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News and Upcoming Events
Global Art Celebration Showcases Fischler School & Alumni Talent
NSU’s Alumni Association and the Fischler School of Education and Human Services’ Interdisciplinary Arts Program recently presented “A Global Celebration of the Arts”.
Creative Arts Conference Includes Gospel and CeCe Winans Concert
NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services, in partnership with the Gospel Complex for Education & Preservation (GCEP), recently hosted a free conference.
Ferro Series Featured Pop-Up Art at Alvin Sherman Library
Fans of all ages recently met noted pop-up book creator Chuck Fischer and children’s book illustrator Henry Cole .
Issues in Autism Conference Addresses Difficult Behaviors
The UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) based at NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services recently hosted its 11th Annual Issues in Autism Conference.
Business School Dean Hosts Welcome Lunch for International Students
Randolph A. Pohlman, Ph.D., dean of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, hosted a lunch in April for the newly enrolled international students studying business at NSU.
Mailman Segal Institute Raises More Than $25,000 at “Evening Under the Stars”
NSU’s Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies (MSI) raised more than $25,000 at its recent 10th Annual Evening Under the Stars cocktail reception and silent auction fundraiser.
Genealogy Fair Draws Hundreds to Alvin Sherman Library
Hundreds of budding and expert genealogical adventurers recently attended NSU’s Second Annual Genealogy Fair on Saturday, May 2, at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center.
BSO Holds Law Enforcement Summit at NSU
Nearly 100 personnel from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, including colonels, majors, chiefs, captains and other executive officers, attended the BSO’s Department of Law Enforcement Summit held for two days on NSU’s main campus.
Business School Begins “Live Chat Thursdays”
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship has begun offering “Live Chat Thursdays.”
Essay Contest Winners Receive Fischler School Scholarships
NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services recently announced the winners of more than $15,000 in scholarships from the annual Miami HEAT/Fischler School essay contest.
Essential Skills for Supervisors Courses Begin May 14
The Office of Human Resources has announced the next sessions of Leadership Certification in its ongoing Essential Skills for Supervisors Series. This is an interactive training program for supervisors and includes participation in a work-related project to provide real-life application of the skills learned. Sessions will be held from 8:30…
Fischler School and Alumni Association Host Free Global Art Celebration
NSU’s Alumni Association and the Fischler School of Education and Human Services’ Interdisciplinary Arts Program presents “A Global Celebration of the Arts” on Tuesday, April 28, featuring a free evening of original music, visual art, and cultural harmony.
Alvin Sherman Library Extended Exam Hours & Holiday Schedule
The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center will be closed on Friday, April 10 and on Sunday, April 12 due to the Good Friday and Easter holidays.
Fischler School Co-Hosting International Child and Youth Care Conference
NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services is co-hosting the 2009 International Child and Youth Care Conference at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale from May 26-29.
MSI to Host Scholarship Fundraiser “Evening Under the Stars”
The Mailman Segal Institute’s 10th annual scholarship fundraiser, Evening Under the Stars, will be held Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art.
Former Presidential Candidates Speak at Law Center
Two groundbreaking former United States presidential candidates – George McGovern and John Anderson – participated in presentation on March 26 at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center.
Farquhar College to Host Sister Helen Prejean
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities will welcome Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, a long-time activist seeking to abolish the death penalty in the United States, to speak at Nova Southeastern University.
Public Interest Law Society Collecting Gowns for Becca’s Closet
The Public Interest Law Society in the Shepard Broad Law Center is holding a drive to collect gowns suitable for high school students to wear at their prom.
Bill Maher at the Don Taft University Center
Bill Maher will perform live at the NSU Arena located in the Don Taft University Center on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Researchers at Oceanographic Center Conduct Benthic Habitat Study in Florida Keys
Research scientist Brian Walker, Ph.D., and research assistant Greg Foster from the National Coral Reef Institute at NSU’s Oceanographic Center recently conducted an independent accuracy assessment of NOAA’s most recent Florida Keys benthic habitat maps.