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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

Professor to be Inducted Into Global Healthcare Hall of Fame

Farzanna Haffizulla

On Nov. 9, 2023, in London, England, Farzanna S. Haffizulla, M.D., MACP FAMWA, will be the first woman inducted into the Global Healthcare Hall of Fame for her work with the Caribbean Diaspora. Haffizulla is a professor with the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. The ceremony will be a black-tie event in London with a formal presentation to awardees. Years ago, when Haffizulla just started at NSU, she received a Global Award from them as The Most Outstanding Advocate of Integrated Community Care in the World in 2017.

Congratulations, Dr. Haffizulla!

Posted 10/08/23

Magazine Features Piece by Assistant Director in Facilities

Mallica D. Reynolds

Mallica D. Reynolds, assistant director of regional facilities with the NSU Office of Facilities Management, published an article in the APPA Facilities Manager Magazine September/October 2023 edition. The piece focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, particularly the endeavors of the NSU Office of Facilities Management DEI Committee.

The FAC DEI committee was formed around three years ago by Daniel Alfonso, the vice president of Facilities Management and Public Safety at NSU. The committee focuses on educational, service, and recreational activities within the department. These activities engage the 200+ employees from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds with the aim of improving their sense of belonging at NSU. Each month the team identifies a diversity topic and host lectures, service opportunities, and/or luncheon highlighting opportunities for the department to expand its DEI mindset and viewpoints.

FAC has also collaborated on student events to improve DEI culture throughout the university. FAC employee Assistant Director Dr. Rod Colas serves on the NSU DEI team. Decisions and events from that university wide team are also incorporated into the FAC endeavors. The FAC diversity committee is currently under the leadership of Building Manager Candice Leaty, M.S.

NSU is an active member of APPA/SRAPPA and is a driving force setting new Facility Management trends on a national level. APPA is an international facilities management organization representing more than 17,000 educational facilities professionals from over 1,200 learning institutions. APPA is the Diamond standard for Higher Educational Facilities Management.

Posted 10/08/23

Two-time NSU Alum Publishes Children’s Book

Anysh Girdhari

A two-time graduate from NSU is now a published children’s book author.

Anysh Girdhari is a graduate from both the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice with her M.H.S. in Child Protection and from the Huizenga College of Business with her M.S. in Business Administration. In her day job, she works as a counselor, but she recently shifted gears a bit and wrote a book titled “Adventures at Grandma Bahamas.”

The story is based on the life of Girdhari’s own son, Chatoen, and describes how he would spend summers with his grandmother (Girdhari’s mother) in the Bahamas and learn different life skills.

Girdhari said she was inspired to write the book while working in psychiatric hospitals and how when doing evaluations, she noticed deficits in nutrition and exercise. She hopes to use the story to teach people about the benefits of living well.

“We hear that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but we need to go more intrinsic and really apply it and add good habits,” she said. “People see therapists for habits, habit building, habit stacking, and not only just building but also eliminating as well.”

Girdhari also wanted to create more representation for children of color.

“We don’t really see much representation of black and brown,” she said. “And there’s so much out here to attract young women or young girls, and there’s not much for our boys.”

There are currently two other books in the works that will follow Chatoen in Italy and a third that will take place in Florida. Girdhari also said she is considering animating the book, and even shifting her focus to media and producing programs that spread awareness about mental health.

“That’s my thing,” she said. “I just love helping people to understand and communicate in a clearer way.”

Girdhari is aiming to complete the other two books by spring 2024.

Posted 10/08/11

12 Upper School Students Earned Academic Honors

NSU University School is proud to congratulate the 12 Upper School students who earned prestigious academic honors from College Board’s National Recognition Programs including the National Hispanic and African American recognition awards.

College Board grants this recognition to high-achieving African American and Hispanic students who scored in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 within the program by state, earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams, and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students can include this academic honor in college and scholarship applications to help them connect with colleges and universities across the nation and stand out in the admissions process.

Congratulations Sharks, we are so proud of your academic achievements and demonstrating hard work in preparing for success in college and beyond. You have a bright future ahead of you!

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 10/08/23

Honors Student Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Grant

Honors student Emma Bryant

Honors student Emma Bryant recently was awarded a study abroad grant worth $1,000 from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Bryant is one of 125 students nationwide to receive the award.

“I was very excited to receive the Phi Kappa Phi Study abroad grant to support my summer abroad,” she said. “I am thankful for the financial support that contributed to my time abroad.”

The grants are designed to support undergraduates, both members and nonmembers from campuses that have Phi Kappa Phi chapters, as they seek expanded knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.

Currently a senior majoring in public health and part of the Honors in Major program, Bryant used the grant to study abroad in South Africa.

“I chose South Africa as my study abroad location because it is a unique location with varying health needs,” she said. “I knew there would be opportunities to use my public health skills while doing an internship. South Africa is a beautiful country and Cape Town is picturesque with mountains, oceans, and wildlife.”

The selection process for a study abroad grant is based on the applicant’s academic achievement, campus and community service, relation of travel to academic preparation and career goals, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and acceptance into a study abroad program. Each recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward travel abroad.

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the Society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which gives $1.3 million each year to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national ,and international literacy initiatives.

Learn more about the Study Abroad Program and other Phi Kappa Phi awards.

Posted 10/08/23

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