Author: Abimbola Elizabeth Eminowa

Sharks Gain Valuable Sports-Focused CPR and AED Experience

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Helping its student-athletes to add another implement to their toolkit, the NSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) partnered with the Memorial Sports Medicine Center and One Beat CPR to deliver a Sports Focused, Hands-Only CPR and AED Training. In the inaugural group, eleven student-athletes attended the session on Friday, January 11 at the NSU RecPlex Fitness Room. The event was two hours long and consisted of two phases. Participating student-athletes received their CPR and AED certifications after the training. FULL RELEASE

 

CAHSS Alum Pursues Doctoral Degree at LSU

Aeryel Williams, M.S.Aeryel Williams, 2015 graduate of the M.S. in College Student Affairs in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Her expected graduation is 2020. While completing her degree, Williams is serving as a graduate assistant at LSU.

In addition to her M.S. from NSU, Williams holds an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Central Florida. Previously she worked as the Director of Student Services at Everglades University, EMPA Program Coordinator at Florida International University, and Residence Life Coordinator at Dillard University.

Alpha Lambda Rho Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha housed in CAHSS Receives Grant

Pi Sigma Alpha, Daniel Ordaz, Gina Chavez, Kaitlyn Castro, President Tal LubarskyThe Alpha Lambda Rho chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, housed in the Department of History and Political Science in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has been awarded a grant from the national office. NSU is now home to the 826th chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. NSU’s chapter, Alpha Lambda Rho, is focused on recognizing and cultivating creative student leaders through scholarship and service. Benefits include recognition of academic excellence, the right to wear honor regalia, opportunities to attend the National Student Conference, scholarships for graduate study, best paper awards, annual chapter activity grants, and pathways to student leadership. The chapter received a 2018 Chapter Activity Grant for $675 for their initiation ceremony.

According to chapter president Tal Lubarsky, “Being that the Alpha Lambda Rho chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha is still in its first year at NSU; one of the difficulties we have faced is coming up with funding for events to engage with chapter members and the university. We decided to apply for the Pi Sigma Alpha chapter activity grant in the hopes of providing a meaningful and memorable initiation ceremony for the new initiates.”

Ransford F. Edwards Jr., Ph.D., faculty in DHPS and chapter advisor commended Lubarsky, saying that, “Tal has been instrumental in not only founding our chapter, but also in managing its growth and shaping its values. Her dedication, initiative, and organizational abilities are unparalleled. It reflects in our chapter. And it reflects well on our University.”

For more information, please contact Edwards at (954) 262-8205 or via email at redwards@nova.edu

NSU University School Students Participate in The Global Hour of Code

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NSU University School Middle School students recently participated in The Hour Of Code — a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science with one hour of coding activities to show that anybody can learn and enjoy the basics of coding. This is just one of many coding activities that students experience and engage in at all grade levels at NSU University School. Computer Science allows students to nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in 21st-century career paths.

Save the Dates for Upcoming CAHSS Intellectual Conversations

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NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Conversations series continues this winter with the theme, “Boundaries and Borders: Beyond Open and Closed.”

On January 24, 2019, Ben Mulvey, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of History and Political Science facilitated the conversation entitled, “Why Undergraduate Majors should be Abolished.”

Please save these upcoming date:

March 13, 2019, Marlisa Santos, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Literature and Modern Languages will facilitate the conversation entitled, “Straddling Hollywood’s Gender Boundaries: Ida Lupino’s Auteur Journey.”

These conversations will take place from 12:00-1:00pm in the Mailman Hollywood Auditorium on the second floor.

If you have questions, please contact Stephen Levitt, LL.M., faculty in the Department of History and Political Science and the Intellectual Conversations Committee chair, at levitts@nova.edu

Fischler College of Education (FCE) Graduate Publishes Journal Article

Ellen Driber HassallDr. Ellen Driber-Hassall, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) has recently published an article with her business partner in the Journal of Aging and Social Change, V9, 11, 2018, Identification of Older Adult Barriers to Activity. The article discusses how the researchers began to identify older adult barriers to activity. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, they were able to expand the knowledge of and awareness concerning barriers to activity older adults may face in the course of their daily lives. The research may be of value to those working with this population, decision makers, and older adults themselves.

Ellen completed a 20 year career as an administrator in higher education.  She and her business partner have created and presented numerous national and international seminars on gerontological topics. Additionally she served in the Air Force for 13 years as an aircraft maintenance officer.

Ellen earned her doctorate of education with FCE in 2014

NSU Alumni Spotlight: Fischler College of Education (FCE) Alum Recognized as Star Superintendent of the Year

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Jeff Eakins, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE), was recognized by the by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations as the 2018 Star Superintendent of the Year.

Jeff received the award for his exemplary leadership and was amongst many nominees for championing community and business involvement in education through his local education foundation. He was nominated by the Hillsborough Education Foundation.

Jeff earned his Master’s in Educational Leadership with FCE in 1995.

Free First Thursdays Starry Nights

Celebrate Black History Month at NSU Art Museum with drop-in art workshops for all ages inspired by African American artists featured in the current exhibition Remember to React.

Starry Nights is FREE and open to the public. Plus, enjoy 2-for-1 drinks in the Museum Café.

Free First Thursdays Starry Nights offers FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 4 – 8 pm.

Enjoy:
2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer
light bites in the Museum Café
free admission to exhibitions
hands-on art projects for all ages.

Schedule:

Micro Mini Muse (children ages 3 – 5) : 5- 7:30 pm

In celebration of Black History Month, participants will create their own masks inspired by traditional African art and art of the African Diaspora featured in our current exhibition, Remember to React.

Mini Muse (children ages 5-10): 5 – 7:30 pm

Participants and their families will make mixed media masks influenced by art from Western Africa and the African Diaspora featured in our exhibition Remember to React. This workshop is in conjunction with Black History Month.

Drop-In Arts for teens and adults: 5 – 7:30 pm

Create your own historic word art piece inspired by American conceptual artist Glenn Ligon and his neon installation Untitled (I live on my shadow), 2009. This workshop is in celebration of Black History Month.

Plus additional surprise events.

FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call 954-262-0258.

Learn to Paint Like An Impressionist

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NSU Art Museum’s art instructor will guide participants through an en plein air (outdoor painting) experience at the Historic Stranahan House Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale and introduce them to the technical and practical aspects of the works by French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir and American painter William J. Glackens in our current exhibition, William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions. The cost to attend is $15 for members; $25 for non-members. Fee includes supplies; 20 participants maximum.

RSVP

Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Please call (954) 262-0258 or register online here:

https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1003059

Undergraduate Student Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations

Undergraduate Student Leadership AwardsNominate outstanding leaders in the NSU community for the 2019 Undergraduate Student Leadership Awards. Forms for nominations are available on SharkHub under the Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) page.

Nominations open: January 14, 2019

Nominations close: March 3, 2019

For more information, contact Renae Bollibon at rb2005@nova.edu or Garrett Horejsi at gh591@nova.edu.

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