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Interactive Events Give You Something to Think About: Brain Awareness Week Continues Mar. 23

In celebration of national Brain Awareness Week, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host a variety of events and interactive expos at NSU. These events are free and open to the NSU community.  The following themed days will include demonstrations outside of…


Former state Senator, Dave Aronberg, who is now Florida’s Pill Mill Czar, gave a power presentation on the dangers of Pill Mills and the efforts of the Attorney General’s Office to combat it during a visit to NSU on Feb. 16

Former state Senator, Dave Aronberg, who is now Florida’s Pill Mill Czar, gave a power presentation on the dangers of Pill Mills and the efforts of the Attorney General’s Office to combat it during a visit to NSU on Feb. 16. The story was covered by multiple news outlets.


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.


2011 African Presence Art Exhibition Opening Reception features photos from March on Washington


SHSS Faculty Presents at ISA South

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) participated in the International Studies Association South Conference held at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL.  Duckworth’s presentation was entitled, “Peace Education Initiatives in Afghanistan.” She…


NSU Basketball Update and Game Schedule

Men’s Basketball After more than a week off, the men’s basketball team will return to action on Nov. 29 in a home game against Flagler College. Flagler and NSU are old Sun Conference rivals, but have since joined the NCAA and now compete in completely different regions. NSU is 18-23…


18th Annual “Anything That Floats” Raft Race Showcases Shark Spirit

Dozens of NSU students, faculty, and staff recently came out to cheer the competitors in the 18th Annual “Anything That Floats” Raft Races that took place Nov. 11 as part of the NSU 2010 Homecoming Week.  Seventeen rafts, constructed by NSU students, set sail on the Gold Circle Lake to…


18th Annual “Anything That Floats” Raft Race Showcases Shark Spirit

Dozens of NSU students, faculty, and staff recently came out to cheer the competitors in the 18th Annual “Anything That Floats” Raft Races that took place Nov. 11 as part of the NSU 2010 Homecoming Week.  Seventeen rafts, constructed by NSU students, set sail on the Gold Circle Lake to…


See Motherhood the Musical at Miniaci Center thru Nov. 21

Motherhood the Musical is about the joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a mom. It’s about climbing the emotional mountain only to find that there’s laundry at the top; discovering how powerful your love can be; helping children find their way and not losing…


See Motherhood the Musical at Miniaci Center thru Nov. 21

Motherhood the Musical is about the joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a mom. It’s about climbing the emotional mountain only to find that there’s laundry at the top; discovering how powerful your love can be; helping children find their way and not losing…


Anthony DeNapoli Named Executive Director of NSU’s New Office of International Affairs

NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D., has named Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D., as Executive Director of NSU’s newly created Office of International Affairs. In his role, DeNapoli will be responsible for this newly-created office, and for coordinating and facilitating existing and new international programs, affiliations and initiatives among NSU’s schools,…


NSU’s College of Pharmacy shares History during American Pharmacist Month

History of American Pharmacist Month American Pharmacist Month (APhM) is celebrated in October. This month-long observance recognizes the significant contributions to health care and the commitment to patient care by pharmacists in ALL practice settings from around the country.  American Pharmacists Month Objectives are to: recognize the vital contributions made…


Celebrate American Pharmacist Month with NSU’s College of Pharmacy

  The History of American Pharmacist Month In the last quarter century, pharmacy has expanded its role within the health care delivery system from a profession focusing on preparation and dispensing of medications to patients to one in which pharmacists provide a range of patient-oriented services to maximize the medicine’s effectiveness….


SHSS Faculty to Present Workshop for Tallahassee Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

  Paul Gallant, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) will present a workshop for the Tallahassee Association for Marriage and Family Therapy on Sept. 17. Gallant’s presentation is entitled, “Meaning Making: Using Metaphors of Map, Journey, and…


Beware Vampire Power: How to keep appliances from sapping your energy

“Vampire power” has many names: vampire load, vampire energy, standby power, phantom load, leaking energy, standby loss, idle current, phantom power, and ghost load. Despite all these names, they all define the same phenomena: when an electronic device continues to use electricity, even when switched off. Many common devices run…


Fischler Hosts Second Teacher Career Development Day with Free School Supplies

As one of America’s largest schools of education for more than 40 years, NSU’s Fischler School of Education is a powerful resource for teachers seeking guidance in a changing academic world. The Fischler School recently hosted a Teacher Career Development Day on NSU’s main campus, which provided tri-country teachers with…


Nova Southeastern University Hosts Teacher Career Development Day with Free School Supplies – Sat. June 26

NSU’s Fischler School of Education will host a Teacher Career Development Day on June 26 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.


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.


FBI Recognizes NSU for Safe Online Surfing Program

  The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently held an awards ceremony recognizing NSU for its role in developing and implementing a program to teach elementary and middle school students online safety. More than 62,000 students in 37 different states have completed the FBI-SOS (Safe Online Surfing) Internet Challenge since it…