Month: October 2019

Men’s Soccer Team Shut-Out Tampa for First SSC Win

The NSU men’s soccer team battled to defeat the Tampa Spartans, 2-0, on Saturday evening, earning its their first Sunshine State Conference victory of the season in the process.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Nova Southeastern 2, Tampa 0
Records: Nova Southeastern (4-4-3, 1-3-1 SSC), Tampa (4-5-1, 2-3-1 SSC)
Location: Pepin Stadium | Tampa, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • There was very little in the way of action for much of the first half, with the Sharks responsible for all five shots in the period. The only attempt for the first 20 minutes was blocked off the leg of Aleks Berg.
  • The Sharks had two more in a span of 34 seconds in the 22nd minute, but the first was also blocked and the second saved.
  • The Spartans finally had their first opportunity in the 50th minute, but the Sharks defense was able to knock it away.
  • The Sharks had four of five attempts over the next 10 minutes, forcing keeper Jake Richards to make three more saves, before Matty Cornish, aided by Berg, was finally able to get one by just before the 60-minute mark.
  • A flurry of shots followed, including four of the Spartans’ seven for the game. They hit the post in the 64th minute, while their ensuing rebound try sailed over the net.
  • Henrik Berg collected a Jan Luca Ahillen corner kick a minute later and tapped the ball in from the left side to double the Sharks’ lead.
  • The final 20 minutes of action saw just four more shots, with two of the three attempts by the Sharks saved by Richards. The Spartans’ final try, meanwhile, came with less than two minutes remaining and the game all but over.

 

NSU University School Students Soar at Speech and Debate Tournament

NSU University School is proud to congratulate the Speech and Debate students who excelled at the recent Speech and Debate Flying L Tournament. Members of the Speech and Debate team who were invited to participate in this event competed against 600 students from 38 schools across Broward County. We are proud of these Sharks for their achievements and look forward to watching them bring home even more trophies throughout the school year.

Please join us in congratulating the following students:

  • Emma Pereda (junior) placed 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Sebastian Frazier (sophomore) placed 2nd in Lincoln Douglas Debate
  • Chase Barrett (junior) placed 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation
  • Amanda Frank (sophomore) placed 3rd in Lincoln Douglas Debate
  • Peyton Ronkin (junior) placed 3rd in Public Forum Debate
  • Caleb Samson (junior) placed 3rd in Public Forum Debate
  • Ethan Appel  (junior)  placed 4th in Informative Speaking
  • Rohan Chiravuri (junior) placed 4th in Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Madison Epstein (senior) placed 4th in Original Oratory
  • Gabriella Egozi (freshmen) placed 6th in Humorous Interpretation
  • Ella Marshall (junior) placed 6th in Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Lila Meltzer (freshmen) placed 7th in Lincoln Douglas Debate
  • Max Pinkiert (senior) placed 7th in Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Camilla Maionica (senior) placed 8th in Program Oral Interpretation & 12th in Dramatic Interpretation
  • Hannah Kuker (junior) placed 10th in Original Oratory
  • Alex Silver (junior) placed 12th in Humorous Interpretation

Office of Human Resources to Host Health and Wellness Fair

Get Ready for a Spooktacular Time! NSU employees are cordially invited to attend the NSU Employee Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Don Taft University Center in the Arena on the 1st floor/main court.

At the Health and Wellness Fair, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Complete Biometrics Health Screening (Employees enrolled in the ICUBA medical Plan)
  • Earn $25 in Rally Rewards
  • Participate in a costume and pumpkin carving contest
  • Go Trick or Treating with vendors
  • Meet your NSU colleagues who can support your pursuit of wellness
  • Be bold – get a free flu shot
  • Have fun and win door prizes

There will be plenty of vendors, food, giveaways and doors prizes, so please plan to attend this year’s event!  We look forward to seeing you on October 30 and do not forget to bring your shark card!

Coming Soon: Bitlocker To Go Encryption For NSU Owned Windows Desktops and Laptops

The Office of Innovation and Information Technology will be enabling BitLocker To Go encryption for external hard drives and USB flash drives used with NSU owned Windows Desktops and Laptops on October 21, 2019.

How does BitLocker work? Bitlocker To Go is a Microsoft Windows feature that allows you to password protect and encrypt your portable device including external hard drives and USB flash drives when an attempt is made to connect to an NSU owned Windows Desktop or Laptop.

How will it benefit  you and NSU? Encrypting removable media means that if it is lost or stolen, NSU’s data will not be compromised and demonstrates due diligence. We have taken the direction of using this technology across all NSU Windows devices in order to prevent the exfiltration of all sensitive data.

To learn more about BitLocker To Go visit our Bitlocker FAQ website located at https://www.nova.edu/oiit/bitlocker/

Alumni Spotlight: Dave Lacknauth, Pharm.D.

Dave Lacknauth, Pharm.D.

Dave Lacknauth, Pharm.D. (’02), is the director of pharmacy and system integration at Broward Health Medical Center, where he oversees the strategic planning and direction for pharmacy services across five hospitals.

With more than 15 years of experience as a pharmacy leader, Lacknauth has many accomplishments that promote the profession of pharmacy. He has started a new PGY1 residency program at Broward Health and created new roles for pharmacists that are clinically integrated. He also has promoted pharmacy practice through political action support.

Lacknauth is very active with the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, serving as the local chapter president, chair of the Professional Affairs Council, and as a board member. After receiving his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2002, he completed a specialty Director in Training Program immediately after graduation. Lacknauth has an M.B.A. from Baker College, as well as a master’s degree focused on patient safety and quality from the University of Florida.

CAHSS Quell Scholarship Recipients Announced

The recipients of The Quell Foundation Bridge-the-Gap Scholarships for Fall, 2019 were announced in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS).  Family Therapy students Brittany Bastarache (not pictured), Elsa Hines, Helcio Perez and Micaela Szwarc were recognized for their demonstrated commitment to expanding their skills and knowledge as they pursue the master’s degree in the Department of Family Therapy in CAHSS. The Quell Foundation seeks to diminish the stigma of mental illness and to support students who will become the next generation of mental health providers.

Psychology Professor Receives two Awards at Faculty Reception

Professor Jeff Kibler, Ph.D., recently received the College of Psychology Professor of the Year Award and President’s Distinguished Professor Award at the 18th Annual Faculty Reception.

In 2018, Kibler participated in a National Institutes of Health (NIH) panel on “The Cardiovascular Consequences of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” The panel included experts on neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The panel identified research gaps and made recommendations on research priorities.

Kibler’s research has received over $1.4 million in funding from the NIH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as other agencies. Kibler has co-authored multiple articles and book chapters with students and serves as director of the Psychology Services Center’s Biofeedback and Health Psychology Center.

At NSU, Kibler has also been involved with various boards and panels, including the President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant, the Academic Review Committee, the Faculty Advisory Council, and the University Research Board.

“I was grateful to receive the President’s Distinguished Professor Award,” Kibler said. “Given my interests in faculty development and dedication to enhancing success in scientific research at NSU, receiving this university recognition for my scientific accomplishments was a nice reminder of how much our extra efforts are valued.”

CAHSS Invites You to “Dance Works”

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is delighted to invite you to “Dance Works,” on November 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm in the Performance Theatre in the Don Taft University Center. Dance Works is a dynamic collection of original works featuring choreography from NSU faculty, students, and guest choreographers. This dance concert features a diverse range of styles and showcases the incredible talent of the NSU Dance Ensemble. Do not miss the talent on display in this incredible performance!

Tickets are required and may be purchased online at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1014582

CAHSS Alum Named SUNY Plattsburgh VP for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D.

Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D., was named Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the State University of NY at Plattsburgh. In this position, which she assumed in July 2019, she works closely with other college vice presidents and academic deans, Human Resource Services, Affirmative Action, Title IX, Strategic Enrollment Management, the Faculty Senate, and the Center for Teaching Excellence. She co-chairs the Bias Response Team and serves as the President’s Cabinet liaison to the Social Justice Advisory Council.

Prior to her current position, Cromwell was the Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer at Regis College, in Weston, Massachusetts. She also served as the chief diversity officer at The School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont. Before moving to Vermont, Cromwell was an associate professor of politics and social justice, as well as director of the Honors Program from 2010 to 2016 at Regis College.

Cromwell was the cofounding executive director at the Massachusetts Peacemaking and Talking Circle Initiative, a nonprofit organization designed to foster conversations about discrimination and racism in schools, nonprofits, and organizations. In addition, she serves as an independent consultant working with nonprofits, higher-education institutions, corporations, and government entities with an emphasis on conflict resolution, crisis management, and diversity and inclusion.

Cromwell visited NSU last year to receive an NSU Distinguished Alumna Award (2018) and provided a workshop on Talking and Peace Circles. She was the featured guest presenter at the Social Justice Roundtable in CAHSS in September 2018.

In addition to her M.S. in Dispute Resolution and Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from NSU, she earned a B.S. in social work at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago.

Fischler College Hosts Active Shooter Training

On Wednesday, October 2, NSU’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ) hosted an Active Shooter Presentation for its faculty and staff. The presentation was conducted by FCE&SCJ Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Grace Telesco, in coordination with the college’s Sociodrama Club, and Pat McGowan, from NSU’s Public Safety Department.

Grace TelescoPh.D., a retired Lieutenant who served for 20 years with the NYPD, was the Chairperson of the Behavior Science Department at the NYC Police Academy. She is currently the Faculty Advisor for the college’s Sociodrama Club. Current students and Sociodrama Club members, Joshua Enfinger (the shooter), and David Troxell (SWAT officer), participated in the training. Both students are working for the Sociodrama Community Initiative through a federal grant. The Sociodrama Community Initiative is charged with providing Sociodrama programs for diverse audiences and populations to meet educational and behavioral objectives in the community. The initiative has many exciting projects coming up such as, “Red Flags”: a Sociodrama about dating relationship violence, sexual assault, and substance abuse for Early Immersion Learning Freshman and a Cultural Diversity, as well as a training on autism for the Dental School. Actors usually come from the Sociodrama Club, led by student president, Norlando Padilla. For more information about the Active Shooter Training: https://sharkmedia.nova.edu/media/Active+Shooter+Trainin+Version+3/1_mqb0tbwp

If you are interested in having the Sociodrama Community Initiative conduct a program for you, please contact Grace Telesco, Ph.D., at her email: gt243@nova.edu.

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