Say yes to health and no to the flu

As the winter holidays quickly approach, many of us may be thinking about what we’re thankful for and what presents top our wish lists. Perhaps you’re thankful for your family, and want an iPhone 5. It’s unlikely that many people are thankful for excessive coughing or are wishing for a generous bout of nausea. Yet, […]

Diary of… a doctor in training

I never wanted to become a psychologist. I was an athlete, a musician and a social creature — anything but a scholar. I had played in Carnegie Hall and been on a national soccer team; how important was school? After all, my sister was the smart one in the family. Why aspire to be second […]

Recipe of the week : Quesadillas

    For this week’s recipes, we are traveling across the border and taking a bite out of quesadillas. They are pretty simple to make and bring a little Latin flavor to indulge your appetite. Quesadillas are a great idea for lunch or, pared with a side dish, makes for an excellent dinner. CHEESE QUESADILLA Start […]

Halloween is coming to town

It’s that time of year again, where ghosts and goblins hide behind every corner, ready to strike fear in unsuspecting victims and where fun means dressing up in crazy costumes and stuffing our faces with candy.     This can only mean one thing:  Halloween season is in full swing. What better way to spend it […]

Diary of… a dancer

Walking into Nova Southeastern University, I was the typical college freshman: overly excited to begin the rest of my life in the “real world”.  Yet, I was slightly terrified that only four years separated me from life-changing decisions that would set me up for the rest of my life.   I also knew that biology was […]

Faculty Spotlight: Aimee Zadak

Aimee Zadak, Ed.D., has been an associate lecturer at NSU since 1998. She earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and her Doctorate in Leadership and Human Services at NSU. She loves educating people and working with different groups in therapy, corporate settings, and the classroom.