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Medical School Professor Lectures Nationwide
Naushira Pandya, M.D., CMD, professor and chair of the NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Geriatrics, maintained a busy fall agenda that included presenting a lecture on “Anemia and Inflammatory Disease” at the American College of Osteopathic Internists Convention held in San Francisco, as well as presenting “Urinary Incontinence”…
Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Child Health Policy (ICHP), led by director Deborah Mulligan, M.D., made a poster presentation about domestic violence and human trafficking at American Public Health Association’s (APHA) annual meeting in Denver held in early November. The presentation was titled “Health Care’s Role in Domestic Violence and…
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Nova Singers 2010 Holiday Concerts begin Dec. 3
The Nova Singers have announced the 2010 Holiday Concert schedule! Friday, Dec. 3, 8:15 pm, Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 N. 35 Avenue, Hollywood Sunday, Dec. 5, 4:00 pm, St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 NW 51 Street, Boca Raton Tuesday, Dec. 7, 8:15 pm, “The Sanctuary” Second Presbyterian…
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…
Medical School Holds Cadaver Appreciation Ceremony
On Nov. 10, NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine held its 2nd Annual Cadaver Appreciation Ceremony to demonstrate the students’ appreciation to the individuals who selflessly donated their bodies to benefit future generations of physicians and mankind in general. “These individuals trusted us with their bodies in hopes of advancing medicine…
NSU and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Collaborate to Raise Awareness on Violence
NSU recently hosted a conference to raise awareness on violence in our society. Nationally recognized experts in psychology, suicide prevention, law enforcement, counseling, and other areas were among the speakers at the conference entitled “Violence Knows No Boundaries.” They addressed topics covering school and domestic violence, workplace violence and sex…
Comedian Mark Lundholm comes to Miniaci, Dec. 3
The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center will host Broadway comedian Mark Lundholm on Dec. 3 for a show to benefit the Hanley Center Foundation’s Hope Fund. The Hanley Center is a world-renowned nonprofit addiction recovery center located in West Palm Beach. Carlin-like wit, depth, and delivery are all…
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…
Huizenga Sales Institute Hosts Bigwig Event
On Nov. 4, more than 75 guests gathered to hear former Miami Dolphin Dwight Stephenson, and his wife Dinah, discuss the qualities that they credit for the success of their many businesses, as well as their marriage. The Bigwig Event was hosted by Six Degrees – Big Brothers Big Sisters of…
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…
Visit NSU’s Library During Finals for Shark Survival Week Specials, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
Don’t let finals week turn you into shark bait! Visit NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library between Nov. 29 and Dec. 3 for Shark Survival Week specials featuring: Extra study rooms FREE study snacks Roving librarians to help with your research questions The “I Survived Finals” photo booth And much more! For…
Exhibition on Identity by Northern and Southern Printmakers on Display thru Dec. 3
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will host “This Is Who I Am: North | South Print Exchange,” an exhibition of prints by 12 artists from South Florida and Philadelphia regions, Nov. 1 through Dec. 3, 2010. The artwork will be displayed simultaneously…
See Presidential Greatness Exhibits at Sherman Library thru Nov. 24
James Hoban’s elevation for the President’s House,1793. Provided by the White House Historical Association. History buffs are in for a rare treat this fall when the Alvin Sherman Library at NSU features two concurrent White House exhibits in its Second Floor Gallery, including one with letters handwritten by George Washington…
West Palm Beach SEC Open House takes time to Honor Veterans
(From Left to Right): Al Franza-US Navy Vet, Candace Murtos-US Air Force Vet, Rory Jenkins-US Army Vet, Francisco Antigva-US Army Vet, along with NSU students Galo Moreira-US Army Vet, and Justin Geoffrion-US Army Vet. During a recent Open House, the West Palm Beach Student Educational Center remembered Veteran’s Day by recognizing…
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…
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…
Dental School Creates Endowed Professorship in Endodontics
The College of Dental Medicine (CDM) recently created an endowed professorship in endodontics. The college – led by the efforts of Kenneth Namerow, D.D.S., CDM associate professor, division chief of surgical sciences, and section chair of endodontics – raised $400,000 for the professorship. CDM reached the magical number of $500,000…
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…
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…