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NSU Law Appoints First Staff Attorney to Veterans Law Clinic
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad Law Center announced the appointment of Jayme Cassidy as staff attorney of the university’s in-house Veterans Law Clinic, the only one of its kind in South Florida. This summer, Cassidy will be offering a series of workshops to address some of the most…
President Hanbury Pens Sun Sentinel Opinion Piece on ‘Needs of Returning Veterans’
The following opinion editorial appeared in the Tuesday, April 9 edition of the Sun Sentinel’s editorial section. George Hanbury: Needs of returning veterans a big priority at Nova By George Hanbury Unemployment, homelessness, and mental health issues face many of our returning veterans because of their sacrifices and service….
SHSS Alum Publishes Book entitled, Determinants of Success in UN Peacekeeping Operations
Jacques Koko, Ph.D., a doctoral graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has published a book with Essoh Jean-Mathieu Essis, Ph.D. entitled, Determinants of Success in UN Peacekeeping Operations, published by University Press of America. Koko is…
Community Resolution Services at SHSS Engages Attendees during NSU’s CommunityFest
Community Resolution Services (CRS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) participated in NSU’s CommunityFest on Saturday, Feb. 9. CRS’ booth provided two activities for community members. One activity was focused on thanking those in the US military for their service by inviting the community to complete…
NSU Law Center to Host “Wounds of War,” Symposium on Veterans and Service Members with PTSD, Feb. 1
Shepard Broad Law Center will host a national symposium on Feb. 1 titled, “Wounds of War: Meeting the Needs of Active-Duty Military Personnel and Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” This complimentary symposium will bring together medical, mental health, and legal experts from around the country to discuss the rising incidence…
NSU’s Department of Public Safety Recognized by Department of Defense Organization
NSU’s Department of Public Safety was recently honored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR), a Department of Defense organization, for its commitment to supporting NSU employees serving in the military. Nominated by Public Safety Officer Christian Ferrier, the Public Safety Department was selected to receive ESGR’s…
Faculty Symposium Creates Thought Provoking Discussions
“Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio? Are We Allowed to Have Heroes Anymore?” was the topic for the 4th faculty symposium, hosted by President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., on Dec. 1. Speakers Stephen Russo, Ph.D. and Kenneth Johnson, D.O., led the discussion about society’s reaction to and interest in…
U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps Promotes NSU College of Pharmacy Alumnus to Commander
Christopher G. Lynch, Pharm.D., M.Ed., College of Pharmacy alumnus, class of 1997, was officially promoted to Commander by Rear Admiral, Bob Kiser, inaugural commandant for the Military’s Medical Education & Training Campus (METC), on Oct. 7 at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Lynch’s promotion by the U.S. Navy to the rank…
Long Island University Professor Gives Talk on Homeland Security Education
Stan Supinski, Ph.D, associate professor at the Long Island University Homeland Security Management Institute, spoke to Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (IDEP) about the current state of homeland security education on Sept. 19. IDEP is preparing to launch a new M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness…
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center Announces 2011 Commencement Speakers for May 14
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad Law Center is proud to announce its speakers for the 2011 Law Center Commencement Ceremony. Justice Peggy A. Quince will be the keynote speaker, and will also be awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree. Justice Quince was the first African-American female to be…
Col. Arthur Athens Speaks at Fischler School Graduate School Commencement Ceremony, June 12
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education will host its 2011 Graduate School Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. The NSU community is invited to join in recognizing the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of this latest group of more than…
West Palm Beach SEC Open House takes time to Honor Veterans
(From Left to Right): Al Franza-US Navy Vet, Candace Murtos-US Air Force Vet, Rory Jenkins-US Army Vet, Francisco Antigva-US Army Vet, along with NSU students Galo Moreira-US Army Vet, and Justin Geoffrion-US Army Vet. During a recent Open House, the West Palm Beach Student Educational Center remembered Veteran’s Day by recognizing…
Oceanographic Center representatives attend U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting
NSU Oceanographic Center (OC) dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D., who is also the executive director of NSU’s National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI); NSU OC professor and NCRI associate director, Bernhard Riegl, Ph.D.; and NSU OC assistant director of development and NCRI administrative coordinator, Wendy Wood, attended the semi-annual United States Coral…
NSU Doctoral Student Receives Degree in Iraqi Palace
U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Saindon Jr., who was also a NSU doctoral student in the College of Allied Health and Nursing, is the first NSU graduate to receive a degree in an Iraqi palace. Saindon received his doctor of health science degree on May 17 at the Al Faw…
NSU’s 2010 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony to Be Held May 16 at BankAtlantic Center
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Fischler School of Education and Human Services, and the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will jointly hold NSU’s 2010 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 16 beginning at 4 p.m. in the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. The NSU community is…
Lieutenant-General (ret.) Roméo A. Dallaire, who led a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Rwanda, will be the speaker at Nova Southeastern University’s 2010 undergraduate commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 16,
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.