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Solstice Benefits Becomes Newest Huizenga Business School Corporate Partner
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its new corporate partnership with Solstice Benefits, Inc. Located in Plantation, Solstice Benefits is a multi-faceted benefits provider, offering dental, vision and life benefits plans to groups and individual consumers. Through this corporate educational partnership, employees from…
Classes Begin Mid November for Super Kids Tutoring
Super Kids! is an innovative and individualized on-site tutoring program for children in grades K-5 with learning difficulties. Registration is now open for the next 8 week session which begins Nov. 14. For more information call (954)262-4530. Super Kids Flyer_Layout 1
Athletic Training Students Aid Sharks at Cross Country Championships
When the Sharks hosted the 2011 Sunshine State Conference Cross Country Championships at Markham Park on Oct. 22, the event—and its participants—seemed to run a bit smoother. That’s thanks in part to eight students from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences athletic training program, who volunteered at the morning…
Real Estate Panel to Cover U.S. vs. European Investment Approaches
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host a panel of real estate development experts who will discuss how successful European real estate investment strategies can be utilized in the U.S. Special guest Dietmar Georg, Owner of GLL Real Estate Partners, will participate on the panel along…
Celebrate NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library’s 10th Anniversary on Dec. 10
Ten years may have passed since Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center opened its doors to the public, but the facility’s goal remains the same: to provide top-notch service to the university and its entire surrounding community. For the past decade, the Alvin Sherman…
Business School Hosts Stranahan High School Students
For the fifth consecutive year, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted a Business Education Day for a group of 17 students from Stranahan High School. The students, who are members of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) organization, visited NSU’s campus on Friday, Oct. 21. Dena…
Student Occupational Therapy Association Team Wins 2011 Olympiad Toilet Seat Toss at Charity Event
Rebuilding Together of Broward County hosted a fun-filled annual fund-raising called Olympiad & Family Festival on Oct. 15 at the Bergeron Rodeo grounds, Davie. First and 2nd year occupational therapy students from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing had a major role at the Olympiad by providing…
Professional Photographer Mentors Students at University School of NSU
A chance meeting and a photographer’s desire to “pay it forward” has resulted in a string of unprecedented learning opportunities for students at University School of NSU. After hearing a radio interview last year with professional photographer Marc Serota, University School teacher Judie Jackowitz used Facebook to connect with him…
University School of NSU Hosts Campus Visit Days
University School of NSU will be hosting Campus Visit Days for prospective families and students. For students entering Pre-K through 5th grade, the Lower School’s Campus Visit days will be on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 17 starting at 9:45 a.m. on each day. Located NSU’s campus, University School…
Miniaci Center hosts Latin Grammy winner Paquito D’Rivera Quintet, Nov. 19
South Florida Jazz presents Latin Grammy winner Paquito D’Rivera Quintet on Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. VIP party at 6:00 pm; Concert at 8:00 pm. Discount Tickets for NSU – must call to order:954-462-0222 NSU faculty & staff, $40.00 per ticket with Shark…
Come to the NSU Caregiver Alliance Program meeting, Nov. 9
Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 9 for the NSU Caregiver Alliance Program meeting. The focus of this meeting will be on general discussion about caregiving issues, and sharing lessons learned. Michelle (Shelley) Gagnon Blodgett, Psy.D., will facilitate the meeting. Feel free to bring your lunch as we share and…
What Will it Take to Get the U.S. & Florida Economies Growing Again
The Economics and Finance Association (EFA), in coordination with the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), is pleased to present Mark Vitner, Senior Economist and Managing Director of Wells Fargo Securities, to discuss “What Will it Take to Get the U.S. & Florida Economies Growing Again.” The presentation will take…
NSU Library’s Circle of Friends Hosts Tavern Night with Ben Franklin
The Circle of Friends of NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will host an evening with America’s first journalist, printer, politician, sage, scientist, diplomat, raconteur, iconoclast, ladies man, and most of all, patriot on Saturday, Nov. 19. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with tavern drinks and hor d’oeuvres, and will include a…
Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra to Present Night of Movie Music, Nov. 12
In partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra will open its 12th season with A Night at the Movies! on Nov. 12. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. There will also be a pre-concert lecture at…
NSU Library’s Circle of Friends Hosts Tavern Night with Ben Franklin, Nov. 19
The Circle of Friends of NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will host an evening with America’s first journalist, printer, politician, sage, scientist, diplomat, raconteur, iconoclast, ladies man, and most of all, patriot on Saturday, Nov. 19. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with tavern drinks and hor d’oeuvres, and will include…
Come out to the Rodeo to Support Women in Distress
Bring the family and Come out to the Rodeo to support Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc., and Hal Herman Children’s Fund on Thursday, Nov. 3. Location: Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie. See flyer for details…
Honoring our Donors – Fellows Society Inaugural Induction Ceremony, Oct. 27
The Fellows Society Inaugural Induction Ceremony will be held Thursday, October 27 at 6 pm at NSU to honor and thank all the Fellows who have given $50,000 or more to the University since its founding in 1964. The Fellows will be inducted by NSU President George L. Hanbury II,…
See the documentary, “Florida: Choosing the Future,” Oct. 27
The Florida Humanities Council and NSU invite you to a special screening of Florida: Choosing the Future, a documentary featuring Florida leaders on issues of concern to Floridians. Following the film, panelists will lead a discussion with the audience. The Honorable Bob Graham, former state governor and U.S. Senator, will…
NSU Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention and the Ganley Foundation Welcome Jordan Burnham
Faculty, staff and students are invited to hear and meet Jordan Burnham, Tuesday, Oct 25 at 12 p.m., in the Carl DeSantis Building, room 1048-1049. Jordan is a suicide survivor who is now “changing the conversation about mental health.” You are invited to hear him tell his story and join…
Broadway Classic Cabaret Comes to NSU
“What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play.” The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present the classic musical production, “Cabaret at NSU,” now through Nov. 20. Performances will take place in the Performance Theatre of the college’s…