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Florida Governor Reappoints Fischler School professor to Florida Fund for minority Teachers

NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services is proud to announce that program professor Ken Dose, Ed.D., has been reappointed to the Board of Directors for the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers. Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist recently selected Dose and six other community leaders to serve in this…


NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Jan. 21

Fran L. Tetunic, J.D., professor and director of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center, will be the feature speaker at NSU Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Jan. 21. Her topic will be juvenile mediation. Having created and continuing to direct the law center’s Juvenile Mediation Program,…


Enjoy a Night of Comedy and Music at IMPROV JAM!, Jan. 21

Imagine a stage production where Saturday Night Live meets In Living Color. On Jan. 21, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present IMPROV JAM!, an evening of sketch comedy, improvisational theatre, hip hop dance, and pop music. This Studio Series event will…


Hear from Best-Selling Author Edwin Black, Jan. 20

All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to attend a talk by writer Edwin Black, New York Times best-selling author of 10 books. Black will speak on Jan. 20 from 6-7 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 2053. The event is hosted by the Farquhar College of…


Cheer on More than 300 Special Olympics Athletes Who Will Compete in Basketball Tournament at NSU, Jan. 15

Fans from the NSU community are invited to cheer on and warm the hearts of more than 300 Special Olympics athletes during the upcoming Area 10 Basketball Tournament in the arena at NSU’s Don Taft University Center on Jan. 15. Athletes from Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian…


Books & Books Coming to Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Grand Opening Jan. 13

The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is pleased to announce that Books & Books, one of the nation’s most well-respected bookstores, has entered into an agreement with NSU to bring noted authors, books, and programming to the Museum.  With the addition of a café with sandwiches…


Get caught up in Recyclemania!

NSU is pitted against Florida’s other colleges in a nation-wide recycling competition! Let’s band together to help the earth and show those other schools just how green we can be. For more information about recycling on campus and the Recyclemania competition, visit www.nova.edu/gogreen.


Brown Bag Grant Series Continues Feb. 10

The 2011 Brown Bag Grant Series continues on Thursday, Feb. 10 with “Budgets Aren’t Boring!” The workshop runs noon – 1:00 p.m., in Room 2053, Alvin Sherman Library. Bring your lunch, dessert is provided. To RSVP for any of the sessions, visit www.nova.edu/ogc/brownbag. Click on the link to view topics scheduled for UPCOMING Brown Bag…


What’s New at the RecPlex!

The NSU RecPlex can help you start the new year off with a revitalized exercise regiment!  Check out the new programs we are offering in 2011: Xtreme Fitness: Want a high-intensity, advanced, outdoor workout? Try twice a week with a personal trainer flipping tires, running with a parachute, rope swinging…


Tampa and Orlando Alumni Chapters host Holiday Party at Ocean Prime

 The NSU Tampa and Orlando alumni chapters hosted a holiday party on Dec. 3 where alumni and friends enjoyed an evening of networking, fun, and the chance to reconnect. Sara DuCuennois, director of NSU’s Alumni Association, shared updates about the main campus.  Alphonso Fontaine, D.H.Sc., NSU’s Tampa alumni chapter president,…


Mailman Segal Institute Hosts Open House, Dec. 11

The Family Center Preschool, Infant/Toddler Program and Parenting Place at MSI will host an MSI Open House and Family Fun Fest on Dec. 11.


Rock With the Outertoons at NSU’s Library, Dec. 12

NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library invites kids of all ages to rock out with the world’s only all-cartoon band on Dec. 12 from 2 – 3 p.m. Have fun and learn about different genres of music including jazz, swing, baroque, blues, pop, and of course ROCK & ROLL! This colorful, lively…


Renowned Physicist to Speak at NSU, Dec. 18

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host a lecture by renowned physicist Pierre Ramond, Ph.D., on Saturday, Dec. 18. The talk—part of the Miami 2010 topical conference on elementary particles, astrophysics, and cosmology—will begin at 8 p.m. in the Performance Theatre of…


Showcase Your Singing Talent—Join the Bossa Nova Chorale!

Do you love to sing? Would you like to sing and meet new people at the same time? Well, the Bossa Nova Chorale is looking for a few good voices! The Bossa Nova Chorale is the premier vocal ensemble of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing…


Get NSU Discount for Broadway Across America Series; Next Show: In the Heights

Broadway Across America, presenters of the Fort Lauderdale and Miami Broadway Series, is proud to offer the NSU students, faculty and staff a 20% discount to select performances. The shows and performances being offered for NSU discount seating include: In the Heights (Miami) – Sunday, April 3, 2011, 2:00 p.m. In the Heights…


Culture Vultures Announce 2010 Season of the Arts Events at NSU’s Library

NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library is home to the Culture Vultures, a group dedicated to bringing art, culture and thought-provoking programs to the residents of Broward County. Next upcoming FREE event: A Celebration of Music Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2-4 p.m. Damira Feldman, a Russian-born concert pianist, will demonstrate her eclectic…


Get Discount for the WinterFest Boat Parade!

If you plan to attend the WinterFest Boat Parade on Dec. 11, you may want to print this discount for $2 off the price of tickets for the Grandstand Viewing Area, Front Row Seats. Get your Winterfest Boat Parade Discount now!


Manhattan Alumni Chapter Hosts Breakfast at the 21 Club

The NSU Alumni Association hosted over 70 alumni and friends on Nov. 9 at the 21 Club in New York City. Presenting “From Wall Street to Your Living Room,” the breakfast featured special guests Adrian Muller, strategic editor of Dow Jones Mega Trends and Principal/CEO of Time Leverage Capital Corp;…


NSU Recognized by SF Regional Transportation Authority

The university was recognized in the October/November issue of On Board, an electronic newsletter from the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. Read the article: NSU supports mass transit.


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…