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News and Upcoming Events
White Coat Ceremony Inducts Medical School Class of 2017
The NSU class of 2017 was officially welcomed into the osteopathic profession at the 33nd Annual White Coat Ceremony, which was held in the Don Taft University Center on Aug. 11. Surrounded by family, guests, and faculty members, the 230-plus students took the pledge of commitment and established their allegiance…
NSU Appoints New Provost and EVP to Lead Academic Affairs
NSU’s President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Ralph V. Rogers, Jr., Ph.D. to the position of provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Rogers’ appointment is effective September 16. “Dr. Rogers is an accomplished higher education administrator and engineer who has held wide-ranging,…
Free Project Management Boot Camp for NSU Employees Back by Popular Demand, Starts Sept. 24
The Office of Human Resources will host “Project Management Boot Camp,” an accelerated two half-day session (8 hours) offering you the opportunity to learn how to use Project Management tools and techniques to help you successfully prioritize and manage projects, to finish on time, within a defined scope and budget….
Time is running out to get your 2014 Parking Decal!
The 2014 parking decals are now available to all members of the NSU community. Please download the new 2014 Parking Decal Application. You must present your completed application and submit a copy of your current vehicle registration in person. Please note that applications cannot be mailed, faxed, or sent through…
Youth Advocate, Business Leader Wes Moore to Speak at Convocation Ceremony, Aug. 22
To celebrate the new academic year, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2013 Undergraduate Convocation ceremony at NSU, featuring a keynote talk by youth advocate, Undergraduate Convocation Thursday, Aug. 22 9:00–10:30 a.m. Arena at the Don Taft University Center About the Speaker A troubled child brought…
NSU Appoints new Vice President for Clinical Operations
Linda Smelser has been appointed vice president for clinical operations at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). The announcement was made by NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. Smelser assumes her role on August 19. Smelser comes to NSU from the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) College of Medicine…
NSU Names New Dean of the College of Pharmacy
President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., recently announced the appointment of Lisa Deziel, Pharm.D., Ph.D., as dean of NSU’s College of Pharmacy (COP). Deziel has served in a number of administrative positions within the college, including associate professor and executive associate dean, interim dean, acting chair of Pharmacy…
NSU Bonds Upgraded by Moody’s to Baa1 from Baa2
NSU recently announced that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the long-term rating of the university’s bonds to Baa1 from Baa2 with a positive outlook. According to the announcement made by Moody’s on July 16, 2013, “the rating upgrade is driven by the university’s consistently positive operating performance and, reduced liquidity…
NSU Appoints New Director of the Museum of Art
President and CEO, George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Bonnie Clearwater, M.A., as the new Director of NSU’s Museum of Art effective September 3. Clearwater joins NSU’s Museum of Art from the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami. Clearwater will work closely with the museum…
2013 Updated HIPAA Security Information
The Office of Information Technology Security is pleased to bring you this update regarding HIPAA Security. It is important that all NSU faculty, staff, students, and other computer users that come into contact with electronic patient data understand what the HIPAA Security rule requires and comply with the policies and…
Successful Undergraduate Admissions College Preview
NSU’s Carl DeSantis Atrium was the place to be for over 260 visitors on Saturday, June 15, for the university’s College Preview Day. Prospective undergraduate students and their family members met with university representatives from the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Student Affairs, Academic Advising, and other departments for a showcase…
NSU Medical School Welcomes New Student Affairs Director
Delfina Wilson, Ph.D., joined NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine as its new director of Student Affairs on May 28. She previously served as dean of students/district director of recruitment at East Mississippi Community College. She is also an adjunct lecturer at the University of Miami in the Department of Educational…
NSU Appoints Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson Vice President for Advancement and Community Relations
Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., has been appointed Vice President for Advancement and Community Relations at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) effective Aug. 1. The announcement was made by NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. In this new position, O’Flannery Anderson will provide leadership for the University’s Offices of…
President Hanbury Named Honorary Chair of Broward Walk Now for Autism Speaks Event
Nova Southeastern University President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., has been named honorary walk chair of the Broward Walk Now for Autism Speaks event. Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. As honorary walk chair, Hanbury will be responsible for hosting and promoting the annual Broward…
Huizenga Business School’s Graduate Business Student Association Hosts Monte Carlo Night
The GBSA presented many recipients with awards of recognition. Of the many recipients, the Huizenga Business School’s Interim Dean J. Preston Jones, D.B.A., and Assistant Dean of External Affairs Joe Pineda, were honored for their continued support of the Graduate Business Student Association throughout the 2012-2013 academic year. List of…
Entrepreneurs’ Council Members Participate in Graduate Business Student Association Lecture Event
The Entrepreneurs’ Council of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship recently joined the Graduate Business Student Association at Daymond John: Lessons from an Entrepreneurial Icon on April 22, 2013. Council members attended a pre-reception held in the Huizenga Business School’s Sales Institute where they networked with students,…
Looking for Work-Life Balance? Let NSU Help You Find that Balance
When it comes to balancing the responsibilities of both work and family life, we often find ourselves in the dilemma of trying to balance the conflicting demands of work with family responsibilities. Many of us are having more difficulty achieving Work-Life Balance because of the rapidly changing workplace. The workday…
OI2T Quarterly Newsletter now available: OI2T Share
The Office of Innovation and Information Technology has several announcements and updates regarding current and upcoming projects. Please take time and read the spring edition of the OI2T Share newsletter. View Current OI2T Share Newsletter Please feel free to email us at i2tinfo@nova.edu with any suggestions you may have. This issue, and…
NSU’s First-ever Live Commencement Webcast Yields a Marriage Proposal
During the recent commencement ceremony for the Health Professions Division, degrees were not the only highlights on stage. James Neilen, Pharm.D., who was being hooded at the ceremony by his girlfriend Ally Courson, turned around, got down on one knee and proposed marriage. Courson accepted, and the crowd broke out…