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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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.
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Did you know that as part of your NSU employee benefits, your child is eligible for a 35 percent tuition discount to University School of NSU? Learn more about the college preparatory school by attending Campus Visit Days on March 2 and 3. Visit www.uschool.nova.edu/openhouse or call 954-262-4452 for more…
NSU to Participate in Collaborative “Florida Waterways Dance Project” Mar. 5
Students and faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at NSU will join fellow dancers across the state on March 5, in a special collaborative performance as part of the first-ever Florida Waterways Dance Project (FWDP). The event will begin promptly at 4 p.m., in front of…
Find a New Treasure at Garage Sale to Support Special Olympics, Feb. 26
NSU students, faculty and staff are invited to find a new treasure at a garage sale hosted by the Special Olympics Broward County’s Aquatics Team on Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8546 N.W. 3rd Street in Coral Springs. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Broward County, which…
Join the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Apr. 8
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. The Relay for Life will be held at NSU…
Come to the Brown Bag Grant Workshop, Feb. 24
The 2011 Brown Bag Grant Workshop Series continues on Thursday, February 24 with “Understanding IRB.” The workshop runs noon – 1:00 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch, dessert is provided. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. Click on the link to view topics scheduled for Remaining Brown Bag Grant Workshops.
Kenneth Beier presents “The Federal Fiscal Imbalance: Threat of Stimulus for Freedom,” Feb. 25
The Huizenga Business School’s Economics & Finance Association welcomes Kenneth Beier, training director for the Multi-State Tax Commission, who will speak on campus on Feb. 25 from 8 – 11 a.m. in room 1048 of the Carl DeSantis building. His presentation will focus on the long-term fiscal imbalance of the…
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. The Relay for Life will be held at NSU…
Black Law Student Association presents NSU Law Day, Feb. 26
The free event gives high school and undergraduates a taste of what it’s like to attend law school. Location: Shepard Broad Law Center. Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m. Contact Beth Hall, 954-262-6121 or hallb@nsu.law.nova.edu.
College of Allied Health & Nursing volunteer at the Sistrunk Historical Festival & Parade, Feb. 26
Students and faculty from the College of Allied Health and Nursing (physical therapy, nursing, audiology and occupational therapy programs) will provide free wellness screenings at the Sistrunk Historical Festival and Parade, named in honor of Dr. James Sistrunk, one of the county’s first black physicians. Contact Bini Litwin, 954-262-1274 or…
Beware of Phishing Email Messages!!
Please be aware there are various phishing email messages being sent to NSU account holders. You may have received email messages claiming to be from the NSU “Management Team” urging you to update your account. Also, you may have received email messages claiming to be from the “Webmail Support Team”,…
Join us to hear Paul Copan, Ph.D., professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University, as he discusses God, atheism and the theory of Dawkins. See flyer for details….
“Going Natural: A Hair Journey,” Feb. 20
Are you currently on or thinking about taking a natural hair journey? Or, do you have concerns about your hair? On Sunday, Feb. 20, learn about the various aspects of transitioning to and maintaining natural hair care during this discussion about hair diseases/disorders and their treatments. Presenters include: Carleen Primus…
Vatican Splendors Lecture and Performance Series at Museum Of Art | Fort Lauderdale
PNC Bank and AutoNation are presenting a Lecture and Performance Series in conjunction with the widely-acclaimed exhibition Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, at Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale during April. The series explores various artistic and cultural aspects of the exhibition, one of the largest collections…
Pill Mills Czar to Speak at NSU, Feb. 16
Former state Senator Dave Aronberg, who was recently appointed by state Attorney General Pam Bondi to head her office’s efforts to combat so called “Pill Mills,” will speak at NSU on Feb. 16. Aronberg, who serves as special counsel for the attorney general’s pill mill initiative, will be speaking from…
Brown Bag Grant Series: “Your Award and You,” Feb. 17
The 2011 Brown Bag Grant Series continues on Thursday, February 17 with “Your Award and You (Part I).” The workshop runs noon – 1:00 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch, dessert is provided. Space is limited; RSVP at www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. To RSVP, visit www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. Click on the link to view topics scheduled…
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Books & Books are hosting a Meet & Greet with Dylan Lauren, author of the book Dylan’s Candy Bar: Unwrap Your Sweet Life (Clarkson Potter, 2010) and CEO/founder of the nationally-acclaimed Dylan’s Candy Bar sweets emporium on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 1:00…
Start! NSU Hosts Broward County Heart Walk, Mar. 19
As the American Heart Association’s signature event, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a family fun environment. This year over 1 million walkers will participate in more than 500 events, raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and no. 3 killers, heart disease…
NSU CommunityFest is Just Around the Corner! Be There Feb. 12
NSU’s annual CommunityFest will be better than ever! Don’t miss out on the extravaganza designed to celebrate and connect the NSU community. The 2011 CommunityFest will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 12 – 4 p.m. along Gold Circle Lake at NSU’s main campus in Davie. All NSU students,…
Root for your favorite films and learn how the Academy Awards came to be Hollywood’s most glamorous night during Count Down to the Oscars at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library. The event on Sunday, Feb. 13 will be from 2-4 p.m. and includes an “Oscar, Does He Need a Makeover?” talk…