Faculty & Staff News
Writing and citing correctly can be tricky!
NSU Libraries and the Writing and Communication Center are offering a workshop on library resources to help you cite using APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, or APSA styles.
This workshop will be repeated on October 16 and October 24.
For more information, contact: 954-262-4613 or lib.nova.edu/citation
On Wednesday, August 21, the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice hosted a “Back to School Breakfast” to celebrate the end of FY19 and kick off the new academic year.
Dean Kimberly Durham addressed faculty and staff in attendance on the college’s outstanding FY 19 closeout and shared the agenda for the upcoming year. She thanked each faculty member for their contribution and service. Then, supervisors recognized each member of their team and presented them with a medal for their integral role in the college’s success. Additionally, the college also recognized members from OIIT, who were instrumental to the college’s summer Institute and APSI events over the summer.
Have you started writing your novel? Want help from a local writing association? The Florida Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America presents the third annual All Write event on Saturday, October 26 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library in the 2nd Floor, Cotilla Gallery. The event will be comprised of four mini-workshops designed to help novice and seasoned authors hone their writing skills. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP at lib.nova.edu/authors or call 954-262-5477.
The Plot Clock
Discover the plot clock, which is a flexible template that can serve as a roadmap for your story. Joyce Sweeney is an award-winning young adult and poetry author as well a writing teacher and coach of 25 years.
Writing Fitness
“Trim the fat” of extra words from your writing and “tone” your sentences through balanced placement of phrases. Chris Jackson is an author who has taught American Literature and Creative Writing for 30 years.
Understanding the Scene
Learn the mechanics of scene, how to develop scenes, and what to do when you story grinds to a halt. Janice Hardy is the award-winning author of the teen fantasy trilogy The Healing Wars and runs the popular writing site Fiction University.
Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue
Hone your skills writing engaging dialogue that make your characters jump off the page and into your reader’s life. Miriam Auerbach is the author of the multiple award-winning Dirty Harriet satirical mystery series.
SAVE THE DATE
In April 2019, students, faculty, and alumni of the NSU Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Programs in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa under the leadership of Ovidio Olivencia, D.P.T., PT, OCS, and Keiba Shaw, D.P.T., Ed.D., PT, joined forces with the Physician’s Assistant Program in Orlando led by Victor Quinones, M.S., PA-C, EMT-P, the Psychology program at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, led by Diana Formoso, Ph.D., and the NSU campus in San Juan and area Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate and provide healthcare for people in the communities of Anãsco, Bayamón, Cataño, Humacao, and Utuado.
Lance Cherry, Ed.D., PT, OCS, Jessica Estrada, D.P.T., PT, ATC, both from Tampa and Ellen Kaldor, M.P.T., PT, PCS, a physical therapist specializing in pediatrics served as preceptors for the physical therapy students. Joining the NSU team was a nurse and a paramedic who provided invaluable expertise and treatment. Over the course of 5 days, the team was able to provide quality health, medical and psychological care, equipment, and vaccinations to approximately 600 people. This Medical Outreach led to many success stories from the perspectives of the communities that were served, the students, preceptors and community partners.
Ramon Vazquez from FEMA said, “I witnessed many success stories and one in particular moved me very much. I witnessed an elderly gentleman in “Hogar Nuestra Señora” de la Providencia who was unable to walk but was able to walk and move after he received treatment from your team.”
A veteran of other NSU sponsored Medical Outreach’s including Jamaica, Kaldor said, “Hearing of Puerto Rico’s devastation from Maria, I was so happy to help. It was truly a pleasure to travel and work with Lance and your students, Dr. Formosa and her students and Victor Quinones and his students. I learned a great deal from them as well as hoping they did from me. So glad to be part of this team.”
The trip in April was the second trip for the D.P.T. students and faculty to Puerto Rico. Recognizing in November 2018 that there still was a need for assistance as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017, a group of eight NSU D.P.T. students under the supervision of Olivencia, Shaw, and Estrada, travelled to the community of Toa Baja, and provided physical therapy services and education for 56 patients over the course of two days.
In addition, $1,200 worth of medical supplies including but not limited to canes, crutches, back and knee braces were provided for those in need! During this trip, Shaw met with community leaders under the guidance of NSU Puerto Rico Campus director, Vanessa Blanco, and FEMA liaison, Vazquez, to assess the need and set the stage for future Medical Outreach to island.
NSU is committed to meeting the health care needs of the underserved in Puerto Rico by providing quality care. In light of this dedication, the next Medical Outreach to Puerto Rico is scheduled for November 17-23, 2019. We have tentatively scheduled the Spring Medical Outreach to Puerto Rico for March 15-21, 2020.
For both trips we are looking for students and faculty from all health care disciplines who have a passion to serve and want to make a positive impact in those that they touch. If you or your students have an interest in attending this outreach, please contact Dr. Keiba Shaw at ks1453@nova.edu.
Congratulations to Nova Southeastern University’s Anesthesiologist Assistant – Tampa Class of 2019!! All graduates passed their board exam on the very first attempt which extends the Tampa AA program streak to four consecutive years with a 100% first time pass rate on their boards!
NSU University School 4th grade students have already had the opportunity to participate in a number of innovative challenges this new school year. They have been programming cubelets to rock/wobble, creating their own worlds through an app on the iPad, coding spheros to complete various tasks, using strawbees to build complicated structures, and even getting creative and problem solving with legos. We look forward to watching their critical thinking skills improve as they continue to work with the 4th grade and Innovation Lab teams throughout the school year.
NSU is invited to enjoy the benefits of discounted tickets to many exciting events, performances and concerts at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Parker Playhouse, the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center and The Pembroke Pines City Center. Simply select the show and performance that you wish to attend and, when prompted, use the designated promo code for the show you would like to purchase and get exclusive rates on selected shows or call 954.660.6307 and mention the designated promo code for the show you would like to purchase via the phone.
BABY SHARK LIVE!
Super Group Ticket Offer – Sunday, October 6th @ 2:00 pm – Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center – Promo Code: BCPASG
Take an adventure with Baby Shark and his friends as they sing and dance through some of your favorite songs! Baby Shark Live! is a state-of-the-art spectacular for children and fans of all ages. In this one-of-a-kind concert experience, your little ones will learn about shapes, colors, numbers and so much more!
Broadway in Fort Lauderdale / LES MISERABLES
Student Super Group Student Ticket Offer – October 8th-20th @ Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center – Promo Code: BCPAST
Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from its acclaimed Broadway return. Featuring the beloved songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
Slow Burn Theatre Co. presents SHREK THE MUSICAL
Student Super Group Ticket Offer – October 25th-November 10th – Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts – Promo Code: BCPASG
JetBlue Presents Broward Center & Slow Burn Theatre Co, production of Shrek, The Musical. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage in a hilarious and spectacular production that turns the world of fairytales upside down. All tickets $27.00.
Slow Burn Theatre Co presents A Christmas Story
Student Super Group Ticket Offer – December 13th-30th – Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts – Promo Code: BCPAST
JetBlue Presents Broward Center & Slow Burn Theatre Co, production of A Christmas Story, A Christmas Story, The Musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! , A Christmas Story, The Musical, is a triple-dog-dare of a good time and it is sure to warm your heart for the holiday season! All tickets $27.00
Randy S, Katz, D.O, (’99), FACEP, serves as chairman of emergency medicine at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, and actively lectures on a variety of topics in emergency medicine. He is also the medical director for the City of Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety.
Having practiced emergency medicine in Broward County for the past 15 years, Katz has been instrumental in improving the delivery of cardiac arrest care, stroke care, and disaster preparedness in South Florida. Additionally, he has served as a clinical professor for multiple institutions, including Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine and NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Katz holds appointed leadership positions in numerous organizations, including the Broward County Trauma Quality Improvement Committee, Memorial Regional Hospital Medical Executive Committee, Broward Stroke Council, Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors, and American College of Emergency Medicine EMS subcommittee. He has published many peer reviewed articles.
Active in the community, Katz has served on the board of The 3G Project, a charitable Organization dedicated to providing a lifeline to teenagers in the foster care system in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. He is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and an active member of the EMS community.
During the month of September, HCA Hospital will host two seminars: Colorectal Cancer Screening, September 17 and Cholesterol..check the facts, September 24. The HCA sessions will be available in person and via GoToTraining. Both seminars will begin at 12:00 p.m.
$10 in Rally Rewards will be offered per seminar. If you are attending the HCA Seminar in person, please register via Shark Talent. If you are attending via GoToTraining, you are required to complete a quiz at the end of the session for Rally dollars. As a reminder, spouses and/or domestic partners covered under the medical plan can attend the sessions via GoToTraining for Rally credits.