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News and Upcoming Events
As part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome writer Jessica Wapner to campus. Wapner is a freelance writer focused on healthcare and medicine. Her book, The Philadelphia Chromosome: A Mutant Gene and the Quest to Cure Cancer at the Genetic Level…
NSU hosts Distinguished Lecture Series Speaker, Manuel D. Medina
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship recently hosted Distinguished Lecture Series speaker Manuel D. Medina, chairman and chief executive officer of Medina Capital Partners, Inc. He was also the founder, chairman of the Board and CEO of Terremark Worldwide, Inc., a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ…
Holocaust Survivor Norman Frajman to Speak at NSU, Oct. 23
Norman Frajman will visit NSU to share his story of survival as a child living in Poland during the Holocaust. Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the discussion will be held on Thursday, October 23, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the Mailman Hollywood Building, room 309. Born…
NSU hosts Distinguished Lecture Series Speaker, Guy Harvey, Ph.D.
The multi-talented Guy Harvey spoke at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship on September 23. He was featured as a Distinguished Lecture Series speaker at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on NSU’s campus. Harvey is a marine artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist, explorer, and…
Hope to see you at Coffee & Conversation with Enrollment & Student Services, Nov. 6
Join your friends and colleagues from NSU’s Enrollment & Student Services (ESS) as they host Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, Nov. 6. You will enjoy coffee, fruit, pastries and informative conversation. Please join us: Thursday, November 6 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Alvin Sherman Library 4th Floor…
Gubernatorial Debate at Broward College; NSU Main Campus Traffic may be Affected, Oct. 15
Please be aware that traffic on NSU’s main campus may be affected on Wednesday, October 15 between 4:00 – 6:00 pm due to the Gubernatorial debates being held at Broward College
Office of Risk Management to host Workplace Ergonomic Workshop, Oct. 28
The Office of Risk Management, as part of its ongoing prevention program to reduce work injury through employee education, announces four sessions to address poor posture and body mechanics stresses during the “Workplace Ergonomic Workshop” which will be presented on October 28, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm in the Carl…
WPBT Channel 2 to Premiere New Guy Harvey Documentary, Oct. 29
A new documentary about Guy Harvey, Ph.D., will premiere in South Florida at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 on WBPT Channel 2. The film, Sharks of the World, is the most varied compilation of Guy Harvey’s travels and research produced so far. It takes us to six different locations, from…
Ebola Panel Discussion for the NSU Community, Nov. 12
Please join the NSU College of Medicine Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice and the Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness as we discuss the preparedness and protocol of several Broward County services concerning Ebola. Space is limited so R.S.V.P today! See flyer for details…
Special meals – Limited Time Offer at NSU Flight Deck Pub, Ends Oct. 30
For Limited time the NSU Flight Deck Pub will offer: For October 24-30: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Witch’s Brew -$6.99 Hearty sausage gumbo served with a breadstick. Non-alcoholic beverage included. 9:00 – 11:00 pm The Ghost of Chicken-n-Waffles- $8.99 Three chicken tenders served over waffles with a side of maple…
Join NSU Regional Campuses for Coffee & Conversation, Oct. 30
Join your friends and colleagues from NSU’s Regional Campuses as they host Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, Oct. 30. You will enjoy coffee, fruit, pastries and interesting conversation. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your colleagues from the Regional Campuses virtually via video conference. Door prizes will be given…
NSU’s Huizenga School of Business to Welcome Distinguished Speaker: James Donnelly – Oct. 16
NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneur will welcome Distinguished Speaker James Donnelly, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Castle Group on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Huizenga Sales Institute, Executive Conference Center Room 3000. R.S.V.P. to bchang@nova.edu
Center for Psychological Studies Hosts Annual Law Enforcement Conference
If you were on main campus recently and saw a large number of police and other emergency response vehicles parked in various parking lots, not to worry – it was due to an annual conference hosted by NSU’s Center for Psychological Services. The event brought together nearly 100 law enforcement…
Join NSU’s HPD and Alvin Sherman Libraries to Take Action Against Hunger, Ends Sept. 30
In celebration of Hunger Action Month (September), NSU’s Health Professions Division and Alvin Sherman Libraries are collecting nonperishable food donations during September. There is a collection box located in both libraries. This nationwide campaign is hosted by Feeding America and aims to mobilize the public to help raise awareness about…
Now Available! New NSU Campus Safety Handbook – Includes Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal law known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, requires colleges and universities to provide information related to security policies and procedures and specific statistics for criminal incidents, arrests and disciplinary referrals to students and employees. This information is also made…
NSU College of Optometry Hosts InfantSEE Symposium
Community leaders, health care professionals, teachers, parents, and NSU faculty and staff members recently joined together to promote vision screenings for infants. As part of the NSU College of Optometry’s 25th anniversary celebration week, the college hosted a program titled “Taking Infant Care into the Community” on Sept. 19 in…
Broward County Centennial Kickoff Celebration at the Block Party for Higher Education, Oct. 16
A unique consortium of educational institutions, the Higher Ed Block Party offers students, their families, and the general public an occasion to celebrate our downtown Fort Lauderdale educational corridor which includes the NSU Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale, the AutoNation Academy of Art + Design, Broward College, FIU, FAU, and…
Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Dean’s List Luncheon
More than180 undergraduate students attained the 3.5 GPA required to earn a place on the Dean’s list for the winter 201430 semester. On September 24th, 2014, nearly fifty faculty and staff members of the Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship joined these students to celebrate their achievement in the Atrium…
Observe the Autumnal Equinox with “Sidewalk Astronomy” Sept. 23
Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences to observe the astronomical signs of fall on September 23. The first day of the fall season, it is unique because the length of the day is the same as that of the night (i.e., 12 hours each). It marks the passage…
President George L. Hanbury II Honored as Ultimate CEO
NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., was recently honored as one of South Florida’s 2014 “Ultimate CEOs” by the South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) at a reception held at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa. The 2014Ultimate CEO Awards honors the top 10 CEOs in Palm Beach, Miami Dade…