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NSU’s Relay for Life Team is making strides toward stamping out cancer by already raising more than $26,000 in 2012 for the American Cancer Society, which will use the funds for much-needed research. And although the NSU team’s official relay event has already passed, the chance to get involved and…
New Free Development Workshop for NSU Employees in July
The Office of Human Resources is offering a brand new free development workshop for all NSU employees on Thursday, Jul. 26. The workshop, which is titled Creativity and Change: Tools for Getting It All Done will be facilitated by Robert Preziosi, M.Ed., D.P.A. This workshop will show participants how to…
NSU hosts Miami Dolphins Symposium; Speakers focus on education and character
More than 700 student-athletes and coaches participated in the Miami Dolphins 7-on-7 football tournament and symposium on NSU’s campus recently. The symposium, held in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center, featured current and former NFL players, coaches and members of the Florida National Guard, including George Hegamin of…
SHSS Faculty Presents at Comparative and International Education Society Conference
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the Comparative and International Education Society Annual Conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico during Apr. 22-27. Duckworth’s presentation was entitled, “The Praxis of…
Renowned Health Policy Expert to Speak at NSU Commencement
Jonathan Cohn, a senior editor at The New Republic and a nationally recognized authority on health care policy, will be the keynote speaker at a commencement ceremony at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division on Sunday, May 27.
GSCIS Offers Six New Concentrations for the M.S. in Computer Science
The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is pleased to announce a revised and expanded Master of Science in Computer Science program, starting fall 2012. The revised program features a smaller core and six new concentrations to allow students to specialize in one of the many exciting aspects of…
Mark Davidheiser, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named as an Editor of the African Journal of Political Science and International Relations (AJPSIR). Davidheiser is the founder and director of the Africa Peace…
Only Two Workshops Remaining in 2012 Sales Management Series
There are only two workshops remaining in the 2012 Sales Management Series. Let the Hudson Center of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship teach you how to put your sales team into overdrive. Sales is the driving force behind most successful businesses,…
Students Inducted into Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies Honor Societies
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a dual induction ceremony at NSU on Apr. 3, recognizing students inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma and Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national honor societies for criminal justice and paralegal studies, respectively. Angelica Dolan and Hector Fajardo, criminal justice majors in the college,…
Demo Days: Belly Dancing and Martial Arts, Apr. 17, 19 & 21
Come to the Rec Plex for FREE demonstrations of Belly Dancing and Martial Arts! Belly Dancing: Whether your intention is for fun, fitness, or future performing, you will be introduced to a new world of thinking and moving with Belly Dance. Learn to belly dance, meet new friends, laugh, exercise,…
Tour NSU’s New Exercise and Sport Science Lab at Open House Event, Apr. 18
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences invites you to tour the college’s new Exercise and Sport Science Teaching and Research Laboratory, which opened its doors in Winter 2012. This state-of-the-art lab accommodates students and faculty members in the college’s exercise and sport science program. Laboratory Open House Wednesday, Apr….
Hammerhead Shark Double Whammy – Confusion on Identity of Shark Species
Identity confusion between a new, yet unnamed shark species, originally discovered off the eastern United States by Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center (NSU-OC) researchers, and its look-alike cousin—the endangered scalloped hammerhead shark—may threaten the survival of both species. According to an April 2012 article in the scientific journal Marine Biology,…
Golf Digest Profiles No. 1 Women’s Golf Team
On Friday, Mar. 16, Golf Digest’s Stephen Hennessey wrote a profile on the No. 1 Nova Southeastern women’s golf team. The article describes the Sharks’ search for a fourth straight NCAA National Championship despite only having a roster of four golfers. Below is an excerpt from Hennessey’s article. No. 1…
Houston Chronicle Profiles NSU Alum J.D. Martinez
Steve Campbell of the Houston Chronicle recently wrote this profile on the Astros outfielder and Nova Southeastern University alumnus J.D. Martinez. The article describes the former Sharks’ work ethic and his training regimen while staying in Davie, Fla. Below is an excerpt and a link to Campbell’s article. J.D….
Undergraduate Admissions to host New Major Day
NSU has four new majors and students are invited to visit our campus and learn all about them! The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting New Major Day on Friday, April 6 in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s main campus. Registration opens at 8:00 am, and the program…
Huizenga School Department Reaches 95% Participation in Faculty/Staff Giving Campaign
During President Hanbury’s Town Hall meeting with the H. Wayne Huizenga’s School of Business and Entrepreneurship, there were many things that resonated with the Enrollment Services department. “We heard how great universities are recognized by accrediting agencies, the academic community, and the general public by the percentage of alumni who…
Medical School Researcher to Present on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mar. 19
Nancy Klimas, M.D., NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine professor and researcher, will be presenting her research on chronic fatigue syndrome and neuro-immune medicine on Monday, Mar. 19 at the NSU Health Professions Division’s Chancellor’s Dining Room. The presentation, which will take place at noon, will include a demonstration of REDCap…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Online Open House Chat
Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will host an online open house chat on Mar. 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prospective students who are interested in learning more about the school’s master’s and doctoral programs are encouraged to log on anytime during the chat…
Computer Sciences School Host TechConnect Networking Series, Mar. 8
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will host the TechConnect Series networking event on Thursday, Mar. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is designed to provide an opportunity for local technology community, students, and faculty and staff members to gather in an informal setting to…