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NSU Achievements
Huizenga School Undergrads Complete Internships
According to a recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, internships are the #1 experience that employers are looking for in their entry level candidates. NSU students are actualizing this on campus, and in corporations throughout South Florida. Are you or your students interested in finding an internship? NSU’s…
NSU’s Public Safety Department Hosts Annual Award of Merit Luncheon
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Public Safety Department recently held its Award of Merit ceremony, which coincided with Public Safety’s 25th Anniversary of dedicated service to the NSU community. The emcee for the event was Public Safety Director Jim Ewing, and approximately eighty people attended, including University President and Chief Executive…
Business Professors Present at Southwest Decision Sciences Conference
Three professors from NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship —Leslie Tworoger, D.B.A., Eleanor Lawrence, Ph.D., and Cynthia Ruppel, Ph.D., presented their research entitled “The Emotions and Cognitions of Change: Top Management Reflections in the Healthcare Industry” at the Southwest Decision Sciences Conference. The conference was held March 12-16,…
SHSS Faculty Interviewed by NBC6 on Boston Marathon Bombing
Dustin Berna, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), was interviewed by NBC 6 Miami regarding the Boston Marathon bombing and aftermath. Berna, an assistant professor of Conflict Resolution and Political Science, is an expert on…
SHSS Faculty Presents at the 36th Annual Psychotherapy Networker Symposium
Douglas Flemons, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the 36th Annual Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington, D.C. The theme of the conference was, “The Therapist’s Craft: Healing Connection in the Digital World.” His presentation was…
Law Students Volunteer More Than 23,000 Hours of Legal Work
The Law Center’s graduating class of 2013 participated in the Pro Bono Honor Program and volunteered 23,041 hours of pro bono legal work while in law school, an all-time record. This is an impressive volunteer effort, and its impact on the community is beyond measure. From the class of 2013,…
Business Professor Earns Public Administration Educator of the Year Award
The South Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration has named Jack Pinkowski, Ph.D., associate professor of public administration in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, as their Public Administration Educator of the Year. The awards reception will take place on June 7, 2013, at…
Turning the Tables on Dental Education; Students Select “Best Waxer”
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine announces the completion of the inaugural Wax Off competition hosted by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) NSU’s Student Chapter. On April 8 in the dental simulation lab, dental professors competed for the title of NSU’s “Best Waxer.” Each professor had 30…
Medical Student Elected to Lead National Student Group
Third-year Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) student Britani Martinez was recently elected national president elect for the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). As national president, she will chair the AMSA Board of Trustees, the organization’s highest governing body. After her graduation in May 2014, she will take…
NSU Undergraduate Student Named Top National Officer for Osteopathic Medicine Association
Jaibel Makiyil, biology major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the National Officer of the Year by the Pre-Student Osteopathic Medicine Association (Pre-SOMA). Makiyil, who serves as president of NSU’s Pre-SOMA chapter, received the prestigious award at the Spring SOMA Convention in Washington, D.C., Mar….
NSU Undergraduate Students Recognized for Winning University-Wide Essay Contest
The second annual Farquhar Writing Contest offered NSU undergraduate students the opportunity to reflect on the academic theme of “Life and Death” and how it has impacted their lives. More than 30 students submitted essays for this year’s contest, and the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences honored the top…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor Authors Textbook on Multimodal Composition
Claire Lutkewitte, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, published Multimodal Composition: A Critical Sourcebook (Bedford/St. Martin’s) in paperback on Mar. 8. According to the publisher, Lutkewitte’s 544-page textbook “gives instructors a starting point for rethinking the kinds of texts they teach and produce.” Chapters include…
NSU Medical School Professor Chosen Secretary/Treasurer
Edward Packer, D.O., FAAP, FACOP, chair & professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine was recently elected secretary/ treasurer for the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP). He will also become chair of the college’s committees on finance and membership. In addition, Packer…
Health Professions Division Communications Director Wins Top Writing Award
Scott Colton, APR, director of medical communications and public relations for Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions Division, received a Best Feature Story or Article Award in the AACOM Communications Awards Competition held during the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Annual Meeting, which took place April 24-27 in…
Undergraduate Students Honored for Success in Math Bowl, Problem-Solving Contest
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a celebratory reception on Apr. 12 to recognize winners from this year’s Math Brain Bowl and Matrix column’s “Problem of the Month” contest. Brain Bowl Each year, several NSU students compete in the Math Brain Bowl, which pits teams in a tournament-style…
Neil Katz, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Conference held in San Francisco. The theme of the conference was, “The Politics of International Diffusion: Regional and Global…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Names Outstanding Teachers, Distinguished Professor
Each spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as its outstanding teachers of the year, honoring their strong commitment to learning and student success. These awards reflect the endorsement and support of peers and students. Congratulations to the following college faculty…
Medical Pediatric Club Takes Home High Honors for Poster
The Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (COM) Pediatric Club won the Pediatric Club Poster of the Year award from the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians over all of the other club submissions in the profession. They submitted a remarkable poster that detailed all of the activities they have…
Two Optometry Students Accepted to Elite Program
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry students Jana Wegrzyn and Edgar Ekure were accepted into the 2013 Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Future Faculty Program. The Future Faculty Program is designed to address the unique and important issues that graduate students face as they embark on a career…
Students Inducted into English, Communication National Honor Societies at NSU
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a dual induction ceremony on Apr. 23 to recognize students joining Sigma Tau Delta and Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor societies for English and communication studies, respectively. “Congratulations to all of our inductees,” said Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the college,…