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News and Upcoming Events
Can People Sense Deception? Find Out at Next Psychology Series Talk, Oct. 5
Matt Young, a student pursuing his Psy.D., at the Center for Psychological Studies (CPS), will present “Can People Detect Deception via Thin-Slice Communications” during the next talk in the new Psychology Graduate Research Series. Co-hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and CPS, the talk will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Maltz Psychology Building, room 2045.
RSVP Now to Attend NSU’s 2011 Faculty Reception & Ben Franklin Exhibit Opening, Oct. 4
NSU faculty members are invited to attend the 10th Annual Faculty Reception, hosted by NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library on Oct. 4 from 4 – 6 p.m. in the library’s Second Floor Gallery. This is a chance to mingle with colleagues from throughout the university, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and celebrating…
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Validity of Motion, Oct. 20
Diego Castano, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will present “Motion: Truth or Convention,” during the next talk in the Faculty Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The talk will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor Gallery.
Laugh Your Fins Off – comedian Kevin Hart comes to NSU, Nov. 5
Homecoming 2011 and Last Shark Standing present, “Laugh your Fins Off,” featuring comedian Kevin Hart on Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. Click on the links to read the Ticket Purchase Policy and 5 Ways to Laugh your Fins off. See flyer below for…
NSU Hosts Sales Week – ends Oct. 7
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host its inaugural “Sales Week,” October 3 – 7 in celebration of the fast-approaching first anniversary of the Huizenga Sales Institute’s grand opening. All of the sales programs offered throughout the week are open-enrollment and require no advanced degree requirements….
Huizenga Business School Announces New Corporate Partnership with HEICO Aerospace
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its new corporate partnership with HEICO Aerospace. Through this corporate educational partnership, employees from HEICO receive a special discounted tuition rate when they enroll in the Huizenga Business School’s undergraduate or graduate degree programs. The employees are…
The NSU Employee Health Fair is scheduled for Oct. 12. It is sponsored by the NSU Wellness Committee, in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources, the Division of Clinical Operations, and the Office of Campus Recreation. See flyer for details…
Panel Discusses Lessons Learned from 2001 Terrorist Attacks
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) hosted a panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 8 with homeland security, law enforcement, public health, and weather officials to discuss the 10th anniversary of Sept.11 and the lessons the country has learned. NSU’s Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (IDEP) hosted the panel of experts, who…
Hear Faculty Members’ Music from Beyond the Classroom Recital, Sept. 14
Between preparing for lectures and proctoring exams, the professional musicians who serve as faculty members in the Farquhar College of Arts and Science are practicing their craft, preparing to share their talents outside of the classroom. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the college’s Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present…
Powerful Drama “Doubt: A Parable” runs through Oct. 9
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will open its 2011–2012 Premier Series with performances of Doubt: A Parable at NSU, Sept. 30–Oct. 9. Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., in the Black Box…
Free Workshops for NSU Employees Hosted by NSU’s Office of Human Resources, Oct. 13
This fall NSU’s Office of Human Resources will host several free development workshops for employees. The first workshop focuses on stress management and relationship building by exploring 12 essential Life Skills. Titled, “Trigger-Proof Your Way to Success”,will be led by author, psychologist, and educator, Gay Lynn Williamson-Grigas, M.A. As a…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
NSU will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events and activities designed to raise awareness and honor the rich traditions and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. For a complete listing of activities, visit www.nova.edu/hispanicheritage.
Marlins Community Foundation Presents Scholarship to Huizenga Business School
The Florida Marlins Community Foundation presented the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship with a scholarship check for $3,000.00 prior to the Marlins’ home game on Aug. 4. The scholarship will be given to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management…
President Hanbury Hosts First Faculty Symposium
The President’s Inaugural Faculty Symposium recently hosted by NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., was well-attended, informative and fun. Approximately 80 faculty members and deans were in attendance. David Thomas, M.D., J.D. and Irv Rosenbaum, D.P.A., Ed.D., M.P.A. spoke on the topic, “Sex, Lies and Politicians.” Following their insightful,…
NSU Medical Training in Iraq Leads to the Establishment of Training Center in Middle East
Last year, 12 Iraqi physicians learned how to administer advanced CPR and other life-saving skills on children thanks to cutting-edge technology at Nova Southeastern University. The university, in partnership with health care providers from UCLA and the International Medical Corp (IMC), conducted a three-day, live broadcast training from NSU’s main…
Performance Artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña comes to NSU for Two Evenings, Sept. 21 & 22
As part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host two consecutive days of unique performing and visual arts events at NSU featuring Guillermo Gómez-Peña. Gómez-Peña is a performance artist, activist, writer, and educator, as well as a MacArthur Fellow and an American Book…
Considering Law School? Learn How to Get There- Last Workshop, Sept. 21
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a series of three, free workshops designed to teach you all that you need to know about getting into law school—from application to acceptance. The last workshop will take place onWednesday, Sept. 21, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., in the Parker…
After hosting the Hot Topics in Psychology series for two years, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences has revamped the program. This fall, the college introduces the new Psychology Graduate Research Series, which will include presentations and talks by students in the college’s new M.S. in Experimental Psychology program…
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Undergraduate Admissions Brings Future Sharks to Campus
More than 130 prospective students and their families visited Nova Southeastern University’s main campus on Saturday, Aug. 27, for Campus Visit Day hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Throughout the day, guests obtained information about the university’s various undergraduate academic majors, the admissions process and received an overview of…