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News and Upcoming Events
ESS publishes Dollar$ and $ense student newsletter
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) has published the spring/summer 2012 issue of the Dollar$ and $ense student newsletter. This newsletter provides students with information relating to the financial aid application process, scholarships, updates regarding federal and state financial aid, deadlines, and more. The newsletter is available on the NSU financial…
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions Brings Accepted Students to Campus
During Accepted Student Day, Friday, Mar. 30, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted students on campus who have been accepted for the upcoming Fall term. This allowed the students to get a jump start on being an NSU Shark. Over 50 students attended in order to move forward with their…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Larry A. Calderon, Ed. D., Apr. 20
Edye Groseclose, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry in NSU’s Health Professions Division, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Apr. 20. Her presentation is titled: “Meditation: It’s not what you think.” Groseclose was born and grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. She attended the University…
Brown Bag Grant Workshop, Apr. 18
The 2012 Brown Bag Grant Workshop Series for NSU faculty and staff members concludes on Wednesday, Apr. 18, with “Leveraging Procurement on Sponsored Projects.” The workshop runs from noon – 1:15 p.m., in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 2053, and can also be viewed on Blackboard. Space is limited; RSVP…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Larry A. Calderon, Ed. D., Apr. 13
Al P. Mizell, Ed.D., and Ron Cugno, Ed.D., of Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, will be the featured speakers at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Apr. 13. Their presentation is titled: “A Bold Initiative: Helping Senior Citizens Reach Beyond Themselves.” Mizell is coordinator of…
Save the Date! Last Faculty Symposium will be held at the Museum of Art
Plan to attend the next Faculty Symposium on Tuesday, May 15 at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Faculty members will have the opportunity to view the new “Shark!” exhibit after the program is completed. Speakers will be Oceanographic Center faculty member Jose Lopez, and Law Center faculty member Joel…
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Post-9/11 Policies, Strategies, Apr. 19
To conclude the Winter 2012 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series, George Kakoti, Ph.D., LL.M., associate professor in the college, will present a talk titled “Truth, Justice, and the State in the ‘Ticking Bomb’ Era: A Critique of ‘Enhanced’ Interrogations, Drones, and Other Post-9/11 Initiatives.” Thursday, Apr….
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Larry A. Calderon, Ed. D., Apr. 6
Barry Nierenberg, Ph.D., ABPP, associate professor at Nova Southeastern University’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Apr. 6. His presentation is titled: “Real world applications of positive psychology: The military, schools and chronic illness.” Nierenberg is part of the core…
Faculty Symposium: Discover What They Are Researching Outside the Classroom, Apr. 9
Faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences regularly conduct research, hone their craft, and engage in professional development. This work is applied to course curricula, exposing students to innovations in the field. Each year, the college hosts a Faculty Symposium, featuring a selection of faculty members’ scholarly…
NSU to Host High School Graduations – Impact on Main Campus Traffic/Parking
As in previous years, NSU will host several Broward County high school graduation rehearsals and ceremonies in the Don Taft University Center. On the dates of the rehearsals and ceremonies, we are expecting considerable traffic on and around our campus. Guests attending the rehearsals and graduation ceremonies will utilize the…
Pioneer in Optometry Passes Away
Irvin Borish, O.D., often referred to as “the father of optometry,” passed away at the age of 99 in Boca Raton. Borish was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in 1934. His research, passion and devotion to optometry were instrumental in developing the field…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Larry A. Calderon, Ed.D., Mar. 30
Frank Voehl, director of process improvement at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Mar. 30. His presentation is titled: Achieving Vision 20/20: Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Voehl received a Bachelor of Science degree…
Download iShark – NSU’s Free App for Mobile Devices
Nova Southeastern University students, alumni and friends of the university who own “smart” phones, tablets and other mobile devices have a new and easy way to stay connected with NSU: “iShark” mobile application. The iShark “app,” has just been developed and offers amazingly convenient access to the latest campus news,…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon
Gay Lynn Williamson-Grigas, M.A., CEO of Grigas Consulting, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Mar. 23. Her presentation is titled: Trigger-Proof Your Way To Success: 12 Tools To Keep Your Cool and Confidence. As the CEO of Grigas Consulting, Williamson-Grigas’ goal is helping leaders enhance…
On Wednesday, Mar. 21, NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Oceanographic Center will host two Interprofessional Grand Rounds. The first of the two sessions will be entitled “Gene Discovery in the Post-GWAS Era,” and will be presented by Stephen J. O’Brien, Ph.D. at noon to 1:00p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 21….
Faculty Lecture, Recital to Analyze Work of Composer Oliver Messiaen, Apr. 5
As part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series, Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., assistant professor in the college, will present a lecture and recital titled “The Power of Hope: Messiaen’s Understanding of Truth, History, and the Incarnation.” Thursday, Apr. 5 Noon–1:00 p.m. Performing and Visual Arts Wing…
Explore Math’s Diverse Applications on April 4 & 5
As part of its Mathematics Colloquium Series, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology, will host events featuring guest speakers from universities around the country. These talks are free, and all are welcome to attend. “Mathematical Modeling of Fluorescence Microscopy and Its Applications to…
Faculty Lecture to Explore the Fallibility of Memory, Mar. 29
The fourth talk in the Winter 2012 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series will discuss “The Untruthful Power of Our Memories,” presented by Leanne Boucher, Ph.D., assistant professor in the college. Thursday, Mar. 29 Noon–1:00 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library | Room 2053 Abstract While we’d all like…
NSU’s Chapter of AAUW to host Annual International Women’s Day Dinner
The NSU Chapter of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will host its Annual International Women’s Day Dinner on Thursday, Mar. 22 at 6:00 pm. The event will be held in the Mailman Hollywood Building, room 309. The theme of this year’s dinner is “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures,” and the…