborhood-zoned school. NSU’s National Institute for Educational Options (NIEO) sheds light on these opportunities, educating parents about all the options to get their child the best education possible. NIEO,…
Autumn Moonlight Event Raises $100,000 for UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
The recent Fourth Annual Autumn Moonlight fundraising event hosted at Specialty Automotive Treatments (SAT) in Fort Lauderdale raised more than $100,000 for the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). Autumn Moonlight honored Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland, his wife Rachel and Senator…
Undergraduate Admissions to Host Campus Visit Day with Financial Aid Workshops, Jan. 21
Start off the new year right! Visit NSU! The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Campus Visit Day with Financial Aid Workshops on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at 9am. A campus visit is your opportunity to experience NSU first-hand. Prospective undergraduate students can look forward: Speaking with an admissions…
Next Promethean Theatre Production to Feature NSU Students, Faculty
Boeing-Boeing is the next production to be showcased at NSU from the award-winning The Promethean Theatre, in partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Performances of Boeing-Boeing, a Resident Series event, will take place at NSU Jan. 13–29, 2012 in the Black Box Theatre of the College’s Performing…
Ron and Kathy Assaf to receive President’s Community Award at the Celebration of Excellence, Jan. 19
NSU will award the university’s highest honor, the President’s Community Award, to philanthropists and business leaders Ron and Kathy Assaf. Mr. Assaf was elected a member of the NSU Board of Trustees on July 1, 1994, and since that time has served as Chairman of the Executive and Finance Committees…
NSU Caregiver Alliance Program, Jan. 11
The NSU Caregiver Alliance program is for NSU employees who serve as a caregiver for a loved one. We aim to education, empower, and connect caregivers to help improve the experience of their caregiving journey. For more information, visit http://www.nova.edu/wellness/caregiver/. Upcoming meetings: Jan – May 2012 Alvin Sherman Library, Room…
Celebrate Chinese New Year at The Faculty Shark Club, Jan. 23
The Faculty Shark Club will host an Open House on Monday, Jan. 23. Membership requirements will be waived so that all NSU faculty and staff can experience the warm ambiance and try out our delicious menu items for lunch and dinner. Ring in the “Year of the Dragon” with a…
Jacksonville SEC hosts First Virtual Instructional Program Symposium
NSU’s Jacksonville Student Educational Center (SEC) hosted the inaugural Virtual Instructional Program Symposium on December 5-7. There were 27 Florida school districts that participated. NSU Alum Marilyn Myers, Ph.D., director of Virtual Schools for the Duval County School District, assembled an outstanding team of professionals for this successful event that…