Author: iharrell

Halmos Faculty Chosen as Inaugural Guest Lecturer

Mary Hope Schwoebel, P.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS), was the inaugural guest lecturer in an international online Peace and Conflict Certificate course. It was hosted by Saira Bano Orakzal, Ph.D., Freie University, Berlin.

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

Posted 01/19/22

Education Professors Publish Book Chapter

Gina Peyton, Ed.D., and David Ross, Ed.D., faculty members at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, published the book chapter Servant and Shepherd Leadership in Higher Education: Empowerment and Mentorship in the book “Key Factors and Use Cases of Servant Leadership Driving Organizational Performance” (pp. 272-292).

This book chapter focuses on higher education and incorporating servant and shepherd leadership, which is the principle behind effective leadership and how it aligns with responsibility, respect, care, and working with people, not against people. Servant leadership is the systematic process of developing the needs of servants ahead of those leaders found within private or public institutions. Shepherd leadership individually provides others with empowerment and achievement to perform well. In addition, the foreword was written by Ken Blanchard, an expert in the field of leadership with many publications in leadership such as The One Minute Manager, Leadership and the “One Minute Manager,” and “Situational Leadership.”

For more information, please click here.

Posted 01/16/22

American College of Physicians Honors Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla

Farzanna Haffizulla, M.D.

The Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians honored a shining star within their membership for her valiant effort in promoting cultural diversity and inclusion in her body of work and community service.

Honored for her work in the Caribbean Diaspora, Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla’s CDHNOP, aka Caribbean Diaspora Healthy Nutrition Outreach Project, at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), resonates her passion to encourage an underrepresented Caribbean Community of more than 1.6 million to adopt a healthier lifestyle without compromising cultural norms.

The Trinidadian born physician and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, is committed to her mission to get the community to make minor changes in lifestyle choices that can help reduce the high rates of preventable diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and obesity. These changes allow them to still embrace the cultural norms they bring from their homeland without compromising taste and culture, all the while passing down those family traditions that will span generations to come.

Dr. Haffizulla was nominated by Dr. Elaine Wallace, Dean of the Dr. Kiran College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University and was subsequently bestowed the honor of being the first recipient of this prestigious inaugural award.  In her current capacity, she serves as the co-chair of the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership where she works closely with the city manager and elected officials utilizing her powerful work and research in the community to lay the foundation for this initiative.

This nomination and award recognize her groundbreaking and unique work in highlighting and supporting the diaspora and surrounding community members who have been historically underrepresented and underserved whilst giving back and ensuring cultural inclusivity. Congratulations, Dr. Haffizulla! Become a part of the CDHNOP movement by visiting www.NSUCaribbeanHealth.com

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Posted 01/16/22

2022 Berger Entrepreneur Bootcamp on Feb. 18-19

The Shepard Broad College of Law and the Sharon and Mitchell W. Berger Entrepreneur Law Clinic proudly present the 2022 Berger Entrepreneur Bootcamp: Innovating Successfully – Making it Happen!

The bootcamp will be Friday, February 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Saturday, February 19, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the program is free and includes course materials, breakfast, coffee, and water. Lunch can be purchased for $20 per day.

Building on the successes of the previous two Berger Entrepreneur Bootcamps, each with more than 200 in-person and online participants, the program will immerse entrepreneurs in the skills and disciplines needed to successfully launch and grow a start-up business.

The 2022 Bootcamp will feature a faculty of more than 20 diverse presenters from NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, start-up founders, and other experienced professionals and participants in South Florida’s start-up ecosystem.

This two-day workshop is open to ALL NSU students, faculty, staff, and the general public.  It also will be simulcast and recorded for those who want to attend the program online.

Posted 01/16/22

Honors Student Gives Keynote Speech at Scholars Ceremony

Olivia Singleton

In September, Farquhar Honors College student Olivia Singleton received the honor of delivering the keynote speech at the Presidential Scholars Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony was held in recognition of the high-achieving students in the Presidential Scholars Program, a prestigious scholarship program that allows recipients of the full-tuition Presidential Scholarship to effect change across campus through transformational committees and projects.

In her speech, Singleton reflected on the program’s projects, growth, and goals to inspire her peers to continue to be catalysts for change on campus.

“Being chosen as the keynote speaker for the Presidential Scholars Ceremony was a very surreal moment for me,” Singleton said. “Being able to represent such a stellar group of students was a huge honor. It’s an amazing opportunity to help spearhead programs that will create change on campus, so to be able to put the group’s passion to make a difference into words was a privilege. It was also a very important moment for me because Dr. DeNapoli was a monumental mentor for me in the Presidential Scholars Program as well as in the Admissions Office, so it was a great opportunity to remember him, the influence he had on the program, and the way he pushed us all to strive for our goals.”

Along with being a Presidential Scholar, Singleton is a junior Honors student pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry with minors in Spanish and Honors Transdisciplinary Studies in the hopes of becoming a general surgeon for local and global missions. She is also the president of Greenhouse Campus Ministry and gives campus tours to prospective students as an Admissions Ambassador in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

“Being in the Honors College has enriched my academic experience in so many ways,” she said. “I have been able to maintain my love for books and English by taking three different Honors reading seminars with some of the most amazing professors we have on campus. Those classes as well as an honors class I took on transmedia studies in film, television, and social media have been my favorite classes outside of my core science curriculum because they allow me to be extremely well-rounded in what I get to learn about. They also have really opened my mind to new cultural perspectives and current issues that we face today. Honors classes are also my favorite because the style of classes makes it really easy to get to know my classmates, make new friends, and hear diverse opinions.”

For more information on the Presidential Scholars Program click here.

Posted 01/16/22

Honors Student Successfully Completes Thesis Track

Eva Ducanis and Dean Andrew Rosman, Ph.D.

In September, Farquhar Honors College student Eva Ducanis defended her Honors thesis highlighting the rising importance of blockchain technology and its implications across the professional learning path. Her thesis, titled “An Accounting Perspective: Predicting the Impact of Blockchain Technology Across Industries,” analyzes the current state and future direction of blockchain technology to surmise the trajectory of its impact on the academic, occupational, and further education sectors.

Completed in pursuit of her Research Citation in Honors, Ducanis’ thesis serves as a stepping stone for her future career as a Certified Public Accountant.

“This thesis has provided me with the opportunity to connect with industry experts related to my thesis topic— from NSU’s chief financial officers to top executives on Wall Street,” said Ducanis, a senior accounting major. “I’ve also been able to develop a professional relationship with Mr. Andrew Rosman, Dean of the Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. He has been a tremendous resource and I cannot thank him enough for his guidance both academically and professionally throughout the research process.”

Next fall, Ducanis plans to step into her accepted role as an audit associate for RSM, a national public accounting firm.

Posted 01/16/22

NSU Men’s Golf Closing In on Start of Spring Season

Following back-to-back tournament wins to wrap up the fall season, head coach Joey Marino and the Nova Southeastern men’s golf team are itching to return to action, with the start of the 2022 spring campaign officially underway Feb. 7 at the Matlock Invitational in Lakeland, Fla.
In all, the Sharks will compete in five regular-season tournaments this spring before teeing it up at the SSC Championship from Apr. 10-12.
NSU started relatively slowly out the gate during the fall, yet led by the play of 2021 Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year Javier Calles, closed the first half of the year on fire after cruising to commanding victories at both the Miami Intercollegiate and McDonough Cup. The Sharks won the fall’s final two events by a combined 20 strokes, as Calles picked up a pair of individual titles in the process. In addition to Calles’ success, the Sharks earned contributions from a bevy of players including Jonny Cachon and freshman Josep Serra. Together, the two registered four Top-5 finishes in four tournaments, with Cachon twice finishing runner-up.
After opening the spring at Florida Southern’s Matlock Invitational (Feb. 7-8), NSU will play in the Saint Leo Invitational on Feb. 21-22. To begin the month of March, the Sharks will travel to Melbourne, Fla., for Florida Tech’s Panther Invitational (Mar. 6-8), which will then lead into Valdosta State’s Southeastern Collegiate (Mar. 14-15), held at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club, the site of the NCAA South Super Regional.
NSU is set to round out the regular season at Barry’s Battle at the Shores Apr. 4-5, as postseason play opens up in mid-April in Lakeland, Fla., at the SSC Championship.
The NCAA South Super Regional is scheduled for May 5-7, with the NCAA DII National Championship slated for May 16-20 at TPC Michigan in Detroit.
To view the complete 2022 spring schedule, click here. To stay up to date with the Sharks throughout the season, follow them on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_MGolf.

Posted 01/14/22

Fellowship Gives Students Hands-On Experience

NSU University School students selected to participate in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM) Fellowship have been participating in unique hands-on learning experiences throughout the school year.

During a recent medical simulation lab, our Medical Fellows worked with Dr. Noel Alonso and Nova Southeastern University medical students to practice performing tracheal intubation and assessing patient vital signs including blood pressure and respiration rate. This yearlong fellowship allows students to interact with NSU medical professionals and continue to learn and grow during this educational adventure.

Posted 01/07/22

Explore Cultivating Writing as a Brand of Professionalism

Please join us for a conversation with Jai Chakabarti, author of “A Play for the End of the World,” on Tuesday, January 18, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on the Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery at the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library.

Travel with us from the Warsaw Ghetto to Shantiniketan, India to discover how the same play was both a source of comfort during the darkest of hours, and decades later, an act of protest against political injustice.

Register at lib.nova.edu/purpose

Learn more about the author at jaichakrabarti.com

For more information, contact Lillian Valiente at lv297@nova.edu

Sponsored by the Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library.

Posted 01/07/22

Virtual Interviews With NSU Researchers, February – April 2022

Three upcoming *virtual* events will feature informal interviews with NSU researchers. Hear from our experts studying indigenous medicine, exercise interventions that combat disease, and the role of gut microbiome in sleep.

We invite you to learn about researchers’ current and future projects, and ask your own questions! All members of the NSU research community will get a chance to see the variety of research being conducted at NSU, network with colleagues, and potentially find new collaborators that align with their own interests. Register to attend these Zoom events, held on the fourth Friday of the month from noon to 12:45 p.m., here: https://tinyurl.com/NSUNetworkChats-register. Questions? Contact GRANTLAB@nova.edu

Posted 01/06/22

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