Author: Abimbola Elizabeth Eminowa

CAHSS Faculty Participate in Panel on Immigration hosted by New City Players

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G. Nelson Bass, J.D., Ph.D., and Ransford Edwards, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of History and Political Science in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), participated in a panel discussion hosted by the New City Players on immigration. The panel, entitled “The Wall,” was as part of their “City Speaks” forum series. The forum combines music, spoken word, and other artistic formats, as well as a discussion with invited speakers. In addition to Bass and Edwards, two local immigration attorneys also participated. Other forum topics have included racism, mental illness, and feminism.

For more information about New City Players, please see newcityplayers.org.

Sharks Close Out Florida Tech on the Road for 12th Consecutive Win

Presentation1There was one team head coach Jim Crutchfield had yet to beat in his two seasons within the Sunshine State Conference – not anymore. Despite shooting a season-low 37.5 percent from the field, No. 5 Nova Southeastern was able to rely on its defense Saturday night to eventually run away with an 82-62 victory on the road at Florida Tech. The Sharks turned 27 Panther turnovers into 35 points, while also receiving a huge boost off the bench from junior Mikkel Kolstad, who poured in a season-high 22 points in 24 minutes of action. And also, Connor Zinaich not only won his second consecutive SSC Player of the Week Award, but also his second straight USBWA National Player of the Week. The men’s basketball team remain ranked No. 5 and are now 12-0. FULL RELEASE

The Fischler Academy Hosts Inaugural Schooling Sharks Showcase

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The Schooling Sharks Showcase is the culmination of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE), Fischler Academy’s Schooling Sharks Project, in which the first year undergraduate students presented their original lesson plans to a team of panelists, including NSU University School’s Associate Head of Academic Affairs, Dr. Elizabeth Brennan, Head of School at North Broward Preparatory and Fischler College Alumna Elise Ecoff, and Kathleen Howard, Science Teacher at Tropical Elementary.

The Schooling Sharks Project is a co-curricular experiential learning project designed to connect aspiring educators to the art and science of teaching. Through this unique program, students had the opportunity to work closely with teacher mentors, develop positive relationships with fellow Fischler Academy teammates, and share their love of learning with students throughout South Florida.

In addition to partnering with Broward County Public Schools and NSU University School on the Schooling Sharks Project, The Fischler Academy’s students were able to spend additional time in the classroom through field placement. FCE’s special partnership with NSU University School allowed the Fischler Academy students the opportunity to work in an innovative JK-12 environment during their first semester as undergraduates. This partnership would not be possible without NSU’s University School commitment to developing meaningful experiential learning opportunities and the dedication of its faculty and Samantha Nelson, Director of Experiential Learning at the NSU University School.

The winner of the Schooling Sharks Showcase was team “LITerature”, and their teacher advisor was Ms. Elizabeth Scarborough of NSU University School.  The members of the group are as follows: Vanessa Montes Castro, Tianna Harris, Akshitha Balachandar, Giselle Perez, Alexandra Hoffman, Bianca Oliveira. The team created a lesson plan featuring an escape room activity where students would need to unlock various types of figurative language in order to achieve their ultimate goal. The team will travel to San Diego and present their lesson plan at the Sanford Inspire Summit at National University in the Spring of 2019.

For more information on the Fischler Academy, please contact, Luke Williams at lw715@nova.edu.

 

NSU AAUW Branch Host “E-STEAM Project for Girls”

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On January 16, 2019, the students from the Pace Center for Girls participated in their fourth session in the “E-STEAM Project for Girls”. This was a particularly exciting session as the girls visited the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) and the NSU Oceanographic Campus. In the morning, they met with Meghan McGlone, MEEC Program Coordinator, who taught the girls about the sea turtle’s nesting behaviors, how to recognize their track patterns in the sand, and how the hatchlings find the ocean. The girls enjoyed a hands-on activity with a large shiny shell from a giant turtle. Winifred Verna, AAUW student chapter vice president, was also in attendance.

Dr. Maureen McDermott (AAUW/FCE) took the girls downstairs to the pool to see a presentation with MEEC’s permanent resident Captain, a green sea turtle who dives with the assistance of weight therapy.  Captain captivated everyone when eating a lettuce lunch, first above the water and then swimming down to eat lettuce leaves anchored in a device on the pool’s floor.

After visiting the MEEC, AAUW member and Halmos College Director of Academic Support and Administration, Melissa Dore, Ed.D., took them around the Oceanographic Campus, where they examined a manatee’s skeleton and toured a lab with non-living coral. After visiting the outdoor coral nursery, they worked inside with MS student Dayna Hunn on sorting her small, but fascinating, crabs. It was a day they will truly never forget!

For more information: https://aauw-fl.aauw.net/branches/nova/

NSU Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Alum is Attorney in Washington, DC

Kenrick Roberts, Esq. Kenrick Roberts, M.S., J.D., graduate of the master’s program in College of Student Affairs in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is an associate in the law firm, Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby, LLP, in Washington, DC. Roberts graduated from the CSA program in 2009 and began his career at The Catholic University of America as an Area Coordinator in the Office of Residential Life. He entered law school at the David A, Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia. While a law student at UDC, Roberts continued to use his CSA experience as the Coordinator of Student Organizations, Office of Student Life at Georgetown University Law School. After graduation, Roberts served as a judicial law clerk for the Maryland judiciary before joining the DC law firm of Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby, LLP.

NSU Honor Rita and Rick Case at its Annual Celebration of Excellence

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NSU proudly bestow the 2019 President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service Award upon automotive magnates and philanthropists Rita and Rick Case at its 21st Annual Celebration of Excellence (COE) gala held on February 2nd.

They join an impressive list of honorees that includes The Miniaci Family, Winifred and Joseph C. Amaturo, Mike Jackson, David Horvitz & Francie Bishop Good, Lorraine Thomas and Guy Harvey, just to name a few.

“If you’re looking for a great example of what it means to give back to the community, look no further than our backyard,” said Dr. George Hanbury, President of NSU. “The impact from Rita and Rick Case can be felt here at NSU, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, American Heart Association, Cleveland Clinic, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and many other organizations throughout South Florida.”

The event, which is invitation only, takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, February 2, on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, 3300 S. University Drive. in the Don Taft University Center’s Rick Case Arena. The reception begins at 6 p.m., with the dinner program immediately following.

To read more, click here.

“The Nights of Our Lives: Why We Sleep & Dream”

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Join the Circle of Friends at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd floor for the presentation “The Nights of Our Lives: Why We Sleep & Dream”. Presented by NSU’s own Jamie Tartar, Ph.D., Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, College of Psychology, the event promises to be “eye opening” as we learn about sleep and dreams. Dr. Tartar will share with us her research about the most recent theories and evidence of why we sleep, what happens in the brain during sleep, and the consequences of sleep loss and sleep disorders. Don’t snooze or you will miss this special evening!

5:30 p.m. Circle of Friends Reception – light hors d’oeuvres and drinks

                    Complimentary for Circle of Friends members / $20 for guests.

                    RSVP by February 13, 2019

7:00 p.m. FREE Public Program, Cotilla Gallery, 2nd floor of the Sherman Library

                    RSVP by February 19, 2019

Have you been “dreaming” about becoming a friend of the library? To join the Circle of Friends, please click here

Please email libdev@nova.edu / call 954-262-4627 for more information about the event or the Circle of Friends.

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