Month: November 2021

Psychology Alumnus Raises Funds for Cancer Awareness

Matthew Jalazo and Crystal Ortner

Matthew Jalazo, a College of Psychology alumnus, is seeking widespread support throughout Nova Southeastern University for his national virtual walk on December 4 to benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition and its efforts to promote awareness of the importance of early screenings.

“I believe that this advocacy movement (borne from my close friendship with Crystal, a fellow NSU alum and psychologist who was stricken with Stage 4 colon cancer) can help many people, given the universally positive reception it has received throughout the South Florida community and across the country,” Jalazo said.

Crystal Ortner and Jalazo, both cancer survivors, have forged a strong friendship through the years.

To date, Jalazo has raised more than $11,000 for charity and hopes to raise significantly more by the time his fundraising efforts conclude next month.
“Crystal and I are on a lifesaving mission. We hope to make a powerful difference nationwide, and make our university proud!” he said.

Posted 11/14/21

 

COM Outlook Wins Two PRSA PRestige Awards

The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s venerable COM Outlook magazine received first-place honors in both the Magazine and Periodicals and the Writing categories at the Public Relations Society of America Tampa Bay PRestige Awards ceremony held November 3. The PRestige Awards recognize outstanding public relations programs and tactics by Florida practitioners and organizations and is open to both PRSA members and nonmembers.

In addition to COM Outlook winning the top award in the Magazine and Periodicals category, the article “Fellowship Fun: Inquisitive Alumna Savors Grey’s Anatomy Stint,” which appeared in the spring 2021 issue, received the top prize in the writing category. The article was written by Scott Colton, B.A., APR, director of medical communications and special projects for NSU’s Office of Printing and Publications.

This is the second year in a row that COM Outlook earned the first-place prize in the PRestige Awards competition.

Posted 11/14/21

Researchers Published in Smithsonian Marine Station Newsletter

This fall, HCAS research scientists Brian Walker, Ph.D. and Karen Neely, Ph.D. had their work published in the Smithsonian Marine Station Newsletter. Titled “Using 3D Modeling to Understand Coral Disease,” it discusses how computer programming can aid in monitoring stony coral treatments.

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has spread throughout Florida’s Coral Reef causing extensive mortalities in more than 21 species of reef-building corals and resulting in the local extinction of some species. Not only has SCTLD caused great devastation along Florida’s Coral Reef, but it has recently been found in 17 other countries or territories throughout the Caribbean.

Walker and Neely have been collaborating with the Smithsonian’s The Coral Health and Marine Probiotics (CHAMP) lab. They have been working have been working to treat infected corals along the reef with beneficial bacteria, probiotics. One of the biggest hurdles of the project is to be able to compare tissue loss progression on each coral over time to better understand if the probiotic treatments are successful at slowing or stopping the disease. Numerous photographs are taken of each coral each time the researchers are able to visit them on the reef. Using a software program, Agisoft Metashape, the CHAMP lab compiles these photos into 3D models of each coral. By comparing the surface area of healthy tissue on each model over time, the CHAMP lab can compare effectiveness between treatments.

Posted 11/14/21

Ecology Journal Appoints HCAS Faculty to Editorial Board

J. Matthew Hoch, Ph.D.

In October 2021, HCAS environmental faculty member J. Matthew Hoch, Ph.D. was officially added to the editorial board of Oecologia. Hoch is a marine and wetland ecologist and evolutionary biologist. His current work concerns ecological effects of the restoration of the Everglades. In the past he has worked on sex allocation and reproductive dynamics of barnacles, including the functional morphology of their penises. Other projects have included soft-sediment community ecology in salt marshes, the effects of the restoration of Cadmium pollution in Foundry Cove and the dynamics of sex change in slipper snails.

Oecologia is a prestigious, upper-tier journal that publishes innovative research from across the entire field of ecology.  Distributed by Springer, this journal is one of the most highly cited journals in ecology.

Posted 11/14/21

Halmos Faculty Appointed to Sustainability/Resiliency Board

Mary Hope Schwoebel

Mary Hope Schwoebel, P.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS), was appointed to the Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Board in Plantation by Councilmember Horland. This new board was established to advise the Plantation City Council on issues such as climate change.

Schwoebel’s teaching and research interests include peacebuilding and state building, peacebuilding and development, gender and conflict, culture and conflict, and facilitation.

Posted 11/14/21

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

NSU’s Biz Bash a Student-Run Business Bonanza

Do you have a sweet tooth?  Do you want to satisfy your midday snack cravings?  Do you want to freshen up your wardrobe? Do you need a new piece of art for your office or home?

You can achieve all these things by heading over to the Mako Hall Quad and the Shark Cage between 5 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, for Biz Bash. All 19 student-run businesses will be open and offering their products. Checkout the new businesses by Shark Cage students this semester and enjoy music, games, giveaways, and a raffle!

Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for the students’ Thanksgiving Food Drive.  All donations go to Feeding South Florida.  Your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift.

Follow resharkcage on Instagram for more information.

Posted 11/03/21

Education Doctoral Student Receives 2021 ALAS Scholarship

Patricia Trejo

Patricia Trejo, doctoral student, at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice is the recipient of the 2021 the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Scholarship, sponsored by Curriculum Associates. Through the scholarship, Trejo will receive $10,000 toward her doctoral degree in educational leadership at NSU, which helps support the professional advancement of Latino administrators.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity Curriculum Associates proMasvides by funding a $10,000 scholarship for an ALAS member,” said Maria Armstrong, executive director of ALAS. “This year, Mrs. Patricia Trejo is a deserving recipient as she pursues her education in earning a doctoral degree. As a cofacilitator of our Linking Latina Leaders Network, she coordinates and promotes webinars that connect our ALAS members on topics of relevance and advocates for all children, with an emphasis on historically marginalized youth. ALAS is proud to have a member as dedicated to ALAS and her home state affiliate as she is.”

Trejo is an accomplished educator who graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor degree in mass communications, and then from Nova Southeastern University with her master’s degree in educational leadership in 2003. She has served in several roles throughout her 23-year career in public education, including teacher, learning team facilitator, assistant principal, and principal.

Posted 11/03/21

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