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SHSS Faculty and Students to Present Workshops on Afghanistan for LLI
Dustin Berna, Ph.D., faculty at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and doctoral students Athea Antoine and Grace Okoye, will present a workshop to members of the Lifelong Learning Institute on Feb. 16, 12:30 p.m., in University Park Plaza. The workshop, entitled, “Contemporary Afghanistan: The Dynamics of…
The Promethean Theatre’s A Bearded Lover Ends Mar. 6
The Promethean Theatre (TPT), NSU’s award-winning professional theatre company in residence, will present the world premiere of A Bearded Lover through Mar. 6. Part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Resident Series, the production will take place in the Black Box Theatre of the college’s Performing and Visual…
Ring in “The Year of the Rabbit” at FREE Chinese New Year Celebration at NSU’s Library – Feb. 27
Enjoy the dawning of the Year of the Rabbit and extend your celebration of the Chinese New Year with a cultural showcase at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library. The Feb. 27 festivities are presented by the Palm Beach Chinese Performing Arts Group and the Chinese Association of Science, Education, and Culture….
Join the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run 2011, Mar. 24
Join with fellow NSU employees at the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run 2011 on Thursday, March 24 at 6:45 p.m. NSU will pay registration fees for each full-time employee who signs up. Non-NSU employees may participate as well; however, the registration fee will not be covered by NSU. This 5K (3.1miles) series is made…
Next NSU Caregiver Alliance Meeting: Feb. 9
Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 9 for the NSU Caregiver Alliance Program meeting. Our presentation topic will be Nutrition Essentials for the Caregiver by NSU’s Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., RD, CSSD, LDN. After the presentation, there will be time for questions and answers, as well…
Enjoy Lunch at Quarterdeck to Support Special Olympics, Feb. 10
NSU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the “celebrity waiters” of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office and the Davie Police Department at Quarterdeck on Feb. 10 as they raise funds for Special Olympics Broward County. This special “Tip-A-Cop” lunch will last from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and…
Cooking Demonstration: Soul Food Twist, Feb. 5
The Alvin Sherman Library will host a cooking demonstration preparing soul food! Traditional soul food of African-Americans will get a yummy new twist as Resident Chef Bill Mitchell of the Publix Apron’s Cooking School will demonstrate Poached Shrimp over Hominy Grits Cakes with Serrano Jelly. Attendees will get to sample…
‘Humanitarian Relief in Haiti: Lessons Learned,’ Feb. 8
NSU Center for Psychological Studies’ clinical psychology students and faculty member Stephen Campbell, Ph.D., traveled to Haiti in May 2010 to provide relief in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. This presentation will highlight their humanitarian efforts which included providing support to schools, distributing supplies, and conducting brief interventions to help…
NSU Receives Award from Guardian Ad Litem and Handy, Inc.
NSU recently received the “Special Recognition Award” from the Broward County Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program and HANDY, Inc., for its work in improving the lives of the abused and abandoned children of Broward County. The award ceremony was held Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Signature Grand. More than 25…
Register Today for the I Care I Cure…I Run 5k and Family Fun Day
The I Care I Cure Childhoood Cancer Foundation was established in memory of Ian Besner, who passed away in 2006 from complications of leukemia treatment. I Care I Cure raises money to find gentler cures for childhood cancer. Join us at the 4th Annual I Care I Cure. . .I…
See “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” at University School – Jan. 28-30
Don’t miss another spectacular production by University School of NSU’s performing arts students! The entire NSU community is invited to attend the Upper School’s production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Fort Myers Spreading Joy to Lee County
On Dec. 2, students at NSU Fort Myers brightened Christmas for some young students at James Stephens International Academy (JSIA). JSIA students were able to submit wish lists to Santa and NSU Fort Myers students responded by renewing the Angel Tree gift drive and donated gifts to 27 children ranging from ages…
Cold Call Prospecting Boot Camp, Jan. 27
The Hudson Institute is offering this one-day program on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 9 am – 4 pm on the NSU main campus. The program is designed to help sales professionals hone their sales techniques. Learn how to get past gate keepers, reach key decision makers, overcome objections, and develop a concrete…
Office of Clinical Research offers Training Workshop, Apr. 5
The Office of Clinical Research will offer the final workshop in the series on Apr. 5. The title of the workshop is “Applying Good Clinical Practice in Research.” The session will be held in room 4370 of the Ziff Building at noon. For more information, visit www.nova.edu/ocr/training.
Young Artists to Shine in Solo Performances at Ars Flores Concert, Jan. 22
The Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will host the Young-Artists Competition Winners’ Concert on Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the six winners of the 2010 Young-Artists Concerto Competition, which was held…
Hear from Best-Selling Author Edwin Black, Jan. 20
All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to attend a talk by writer Edwin Black, New York Times best-selling author of 10 books. Black will speak on Jan. 20 from 6-7 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 2053. The event is hosted by the Farquhar College of…
Make a Difference at the 18th Annual Public Interest Auction, Feb. 25
The Shepard Broad Law Center will host the 18th Annual Public Interest Auction on Friday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. The evening includes both a silent and live auction, as well as food and entertainment. NSU’s Law Center’s Public Interest Law Society (PILS) is asking businesses, organizations, and individuals to donate goods…
The Circle of Friends of NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will host its annual State of the University Address with NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr. on Jan. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The address will be in the Second Floor Gallery, and will be followed by a cocktail reception. This…
Fans from the NSU community are invited to cheer on and warm the hearts of more than 300 Special Olympics athletes during the upcoming Area 10 Basketball Tournament in the arena at NSU’s Don Taft University Center on Jan. 15. Athletes from Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian…