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Psychology Associate Professor Publishes Manual on Grief

Christopher Layne, Ph.D., Associate Professor in NSU’s College of Psychology and colleagues recently published a manual on grief. This new manual, which was released on Sept, 14, 2023, is based on Multidimensional Grief Theory, and “provides counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists (as well as students in these fields) with a flexible program for assessing and supporting children and adolescents who have experienced bereavement.”

The manual is the result of more than 20 years of work in the field and is available on Amazon. Read more about this manual HERE.

Posted 10/22/23

College of Optometry Honored for Excellence in Diversity

The NSU College of Optometry is a recipient of the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the second year in a row!

The HEED Awards and the Health Professions HEED Awards are the only national honors recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment. The honorees will be featured in the November/December 2023 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity, the nation’s largest and oldest publication dedicated to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education.

“The HEED Award selection process is rigorous, assessing the recruitment and retention of students and faculty, pathway programs, community partnerships, leadership support for DEI initiatives, and a comprehensive list of other considerations,” said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher. “The winning institutions consistently demonstrate best practices and set the standards for other colleges and universities.”

The Health Professions HEED Award recognizes U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing, veterinary, allied health, and other health schools and centers that exhibit excellence in DEI initiatives and strategies.

Posted 10/22/23

NASA Administrator Tours Levan Center, Meets Students

On Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visited Nova Southeastern University’s Davie Campus to see firsthand how the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation network is powering innovation in South Florida’s space ecosystem.

WTVJ-TV anchor Jackie Nespral interviews NASA Administrator Bill Nelson for an upcoming story during his visit to NSU.

During the visit, Administrator Nelson met with NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II; John Wensveen, the Chief Innovation Officer at NSU and Executive Director of the Levan Center; Provost Ronald J. Chenail; Dr. Fred Lippman, NSU’s Chancellor of the Health Professions Division; and Ken Dawson-Scully, NSU’s Senior Vice President for the Division of Research and Economic Development. Administrator Nelson also spoke with and took questions from several NSU students.

During his talk, Nelson covered the vastness of space, its influence on his life, the possibility of life beyond our planet, and UFO sightings. He also did a sit-down interview with WTVJ-TV anchor Jackie Nespral.

Nelson was sworn in as the 14th NASA administrator on May 3, 2021, and has been tasked with carrying out the vision for NASA to demonstrate American leadership in air, space, and on Earth for the benefit of all humanity.

Some of the top focuses of the Levan Center have been trends, challenges, opportunities, and strategies of entrepreneurship within the space sector. In September, the center held its Second Annual South Florida Space Day, which was dedicated to these objectives.

Posted 10/22/23

Halmos Department of Humanities & Politics Awarded Grant

From left, Jeremy Weissman, Kathleen Doll, Amanda Furiasse, Teng Li, Yair Solan, and Yvette Fuentes.

Florida Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded the Department of Humanities & Politics with a Broadcasting Hope Media Grant to support Florida 2100: Tales of Tomorrow, a public podcast series.

Florida 2100 uses the power of storytelling to shed light on the challenges and opportunities the state of Florida faces in the 21st century. This podcast series aims to bring together scholarly experts, community voices, and artists to examine topics such as environmental sustainability, linguistic diversity, technological innovation, and cultural resilience, all while envisioning Florida’s potential in the year 2100.

According to Professor Furiasse “The grant offers a unique opportunity to develop innovative, humanities programming that can reach a broad audience and foster a more informed and proactive citizenry invested in Florida’s long-term well-being and sustainability, ultimately contributing to a brighter, more resilient future.”

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Posted 10/22/23

Art Museum Hosts Sunny Days/Starry Nights Event Nov. 2

NSU Art Museum is hosting its Sunny Days/Starry Nights – Free First Thursday event monthly every first Thursday free of charge. This event is presented by Broward Health.

Attendees enjoy free admission to the museum and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour. There will also be a “Mini Muse” drop-in session for children inspired by current exhibitions from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the NSU Art Museum, One Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information contact the NSU Art Museum at 954-525-5500, moareservations@moafl.org

 

Posted 10/18/23

NSU Art Museum Hosts Neighbor Day Event Oct. 29

NSU Art Museum is hosting its Neighbor Day event monthly every last Sunday for Fort Lauderdale residents. This event, sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale, offers free admission to the museum for Fort Lauderdale residents. Residents also will receive 2-for-1 wine in the Museum Café and 10% off books published by the NSU Art Museum.

Residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the NSU Art Museum, One Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, https://nsuartmuseum.org/event/free-fort-lauderdale-neighbor-day/ or contact to museum at 954-525-5500, moareservations@moafl.org

Posted 10/18/23

Acclaimed Writer Comes to Performing Arts Center Nov. 16

Lauren Groff, who has been called one of the generation’s “finest living writers” by The New York Times, will take the stage at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, to share her experiences, inspirations, and creative process that have contributed to her remarkable and award-winning writing career.

Attendees will be captivated by Groff’s reflections on the craft of writing and discussion on what influences and informs her best-selling works. “The Vaster Wilds,” Groff’s latest novel, has been praised by the Los Angeles Times for “reinventing the adventure novel” and promises to be a tense and riveting tale of survival.

Attendees can look forward to an engaging discussion about the book and the processes that inform her mastery of the historical fiction genre. This event will be moderated by former WPLG Local 10 news anchor Laurie Jennings.

Posted 10/22/23

Mako TV Reporters Deliver the Latest Campus News

On the latest episode of Mako TV News, student reporters address a recent rumor spreading regarding the well-known piano at the Don Taft University Center; the Broward County community comes together here on campus to support the annual Gilda’s Race for Hope; Dr. Raja Aarti provides advice on weathering the flu season; and the undefeated NSU’s women’s soccer team updates us on what to expect from them this season.

SEE THE FULL EPISODE.

Posted 10/13/23

Hall of Fame Celebrates Entrepreneurial Trailblazers

On Tuesday night, Oct. 10, 2023, under the lights of the Rick Case Arena, Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship honored three outstanding regional entrepreneurs at its 34th Annual Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame.

The Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame is a celebration of the remarkable achievements and contributions made by trailblazers in the business world. Over the years, this event has honored some of the most influential entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Guy Harvey, Rita Case, Mario Murgado, Terry Stiles, H. Wayne Huizenga, Carl A. DeSantis, and Beverly Raphael.

This year, the Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame recognized:

  • Antonio “Tony” Argiz, the South Florida managing partner at BDO USA, a premier accounting, consulting, financial advisory, and tax organization.
  • Leon Ellman, chairman of the JLE Group, a private equity investment and management consulting firm based in Fort Lauderdale.
  • S. Donald Sussman, a hedge fund investor with 30 years of experience and the founder and chief investment officer of the Paloma Fund, a billion-dollar-plus investment fund.

Dean Andrew Rosman of NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship addresses the crowd.

On hand to celebrate the new inductees were many former inductees, NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, NSU Provost Ronald J. Chenail, Board of Trustees Chair Charles L. Palmer, and Dean Andrew Rosman of the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (HCBE).

During the event, Rosman acknowledged the recent passing of two of Hall of Famers: Carl A. DeSantis (July 1939-Aug. 2023) and Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. (March 1932-May 2023).

President Hanbury also held a moment of silence for those lost and struggling in the war-torn Middle East.

As the new hall of famers were captured in videos, greeted, and celebrated, 300 attendees – including several HCBE students – packed the audience.

Posted 10/12/23

NSU Health Veterans Care Receives $5 million from the State

From left, President George L. Hanbury II, Dr. Leonard Pounds, Sen. Alexis Calatayud, and Executive Vice President, COO and President-Elect Dr. Harry K. Moon.

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Florida state Sen. Alexis Calatayud came to the Alan B. Levan l NSU Broward Center of Innovation and presented a check for $5 million from the State of Florida to Nova Southeastern University’s NSU Health Veterans Care.

On hand to receive the check were Dr. Leonard Pounds, NSU’s Vice President of Clinical Operations; NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II; and Dr. Harry K. Moon, NSU’s COO, Executive Vice President, and President-Elect.

Posted 10/09/23

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