Author: Abimbola Elizabeth Eminowa

Baby Shark No More: Natalie Espinal’s Journey Leading Her to the Spotlight

Authentic, young, passionate and humble, Natalie Espinal is admirable on and off the court. At the age of just 17, she left her home in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to join the Nova Southeastern women’s tennis team, competing at what she loves and quickly proving how well she can do it – while creating a pathway for her pursuit of a college degree. The payoff for all adversity surmounted is already beginning to manifest, despite the very early stage of her career.
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Espinal, Wardenburg Capture DII Doubles National Title at ITA Cup

The Nova Southeastern women’s tennis tandem of Natalie Espinal and Sarah Wardenburg weren’t put off by the challenges of the day on Saturday at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s ITA Cup, earning the Division II National Championship in doubles – a program-first in the team’s first-ever appearance at the tournament. Espinal was also in the singles semifinals but wasn’t able to triumph in the rematch with the nation’s top player. Doubles play continues Sunday with the ITA Cup trophy on the line.
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CAHSS Alum Sworn in as Senior Foreign Affairs Officer

Farouk Raheemson, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has recently started a new position as a Senior Foreign Affairs Officer (Consultant), with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). The DRL is a part of the US Department of State. Raheemson works as an expert and consultant on a wide range of issues including corruption, human rights abuse, poverty, and subjects affecting Sub-Saharan Africa.

In addition to his doctoral degree from NSU, Raheemson has an M.A. in International Relations from Webster University, and a B.A. in History and International Relations from Lagos University.

WCC Graduate Assistant Coordinator presents at the CAHSS SGA Interdepartmental Symposium

Sabrina Louissaint, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) graduate student in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media Master’s program, and graduate assistant coordinator at the NSU Writing & Communication Center (WCC), presented at the Graduate CAHSS Student Government Association (SGA) Interdepartmental Symposium on September 21, 2019. This year’s theme was Mental Wellbeing and Diverse Populations. Louissaint was on a panel with CAHSS faculty Ph.D., Molly Scanlon and graduate CAHSS SGA representatives, Arielle Saunders and Xin Quan.

Louissaint’s presentation, “Dehumanizing Minorities in America: The Exonerated 5,” examined the 1989 Central Park Jogger case that lead to the conviction of 5 innocent young men, who later became known as the Central Park Five. Thirteen years later, the men were exonerated of the crimes. Louissaint’s presentation used the case as an example of both a high-profile crime case with racism underlined through media coverage and continued injustice in America. According to Louissaint, inmates’ mental health and the trauma caused by the criminal justice system is not discussed enough, and this case demonstrates that, with the lasting trauma these men faced after spending years in prison. Along with these issues, Louissaint’s presentation also shed light on Jim Crow that continues to divide our nation, illustrating how racism is manufactured into the prison industrial complex.

See past Graduate CAHSS SGA interdepartmental symposium programs here and learn more about the CRDM Master’s program by visiting https://cahss.nova.edu/departments/wc/grad-programs.html

CAHSS Alumna is Doctoral Candidate at University of Denver in Literary Studies

Sasha Strelitz, M.A

Sasha Strelitz, M.A., 2013 B.A. graduate in English is a doctoral candidate in Literary Studies at the University of Denver. After graduating from NSU, Strelitz received her M.A. in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Studies from the University of Central Florida. Currently she is completing her doctoral thesis and anticipates completion in 2020. She is the Graduate Student Director of the Writing Center works as a Tutor and Tutor Advisor at the Learning Effectiveness program and teaches classes in literature.

Strelitz indicated that, “At NSU, I worked as a Writing Tutor in Academic Services and as a Fellow in the Writing Center. My job as a Fellow provided me with the invaluable experience of learning pedagogical tactics from English faculty, whose methodologies I still reflect on when teaching my own classes. This position also afforded me the unique opportunity of delivering a conference paper at the Southeastern Writing Center Association conference as an undergraduate.”

Criminal Justice Doctoral Student Leads Research at the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center

Vanessa Patino Lydia, doctoral candidate at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, is the Vice President of Research and Planning at the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center in Jacksonville. She is the Principal Investigator on the latest research that was conducted by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center which establishes baseline indicators for the status of girls’ disparate well-being indicators, educational and juvenile justice outcomes in Florida.

The data shows that the safety of many girls is compromised and that there are alarming rates of violence and victimization experienced by girls in their communities, schools, and homes. The rates of hopelessness, suicide ideation, and substance use among girls compel our communities and state to take action. By intentionally looking at gender, racial, sexual orientation and geographical differences, the research calls on policymakers, educators, providers, and parents to assess and reframe our responses to better meet the needs of girls.

Vanessa has over 15 years’ experience in public policy research with a special focus on the impact of the juvenile justice system on girls’ trajectories and wellbeing. She has directed research initiatives on gender specific programming, girls/women pathways into the justice system, data trends, community needs assessments, and strategic planning.

These reports issued by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center inform advocacy, research, training/technical assistance and direct services to bring about unprecedented systemic reform for girls and young women in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system.

To access the link to the full research report please visit  https://www.seethegirl.org/

Education Alumna Receives National ‘All In For Students’ Education Partner Award

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Alumna, Noris Price, Ed.D., (‘06) Superintendent of Baldwin County School District (Georgia) received the Communities In Schools National ‘All In For Students’ Education Partner Award at their national conference in Chicago. This award honors the exemplary dedication of an education partner who goes all in for students, empowering them to stay in school, graduate and go on to brighter futures.  Working directly in 2,300 schools in 25 states and the District of Columbia, Communities In Schools builds relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life.

Dr. Price has more than 30 years in public education, receiving numerous awards and honors, including the Georgia School Superintendents President’s Award, the Wilmington College Distinguished Alumni Award, the Whitney M. Young Award, the University of Georgia Johnnie V. Cox Leadership Award, the Distinguished Title I District Award for Closing the Achievement GAP, the Georgia PTA Outstanding Principal, and the National PTA Lifetime Membership Award. She also served, Governor Nathan Deal’s Education Reform Commission and First Lady Sandra Deal Georgia Children’s Cabinet. Dr. Price has been selected as a finalist for the 2020 Georgia School Superintendent of the Year.

Dr. Price received the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice.

To view Dr. Price’s “All In” video, please click here.

Alumni Spotlight: Gerald M. Morris, J.D.

Gerald M. Morris, J.D.

Gerald M. Morris, J.D. previously serves as General Counsel for Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, and has been an Adjunct Law Professor and a faculty member at the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law since 1992 through the present.

His professional affiliations include the Florida Bar, with which he has held a range of leadership roles, including serving on the Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors and the Broward County Bar Association, where he served on the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division and was honored with the President’s Award.

He has served as a member of the Board of Governors for the Shepard Broad College of Law, president of the Board of Directors of the NSU College of Law Alumni Association, and is chair of its Annual Fund. Morris’ community volunteer activities include the United Way, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, St. David Catholic Church, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and the chamber’s Leadership Broward program.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce recognized Morris in 1990 with the Broward Vision Award for his leadership and service on the Board of Governors and as chair of the Government Affairs Committee. Morris received an LL.M. degree in Health Law from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002; a J.D. degree from NSU in 1977; and a bachelor’s degree from LeMoyne College, New York.

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Teams Up With the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of nursing students were pleased to receive another impactful visit from the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation. Among several of its contributions within Nova Southeastern University, the Romer Foundation funds nursing scholarships, helps to create simulation scenarios for in-home family care, and continues to host lecture series and genetic testing during the annual NSU Employee Health & Wellness fair.

As part of this ongoing relationship, the Romer Foundation and the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing incorporate genetic components in the lecture series, aiming to provide nursing students with exposure to current genetic findings along with health care management of childhood Tay-Sachs disease. Additionally, the college recognized parents of children with Tay-Sachs disease who shared their experiences with the nursing students during the lecture series. The presenters were instrumental to capturing the needs of families of children with Tay-Sachs disease in the formation of a nursing simulation case study developed by faculty and staff Caroline Smikle and Lucille Graham.

Jennifer Gray, a nursing senior, former president of the Nursing Student Association and an aspiring ER trauma nurse, said, “The presentation from the Romer Foundation was inspiring, eye-opening, and humbling for every person in the room. It provided us [nursing students] with a profound insight into the journey that parents endure when their child is diagnosed with a fatal genetic disease. It is definitely a presentation you do not want to miss.”

The main purpose of the lecture series and the upcoming genetic screening during the NSU annual fair is to spread awareness about Tay-Sachs disease and other pediatric lysosomal storage disorders and to encourage students, faculty, and staff at NSU to ‘know what’s in their genes’.

Pictured from left to right, Elisa Gonzalez, Kevin Romer, Monica Gettleman, Jennifer Gray, and Oralea Marquardt

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Quell Foundation Host “Lift the Mask”

On Wednesday, October 16, NSU hosted the third screening of The Quell Foundation’s powerful documentary, Lift the Mask: Portraits of Life with Mental Illness. The screening was organized by the Department of Family Therapy in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The Quell Foundation offers Bridge the Gap Scholarships to Family Therapy master’s students yearly. The mission of The Quell Foundation is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and contribute to the training of the next generation of mental health providers.

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