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Community News
Computer Sciences School to Celebrate Holiday Season with Community Service
The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will be celebrating the holidays with a community service day on Monday, Dec. 19. The faculty, staff and families of GSCIS will be gathering at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in Dania Beach, for a beach clean-up followed by lunch…
Do Something Different – Diversity Dialogues 2012 begins Jan. 10
Join fellow faculty, staff and students the first Tuesday of each month for informal talks and dialog designed to further cultivate a learning community that embraces NSU’s diverse population and celebrates multiculturalism. Bring your lunch and participate in conversations on a myriad of topics. Mark your calendar: Date …
Get Your Free Passes to Franchise Expo South scheduled for this month
The International Institute for Franchise Education (IIFE) in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship invites students and others interested in learning more about franchising business opportunities to the 2012 Franchise Expo South, Jan. 20-22, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Franchise Expo South is the largest…
Undergraduate Admissions Hosts Special Day for Incoming Transfer Students
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions held a special event for future transfer students on Dec. 7 at the university’s main campus. Throughout the day, prospective transfer students obtained information about the University’s various undergraduate academic majors, the admissions process and received an overview of financial aid. Guests also toured the…
German Real Estate Expert Speaks at NSU
NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship recently hosted real estate expert Dietmar Georg, owner of GLL Real Estate Partners, Germany’s largest real estate investment advisor in the U.S. The first of two events held in the Carl DeSantis building brought in nearly 100 attendees. The program began…
DECA High School Students Attend Business Education Day at NSU
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted a Business Education Day on Thursday, Nov. 10 for a group of 54 students from Coral Springs Charter High School, who are members of the DECA organization. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and…
NSU Salute to Veterans and Service Members Celebrates Commitment and Core Values
More than 130 members of the NSU community attended the NSU Salute to Veterans and Service Members hosted by the President’s Office on November 15, 2011, in honor of all students, alumni, faculty, staff, distinguished guests, and their families who have made the commitment to serve our country. The event…
Undergraduate Admissions to Host Holiday Campus Preview, Dec. 22
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting a Holiday Campus Preview on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The preview is your opportunity to experience NSU first-hand. Prospective undergraduate students can look forward: Getting all of your questions answered by an admissions counselor. Taking a tour…
Suicide Survivors Honor Lost Loved Ones & Spread Awareness During Walk at NSU
Every 15 minutes, somewhere in the United States another life will be lost to suicide – the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds. But many Americans remain unaware that suicide is a national health problem that claims more than 36,000 lives each year. NSU students hoped to…
Holiday Hours for NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library
This season, stop by Broward County’s hot spot for books, video games, movies, and much more! NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center will feature special holiday hours throughout December and January, including: Saturday, Dec. 24 – CLOSED Sunday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED Monday, Dec. 26 – CLOSED…
Nova Singers in Concert – “Holiday Fanfare”
December will feature three concerts by the Nova Singers. See flyer for details…
Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra to Host 10th Annual Young-Artists Concerto Competition Finals at NSU
The Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will host the final round of its Young-Artists Concerto Competition on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the college’s Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the Don Taft University Center, room 309….
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Annual PEACE Concert, Dec. 2
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will continue its Premier Series with PEACE: A Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. in the Performance Theatre of the college’s Performing and Visual Arts Wing in the Don Taft University Center….
NSU’s Library Celebrates Veteran’s Day with Special “Salute the Troops” Storytime
At NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library’s Sharkey’s Storytime Fun: Salute the Troops on Nov. 2, children honored Veteran’s Day by enjoying stories about the American flag and reading books about soldiers, such as Drummer Hoff by Barbara Emberley and Meet Our Flag, Old Glory by April Jones Prince. Children also practiced…
Special Storytimes at NSU Library include Free Foot Screenings; Visit from Firefighters
Storytime patrons at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library recently got a special treat – free foot screenings from Mark Jaffe, DPM, and his students: Mega Margapuram, Kadian Hurlston, Luis Perez and Jessica Urrea. Jaffe also educated parents on selecting developmentally appropriate shoes for their children (and themselves), and evaluated the shoes…
LEGO Block Party at NSU’s Library, in Collaboration with Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
BYOL (Bring Your Own LEGO Blocks) to build and create at LEGO Club Block Parties hosted by NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library and the UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). The next party will be on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. This event is for…
Enjoy a Night of Comedy and Music at All-New IMPROV JAM, Dec. 3
It’s back! Imagine a stage production where “Saturday Night Live” meets “In Living Color.” On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present a second installment of IMPROV JAM!, an evening of sketch comedy, improvisational theatre, hip-hop dance, and pop…
Ring in the Holidays with Jingles, Jokes & Jollies from The Promethean Theatre
Award-winning The Promethean Theatre, in partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will present an hour of holiday fun for the family on Dec. 17, with Jingles, Jokes & Jollies: A Tropical Holiday. Performances feature a cast of students, both on stage and backstage, from the college’s Performing…
SHSS hosts Family Violence Workshop Series, Nov. 19
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) will offer a four part Workshop Series focusing on Family Violence. The series will be held in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 4009 on Thursday, November 17, from 6:30-8:30pm; Saturday, Nov. 19, from 11:00am-1:00pm; Thursday, December 1, from 6:30-8:30pm, and Saturday,…
Extended Hours for Sherman Library
The Library will have extended hours on: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 7:00 am – 11:00 pm Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 7:00 am – 11:00 pm Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 7:00 am – 11:00 pm Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 7:00 am – 11:00 pm The Alvin Sherman Library’s regular hours will…