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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
News and Upcoming Events
Faculty Shark Club to Host Open House, Oct. 25
The Faculty Shark Club will host an Open House on Tuesday, October 25. Membership requirements will be waived so that all NSU faculty and staff can experience the warm ambiance and try our delicious menu items for lunch and dinner. The evening’s special is our popular pasta dinner featuring caesar…
It’s time for the Annual Employee Halloween Party, Oct. 31!
Will your costume be the most creative, scariest or funniest? You can win great prizes if it is! Mark your calendar for Monday, Oct. 31 as NSU hosts the Annual Employee Halloween Party. Click on the link or see flyer for details…
Miami SEC hosts Psychology Day featuring Suicide Awareness Seminar, Oct. 15
The Miami Student Educational Center is hosting Psychology Day 2011 which will feature a suicide awareness seminar on Saturday, Oct. 15. Presenters will discuss various aspects of suicide and attendees will receive a certificate of participation. Topics to be addressed include: Bullying and suicide prevention Techniques on identifying at-risk individuals…
Gather Together for Mathematics Colloquium Series Talk on Clusters, Oct. 5
The next talk in the Mathematics Colloquium Series will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 2053. Ahmed Albatineh, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Florida International University, will present, “A Method for Finding the…
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome actor and activist Richard Dreyfuss to NSU as the college’s next Distinguished Speaker. Dreyfuss will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:00 p.m., in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Dreyfuss is perhaps best known as an Oscar-winning actor, widely recognized for…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Oct. 7
Kelley L. Davis, Ph.D., an associate professor of microbiology at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Medical Sciences and associate professor of Public Health at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Oct 7. She will discuss creating a culture of preparedness….
NSU Hosts Business Career and Internship Fair, Oct. 5
NSU will host a Business Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building. The business fair is free and open to all students and the public. Attendees will be able to meet and network with employers in public and…
NSU Video Forum Launches Second Episode on Autism Institute
Welcome to second episode of the NSU Video Forum, a video magazine that will show a number of behind-the-scenes excursions at NSU. The episodes will explore important issues affecting South Florida, the state, and beyond. Through its research, academics, and community outreach, NSU is tackling these issues head on. Hosted…
Guillermo Gómez-Peña Performs, Provides Insight About Career in Two Events at NSU
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences welcomed performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña for two consecutive nights as part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series, Sept. 21–22. Hosted by the college’s Division of Performing and Visual Arts, the events marked the first time a Distinguished Speaker has appeared at NSU over…
Arena at Don Taft University Center Names New Director
Melissa Fronstin has been named director of the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. With over 20 years experience in event management, Fronstin began her sports & entertainment career as the first employee of Miami Arena, South Florida’s original entertainment facility & first home to the Miami Heat, Florida…
Fall Optical Style Show, Oct. 5
The Fall Optical Style Show will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm in the Optical Clinic, 2nd floor of the Ziff Health Care Center on NSU’s main campus. Get 25 percent off frames and lenses! See flyer…
Now Available! 2011-2012 Campus Safety Handbook
The Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires colleges and universities to provide students and employees with information that is related to security policies and procedures and specific statistics for criminal incidents, arrests and disciplinary referrals. This information is also made available to…
Reminder! Don’t forget to RSVP for the Faculty Symposium taking place on Thursday, October 6, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the Faculty Shark Club. Seating for the event is limited. Let’s continue the camaraderie established during the last symposium. We also hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to…
Who Says College Can’t Be All Fun & Games? Come to the Business Minors Fair, Oct. 19
Did your parents tell you that going to college was “all business” and not “fun & games”? Well, at the Business Minors Fair, it IS all about fun and games. All NSU students and future students are welcome to join the faculty and staff of the H. Wayne Huizenga School…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Sept. 30
Maria Espinola, community research coordinator for Nova Southeastern University’s Center for Psychological Studies professor Lenore Walker, E.d.D, ABPP and founder of the Student Coalition for Human Rights at NSU, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Sept. 30. She will discuss the Hispanic Boom and its…
Special Olympics Needs Volunteers for Bowling Tournament on Sat. Sept. 24
Have fun and be a part of a great cause by volunteering with Special Olympics Broward County, housed at NSU, during this weekend’s Area 10 Bowling Tournament. The Sat. Sept. 24 event will bring together friendly, competitive bowlers from Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River Counties. The…
In October – Free Pancake Puppies Fridays at Denny’s in the Don Taft UC!
Don’t miss your chance to try some of our irresistible Pancake Puppies for FREE! For those who are unfamiliar, Pancake Puppies are bite-sized pancakes rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a side of maple syrup for dipping. Every Friday in October, receive a FREE ($1.99 value) order of Pancake…
Law Center to Host NITA Florida Deposition Skills Program, Oct. 20-22
The Law Center will host the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Florida Deposition Skills Program on October 20-22. This is the twenty-second year that the Law Center has been designated as the Florida site for this prestigious NITA skills training program. NITA, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, is nationally and…
September is “education month” at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and Nova Southeastern University was well represented. President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., provided the keynote speech to nearly 400 business and education leaders at the chamber’s September 7, 2011 Trustees luncheon. President Hanbury took the opportunity to paint…
Mathematics Colloquium Series Opens Semester with Talk on Matrix Functions, Sept. 21
Now in its third year, the Mathematics Colloquium Series will open its fall semester of talks with a presentation titled “Positivity of Generalized Matrix Functions.” The series is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology. Presented by Fuzhen Zhang, Ph.D., professor in…