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Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796

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News and Upcoming Events

Computer & Information Sciences School Hosts Open House, June 8

Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will be hosting a campus Open House for all prospective students on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meet with admissions managers, financial aid experts and faculty members and discover which of their programs – from…


Town of Davie Traffic Impact Bulletin: College Ave. Roadway Improvements

The Town of Davie reports the following construction schedule in effect through Sunday, May 26, 2013; schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and/or weather conditions. College Avenue from S.W. 30th Street to Nova Drive Northbound College Avenue will remain closed from S.W. 30th Street to Nova Drive….


NSU Piano Sale—Cancelled

The NSU Piano Sale, originally scheduled for June 7­–9, has been cancelled. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences apologizes for any inconvenience.


2013 Undergraduate Commencement: Celebrating the Success of NSU’s Graduating Class

More than 900 NSU students crossed the stage at the 2013 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 11 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. Thousands of friends and family members, as well as more than 120 NSU faculty members, joined in celebrating the achievements of the graduating students from NSU’s Farquhar…


College of Dental Medicine Mourns Loss of Associate Dean

Dominick P. DePaola, D.D.S., Ph.D., an associate academic dean at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine passed away in April. He was 70. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., DePaola received a B.S. degree from St. Francis College in 1964 and a D.D.S. degree from New York University in 1969.  Following…


Office of Suicide & Violence Prevention Publishes 2013 Quarterly Newsletter

NSU’s Office of Suicide & Violence Prevention has published their May 2013 Quarterly Newsletter. Inside this edition: Suicide Prevention in the Capital Suicidal Behavior Disorder Suicide and Violence Prevention Spotlight – Scott Poland, Ed.D., and Douglass Flemons, Ph.D., Co-Directors of NSU’s Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention Suicide Prevention Resources…


An Evening with Author Michael Connelly, May 21

NSU and Boardroom Communications will host “An Evening with Author Michael Connelly” on Tuesday, May 21 at NSU’s Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Proceeds will benefit Broward bulldog.org, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing local watchdog reporting in the public interest. Best-selling author Michael Connelly will discuss growing up in…


NSU to Offer Two New Programs for Children and College Students with Autism

NSU has announced that beginning with the fall 2013 term, it will offer two new programs to address the needs of a growing population of students with autism. Services to be provided by the Autism Institute at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, will provide specialized options for young…


NSU Bookstore offers 25 percent off JanSport Apparel

Breathe new life into your look with all of the latest JanSport styles! For a limited time, the NSU Bookstore is offering 25 percent off of all JanSport apparel in-store and online. Stop by now!


Former Optometry Faculty Remembered

Former Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry faculty Manuel Bergman O.D. passed away on April 22. Bergman began as an Instructor with Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSU-CO) in 1989. He taught ophthalmic optics and retired from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSU-CO) in 2005 as an assistant professor….


SharkBytes Schedule for Summer 2013

SharkBytes continues on a bi-weekly publication schedule. The remaining dates of publication for the summer are: August 14,  August 28. SharkBytes will return to its weekly format with the August 28 edition. If you have any questions, send email to wlchrist@nova.edu or mkiffin@nova.edu.


NSU Shark Fountain Brick Project: Leave Your Mark with the Shark

Celebrate your legacy at Nova Southeastern University. Honor the lasting memories that have shaped your career at NSU. This is your chance to leave your indelible mark on a personally engraved brick at the NSU Shark Fountain. Pick the exact spot for your brick, and choose what you want to…


Announcing Faculty Marshals for NSU’s 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Each year, faculty members from across Nova Southeastern University are selected by their peers to serve as faculty marshals during NSU’s Undergraduate Commencement ceremony. As recipients of this prestigious honor, faculty marshals lead and accompany graduating students during the academic procession. Congratulations to the following faculty members selected to serve…


CDC Executive to Speak at NSU Commencement, May 19

Ursula Bauer, Ph.D, M.P.H., director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, will be the keynote speaker at a commencement ceremony at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division on Sunday, May 19. The ceremony, where 703 Health Professions Division (HPD)…


President Hanbury Pens Sun Sentinel Opinion Piece on ‘Needs of Returning Veterans’

The following opinion editorial appeared in the Tuesday, April 9 edition of the Sun Sentinel’s editorial section.   George Hanbury: Needs of returning veterans a big priority at Nova By George Hanbury Unemployment, homelessness, and mental health issues face many of our returning veterans because of their sacrifices and service….


Edward Albee—“America’s Greatest Living Playwright”—Speaks at NSU

More than 400 NSU students, faculty, and guests braved stormy South Florida weather to spend an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, who spoke at NSU on Apr. 4. Part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Speakers Series, the event was hosted by the college’s Division…


Distinguished Lecturer Addresses Service Management at Business School

Many of us have experienced bad service, but not many have made it their business to study it and find solutions. On March 21, Raul Pupo spoke at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Distinguished Lecture Series, presenting on “The Correlation between Service Management and Profitability.” Pupo is…


NSU’s Economic Impact on Florida

In a new report, Thomas MacFarland, Ed.D., from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, demonstrates that Nova Southeastern University had an economic impact on Florida that approached $2.6 billion during fiscal year 2010-2011. The economic impact study is a research tool that has been used in higher education for nearly 40…


NSU Mourns the Passing of CPS Professor Emeritus Nathan Azrin, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus known worldwide for developing the concept of “time-out” as an alternative to spanking


Accepted Student Day Draws Record Crowd

Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted “Accepted Student Day” for new Sharks who will join NSU in the fall 2013 term. A record crowd of more than 130 students, along with 144 family members, were welcomed by President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., for a day of special…


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