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News and Upcoming Events
Faculty, Students to Discuss Location of Memory in the Brain, Feb. 8
In conjunction with the Distinguished Speakers Series talk by psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D., the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host “Where Is Memory in the Brain?” Featuring presentations by faculty and students, the event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from…
Free Laughs Available at Tartuffe, the Next Premier Series Production, Closes Feb. 26
From the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts comes the classic French comedy Tartuffe, a Premier Series production. Performances will take place Feb. 17–26, in the Black Box Theatre of the college’s Performing and Visual Arts Wing in the Don Taft University Center. Originally…
Climate-Series Talk: What Marine Sponges Reveal About Oil Spills, Feb. 10
Jose Lopez, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Oceanographic Center, has been examining the marine sponge as an important model organism for diverse marine studies. As part of the college’s Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, Lopez…
U.S. Ambassador to Speak at NSU about Foreign Policy, Feb. 2
Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Wharton Club of South Florida are honored to present recently retired U.S. Ambassador Paul Trivelli as a guest speaker on Thursday, Feb. 2. Trivelli’s presentation titled “U.S. Foreign Policy: The Perspective of a Career Foreign Service Officer”…
GBSA to Host Miami Dolphins Chaplain
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Graduate Business Student Association invites you to attend its upcoming events in the month of February, including a power lunch on networking, and two other events. • Saturday, Feb. 18: Book Signing with Vernon Shazier, the Miami Dolphins Chaplain & Executive…
Last Friday to enjoy Shark Dining’s Celebration of Black History Month with special menu
This Friday, Feb. 24 is the last time to enjoy soul food menus in Shark Dining facilities on campus. The special menus are in celebration of Black History Month Shark Dining with food menus designed by PASA (Pan African Student Association). Come see us at Culinary Table in the Don…
Next Climate-Series Talk: What Marine Sponges Reveal About Oil Spills
Jose Lopez, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Oceanographic Center, has been examining the marine sponge as an important model organism for diverse marine studies. As part of the college’s Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, Lopez…
Learn About Student Use of Simulated Patients in Upcoming Psychology Series Talk
As part of the Psychology Graduate Research Series, co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), graduate student Jessica Ketterer will present a talk titled “Assessing Clinical Competency: The Simulated Patient Assessment and Research Collaboration (SPARC).” The event will take place on…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Jan. 27
Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D., executive director of International Affairs at Nova Southeastern University, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Jan. 27. He will discuss NSU’s international programs and initiatives. Prior to assuming his current administrative position, DeNapoli served as dean and executive dean of International…
Fourth Annual Faculty Exhibition on Display thru Mar. 2
The NSU community is invited to view artwork created by faculty members in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. A Delicate Balance: Fourth Annual Faculty Exhibition, part of the college’s Exhibition Series, will be on display Jan. 27 – Mar. 2, in Gallery 217 of the college’s Performing and…
Come to NSU’s CommunityFest, Feb. 11
The annual CommunityFest event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, from noon – 4 pm on Gold Circle Lake. Fun activities include: Shark Slide, water balloon battle, cover band, bungee run, food, music, giveaways and more! This year the event will include the Power Over Pain Walk sponsored by…
Talk to Discuss Future Health Concerns of Climate Change, Jan. 25
The next talk in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology, will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, Room 309. Maribeth Gidley, M.P.H., D.O., an NSU alumna who is…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences celebration of Black History Month continues
Each February, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences commemorates Black History Month, celebrating the contributions of African Americans in United States history. The college invites the NSU community to participate in the following thought-provoking and inspiring events that will explore the people, literature, music, and experiences of black history…
Faculty Presentation to Include Talk, Film About African Fashion Designers
As part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series, Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., assistant professor, and Cathleen Dean, adjunct professor, will present “Runway Afrique: The Power of African Images in the Fashion Industry.” The talk and film screening will take place on Thursday, Feb. 16, from noon…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Black History Month with Workshops, Talks
Each February, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences commemorates Black History Month, celebrating the contributions of African Americans in United States history. The college invites the NSU community to participate in the following thought-provoking and inspiring events that will explore the people, literature, music, and experiences which characterize black…
Opening Reception of African Presence 2012 kicks off Black History Month, Feb. 2
NSU’s Black History Month celebration kicks off with the annual opening reception of African Presence Art 2012, Ninth Annual Art Exhibition, on Thursday, Feb. 2. During the month of February, NSU will host a variety of activities including engaging performances, film screenings, dynamic speakers, compelling educational workshops, and discussions for…
Black History Month Events Conclude Feb. 29
NSU’s celebration of Black History Month concludes this week with the following events: Wednesday, February 29 Sharkey’s Storytime Fun: M is for Motown Music, 10:30-11:30 am The Alvin Sherman Library will host this children’s event (for all ages with caregiver). Celebrate Black History month with books by your favorite African-American…
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center and the American Bar Association (ABA) will host a symposium on designing strategies for implementing the ABA Model Act on Representing Children in Child Welfare Cases. Scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 am – 5 pm, this dynamic symposium will bring together experts from…
Guest Speaker to Discuss Henry Ford’s Hate Speech and the First Amendment, Feb. 1
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities will welcome guest speaker Victoria Saker Woeste, Ph.D., research professor at the American Bar Foundation, on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Woeste will speak about “Henry Ford’s War on Jews and the Legal Battle Against Hate Speech,” which is also the title…
Psychology Series to Discuss Connections Between Stress and Memory, Jan. 19
The first Winter 2012 talk in the Psychology Graduate Research Series, co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), will take place on Thursday, Jan. 19, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Parker Building, room 360. The event will include presentations…