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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019.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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City Furniture President Keith Koenig Speaks at HCBE Distinguished Lecture Series
Recounting how “change happens,” City Furniture President Keith Koenig shared the story and time-proven lessons behind the success of his family’s 45-year-old business as he spoke to guests at the Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Calling his talk “Lessons Learned from a…
Submissions being accepted for Qualitative Report 8th Annual Conference
Submissions are now being accepted for the 8th Annual TQR Conference. The deadline to submit is April 30. TQR 2017 will be held Thursday, January 12 – Saturday, January 14, 2017 at NSU. The theme of the conference is “When Qualitative Researchers Care.” To learn more about the conference, click here. (website will…
The Weather did not Stop NSU’s Inaugural Employee Wellness Field Day
What an Event! More than 250 NSU employees attended the Inaugural Employee Wellness Field Day held June 2, 2017 on the Library Quad. The event was sponsored by the Office of Human Resources in conjunction with the Office of Recreation and Wellness. The employees did not let the weather stop…
Phi Delta Chi Educates Children & Adults on Healthy Eating at Community Fest
According to the CDC, obesity affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States. This year Phi Delta Chi (PDC) Pharmacy Fraternity at NSU’s College of Pharmacy participated in the 13th Annual Community Fest at NSU on February 6, 2016, to bring an interactive and educational game to the…
CAHSS Invites You to Performances of Marisol, Last show April 10
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to come and enjoy Marisol. Come enjoy this dramatic performance hosted by the Department of Performing and Visual Arts, about Marisol Perez, a young Latino woman, experiencing a nightmare journey into a war zone where angels…
SharkBytes Schedule – Summer 2016
SharkBytes has begun its bi-weekly publication schedule. The last date for the summer edition of SharkBytes is: August 31. SharkBytes will return to its weekly format with the August 31st edition. If you have any questions, send email to internalcomm@nova.edu.
Art Display in Health Professions Division to Benefit Mental Health Programs
The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), along with the Department of Occupational Therapy at NSU’s College of Health Care Sciences, is excited to announce a partnership with 9Muses Art Center. SOTA has sponsored an art installation featured in the Steele Atrium of the Health Professions Division. 9Muses is a program…
NSU Appoints new Director of San Juan, Puerto Rico Regional Campus
NSU President and CEO Dr. George Hanbury has announced the appointment of Vanessa Blanco, B.S., as director of NSU’s San Juan, Puerto Rico Regional Campus. She previously was the Assistant Director at the Miami Campus. Blanco, a native of San Juan, has more than 26 years of experience in the…
Community Core Value in Action: Student Organized Program Offers Dental Care to 750 Children in Need
NSU College of Dental Medicine provided dental services to 750 school children and special needs patients in South Florida on Friday, February 5, 2016 to help kick off the ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Day program. The children received examinations, cleanings, oral health education, preventive and restorative services…
NSU Introduces New Transfer Credit Equivalency Look-Up Tool for Prospective Undergraduate Students
Figuring out whether an undergraduate course taken at another institution will transfer to Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has recently become a whole lot easier. Through a partnership with higher education technology company CollegeSource, Inc., NSU now has an online look-up tool that allows students to view NSU course equivalencies for…
NSU Equestrian Team Competes in First Competition
NSU’s Equestrian Team competed in its first competition as part of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). Eight members of the team traveled to the University of North Florida to compete against IHSA Hunt Seat teams from UM, FAU, UF, FSU, UCF, UNF, USF, UWF, FGCU, Stetson, Rollins, and Ave Maria…
February Wellness Events—Stay Fit, Healthy, and Happy
The Wellness Team hosts various events throughout the month to promote overall wellness on campus. Check out the following resources that can help you on your path to improved health and well-being: February Wellness Calendar -Download the calendar to find out the various wellness activities planned throughout the month. Follow…
CAHSS Launches Legal Society Club
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has launched a new club, the Legal Society Club. Started in the Department of Justice and Human Services, the club’s description says, “The Legal Society Club (LSC) is made up of variety of legal students and alumni who believes in goals,…
Get Your Ticket to TEDxNSU 2016—You’ve Got the Time!
In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The NSU College of Psychology will host the fifth annual TEDxNSU event—an engaging day of live presentations by fellow NSU students, faculty,…
Piano Concert Benefits Nova Southeastern University’s Sarcoma Research Fund
An intimate group of philanthropists, health care and community leaders and classical music enthusiasts gathered together on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the Adolfo & Marisela Cotilla Gallery in Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library for a private performance by the great Cuban piano virtuoso Jorge…
The Shepard Broad College of Law will launch a Legal Incubator program, a new opportunity for NSU law graduates to start their own solo, small firm or non-profit practices while serving military veterans and lower income individuals. The innovative program, operating in coordination with the college’s existing Veterans Law Clinic,…
HCBE Professor Provides Tips on Paying Down Holiday Debt
The holidays have come and gone. As the New Year begins and we all get back into the daily grind, there’s something ominous looming on the horizon – the bills from all that holiday spending. While most people try to stick to a budget when buying gifts for friends and…
NSU is Taking Over the BB&T Center
Join fellow NSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends at the BB&T Center as the Florida Panthers take on the Detroit Redwings, Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. A special NSU discounted rate is available to you with the PROMO CODE: SHARKS. Your tickets can be purchased by…
Check Out the Newest Shark Discount Program Vendors
Start your New Year right with our newest Shark Discount Program Vendors! H&R Block – NEW Discount: Retail $20 off, Online 35% off, Software 20% off 1-800-472-5625 www.hrblock.com Empire Beauty School-NEW Discount: 20% Monday – Thursday: 9:15 am – 3:00 pm; 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm Friday: 9:15 am…
Volunteers and Performers Needed for Community Fest
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) invites you to volunteer for our 13th Annual NSU CommunityFest! With an average of 4500+ participants each year, CommunityFest celebrates and connects NSU students, employees, and the community through a carnival-like atmosphere around Gold Circle Lake, located on NSU’s campus. This year, the event will…