Author: Abimbola Elizabeth Eminowa

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Hosts 7th Annual High School Model United Nations Conference

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to announce that the 7th Annual NIRAMUN Conference, held on November 8, 2019 was a great success. The Nova International Relations Association (NIRA) welcomed more than 160 local high school students to campus for the conference. NIRA serves as NSU’s regional award-winning Model United Nations team.

The faculty advisor, Nelson Bass, J.D., Ph.D., was thrilled with the turnout for the event in its 7th year: “I essentially think of our annual high school conference as a mini-Shark Preview. Since 2012, we have hosted over 1000 area high school students at this event. Not only do the delegates work on valuable skills at the conference, but they get so see our beautiful campus and work with our own students.”

NIRAMUN 2019 was the largest conference held to date at NSU, and included students from 8 area schools including: Archimedean Upper Conservatory, Pine Crest School, West Broward, McFatter Technical, Fort Lauderdale High, St. Thomas Aquinas, University School, and West Boca Raton High School. The event was run by NIRA team members and directed by the NIRA executive leadership board. The board consists of NIRA President, Varsha Gopaulchan, an International Studies major, NIRA Vice-President Genesis Alvarez, a Legal Studies major, and NIRA Internal Affairs Director Kayre Alcantara Martinez, a Political Science major. During the conference, high school students act as UN delegates representing different countries and work together to solve pressing global issues while utilizing parliamentary procedure and learning valuable negotiation, writing, and public speaking skills.

For more information about NIRA, please contact Bass at nbass@nova.edu, and go to

https://cahss.nova.edu/departments/hps/community/un-competition.html

NIRA Executive Leadership 2019

CAHSS Hosts Internship Workshop for Students in the Department of History & Political Science

On October 17, 2019, the Department of History and Political Science in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) hosted an internship workshop for undergraduate students majoring in history, political science, legal studies, international studies, and philosophy. The meeting highlighted several local internship opportunities designed specifically for students in these fields.  Staff from NSU’s Office of Career Services were on hand to talk about the internship process and highlight a range of other internship opportunities available to NSU undergraduate students.

CAHSS Doctoral Graduate Dilip Kulkarni Returned to NSU to address the Social Justice Roundtable

Dilip Kulkarni, Ph.D., Ed.D.

Dilip Kulkarni, Ph.D., Ed.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), returned to NSU to be the featured speaker at the Social Justice Roundtable (SJR) during the Fall Residential Institute. Kulkarni shared his thoughts on the important topic of “Reflective Introspection about Social Justice.” Over twenty students, alumni, and faculty participated both in person and via Go to Training. The SJR provides a forum to examine and discuss topics related to human rights and social justice.

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.

The Social Justice Roundtable is open to all NSU students. For more information, please contact Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies at mckayj@nova.edu

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Earns HHSC Scholarship

Hamzah Mughal

Hamzah Mughal, a class of 2023 NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine student, was accepted into the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program. NHSC scholars receive three benefits in exchange for providing primary care service in one its designated Health Professional Shortage Areas—full coverage of the scholar’s tuition for as many years designated in his/her contract; a monthly stipend to aid with living expenses; and reimbursement of the student’s other reasonable costs, such as required materials, lab fees, etc. Student physicians who are awarded this scholarship must pursue a residency program in any of the primary care fields designated by the NHSC.

 

KPCOM Mourns the Loss of Howard Neer, D.O.

In the early morning hours of November 24, the osteopathic profession and Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College (KPCOM) lost a beloved and respected leader when Howard Neer, D.O., FACOFP, passed away at the age of 90.

Neer, who joined the KPCOM in 1992 and served in various roles throughout his 25-year NSU career, spent nearly seven decades furthering the cause of osteopathic medicine both statewide and nationally. After being named associate dean of clinical affairs in 1992, Neer transitioned to his longstanding position as the college’s associate dean of alumni affairs in 1993. His NSU career culminated when he was named executive associate dean for professional affairs for the Health Professions Division.

During a career overflowing with accomplishment, Neer, a 1954 graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, became an impactful leader, becoming president of the Broward County Osteopathic Medical Association in 1960. He also served as president of numerous other organizations, including the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association in 1976 and the American Osteopathic Association in 1995.

Not surprisingly, Neer’s dedication to the osteopathic medical profession earned him innumerable accolades.

1986 – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Distinguished Service Award

1997 – Florida Osteopathic Association Physician of the Year Award

2001 – American Osteopathic Foundation Horizon Award

2001 – Florida Society of the American College of Family Physicians Lifetime Achievement Award

2007 – Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Lifetime Achievement Award

2007 – NSU Health Professions Division Distinguished Service Award

2016 – Broward County Osteopathic Medical Association Lifetime Achievement Award

Four Sharks Earn All-SSC Men’s Soccer Selections

On the eve of its Sunshine State Conference Tournament semifinal matchup, the Nova Southeastern men’s soccer team is already making headlines, as four Sharks were name All-SSC selections on Wednesday afternoon. Jan Luca Ahillen, Sebastian Loibl and Curtis Thorn were each recognized as first-team members, tying NSU for the most first-team honorees on the list, while Michael Lawrence followed suit on the All-SSC Second Team. FULL RELEASE

CAHSS Faculty and Students at AIE Conference in Geneva

Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D.

Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), and five doctoral students traveled to Geneva in October to participate in the Alliance for International Education’s Conference (AIE).The DCRS students participating were Marcia Brown, Jasmine Sanchez, Michael Walgren, Desiree Van Campen and Jessica Arriola. The students were conference presenters and Duckworth was there as a trustee.

Marcia Brown and Jasmin Sanchez presented, “Transforming International Education with the CHIL Model. Van Campen’s presentation was entitled, “Theories of Leadership: How they differ between Cultures.” Michael Walgren and Jessica Arriola presented, “Framing Culture in Education”. 

CAHSS Alumna Addresses 2019 Distinguished Alumni Breakfast during Homecoming

Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D., graduate of the master’s and doctoral programs in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), and a 2018 NSU Distinguished Alumna Award recipient was the alumni speaker at the Distinguished Alumni Breakfast on November 4 during Homecoming Week. Cromwell spoke about her experiences at NSU, mentorship and need for graduates to support the university. Cromwell is the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the State University of NY at Plattsburgh.

CAHSS Faculty Publishes article, “Vocal Traditions: Acting and Singing with Archetypes” in Voice and Speech Review

Bill J. Adams, D.M.A., associate professor in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), recently met on Cape Cod with Chris Morris, co-author, and Janet Rodgers, founder of the performance methodology Acting and Singing with Archetypes, to complete work on an article now published in the Voice and Speech Review. The online version of “Vocal Traditions: Acting and Singing with Archetypes” was published in October, with the printed version to be published in November 2020. Adams has also been accepted to present a workshop using the archetype training method in February at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Louisville, KY. A workshop proposal was submitted for the Voice and Speech Trainers Association conference next summer in Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit actingandsingingwitharchetypes.org, the website that Adams built to promote and support the pedagogy.

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