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Microbe Week Takes Over at the Oceanographic Center, Begins April 11
Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center (NSU-OC) is highlighting the symbiotic relationship between microbes and coral reefs this week through a series of distinguished speaker events and conference presentations. The week’s events kick off on Thursday, April 11 with “Dive In” lecture series guest speaker Kim Ritchie, a microbiologist with the…
Next Climate-Sustainability Series Talk to Focus on Sustainability in South Florida, April 18
What can civilians and scientists do to create a more sustainable Earth? The next Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series will explore this topic from a variety of facets. Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the event is part of the college’s weeklong Earth Day celebration. “Sustainability: Sciences, Policies, Politics,…
NSU’s Weeklong Celebration of Earth Day to Feature Faculty Talks, Tree-Planting, Ends April 22
Because Earth deserves more than a single day of recognition, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a weeklong series of on-campus events celebrating our planet—from talks revealing Earth secrets to a special tree-planting ceremony. The following events are free and open to the NSU community. For more…
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Civilian Life in 20th Century Berlin, April 18
The final Faculty Lecture Series of the winter semester will take a look at Berlin in the 20th Century, a tumultuous time. The talk is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Life and Death in 20th Century Berlin” Faculty Lecture Series | Stephen Levitt, LL.M., associate professor…
Discuss Life, Death of Zygotes at Faculty Lecture Series Talk, March 28
The answer to “When does life begin?” is often debated. But, what about the moment when the dying process begins? Join the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for a Faculty Lecture Series discussion about the life and death of zygotes. “From the Womb to the Tomb: Zygotic Development and…
Science of Sleeping, Dreaming Uncovered at Upcoming Faculty Lecture, March 21
We spend about a third of our lives asleep and require sleep to stay alive. But, what goes on while we sleep and dream? Find out at the next Faculty Lecture Series talk, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “The Nights of Our Lives: Why We Sleep…
Talk to Dive into Topic of Marine-Fisheries Sustainability, Feb. 19
The semester’s second talk in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will look at plausible ways of managing marine fisheries to better serve both the environment and consumers. “Is ‘All or Nothing’ Really the Only Alternative for Marine-Fisheries Sustainability?” Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series David…
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Biological Benefits of Parasites
Are parasites all that bad? The second Faculty Lecture Series talk of the semester will take a peek at the positive role parasites can play. The event is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Deadly Parasites: Key Players in the Web of Life” Faculty Lecture Series |…
Huizenga School welcomes First African-American Woman to Earn a Harvard M.B.A., Feb. 21
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomes entrepreneur Lillian Lincoln Lambert on Thursday, Feb. 21, 10:30 am for the 2013 Distinguished Lecture Series. Lambert is the owner of the building services company, Centennial One, and author of the 2010 book, The Road to Someplace Better: From the…
Next Climate-Sustainability Talk to Examine How Climate Impacts Humans, Feb. 1
The semester’s first talk in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will feature a discussion about the impact of climate on human activity. Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series “Causality Between Climate and Human Activity” Christopher Harrison, Ph.D. (University of Miami) Friday, Feb. 1 Noon–1:00 p.m….
Business School Distinguished Lecture Series welcomes New York Times Best-selling Author, Jan. 29
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship invites you to the next installment of the Distinguished Lecture Series, “Sell or Be Sold,” featuring Grant Cardone. Cardone is a New York Times best-selling author, star and executive producer of the reality TV show Turnaround King, host of the Cardone…
Next Climate Series Talk: Using Coral Reefs for Renewable Energy, Nov. 16
The next talk in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will include a discussion on using coral reefs as a potential source for renewable energy. Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series “Carbon Dioxide Capture by Engineering a Self-Sustained Coral Reef Park with Renewable Energy” Tsung-Chow “Joe”…
Faculty Talk to Shed Light on Life of Milky Way Galaxy, Nov. 29
The Faculty Lecture Series for Fall 2012 will conclude with a presentation about the life of the Milky Way Galaxy. The talk is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty Lecture Series “The Birth, Death, and Rebirth of the Milky Way Galaxy” Stefan J. Kautsch, Ph.D., assistant…
Upcoming Talk to Discuss EPA Policies Concerning Climate Change, Oct. 5
The next presentation in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will examine the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing role in enforcing policies relating to pollution control and climate change. Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series “EPA Enforcement: Can It Meet the Challenges of Climate Change?”…
Expert Explorer to Discuss Connections Between Cave Diving, Climate Change
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will welcome internationally known explorer Kenneth Broad, Ph.D., as a guest speaker in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series. “Caves, Climate, and Cognition” Wednesday, Feb. 22 Noon–1:00 p.m. Mailman-Hollywood Building | Room 309 Broad’s presentation, using images captured under…
Next Climate-Series Talk: What Marine Sponges Reveal About Oil Spills
Jose Lopez, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and NSU’s Oceanographic Center, has been examining the marine sponge as an important model organism for diverse marine studies. As part of the college’s Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, Lopez…
Faculty Presentation to Include Talk, Film about African Fashion Designers
As part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series, Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the college, and Cathleen Dean, adjunct professor in the college, will present “Runway Afrique: The Power of African Images in the Fashion Industry”. The talk and film screening will take place…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences celebration of Black History Month continues
Each February, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences commemorates Black History Month, celebrating the contributions of African Americans in United States history. The college invites the NSU community to participate in the following thought-provoking and inspiring events that will explore the people, literature, music, and experiences of black history…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Black History Month with Workshops, Talks
Each February, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences commemorates Black History Month, celebrating the contributions of African Americans in United States history. The college invites the NSU community to participate in the following thought-provoking and inspiring events that will explore the people, literature, music, and experiences which characterize black…
Talk to Explore Mystery of Organic Carbon in Deep Sea, Possible Effects on Climate, Nov. 18
The second talk in the Fall 2011 Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series will take place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m., in the Carl DeSantis Building, room 3049/3051. Dennis Hansell, Ph.D., professor of marine and atmospheric chemistry at the University of Miami, will present a talk titled “The Mystery…