Month: September 2019

CAHSS Faculty Presents at the Fourteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society in Portugal

Elena Bastidas, Ph.D., faculty in the Depart of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented at the Fourteenth International Conference on The Arts and Society in Portugal. The conference was held at the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon. Her co-presenter was her daughter, Victoria Luzuriaga, a student studying art and psychology at The New School in NYC.

Bastidas and Luzuriaga presented their work on “Art as a Way of Facilitating Social Change Processes.” The presentation focused on Social Polygraphy, a methodology used to facilitate social processes. Using case studies from Bastidas’ work on youth peacebuilding efforts in Colombia, Luzuriaga dissected the methodology using arguments from the arts and psychology that helped the audience get a better understanding of the effectiveness of this methodology for conflict resolution efforts that depend on social change.

Bastidas’ research and teaching interests include quantitative methodology, conflict and international development, environmental conflict, and gender analysis in international development. She is also the director of the M.S. and Graduate Certificates in DCRS.

Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to Honor Dr. George L. Hanbury II During Banquet GHOF to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Guy Harvey Research Institute

The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) will honor Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) President and CEO Dr. George L. Hanbury II and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NSU Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) during its annual ocean conservation fundraising dinner on Saturday, November 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale.

“This year is particularly special, as we honor both Dr. Hanbury and the incredible scientists and groundbreaking research at GHRI,” said world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist and entrepreneur Dr. Guy Harvey. “We are on a transformational journey together to protect our ocean ecosystem and conserve our marine environment.”

Tickets to the 11th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) Banquet are $300 per person and $2,500 for a table of 10. Guests will enjoy dinner, open bar, live musical entertainment, a video retrospective of the exciting ocean expeditions and research findings from 2019 and a live and silent auction with original Guy Harvey artwork, exciting trips and unique gifts.

The annual banquet benefits the GHOF which conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The GHOF also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists.

For tickets, visit www.guyharvey.com/2019-ghof-banquet-and-fundraiser.html. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.GuyHarvey.com or e-mail GHOF@GuyHarvey.com.

18th Annual NSU Libraries Faculty Reception

18th Annual

NSU Libraries Faculty Reception

Thursday, October 3, 2019 | 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery | Alvin Sherman Library

 

The President’s Distinguished Professor Award of Excellence and the Professor of the Year Award recipients will be recognized. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, door prize drawings, and beautiful artwork from The Artist’s Vision of France and Argentina, curated by Adriana Bianco.

Hosted by: George L. Hanbury II President and Chief Executive Officer
Ronald J. Chenail, Ph.D. Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Hutchens Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian and NSU Libraries Staff Members.

RSVP to lib.nova.edu/rsvp by Monday, September 30. Email Lilly Valiente at lv297@nova.edu for more information.

Special thanks to Barnes & Noble for its generous support.

 

Impressions magazine Honored with Award

The College of Dental Medicine’s Impressions magazine was honored with the Silver Scroll Division 2 Award for Most Improved publications for the Spring and Fall 2018 editions in the Dental Journalism Awards sponsored by the International College of Dentists (ICD), USA Section.

The award was presented to Impressions Managing Editor Oline H. Cogdill during the annual seminar meeting of the American Association for Dental Editors & Journalists (AADEJ) held in San Francisco during September. This is the second time Impressions has been honored by the ICD. The magazine received the Honorable Mention for Outstanding Cover for the Summer 2016 edition in the Dental Journalism Awards. The Dental Journalism Awards is one of the ICD’s longest ongoing projects and is in its 48th year of competition. The awards are open to any English language dental publication throughout the world.

NSU Alumnus Gives Strangers a Second Chance at Life

Zachary Lechette Image courtesy of the City of Gastonia.

Making the choice to become a living donor isn’t for everyone, but for Zachary Lechette, Ph.D., it’s been a rewarding one. Lechette, an alumnus of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice has had the opportunity to give two strangers a second chance at life through organ donation. Lechette, who has served as a police officer since he was 20 years old and received his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice at NSU (’18), believes that helping people is in his blood…

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Social Justice Roundtable featuring CAHSS Alum on “Reflective Introspection about Social Justice”, Sept. 21

The Social Justice Roundtable (SJR) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) invites you to participate in the next roundtable on Saturday, September 21 from 4:30-5:45 pm in Maltz, Room 2050. Our special guest will be Dilip Kulkarni, Ph.D., Ed.D. Kulkarni is a doctoral graduate of the conflict analysis and resolution program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in CAHSS. Kulkarni will share his thoughts on the important topic of “Reflective Introspection about Social Justice,” and will invite participants to share their reflections.

The SJR provides a means to examine and discuss topics related to human rights and social justice. The SJR is collaborating with Community Resolution Services to host an Inclusion dialogue to consider, “Reflective Introspection about Social Justice.” The understanding of social justice is challenging, and invites us to reflective introspection by the individual. What does social mean to you? How has your understanding evolved? How does your education and our field weave social justice into the fabric of our theories, research, and practice?

In addition to his degree from NSU, Kulkarni recently completed an Ed.D. at Northeastern University. His other degrees include his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Bombay, India, an M.S. in civil engineering from Clarkson College of Technology (now Clarkson University), and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.

For those unable to participate in person, you may participate online at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2643459451215944706 Training ID: 907-483-548. For more information about this event or the SJR, please contact Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies at mckayj@nova.edu

CAHSS Invites you to Sebastián Lelio’s Una Mujer Fantástica (A Fantastic Woman), Sept. 18

The Department of Literature and Modern Languages (DLML) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and First Year Experience Program are pleased to present the Annual Film Series: The Reel. This film series offers NSU students, faculty, and other members of the university and local community curated film screenings three times per fall and winter on campus. Food and drinks are provided, and each night is free of charge.

Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., faculty in DLML will facilitate discussion of Sebastián Lelio’s Una Mujer Fantástica (A Fantastic Woman), on Wednesday, September 18, from 6:00-9:00pm in the Mailman-Hollywood Auditorium, 2nd floor.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2017) and directed by Sebastián Lelio, one of Chile’s most successful directors and screenwriters, Una Mujer Fantástica focuses on the life of a transgender woman, Marina (Daniela Vega), who must overcome rejection and harassment after the unexpected and sudden death of her older lover, Orlando (Francisco Reyes). Set in modern-day Chile, the movie presents viewers with the changes taking place in a country once plagued by a right-wing dictatorship, and where laws protecting LGBTQ have only been recently passed. Una Mujer Fantástica calls on viewers to reflect on love, loss, and hope even in the direst of circumstances. The film will be shown in Spanish with English captions.

This film if part of NSU’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Come join us as we explore Hispanic and Latin heritage and culture through film!

CAHSS’ Department of Literature and Modern Languages Hosted Welcome Luncheon

The Department of Literature and Modern Languages (DLML) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) hosted the “Hi, You” Haiku: Welcome Luncheon to greet all returning and incoming students in English, Spanish, Medical Humanities, Humanities, Gender Studies, Film, and Folklore & Mythology. To get things started, students and professors crafted personal haikus to introduce themselves and shared a little about books they found most influential. DLML backpacks and books from professors were given away as raffle prizes. This event brought DLML majors and minors together to appreciate literature and the languages. Look out for our next Literature and Language Luncheon. On November 1, the Department will host “The Mad Tea Party” from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm at Mailman Hollywood room 332, for all those majoring, minoring, or interested in literature and the languages. We look forward to you joining us for games, giveaways, and food!

CAHSS Faculty and Students Present Guns, Grief, and Family Therapy: After School Shootings at AAMFT Conference in Austin, TX

Anne Rambo, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), and 3 DFT students conducted an Institute at the 2019 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Conference. The Institute was entitled, “Guns, Grief, and Family Therapy: After School Shootings.” The conference was held in Austin, TX.  The three students included Alexandra Alfaro, Elizabeth Jarquin, and Porshia Cunningham.

Rambo also directs DFT’s master’s and graduate certificate programs and has extensive experience working with at-risk children and families. She has written three books for professionals, and one for parents, as well as numerous book chapters and articles and presents internationally on social justice and family therapy.

Second Week of Grand Openings for Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Student Businesses

Are you ready for a new swimming suit? You can wear it to the beach after classes finish for the day and take along some great recreational gear. Do you need some finishing touches to make your dorm room just right? Are your shoes looking a bit worn? Visit the new Razor’s Edge Shark Cage on the first level of Mako Hall and celebrate four more Grand Openings of student-run businesses owned and operated by Rockefeller Class of 2021 Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program students on Wednesday, September 18.  This is an enormous accomplishment for these students, and we would like to invite you to visit and enjoy some of their great new products and services offered by the students. Cash or credit cards are accepted. All these businesses located in the Shark Cage on the ground floor of Mako Hall.

Grand Opening Events:

Captain Nova (Swim wear, t-shirts, and hoodies), Wednesday, September 18 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s and Wednesday’s, 12:00 – 3:00 pm and Tuesday’s, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Looking for durable, comfortable, and fashionable swim wear? Stop by Captain Nova for quality items and help positively impact South Florida coastal conservation with your purchase.

Comfy-fi (Dorm room design services), Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Do you want to turn your dorm room from an ordinary space into an extraordinary space? Stop by Comfy-fi to take your dorm room and living space to the next level.

R3 (Recreational and Relaxing Rentals), Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Do you want to enjoy the South Florida sunshine with the essentials for a pleasant day at a fraction of the cost? Stop by R3 for quality recreational and relaxing beach rentals at affordable prices.

Ravi’s Royal Tea, Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall LOGO
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Ready to take a break and have a refreshing cup of hot tea or a tall glass of iced tea? Take a break from your schedule and relax for a few minutes at Ravi’s Royal Tea.

Captain Nova

Captain Nova provides high-quality apparel including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and swim bikinis (made in America) in a variety of four colors. Captain Nova supports the movement away from using plastic straws, and the mission is to positively impact South Florida coastal conservation. Captain Nova is donating some of its profits to the Marine Environmental Education Center. Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

Captain Nova owned and operated by Rebecca (Becca) Flack, a junior from Sherborne, United Kingdom, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Becca looks forward to introducing you to her variety of comfortable, durable, and fashionable clothing. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 12:00 – 3:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

Comfy-fi

Comfy-fi is a dorm décor kiosk catered to college students living on campus. Let Comfy-fi create a customized, efficient space designed around your lifestyle. Comfy-fi is convenient, affordable, and provides world-class service and attention to detail, specializing in décor, accessories, games, technology and more! Custom orders are also available. See how Comfy-fi can enhance your living space at the Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Comfi-fi owned and operated by Krystian Dear, a junior from Montego Bay, Jamaica, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Entrepreneurship.  Krystian invites you to explore the variety of products and services he offers to make your dorm room your home away from home, catered to your individual needs. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Fridays from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.

R3 (Recreational and Relaxing Rentals)

Whether you are heading to the beach or trying to find a quiet spot on campus to study or relax, you should stop in at R3 to get essential items that you will not have to store in your room.  R3 rents beach towels, goggle and snorkel sets, coolers, body boards, and more.  Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 4 from 11:00 – 2:00 pm.

R3 owned and operated by Rachael Nelson, a junior from Rochester, New York, majoring in Computer Information Technology and minoring in Entrepreneurship.  Rachael is also a NSU volleyball player.  Rachael encourages you to take advantage of her daily or hourly pricing on all types of beach rental items so you do not need to find space to store things in your room.  Have fun in the sun, however, slather on the sunscreen.  Regular hours of operation are Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.  R3 will operate in Fall 2019-Winter 2020.

Ravi’s Royal Tea

Ravi’s Royal Tea serves organic tea and non-GMO certified hot and iced tea for those who are not coffee drinkers and coffee drinkers who also enjoy a tea break. Enjoy a sweet treat with your tea crafted from the highest quality whole tea leaves, fruits, herbs and spices.  Take a break and come to the Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from

Ravi’s Royal Tea owned and operated by Ravi Patel, a junior from Jacksonville, Florida, a Dual Admit Dental student majoring in Biology and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Ravi invites you to tea at his Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Additional Shark Cage Businesses

 Each Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program student opens an on-campus, student-run business in order to fulfill their scholarships. Each business aims to engage all members of the NSU community including students, faculty, and staff.  Students went through specifically designed courses to aid them in getting their businesses started. From making Shark Pitches and Shark Funding Pitches to faculty members and entrepreneurs, students gained confidence in starting their on-campus businesses.  These students are joining six returning Shark Cage student-run businesses from last year, Mako Me Fit (protein shakes), The Lemonade Stand, Shark MGT, Shark Market, Shark Vault, and Simple Servings as well as three Shark Cage businesses that opened last week, Mako Ice, Natural Bowl, and Shark Bait Candy Shop.  Watch your messages because there are an additional five Shark Cage student-run businesses opening between September 19-20 . We invite you to ENGAGE with them and support their businesses.

 

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