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$50,000 Goes Toward Student Enrichment Endowment Fund

NSU University School held the first University Family Organization (UFO) General Meeting of the school year. Attendees heard valuable information from our Head’s Office Associates, who shared details about the preparation for the upcoming accreditation visit with the Florida Council for Independent Schools (FCIS), as well as security and campus upgrades.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a check from UFO President Kari Meran to William Kopas, Ed.D., Head of School, for $50,000 designated to the UFO Student Enrichment Endowment Fund. This fund provides supplemental support to NSU University School families in financial need to offset the cost of school-sponsored trips and events. All proceeds were raised through UFO sponsored events throughout the year. The establishment of this endowment further demonstrates the UFO’s commitment to NSU University School.

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

Posted 09/24/23

Halmos College Professor Publishes Article in Journal

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D.

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Humanities & Politics published “Digital Spectres: The Intersection of Technology and Emotion in Medicine” in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Therapies.

The article explores the potential of the medical humanities to transform healthcare by fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience and facilitating critical reflections on the ethical, cultural, and social aspects of medical practice, particularly when it comes to the impacts of digital technologies on the emotional well-being of patients and healthcare providers.

sse “Writing the article provided me with the opportunity to introduce healthcare professionals to the medical humanities, a new area of study that brings together insights from the humanities and medical research to enrich the practice of medicine and foster a holistic approach to patient care while addressing broader social challenges,” Furiasse said.

Posted 09/24/23

Professor Presents End-of-Life Interaction Research in U.K.

Professor Chandregowda at his presentation

Chandregowda at the conference venue, the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, U.K.

Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, from the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at NSU, presented his research on facilitating end-of-life interaction between patients with severe communication impairment in the acute hospital and their families at the British Aphasiology Society (BAS) International Conference, 2023, hosted by the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK. His presentation was very well received, getting an honorary mention in the rising research star award category on the third day of the conference.

His research synopsis: Severe communication impairment during the end-of-life phase can hamper one’s ability to express feelings related to physical and emotional well-being and bid farewell to family members and friends. It could also prevent family members from seeking closure related to their loved one’s impending death.

Chandregowda’s research has generated interaction strategies that speech language pathologists and related health care professionals could provide family members of patients who have acutely encountered the end-of-life phase and have severe communication impairment.

Posted 09/24/23

Dean Wallace Named 2023 Power Leader in Healthcare

Dean Elaine Wallace

Dean Elaine M. Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., of NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine has been named a 2023 Power Leader in Healthcare by the South Florida Business Journal. Considered one of the journal’s most popular editorial features, the Healthcare Power Leaders is a top regional resource of the who’s who in the business community. Power Leaders are selected based on their leadership within their organization and their community along with their contributions to the local economy.

Wallace, along with 49 other South Florida area industry executives, will be profiled in an upcoming special section in the Business Journal. The Healthcare Power Leaders will publish in the journal’s November 10 edition.

Posted 09/24/23

NSU MD Forms Student Interest Group in Neurology Chapter

NSU MD is proud to announce the formation of a SIGN (Student Interest Group in Neurology) chapter! SIGN is affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology, and our chapter here at NSU’s Davie campus is now one of over a hundred spanning the U.S. and internationally.

Through this SIGN chapter, we are committed to promoting educational initiatives relating to neurological health maintenance and care, sharing new developments in the field of neurology, and fostering mentorship between students and providers practicing in neurology. Our first year of operation has included events such as seizure first aid training and a talk with a residency program director in neurology.

Our affiliation with the American Academy of Neurology also includes many opportunities for students interested in neurology, from free registration for the AAN annual conference to funding for attending research conferences in neurology. We have more exciting events planned for the upcoming year including future certifications/community service, and we welcome all members of the NSU community, of any program affiliation, to join our SIGN chapter’s activities!

For any inquiries about membership or collaborating with the SIGN chapter, please reach out to chapter president Kristina Reyes (kreyes@mynsu.nova.edu) or faculty adviser Dr. William Keller (wkeller@nova.edu).

Posted 09/21/23

NSU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15

National Hispanic American Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino Heritage Month, or Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month, is celebrated yearly from September 15 to October 15. At NSU, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the achievements and cultures of American citizens whose ancestors hailed from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. NSU enjoys its cultural diversity and is proud to be a leader in providing higher education to minorities and Hispanics. NSU is also number one in providing doctoral degrees and first professional degrees to Hispanics.

Many events feature music, dance, food, and guest lectures with notable experts across campus. These are rich cultural, learning, and family fun events being sponsored and organized by committed NSU community members across NSU. We encourage you to attend them all; most events are FREE and open to the NSU Community and Public.

Posted 09/22/23

Alvin Sherman Library Presents ‘A Day for Children,’ Oct. 21

Nova Southeastern University is pleased to announce the return of the annual health literacy fair, “A Day For Children” on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event showcases free and low-cost health and wellness services for children from birth to 16 years of age. Health care education and activities for vision, medical, speech, behavior, and dental health as well as physical and occupational therapy will be provided through NSU Health Centers.

Free games, activities, and food will be provided for attendees.  For more information regarding this free event please visit lib.nova.edu/adfc

H.E.L.P Event to Help Veterans with Homeownership, Oct. 15

The Alvin Sherman Library and NSU Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center would like to invite you to a day of learning from VAREP (Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals) for the Homeownership Education & Literacy Program (H.E.L.P) on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.  This full day workshop will detail the home buying process, VA Loans, payment assistance programs ,and much more.

Completing the H.E.L.P. course could result in up to an $80,000 down payment assistance grant and discounted bank fees in Broward County.

Posted 09/22/23

LaSirène’s Mirror: Reflections of Sustained Resistance through Art and Vodou, Sept. 30

Since its inception, Haiti, the second free republic in the Americas, has grappled with enduring misconceptions about its people and the role of Vodou. Haitian artists have been pivotal in visually capturing the cultural interpretations of Vodou, using artistic imagery to document the essence and significance of the tradition’s resistance to colonization. Rooted in Vodou, Haitian inhabitants have preserved an epistemology of liberation through visual depictions—a legacy continued by artists today. LaSirène, the cosmic embodiment of the goddess spirit, and Lwa of the sea serve as a symbol of water, beauty, and fierce sacred healing, having witnessed the middle passage.

This presentation – on Sept. 30 at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale from 3 to 4 p.m. –explores LaSirène, particularly within the context of the water Lwa spirits featured in NSU Art Museum’s Cosmic Mirrors exhibition. The presentation will be made by Professor Charlene Désir, Ed.D., with NSU’s Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice, and Andrea Nevins, Ph.D., M.F.A., Dean of NSU’s Farquhar Honors College. It also will investigate Western depictions of Haiti, revealing distortions that have obscured the nation’s rich cultural fabric. With a focus on Haitian culture’s preservation, the presentation underscores Vodou’s enduring role as a bastion of spiritual expression and resistance against attempts to undermine its importance. Through this exploration, the presentation highlights the intertwined narratives of LaSirène and the water Lwa spirits, unveiling their profound ties to Haiti’s ongoing struggle for identity, autonomy, and cultural preservation. By delving into the role of art in preserving tradition and conveying resistance, the narrative of Haiti’s history is recontextualized, empowering its people to reclaim their stories from misrepresentation.

Posted 09/19/23

Powerful Film Documents Lynching of Rubin Stacy, Oct. 3

This documentary film, directed and produced by Tenile Brown, looks at history through the eyes of Anne Naves, the niece of Rubin Stacy. Anne recounts the events that led up to the lynching of Rubin Stacy.  There is power in this story.  There is an even greater power in telling untold family stories. There is a release for the kindred who are connected by blood and the community that holds space for them.
The Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center has a unique partnership with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to provide access to its resources not just for NSU students, faculty, and staff but to anyone living, working, or going to school in Broward County.  As a university library and cultural center, the library has something for everyone.
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Posted 09/18/23

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