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Fall Working Paper Series Continues at Computer Sciences School

The Fall Working Paper Series at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) continues on Tuesday, Dec. 7, where GSCIS Professor Timothy Ellis, Ph.D., will be presenting, “The Impact of Asynchronous Computer Mediated Communication Supported Project Based Teams on Sense of Connectedness in an Online Learning Environment.” The…


Behavior Analysis in Autism Treatment: Final Lecture in Hot Topics in Psychology Series, Dec. 2

Michael Voltaire, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will conclude the Hot Topics in Psychology lecture series for the fall 2010 semester with a talk titled, “Behavior Analysis and Its Preeminence in Autism Treatment.” Voltaire will speak on Dec. 2 from 12 – 1 p.m….


Researching Identity through Genetics: Results from Student Projects, Dec. 2

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will close its Faculty Lecture Series for fall 2010 with a presentation by Emily Schmitt, Ph.D., associate professor, and Jim Doan, Ph.D., professor in the college. The event, titled “Exploring Identity through Genetic and Genealogical Research,” will take place on Dec. 2 from…


Mathematics Colloquium Series Closes Fall Semester, Dec. 1

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will conclude the Mathematics Colloquium Series for fall 2010 with a pair of talks on Takagi’s Function. The presentations will take place on Dec. 1, from 12 – 1 p.m., in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, room 311. About…


NSU’s Save Our Seas Shark Center Receives $23,000 Research Donation

A consortium of environmentally-minded, local yachting industry companies led by Yacht Chandlers Inc., held their 3rd annual fundraising party on Oct. 25 to benefit the new Save Our Seas Shark Center (SOS SC) at NSU. The party was organized around a carnival theme with live music and a Brazilian dance…


What’s New in Sports Psychology? Find out at Hot Topics in Psychology Lecture, Nov. 18

The Hot Topics in Psychology lecture series will continue on Nov. 18 with a discussion titled “What’s New in Sports Psychology?” Presented by Stephen Russo, Ph.D., assistant professor in NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies, the talk will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building, room…


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…


Division of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies (DAIS) Hosts Inaugural AcademicFest


NSU Education Provost Joins Ranks of Past U.S. Presidents by Receiving Principal Association’s Highest Honor

Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D., recently joined the ranks of past United States Presidents George Bush, Sr. and Bill Clinton when he was awarded the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) top honor.


NSU President Speaks at Distance Learning Conference

NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., was one of the speakers at the Florida Distance Learning Association’s fall conference from Oct. 15 – 16. Sponsored by NSU, the conference was held at NSU’s Orlando Student Educational Center. Hanbury delivered opening remarks. The conference featured sessions on topics such as innovative…


Fischler Provost and University Dean Receives Highest Honor from National Principal Group

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), a member organization of more than 30,000, recently recognized H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D., Education Provost and University Dean at NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services, as an Honorary National Distinguished Principal. Singleton is one of only eight distinguished educators to…


Medical School Coordinates Second Annual Research Poster Competition

  Simultaneous to NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NSU-COM) Residency Fair, which was held on Oct. 8, NSU-COM’s Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education (CEME) held its Second Annual Intern/Resident Scientific Research Poster Competition. Numerous individuals from the various CEME affiliates located throughout Florida and the southeastern United States submitted…


Miami-Dade Students, Educators & Community Leaders Honored at Nova Southeastern University’s 13th Annual Cervantes Awards – Oct. 27

More than two dozen Miami-Dade County students and educators will be honored at the 13th Annual Cervantes Awards for Outstanding Hispanic Education, hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Fischler School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board on Wednesday, Oct. 27.


CPS Professor Presents a Continuing Education Workshop

Center for Psychological Studies Professor David Shapiro, Ph.D., co-presented a continuing education workshop, Malpractice—A Practical Guide for Psychologists at the recent American Psychological Association annual convention.


Faculty Panel to Examine Environmental and Ecological Impacts of Hurricane Katrina

In connection with filmmaker Spike Lee’s visit to NSU, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host a faculty panel discussion titled, “After the Flood,” on Oct. 27. The event will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, second-floor…


Huizenga Business School Hosts NSU Students at Sales Institute Grand Opening


NSU Launches South Florida’s First Ph.D. Program in Pharmacy

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Pharmacy recently launched South Florida’s first Ph.D. program in pharmacy.


Fischler School Participates in Dominican Republic Leadership Conference


Fischler School Adjunct Published by Education Law Association

Robert J. Safransky, Ph.D., adjunct professor of school law and American government at NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services, recently published an article entitled, “Everything You Wanted to Know about Muslim Students, But Did Not Know To Ask!” in the July 2010 issue of the Education Law Association’s…


University Officials from Argentina Visit NSU

A group of 25 high-ranking officials representing public and private universities in Argentina recently visited the NSU campus at the invitation of Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D.  The May 28 campus visit was in conjunction with a two day Academic Summit organized by the Consul General of Argentina in Miami,…