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Tag Archives: Special Olympics

Baudhuin Preschool Students Graduate from Special Olympics Young Athletes Program

Nearly 160 students from the Mailman Segal Institute’s Baudhuin Preschool at NSU recently graduated from the Special Olympics Young Athletes program. The Baudhuin Preschool is an internationally recognized model program for children with autism spectrum disorders. The participating students, who range in age from three to five years old, were…


Hundreds Rally to Support Special Olympics Athletes at the 5th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions

More than 1,000 runners and walkers recently rallied at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the fifth annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk.


Hundreds Rally to Support Special Olympics at 5th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions

More than 1,000 runners and walkers recently rallied at NSU to support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the fifth annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk. The May 2 race raised more than $675,000 to benefit Special Olympics Broward County (SOBC), which provides FREE athletic programs to enrich…


Support Special Olympics Athletes at Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K on May 2

Get inspired and be a part of the amazing journey of more than 800 local Special Olympics athletes by participating as a runner, walker, or “virtual runner” in the fifth annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk. The race will take place on May 2 at NSU. The event benefits…


Get Inspired & Support Special Olympics Athletes at Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K on May 2

Get inspired and be a part of the amazing journey of more than 800 local Special Olympics athletes by participating as a runner, walker, or “virtual runner” in the fifth annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk. The race will take place on May 2 at NSU. The event benefits…


Three Business Leaders to Enter NSU’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Apr. 14

NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will induct three local business leaders – Mitchell Berger, Mike Jackson and Don Taft – into its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on Apr. 14. The induction ceremony will be held at the Signature Grand in Davie beginning at 6 p.m. Attendance…


Help Special Olympics by Being a Part of Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk

Save the date on Sunday, May 2 for the upcoming Fifth Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions to benefit Special Olympics Broward County (SOBC) which is now permanently housed on NSU’s main campus. Local Special Olympics athletes will be on hand to cheer on runners and present medals. Sallarulo’s Race for…


Circle of Friends Hosts “State of the University” Address with NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr. as Keynote Speaker

The Circle of Friends of Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center hosted their annual State of the University Address with NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr. as the keynote speaker.


More Than 350 Special Olympics Athletes from 5 Florida Counties Compete & Bond at Area Basketball Tournament

Tons of fans came out to cheer and warm the hearts of more than 350 Special Olympics athletes during a recent area basketball tournament. The Jan. 10 competition was hosted by Special Olympics Broward County at Nova Southeastern University’s Don Taft University Center.


Join 250 Special Olympics Athletes to Celebrate Grand Opening of Broward Group’s New Permanent NSU Home – Sun. Nov. 22

More than 250 Special Olympics Broward County (SOBC) athletes want your help celebrating a huge milestone for the group – the Grand Opening of its new permanent home on the campus of NSU!


Fourth Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk for Special Olympics Broward County Takes Place Feb. 15

The fourth annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk benefiting Special Olympics Broward County will be held on Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) main campus at 3301 College Ave. in Davie on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009.

The race starts at 8 a.m., with registration and packet pickup from 6:15-7:55 a.m. in the Miniaci Courtyard next to the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Carl DeSantis building.

Runners and walkers of all ages will compete for prizes while raising funds for the 1,000 athletes of Special Olympics Broward County. Local Special Olympics athletes will also be on hand to cheer on runners and present medals.


Nova Southeastern University Makes Major Gift Announcement, Names University Center

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announced today the naming of its 366,000 square-foot University Center in honor of businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Don Taft in recognition of a gift from The Taft Foundation. NSU President Ray Ferrero Jr., J.D., made the announcement during homecoming ceremonies Wednesday evening.