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Hispanic Student Dental Association Chapter Places Second

From left, Dr. Liliana Mosquera, vice president and faculty adviser of the Hispanic Dental Association Florida Chapter and Selena Sanchez , the chapter president of NSU’s Hispanic Student Dental Association.

Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) won second place in the 2023 Orgullo Scholarship Competition at the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) Student Regional in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Sept. 23, 2023, and were awarded $2,000.

This HSDA Student Chapter program and competition is designed to accomplish two important goals:  Outreach and Recruitment.  In order to participate, each student chapter must accomplish a minimum of two activities.

  • Crest Oral-B Community Outreach Program:The outreach program can be geared toward any age group, from pre-elementary to senior citizen. The outreach portion of the competition is designed to be a delivery of services such as oral screenings and oral health education (for example, providing patient education services at a community health fair).
  • Hispanic Dental Association Recruitment Program:The recruitment portion of the competition is recommended for middle school or high school students.  The object of this program is to encourage young Hispanics to strive for a career in dentistry.  This can be accomplished during the same outreach programs discussed above or at specific events such as high school career days.

For some background about this scholarship, Orgullo means “Pride”. The vision for this scholarship sponsored by Crest & Oral-B, is to celebrate and recognize student chapters of the Hispanic Dental Association that share their pride and commitment to the pursuit of excellence in preventative dental education and patient motivation.

For the contest, students developed a video of about three minutes long demonstrating oral hygiene instructions, caries prevention, and nutritional counseling. The NSU video beat out projects by six other dental schools’ students.”

Posted 10/08/23

Health Science Alum Shares HIV Work at Fast-Track Conference

Donrie Purcell, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Donrie Purcell, Ph.D., M.P.H., presented his HIV work at the Fast-Track Cities 2023 conference, which took place on Sept. 25-27, 2023, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center. Organized by the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC), in collaboration with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), his presentation was titled “Examining the Health Equity of Health Systems, Policy, and Data Gaps for People Living with HIV: The Health Equity Tracker.”

The presentation focused on his endeavor to address the significant gap HIV incidence, particularly in the southern United States, with a specific focus on Georgia and Louisiana. To tackle this challenge, he and colleagues developed a powerful tool known as the Health Equity Tracker (HET) at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute. What sets the HET apart is its ability to provide a more comprehensive array of metrics and insights compared to conventional choropleth maps.

HET is equipped with practical features, including comparison tools, enabling users to assess and contrast different locations and diseases. It also allows for customized reports tailored specifically for vulnerable communities, such as black women. Purcell says he firmly believes that making this data readily accessible to a wide audience, including patients, community organizers, physicians, and policymakers, will play a pivotal role in advancing health equity for individuals living with HIV across the United States.

Purcell holds a Ph.D. in Health Science from NSU, accompanied by an M.P.H in Epidemiology. Beyond his research endeavors, Purcell imparts his expertise in epidemiology as an adjunct assistant professor at Yeshiva University and Nebraska Methodist College. Additionally, he has taken on the responsibility of educating emerging healthcare leaders on the critical legal aspects of the healthcare domain.

Currently based at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, he actively contributes to advancing health equity through his involvement with the Health Equity Tracker. This multifaceted commitment exemplifies his dedication to underrepresented communities and resonates with NSU’s ethos of impactful scholarship and community advocacy.

Posted 10/08/23

Celebrate a NSU Community Halloween!

Sign up to dress-up in your favorite costume (or not), decorate a table, or the trunk of your car in a spooky fun theme, and hand out candy to our community neighbors. Tables, tablecloths, and a starter pack of candy will be provided. The event will be held at the Alvin Sherman Library North Circle on Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m.

Posted 10/07/23

Nominations for 26th Annual STUEYs Are Now Open

Nominations for the 26th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards, affectionately known as the STUEYs, are now open. All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to nominate candidates of their choice for recognition. Click here for more information about making your nominations.

Nominations are accepted now through January 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Nomination Committee Representative for your department/school/center.

For more information, please contact the NSU Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement at stueys@nova.edu.

Posted 10/07/23

Author, Conservationist, Adventurer to Hold Talk at NSU, Oct. 27

NSU Alvin Sherman Library is excited to welcome South African conservationist, surfer, businessman, author, filmmaker, and three-time Guinness World Record holder Chris Bertish. Bertish will be talking about his book “All In! The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing -93 Days Alone at Sea” on Friday, Oct. 27. The talk details his historic 2017 accomplishment of being the first individual to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) across the Atlantic Ocean, an arduous solo trip that spanned from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean. Bertish will also recall his experiences at sea which include but are not limited to, being hunted by a great white shark, being towed by a giant squid, and capsizing multiple times. Attendees will be equal parts enthralled by Bertish’s harrowing journey, and uplifted by his positive attitude which shows that one can accomplish anything that they put their mind to.

In addition to the Author talk with Chris Bertish, this event will feature a Q&A Session, and copies of All In! will be available for purchase.

Tickets are available now via Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

Posted 10/08/23

NSU Holds 2023 ASDA and ADEA Predental Weekend

NSU College of Dental Medicine held their 2023 American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Predental Weekend on Saturday Sept. 30, and Sunday Oct. 1. This year, about 92 students attended the event at NSU to experience an immersive weekend full of presentations, Q & A panels, and sim lab activities.

The weekend was kicked off with breakfast and welcome from Audrey Levitt Galka, D.D.S. Assistant Dean for Admissions, Student Affairs and Services.

Pre-dental participating students were able to :

  • Meet the admissions committee
  • Participate in mock interviews
  • Tour clinic, school, and sim-lab
  • Participate in hands-on sim-lab activities such as impressions

Posted 10/08/23

Health Care Sciences Faculty to Speak at Kenyan Conference

Kamilah Thomas-Purcell

Kamilah Thomas-Purcell,  Ph.D., M.P.H., M.C.H.E.S, an associate professor at the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences in the Department of Health Sciences, will speak on behalf of the Cancer Stigma, Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccination during the plenary session.

The plenary session is titled: “Fostering Team Science and Global Oncology Research: Highlights from ongoing AC3 Collaborative Projects at the 8th Bi-annual African Caribbean Cancer Consortium Scientific and Training Conference.” The event is scheduled on Oct. 11-14, 2023, at the Pride Inn Paradise, Hotel, Shanzu, in Mombasa, Kenya.

The 2023 conference theme is “Community to Molecular Approaches in Early Screening and Diagnosis to Promote Equitable Outcomes Through the Continuum of Care in Cancer Among Populations of African Ancestry.”

Posted 10/08/23

Fischler Alum Named Chief of Georgia Police Department

Michael Dieppa

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice alum Michael Dieppa has been named the chief of police for a Georgia police department.

Dieppa has spent 28 years working with the Miami-Dade Police Department. But now, he is trading in Florida oranges for Georgia peaches and will now lead the Chamblee Police Department. Chamblee is located northeast of Atlanta.

Dieppa described a feeling of great accomplishment after learning he had been selected for the role.

“It was a really good feeling, that I was able to accomplish one of the biggest goals that I’ve set for myself in my life,” he said.

Dieppa followed in his father’s steps and joined Miami-Dade Police when he was young. In his time with the department, Dieppa moved up several roles, and he earned his bachelor’s in organizational leadership from St. Thomas and his masters in leadership from NSU. He later went on to earn a doctorate in organizational leadership from St. Thomas University.

Dieppa said each of his degrees helped prepare him to take on higher roles in his career. He also said his time at NSU really activated his drive to continue in the realm of higher education.

“During that time at Nova, a professor talked about, it stuck with me — it still sticks with me — that at the time … only about 1% of the population ever gets a doctorate degree or goes beyond a masters.”

“The education component, played a significant role in my development by doing a deeper dive into leadership theory and leadership traits” he added.

Dieppa is set to officially step into the role on Oct. 23.

Fins up to you Chief Dieppa!

Posted 10/08/23

Former Dean and Professor Emeritus Co-edits Book

Honggang Yang, Ph.D., Dean and Professor Emeritus from the former NSU College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is co-editor of the upcoming book, “The Rise of Chinese American Leaders in U.S. Higher Education: Stories and Roadmaps.” The other co-editor is Wenying Xu, Ph.D., professor of English and former Provost at Jacksonville University.

The book presents the roads traveled by Chinese American university leaders using stories and reflections. The book will be published later this fall. For more information, please see https://link.springer.com/book/9783031423789.

Yang designed and implemented the Residential Institute (RI) in 1999, still used by the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS).  RI brings distance learning students to campus to engage in on-campus learning, attend keynote lectures, and participate in working groups and social activities. DCRS recently held the 48th RI on September 29-October 2. In addition, he implemented other programs such as the Campus Diversity Dialogues.

Posted 10/08/23

Two-Day Entrepreneur Bootcamp to Give Start-Ups Leg Up

The Shepard Broad College of Law and the Sharon and Mitchell W. Berger Entrepreneur Law Clinic proudly present the 2023 Berger Entrepreneur Bootcamp: Innovating Successfully – Getting it Right! 

Building on the success of our three prior bootcamps, each with more than 200 in-person and online participants, our 2023 two-day bootcamp will immerse entrepreneurs in the skills and disciplines needed to successfully launch and grow a start-up business. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Alan B. Levan I NSU Broward Center of Innovation.

The 2023 bootcamp will feature a faculty of more than 30 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 will also be simulcast and recorded for those who want to attend the program online. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Admission to the program is free and includes course materials, breakfast, coffee, and water. On Friday, lunch will be provided at no charge through the generosity of our sponsors. On Saturday, lunch can be purchased for $20 when you register for the event.

TO RSVP OR FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE.

Posted 10/06/23

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