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NSU Assesses Newly Drafted Florida Panther Players

HHP Faculty, students, and alumni, recently provided the NHL’s Florida Panthers Hockey Club with preseason physical assessments of newly drafted players.

This year, the Florida Panthers asked the Department of Health and Human Performance to assist the Florida Panthers with physical assessments for newly drafted players.

Students and alumni of the sports science (M.S.) and exercise and sport science (B.S) programs aided Tobin Silver, Ph.D., professor, and Corey Peacock, Ph.D., professor, and the Florida Panthers’ Sports Performance team in evaluating newly drafted hockey players.

The students had a chance to provide comprehensive performance assessments including Wingate testing, VO2 max testing, postural assessments, and upper body strength. They were able to provide these assessments while being provided direction by Mike Joyce, Florida Panthers head strength and conditioning coach, Tim Wittenauer, Florida Panthers director of sports performance & rehabilitation, and Chris McLellan, Ph.D.,  Florida Panthers vice president of sports performance. Silver and Peacock have provided this opportunity to students for 11 consecutive seasons.

Emma Krause, M.S. graduate student, said, “I was extremely thankful for the opportunity to learn from Tim, Mike, and McLellan. They guided us through their assessment philosophy and allowed us students to learn through an unforgettable interactive experience.” Additionally, the students and staff were able to review the data and understand the application of performance testing.

Talia Thompson, M.S. graduate student, said, “It was great getting to work alongside professionals in the field. Hands-on experience is the best way to apply what we have learned in the classroom, and I am thankful to have had this opportunity to gain experience in professional sports.”

Posted 07/30/23

WCC Faculty Coordinators Publish Edited Collection

Janine Morris, Ph.D., and Kelly Concannon, Ph.D., present at the 2019 Feminisms and Rhetorics conference.

Janine Morris, Ph.D., and Kelly Concannon, Ph.D., co-edited the collection “Emotions and Affect in Writing Centers” published by Parlor Press (2022). Morris is an associate professor, and Concannon is a professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts (DCMA), in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences (HCAS). The two also serve as faculty coordinators at the NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC).

“Emotions and Affect in Writing Centers” contains 15 chapters that explore how emotions and affect function in writing centers from the perspectives of writing center tutors and administrators. The collection holds relevance for anyone working with students in supportive roles, including administrators and staff in tutoring centers, writing centers, and academic support services. “Emotions and Affect in Writing Centers” was nominated for a 2023 CCCC Outstanding Book Award.

According to Morris, “The editorial process was incredibly collaborative. It was exciting to see the collection grow from the work we do here in the WCC.” Morris and Concannon have been featured on NSU’s Writer’s Edge podcast and WLN: A Writing Center Journal’s Slow Agency podcast to talk about the collection.

“Emotions and Affect in Writing Centers” is available via Parlor Press: https://parlorpress.com/products/emotions-and-affect-in-writing-centers

To learn more about the WCC, visit https://www.nova.edu/wcc/

Posted 07/30/23

Associate Professor Featured in Her First Solo Museum Exhibition

Kandy G Lopez, LoriAnn, 2023 Yarn and spray paint on plastic canvas. Courtesy of the artist and ACA Galleries, NY ©

“Future Past Perfect” presents seven concurrent exhibitions of emerging South Florida artists who have already established a consistent body of work that has garnered attention. For each of these artists, this is their first solo museum exhibition. Experienced collectively, these solo exhibitions demonstrate how these artists confronted their fears of the unknown while grappling with the tragic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and explored themes such as politics, migration, global warming, and social justice in their work. Their distinct artistic practices were honed and influenced by the isolation experienced during this period, resulting in exponential growth, maturity, and mastery of their work. 

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unforeseen challenges to the artistic community, derailing the career trajectories of many emerging artists. Those who were art students during the pandemic navigated the intimidating task of building an art practice in isolation and through remote learning, while museums and galleries remained shuttered for extended periods of time. Forced to rely on the internet as their primary platform for sharing their work with the public, these artists experienced limited personal contact with fellow artists and professionals. However, the unparalleled opportunity for uninterrupted studio time allowed them to delve deeper into their creative process. Their artistic journeys are now ready to be shared with a wider audience, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the remarkable creations born from this concentrated period of studio introspection. “Future Past Perfect” showcases the vibrant diversity of South Florida’s communities and captures a regional renaissance that is bursting with talent that has yet to receive widespread recognition. 

The exhibitions featured in “Future Past Perfect” were curated by Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater and the Museum’s Bryant-Taylor Curator Ariella Wolens.

Opening Event Details:

  • Saturday, July 29, 2023
  • 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Drinks and light bites provided
  • Free for members; $20 for non-members

Link to opening event:

https://nsuartmuseum.org/event/members-preview-reception-future-past-perfect/

Link to Exhibition details:

Posted 07/21/23

Library Opens Door to Financial Literacy to Boys and Girls Clubs

NSU alum Franklin Renwick Jr. reads from his book “The Adventures of Fly’mingoo Banking.”

Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library invited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County to visit the library on Wednesday, July 12.

The “Fun and Financial Literacy” event featured a tour of the library, lunch in the gallery, and a book reading by NSU alum Franklin Renwick Jr. from his book “The Adventures of Fly’mingoo Banking.”

The boys and girls all received gift bags with a copy of Renwick’s book, which focuses on financial literacy for youth.

Posted 07/18/23

Arreva/NSU Philanthropic Summit Draws Notable National, Local Speakers

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Arreva and Nova Southeastern University presented the “Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit” at the Alan B. Levan I NSU Broward Center of Innovation on NSU’s Davie Campus. This year’s inaugural summit marked the first of many to come, and featured renowned national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators.

David Blyer, president and CEO of Arreva and NSU alum, and Dean Andrew Rosman of NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (HCBE) were the main hosts of the all-day event.

Among the speakers were Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Broward; Soraya Rivera-Moya, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of South Florida; Adam Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of Public Administration at HCBE; Kuang-Ting Tai, Ph.D., assistant professor of Public Administration at HCBE; Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator; Steve Higgins, president and CEO of Carter; and Nathan Chappell, co-author of “The Generosity Crisis.” There was also a roundtable panel conversation featuring Javier Sanchez, executive director for Miami Dolphins Challenge Cancer, and Sarah Martin, senior director of the Miami Marlins Youth Academy & Foundation Programs.

Among the many subjects discussed were the importance of community foundations, donation decision-making, leveraging trust as a nonprofit, charity vs. philanthropy, and how AI will change the future of generosity in our world.

Posted 07/17/23

NSU Sonography Team Member Defends Dissertation

Robert Moody, Ph.D., M.S., RVT, CVS assistant professor.

The Cardiovascular Sonography (CVS) program is also proud to make known the great accomplishments of Robert Moody, Ph.D., M.S., RVT, CVS assistant professor.

Moody successfully defended his dissertation on Medical Imaging Professionals Experiencing Workplace Interprofessional Conflict: A Phenomenological Study on June 22, 2023. He is a valued faculty member and medical professional in the field of sonography.

We celebrate his accomplishments, tenacity, and leadership and we are honored to have him as a part of Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences in the Department of Sonography, and especially the cardiovascular sonography team.

Great Job, Robert Moody!

Posted 07/17/23

2023 White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Sonographers

Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony

On June 20, the class of 2025 was officially welcomed into the sonography fold at the Annual White Coat Ceremony, which was held at the beautiful Tampa Bay Campus in Clearwater.

For the 20 students comprising the class of 2025, the White Coat Ceremony served as an auspicious experience that officially marked their entry into the medical profession. The White Coat Ceremony tradition will be continued with where family, faculty members, and administration members proudly watch students receive their white coats.

Posted 07/17/23

Honors Students and Faculty Collaborate Using Research Grant

From left, Amenia Farraj, Jalynn Sylvain, and Dr. Charlene Désir

Faculty and students in the Farquhar Honors College received a $15,000 President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant to study Gen Z college students’ interest in and ways of learning. Their research, titled “In Their Words: Collaborative Assessment of Undergraduate Intellectual Curiosity,” will bridge the generational gap in traditional and modern understandings of education to encourage innovation in the classroom.

The research project is a collaboration between faculty members Charlene Désir, Ed.D., professor in the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCESCJ), Rachel Panton, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Hamos College of Arts and Sciences, and Georgina Arguello, Ed.D., assistant dean and associate professor in FCESCJ, and honors students Amenia Farraj, and Jalynn Sylvain.

The project was conceived by the students after hearing about Désir’s research on youth education at an honors Research Roundtable event—an event created to connect honors students with faculty research opportunities.

“As an educator, I am humbled always to learn from students, they are my first teachers and this juxtaposition gives me the opportunity to model being a learner/student,” said Désir. “This project is a way for me to be inspired from the knowledge of undergrads . . . and learn ways teachers can effectively engage with them.”

The study aims to highlight the different modalities and environments in which college students learn, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic changed the learning landscape and emphasized the role of technology.

“Often, I think older adults can accuse emerging adults of not being intellectually curious because the younger generation receives information differently from what we experienced or even prefer,” said Panton. “I want to understand how we can better synthesize the knowledge that they bring from their communities, their families, and digital technologies into our classrooms.”

The researchers will use a mixed-methods approach and hope to publish and share their results creatively, such as through a children’s book and Mako Radio segment.

“This [project is] an opportunity to [combine] faculty and student interests and allow[s] us to explore students’ interests in learning in our own community,” said Farraj, a junior political science major. “Working with Dr. Désir and the other faculty has been an enlightening experience.”

Learn more about the President’s Faculty Research & Development Grant.

Posted 07/16/23

Military Affairs Participates in Green Zone Advocacy Training

Congratulations to Facilities for completing training and earning the honor of becoming Green Zone Advocates! Mission Accomplished!

The mission of the NSU Military Affairs Green Zone Advocacy Training is to develop a distinguished network of NSU students, faculty, and staff able to provide our veterans and military-affiliated community the support needed in order to transition into our NSU community and be successful.

In collaboration between the Office of Military Affairs, Interprofessional Simulation Institute, and the College of Psychology they have created an addition to the Green Zone Training to incorporate simulation and how to de-escalate any situation, including those that can happen with military members as well as ANY population. This training will give staff hands-on experience on how to become Green Zone Advocates and become Military friendly.

All Offices and Departments are welcomed to complete this form or scan the accompanying QR code for NSU Military Affairs Green Zone Advocacy Training.

Posted 07/16/23

Education Alum Named President of Community College

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice alum Chemene Crawford, Ed.D., has been named the president of Everett Community College – Washington State.

Crawford earned her doctorate in Organizational Leadership from NSU in 2005.

Chemene Crawford, Ed.D.

The role of college president is not new to Crawford, she currently serves as the president of North Seattle College. However, she will now oversee a much larger student population.

“I’m at the point in my life where I if I don’t enjoy the work, then I won’t do it. So, I enjoy this work. And as long as I enjoy it, and can have a positive impact, then I’ll keep doing it,” she said.

Crawford has been in higher education for more than 39 years and initially started as a work-study student in the financial aid office. That led to a string of different positions over the years and ultimately led her to take on the role as president.

“One of the things I don’t think realize is that no matter where you are, what you do, if you have an education, no one can take that from you,” Crawford said. “I’m a proponent of people using education to change their lives.”

Community colleges especially appeal to Crawford due to their wide-reaching impact.

“Community colleges serve more students than any other sector of higher education in this country, and so if you want to have a greater impact, that’s probably where you need to be working.”

In addition to helping the students at the college, Crawford is looking forward to working for Everett since they are very influential in the surrounding community.

“It’s uniquely placed in an Everett neighborhood, and you can tell that that college means a lot to that neighborhood that it plays a significant role in the vitality of that neighborhood.”

Crawford officially stepped into her role on July 3rd.

Congratulations President Crawford!

07/16/23

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