Category: Research

Forum Focuses on Vision for Cancer at NSU, Dec. 13

We invite you to attend the “A Vision for Cancer at NSU” forum on Monday, December 13, noon to 1 p.m., hosted by the central research department at NSU (TRED). The forum will feature an interdisciplinary panel of individuals involved in

cancer-related work (e.g., research, treatment, palliative care), along with a collaborative brainstorm session. The goal is to identify topical NSU concentrations and our potential to impact cancer research and practice. Questions? Contact NSUResearch@nova.edu

Posted 11/19/21

Halmos invites You to Au Café on Monday, November 15

The Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center (HCAS) is delighted to host Au Café on Monday, November 15, 2021. This coffee and conversation hour provides a relaxed environment for French students and speakers to practice their language skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome to Au Cafe!

Au Café will be offered virtually on November 15 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Please see the flyer for Zoom information. For further information, please contact Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Humanities and Politics at yf60@nova.edu

Posted 11/11/21

Halmos Invites You to El Cafecito on November 17

The Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center (HCAS) is delighted to host El Cafecito on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. This coffee and conversation hour provides a relaxed environment for Spanish students and speakers to practice their language skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome to El Cafecito!

El Cafecito will be offered on campus from noon to 1 p.m. on the patio of the Student Services Building. Masks and social distancing are required.  For further information, please contact Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Humanities and Politics at yf60@nova.edu

Posted 11/11/21

NSU Dance Presents DanceWorks November 5-6

NSU Dance and the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts present DanceWorks Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Dance faculty, NSU dancers and special guests will showcase original choreography. The event is free and open to the public.

  • Date(s): Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Miniaci Performing Arts Center
  • Free event

For more information, contact Associate Professor of Dance Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu.

Posted 11/03/21

Walk to Fight Suicide on Sunday, November 7

The Out of the Darkness Walk is hosted annually by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Broward County, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., and NSU. This 5K walk is hosted to provide awareness and fundraise to create a safe environment for those who are currently struggling with suicidal thoughts, survivors, and family and friends who have lost some to suicide.

Date: Sunday, November 7, 2021

Time: 8 -11 a.m.

  • Registration/Opening ceremony begins at 8 a.m.
  • 5K will begin at 9 a.m.
  • Closing ceremony will be at 11 a.m.

Location: Between Carl DeSantis building and Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center

Register or donate for the walk!

All roads within NSU that follow the Walk route will close about 10 to 15 minutes before the starting time.

Vehicles coming to the Maltz Psychology Building, Carl DeSantis Building, or Leo Goodwin Sr. Hall can still park at the surface lots and Library parking garage.

Roads will reopen as the last walker/runner clears each area. For information regarding parking and traffic, contact facilities@nova.edu and parkingservcies@nova.edu

For questions or additional information, contact Alú Lopez at al.gd.line20@gmail.com.

Posted 10/29/21

Watch Jazzy Ash’s Concert On-Demand November 1-30

Jazzy Ash introduces children to the musical stylings of zydeco, jazz, blues and swing and draws out the roots of West African song traditions, rhythms and games in an energetic and engaging concert!
Ashli St. Armant, better known as Jazzy Ash, is a celebrated vocalist, writer, arts educator, and founder of Leaping Lizards Music, a music and theater education program for students. Her 30-minute pre-recorded concert debuts simultaneously on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Arts Alive! is generously funded by the Rockley Family Foundation.

Posted 10/28/21

Communities: Mapping the Past, Present, Future Nov. 13-21

Geography is so much more than the study of places.

Geography studies the relationships between people (and other living beings) and their environments. Join the Alvin Sherman Library in the celebration of geography and GIS (geographic information systems). This event series will include a diverse array of online presentations hosted by librarians. Expert speakers will help you tackle and understand skills, tools, research, and resources.

Topics: Digital humanities, community planning, writing, information visualization, data discovery, geo-literacy, geospatial education, story mapping, cartography, ArcGIS, EndNote, and more!

Learn more!

Posted 10/28/21

NSU Irish Film Festival Opens November 16

Join us for the virtual NSU Irish Film Festival led by NSU Professor David Kilroy, a native of Ireland and Chair of the Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.

Professor Kilroy will showcase independent contemporary Irish films not widely released in the U.S., representing the work of some of Ireland most exciting filmmakers. This festival is sponsored by the Alvin Sherman Library, NSU Center for the Humanities and the South Florida Irish Studies Consortium.

RSVP for the opening session on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Posted 10/28/21

Homecoming Celebration is Around the Corner: Nov. 8-14

Homecoming is the time to celebrate tradition and instill pride in all members of the Nova Southeastern University family through active engagement of students, alumni, faculty, and staff across the community.

The Homecoming celebration will begin on Monday, November 8, 2021, and will end on Sunday, November 14, 2021. You don’t want to miss out on all the awesome activities taking place, including a couple of surprises!

See the list of scheduled events.

https://www.nova.edu/homecoming/

Follow the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement on Instagram (@nsucampuslife) to stay updated.

For disability-related accommodations for any of the events, please e-mail disabilityservices@nova.edu.

Posted 10/25/21

Lifelong Learning Institute’s Free Lecture Series Starts Oct. 27

Nova Southeastern University’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) will be offering a new monthly community and intergenerational lecture series on “Civics and Democracy.”

Charles Zelden, Ph.D., professor of history and politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, will be the lecturer. The free Zoom Lecture series will require registration with Zoom links provide after registration. To register, email lli@nova.edu (subject line: Civics and Democracy Series).

The full civics and democracy series schedule:

  • Voting 12:30–2 p.m., October 27, 2021
  • Suffrage 12:30–2 p.m., November 10, 2021
  • Voter Suppression 12:30–2 p.m., December 15, 2021
  • Voter Rights 12:30–2 p.m., January 12, 2022
  • Contested Elections 10–11:30 a.m., February 21, 2022
  • The Power of Protest 10–11:30 a.m., March 28, 2022
  • Ideological Polarization 10–11:30 a.m., April 25, 2022
  • Series Wrap-Up 10–11:30 a.m., May 23, 2022

This free lecture series is sponsored by Florida Humanities.

1 … 16 17 18 19 20 … 40