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Volunteer Now for NSU’s Global Days of Service, January 15-17

Swim together with fellow Sharks for the NSU Global Day of Service from January 15-17, 2022, as we serve the community and give back to those in need. Join us at one or more of the below events, as we unite the community and bring forth strength and love through each service opportunity. Volunteer opportunities are open to all alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students, and community members!

Taking part in a service project not listed? Let us know what volunteer opportunities you are planning in your local community, so we can share your volunteer project on the NSU Global Day of Service website and on social media.

For questions or more information, please email alumni@nova.edu or call (954) 262-2118.

In-Person Volunteer Opportunities – REGISTER HERE!

A limited number of Global Day of Service T-shirts will be provided for in-person volunteers at each event while supplies last. Register now!

All Saints Mission Soup Kitchen
January 15-17, 2022 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (a variety of shifts will be available)
Location: 3460 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Volunteers will serve lunch to homeless community and distribute care packages.

End Hunger in Broward County
Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 9-11 a.m.
Location: NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus at 3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

Assemble meals to feed Broward County’s homeless individuals and families by packing 400 lunches. All supplies will be provided. All meals will be donated to Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Center.

Twenty-five volunteer spots are available.

Beach Cleanup with the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC)
Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 9 a.m.-noon
Location: Carpenter House at 4414 Surf Road, Hollywood, FL 33019
Help keep our beautiful coasts clean to ensure a safe environment for humans and animals alike. All supplies will be provided. Bring family and friends! Volunteer hours are available.

Broward County Animal Care
Saturday, January 15, 2022 from noon-3 p.m. (shifts will be 90 minutes)

Location: Broward County Animal Care at 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Help stuff Kong and treat toys, help with adoption folders/bags, and assist with the pet clinic.

Shifts will be 90 minutes with 15 volunteers per shift. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce – Davie Woman’s Club
Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. 

Location: 6551 Orange Dr, Davie, FL 33314

Join the Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce to transform the Davie Woman’s Club! Volunteers will help paint the 100-year-old community building and organize the first-ever library. All supplies will be provided.

 

 

Posted 01/04/22

3-Part Webinar Series on Human Trafficking Awareness in January

NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, and NSU’s Coalition for Research and Education Against Trafficking and Exploitation (CREATE) proudly invites you to join a free three-part Human Trafficking webinar series in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

January 13, 6 p.m.

Human Trafficking 101: Learn about the prevalence of human trafficking in Florida and across the country, including the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on human trafficking as well as the current trends of global and cyber trafficking. Learn how you can help identify and rescue victims by recognizing the signs of human trafficking victims and learn the proper steps to take if you suspect someone is a victim.

January 20, 6 p.m.

The Challenges of and Solutions for Human Trafficking: During this session, local law enforcement and court officials will present the existing challenges of apprehension and prosecution of individuals involved in human trafficking.

January 27, 6 p.m.

Research Within Human Trafficking:  This session will be devoted to exploring the problem of human trafficking from a research perspective. You will have the opportunity to listen to NSU students and alumni present their work and discuss the barriers and challenges they encountered conducting research in this area. They will share their research efforts and explain how the issues addressed can aid in the fight against human trafficking.

For more information, please contact Katie Peacock at kpeacock@nova.edu.

Posted 12/22/21

Women’s Swim Team Places 2nd at Spartan Invitational

Celina Marquez

Nova Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Swimming finished competition at the Spartan Invitational on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. The women’s team placed second, recording 963 points, while the Sharks men’s team finished third by scoring 794 points. It was another record setting day for NSU, as Celina Marquez made NSU history once again, breaking the oldest record in the Sunshine State Conference, in the 200-backstroke, which was set by Mary O’Sullivan in 2011.

The Sharks will return to the pool in the new year, competing against Tampa and Indian River on Fri., Jan. 7, 2022.

Posted 12/21/21 

Students D.O.s of the Year to Compete for National Award

Nadia Ahamed

Aneil Tawakalzada

Congratulations to third-year Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine students Nadia Ahamed and Aneil Tawakalzada, who were named Student D.O. of the Year at their respective campuses. Ahamed was her peers’ choice at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus, while Tawakalzada was the selectee at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.

Ahamed and Tawakalzada will now represent the college in the national Student D.O. of the Year competition and have an opportunity to vie for the national award at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s annual conference on April 27-29 in Denver, Colorado.

Posted 12/21/21

Education Alumna Named Georgia 2022 Superintendent of Year

Noris Price, Ed.D.

Noris Price, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice was named Georgia’s 2022 Superintendent of the Year at the Georgia School Superintendents Association conference in Atlanta on December 2.

Since 2014, Price has led the Baldwin County School District. Under her leadership, the Baldwin County School District has implemented instructional initiatives and strategies that have resulted in improved student performance and the high school graduation rate increasing from 66% to 88%. Additionally, Price has been successful in obtaining more than $5 million in grant funds for Baldwin County Schools and leading the school district through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI) district accreditation process.

Price has received numerous awards throughout her tenure in the education field. In 2019, she was given the national “All in for Students” Award by Communities in Schools. She has also received the Georgia School Superintendents Association President’s Awards, the Whitney M. Young Award, Johnnie V. Cox Leadership Award from the University of Georgia, and was named a Georgia PTA Outstanding Principal, among other distinctions.

Price earned a Doctor of Education in educational leadership with NSU in 2006 and was honored with the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017. She also served as the College’s 2021 Commencement Speaker.

Price will go on to represent Georgia and compete for National Superintendent of the Year, in February 2022 at the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference.

Posted 12/16/21

Nominations Open for 2022-2023 President’s 64 Until Jan. 28

Nominations are open for the 2022-2023 President’s 64. The President’s 64 is an elite body of student leaders whose purpose is to strengthen the relationship between NSU and its surrounding community. Members of The President’s 64 provide targeted feedback to the president and serve as student ambassadors and representatives at university events.

Nominations can be completed by a NSU faculty, a staff member, or a current President’s 64 member at www.nova.edu/president/the64.

Nominations will close on January 28, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

For more information, email presidents64@nova.edu or call (954) 262-7195.

Posted 12/16/21

College Spotlights NSU Alumna and Educational Leader

Theresa West, Ed.D.

Theresa West, Ed.D., is an educational leader, author, researcher, and speaker. West is a first-generation college graduate and is a force of passion, hard work, resilience, and goodwill. Her mother and grandmother were her biggest inspirations in pursuing her higher education degrees and pursuing a career in education. Without them, she wouldn’t be living her dreams. They taught her the importance of creating her own opportunities. Most importantly, they encouraged her to believe that she can do the impossible.

In 2019, she earned her Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology and Distance Education degree from the Abraham S. Fischer College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ) in 2019, and she also earned her Educational Specialist in Technology Management and Administration from FCE&SCJ in 2014.

West currently serves as the Business Technology Southern Region Chairperson within the Technical College System of Georgia. In addition to serving the Technical College System of Georgia, she serves on the curriculum standards administrative committee which she oversees the updating, revising, and promotion of the National Standards for Business Education as necessary and facilitate the development of additional K-14 curriculum materials as directed by the National Business Education Association Executive Board.

Under her leadership, five students received first, and second-place awards at the Phi Beta Lambda of Georgia’s 60th Annual Leadership Conference, and three students were placed in the top ten at the 2008 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference. To date, more than 200 students received associate degrees, almost 500 diplomas, nearly 150 technical certificates of credit, roughly 85 career placements, and about 50 Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Also, Business Technology and Business Healthcare Technology are among the largest programs at Albany Technical College. Similarly, in 2017, Online Colleges recognized and honored business programs at Albany Technical College for excellence and achievement in online learning.

West said that attending NSU and receiving both her degrees from FCE&SCJ have prepared her for a growing career. It has opened many doors and helped leverage her career as a leader in education. FCE&SCJ allowed her to collaborate closely with faculty and staff to facilitate education programs and initiatives, celebrate diversity, promote multiculturalism, and develop a global mindset.

As an educational advocate for business and distance education, West regularly presents and contributes to scholarly publications at various conferences. She has received many recognitions for her publications, including the best conference paper from the Florida Distance Learning Association. West is currently working on a new book for those in higher education. West now lives in Albany, Ga., and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and watching Tampa Bay Buccaneers play! Fins up to you, Theresa and for all your hard work.

Posted 12/15/21

Deerfield Beach Students Attend Business College Workshop

On December 9, 41 students from the Academy of Finance program at Deerfield Beach High School visited Nova Southeastern University. Donning their business attire, bright green scarfs, and ties, the students received executive treatment from the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship staff.

Students participated in a leadership workshop from business college administration focusing on innovation, an hour lesson on investing from Associate Professor Albert Williams, Ph.D., and a guided tour of the university’s campus by Huizenga Business Innovation Academy students. The students even met with their high school teacher, Frank Pizzo’s oldest son Frankie, a senior at NSU, majoring in neuroscience. He shared some of his personal experiences, how much support the university provides, and how to self-advocate while in college.

Academy of Finance students received certificates for excelling in recent cooperative learning projects, including Stockbroker of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Group Leader of the Year. Students also received certificates for helping with a food drive and club leadership activities. At the end of the educational activities and informative campus tour, the students were treated to lunch at the University Center food court by the Huizenga Academy.

Pizzo says he is incredibly proud of his students and looks forward to the next opportunity to share leadership opportunities outside of school. NSU’s business college welcomes student associations, high schools, and others for special site visits throughout the year. If you would like to refer anyone for these on-campus learning opportunities, please email hbia@nova.edu.

Posted 12/15/21

Student Pitches on South Florida Tech Hub’s Pitch Night

From left: John Wensveen, Director of the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation, Stefano Selorio, CEO of Carevocacy, Nikki Cabus, CEO of South Florida Tech Hub, Sarah Lucas from New World Angels, and Mike Maniscalco.

On November 9, 2021, Stefano Selorio was chosen to pitch in South Florida Tech Hub’s Pitch Night as part of this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. The event was meant to encourage the endeavors of our South Florida Startup Community and foster creative dialogue with feedback from attendees for the startup founders. The pitch night was also hosted in the new Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation. Selorio was one of 10 startups that were chosen to pitch in front of investors, community members, and fellow entrepreneurs.

Selorio’s company Carevocacy is a platform that matches older adults with tech tutors to help them stay social, connected, and learn new skills.

“It’s been two years since I’ve had to pitch Carevocacy in person, and when I saw the opportunity to do so, I knew I had to do it again,” Selorio said.

While an undergraduate student, Selorio launched Carevocacy right before the pandemic and has helped 300+ older adults through strategic partnerships. One of these partnerships is with NSU’s Lifelong Learning Institute.

South Florida Tech Hub is a non-profit 501(c)6 membership association uniting and building the software, engineering, digital, and information technology industry verticals throughout South Florida.

Posted 12/14/21

10 startups were chosen to pitch in the new North Star Stadium at the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation.

Happy Holidays from SharkBytes! See You Next Year!

Well, it’s that busy time of the year, when we all celebrate holidays, take time off, and spend time with family. SharkBytes would like to wish you all the best for the holiday season. Enjoy your time off, safe travels to the travelers, and stay healthy and safe. SharkBytes will be taking a vacation as well. It will return Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. We’ll see you next year. Take care.

Posted 12/13/21

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