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Fischler’s Second Annual School Choice Conference Brings Experts Together on School Reform Issues

NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education recently hosted its 2nd Annual International School Choice and Reform Academic Conference, aimed at creating synergies to lead to new collaborations between academic scholars at universities, “think tanks” and professional associations in the United States and internationally. Experts on educational reform and school…


Anancy Festival Co-Organized by NSU Professor Celebrates Caribbean Heritage in Pembroke Pines

The NSU community is invited to celebrate Caribbean cultural heritage during the Anancy Festival at the South Regional/Broward College Library in Pembroke Pines on Saturday, June 9. The free festival, co-organized by NSU Assistant Humanities Director and Associate Professor Andrea Shaw, Ph.D., will last from noon to 5 p.m. and…


Celebrate Latin-American Art, Literature at Hispanic Heritage Month Event, Oct. 5

As part of Nova Southeastern University’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host Viva la Cultura Hispana: A Celebration of Hispanic Cultures. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor…


Enjoy Numerous Events for Students, Children & Families at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Throughout October

Join NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library as its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues! As always, we encourage you to explore the library to learn, play and enjoy! For more details on the library’s October events, please click here.


Nova Southeastern University Announces 2011 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker

Anthropologist Elizabeth K. Lindsey to Provide 2011 Commencement Address


Celebrate Asian Culture with Chef Bil Mitchell & the Morikami Museum at NSU’s Library, May 14-15

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the NSU community is invited to celebrate at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library. Upcoming events include: Cooking Asian Delights Saturday, May 14 from 1-2 p.m., 1st Floor, Room 1017 Chef Bil Mitchell returns to Alvin Sherman Library and applies his distinctive…


Fischler School Honors Outstanding Educational Leaders & Students at 7th Annual Carrie P. Meek Awards

The Black Heritage Council of NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services recently celebrated Black History Month with the Seventh Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony. The Feb. 24 event was a salute to exemplary community members who continuously and positively impact the lives of…


St. Patrick’s Day & Celebrate Irish Heritage Continues at NSU’s Library, Mar. 19

March is Irish-American Heritage Month, so come out and celebrate at NSU’s 4th Annual Irish Film Festival. The festival screenings will take place in the Carl DeSantis Building’s Knight Auditorium at NSU. NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library and the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences have partnered to present the festival,…


Honor Outstanding Educational Leaders & Students at Fischler School’s Seventh Annual Carrie P. Meek Awards, Feb. 24

The Black Heritage Council of NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services will celebrate Black History Month with the Seventh Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony. The event is a salute to exemplary community members who continuously and positively impact the lives of African-Americans in…


Honor Outstanding Educational Leaders & Students at NSU’s Seventh Annual Carrie P. Meek Awards – Feb. 24

The Black Heritage Council of Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Fischler School of Education and Human Services will celebrate Black History Month with the Seventh Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie.


Students Celebrate Cultural Diversity at University School’s International Night


Fischler School Honors Miami-Dade Educators, Community Leaders, Chancellor Ferrero at Cervantes Awards

More than two dozen Miami-Dade County students and educators were recently honored at the 13th Annual Cervantes Awards for Outstanding Hispanic Education, hosted by NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board. The annual award ceremony recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the education…


Miami-Dade Students Highlight Their Hispanic Heritage & Cultural Role Models in Annual Cervantes Essay Contest

During Hispanic Heritage Month, hundreds of Miami-Dade County students have celebrated and learned about the Latin culture. Now, they can further express their pride by taking part in the annual Cervantes Outstanding Essay Contest, offered by Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Fischler School of Education and Human Services.


NSU Creates Summer Program for Haitian Teens Living in South Florida After Devastating Earthquake

To continue to acclimate Haitian students displaced by the earthquake to South Florida schools, NSU is part of a collaboration on a free summer program called Literary Initiative for Empowerment, or L.I.F.E.


Honor Outstanding Educational Leaders & Students at NSU’s Sixth Annual Carrie P. Meek Awards

The Black Heritage Council of Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services will celebrate Black History Month with the Sixth Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony.


Celebrate Black History Month with FREE Inspiring & Entertaining Events at Nova Southeastern University – All February Long!

Nova Southeastern University will honor Black History Month in February 2010 through a variety of activities including engaging art exhibitions, performances, award-winning film screenings, dynamic speakers and compelling educational workshops and discussions.


Fischler School Recognizes 22 Outstanding Educators, Awards $10,000 Scholarship at 12th Annual Cervantes Awards

Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board recently held the 12th annual Cervantes Outstanding Educator Awards, which recognized 22 distinguished educators from public and private schools throughout Miami-Dade County for their contributions to the education of Hispanic students.


Fifth Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Awards Honors Exemplary Community Members

Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Black Heritage Council will celebrate Black History Month with the Fifth Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony, a salute to exemplary community members who continuously and positively impact the lives of African Americans in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.


Miami-Dade Students, Educators & Community Leaders Honored at Nova Southeastern University’s 11th Annual Cervantes Awards

More than two dozen Miami-Dade County students and educators were recently honored at the 11th Annual Cervantes Awards for Hispanic Education, hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Fischler School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board.


Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Awards

Nova Southeastern University’s Black Heritage Council will celebrate Black History Month with a salute to the woman known as the prominent voice in the Haitian American community and to the man referred to by his peers as the turnaround principal in Broward County.

The Fourth Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievements Awards will honor Gepsie Metellus, director of the Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, and Ramon Dawkins, principal of Sunland Park Elementary School.