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Four Business School Professors Present at IMA Conference
On Sept. 28 and 29, four professors from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship presented at the Florida Council of the Institute of Management Accountants’ (IMA) fall conference in Kissimmee, Florida. The representatives from the School of Business were: Allen Yessman, president of the IMA’s Florida Council,…
NSU Receives Awards in Statewide Print Competition
NSU’s Office of Publications, working with print vendor Color Express, has received three awards at the 25th annual Florida Print Awards, the printing industry’s largest and most prestigious statewide graphic arts competition. The annual Florida Print Awards “recognize individuals, companies, and organizations responsible for the creation or production of print…
SHSS Faculty Presents on Conflict Coaching and Facilitates Research Session at ACR
Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), gave a presentation at the Association for Conflict Resolution’s (ACR) Annual Conference in New Orleans. The presentation was entitled, “Conflict Coaching: Learning from the Masters.”…
SHSS Faculty and Students Present at AAMFT in Charlotte
Tommie Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), along with DFT doctoral students Jenna Wilson and Diana Giraldez, presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy’s (AAMFT) Annual Conference in Charlotte, North…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates the Achievements of Dean’s List Students
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recently hosted a ceremony and reception to celebrate and recognize the achievements of the approximately 600 undergraduate students who earned the Dean’s List for the Winter 2012 semester. The students were joined in celebration by friends, family members, faculty, and college leadership. “We’re…
NSU Undergrad Awarded UPS Scholarship Though Florida Independent College Fund
Brittany Bacallao, a sophomore biology major at NSU, has been selected to receive a $2,400 UPS Scholarship provided through the Florida Independent College Fund (FICF). Bacallao is the daughter of Donald and Diana Hughes, and David Bacallao of Clewiston, FL, and is a 2011 graduate of Clewiston High School. She…
Computer & Information Sciences School Celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month
On Oct. 18, in celebration of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences hosted the TechConnect Networking Series. FBI Supervisory Special Agent Ray Goergen and Intelligence Analyst Chris Collins presented on cyber security in the United States, wireless and mobile security,…
Robert Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored an article on the effectiveness of antibiotics, which was published in the Molecular Systems Biology journal on Oct. 9. Within a week of publication, the article reached the top three on the journal’s online list of…
NSU Professors Featured in new BECON TV BizBlock Series
Six professors from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship recently participated in a joint venture TV series with the Broward Education Communications Network (BECON TV) and the Town of Davie titled BizBlock. The TV series is airing now – and throughout the year – on Comcast Ch….
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences opened its 2012–2013 Premier Series with performances of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” the classic musical centered on the Peanuts comic-strip characters created by Charles M. Schulz. NSU’s two-week engagement featured a cast of undergraduate student performers, set designers, directors, and stage…
NSU’s Digital Media Department Nominated for 2 Emmys
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Suncoast Chapter recently announced the nominees for its 36th Annual Emmy Awards. Two members of NSU’s Digital Media Department in the Office of Innovation & Information Technology were nominated for Emmys for their work on a Public Service Announcement. The video titled…
NSU Represented at Blackboard Teaching & Learning Day
Nova Southeastern University was among more than 100 Higher Ed and K12 attendees and was one of eight client presenters at the Blackboard Teaching & Learning Day, recently held in Orlando. NSU participated in a day of Blackboard and peer-led sessions exploring how technologies can help initiate strategic transformation on…
SHSS Faculty Presents at ACR and Maine Municipal Association Conference
Neil Katz, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) participated in a panel discussion at the Association for Conflict Resolution’s Annual Conference in New Orleans. The panel was entitled, “Conflict Resolution in Higher Education: State of…
SHSS Faculty and Student Present on Equine Assisted Therapy at AAMFT Conference
Shelley Green, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), Robert Keever, M.S., doctoral student in the department and Lorisa Lewis, M.S., LMHC, director of Stable Foundations presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy’s (AAMFT) Annual…
Nursing Student Competes in Ironman
On Oct. 13, Justin McMurrer, College of Nursing student at NSU’s Fort Myers Student Education Center, competed in the Ironman World Championship Triathlon that was held in Kona, Hawaii. A BSN student, McMurrer is not only a talented athlete but he is also a stellar student. He has been able…
Huizenga School Professor Speaks at ASEAN Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand
On September 26, 2012, Bahaudin Mujtaba, D.B.A., professor of management in Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was an invited speaker and panel member in a three-hour seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, presenting on the topic of “Preparation for ASEAN Community of Thailand: Public and Private…
SHSS Alumna Appointed Evans Scholars Residence Director at Marquette University
Hannah Barr, M.S., 2012 graduate of the master’s program in College Student Affairs (CSA) in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named the Director of the Evans Scholars House at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chapters of the…
Students on Dean’s List Honored at Business School Luncheon
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship recognized 200 students at a luncheon and awards program in the Carl DeSantis Building. Interim Dean Preston Jones, D.B.A., spoke to students who took part in the semi-annual Dean’s List Lunch, congratulating them for their academic accomplishments….
NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute Receives $200,000 from Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
Guy Harvey, Ph.D., renowned marine wildlife artist, scientist, and conservationist recently donated $200,000 to the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) at Nova Southeastern University on Sept. 27. The donation was made toward research on large marine fishes such as sharks and marlins. Given on behalf of the Guy Harvey Ocean…
NSU Administrator presents at International Workshop
Barbara Packer-Muti, Ed.D., recently presented at the 9th International Workshop on Higher Education Reform (IISE), which was held at the University of Pittsburgh. Her presentation on “Community Engagement at Nova Southeastern University: A Case Study,” was well-received by faculty and administrators representing higher education institutions including Saudi Arabia, China, South…