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Halmos Faculty Named to Comparative Parasitology Editorial Board

Christopher Blanar, Ph.D.

Christopher Blanar, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS), has been named to the Editorial Board of Comparative Parasitology, which is the journal published by the Helminthological Society of Washington. This is a highly specialized journal covering such topics as parasite diversity surveys, species descriptions, and phylogenetic analyses that other journals are less equipped to publish.

Blanar’ s research interests include parasitism in coastal habitats, parasites and migratory behavior in Everglades fishes, biocontrol of parasitic nematodes using engineered bacteria, and parasite community ecology.

Posted 11/20/22

USchool Speech/Debate Students Earn Top Recognitions

Congratulations to the students on our Speech and Debate team on their achievements at the Florida Blue Key Tournament held at the University of Florida! Known as one of the oldest and largest Florida tournaments, the team competed against 89 schools from across the country and earned the following outstanding results:

At Blue Key Round Robin (an invitation only, pre-tournament competition):

  • Charlotte Reitman placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking.
  • Ilan Arias & Maria Riofrio placed 3rd in Public Forum.

At Main Event:

  • Charlotte Reitman placed in the Top 10 of BOTH Extemporaneous Speaking and Informative Speaking.
  • Ilan Arias & Maria Riofrio placed in the Top 16 in Public Forum and earned their 2nd bid to the Tournament of Champions.
  • Nicholas Hamilton placed in the Top 20 of Extemporaneous Speaking.
  • Nicole Janoff placed 18th in Humorous Interpretation.
  • Logan Bratter & Samantha Hernandez placed in the Top 50 of Public Forum.

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

Posted 11/20/22

Levan Center Receives Prestigious Entrepreneurship Award

From left, John Wensveen, executive director of the Levan Center; Alan B. Levan, chairman, Board of Governors; and Jaap Donath, assistant executive director of programs for the Levan Center.

The Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation received the “Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center” award at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) global conference in Las Vegas on October 28-29.  The five finalists were James Madison University, MIT, NSU, Technical University of Denmark, and University of Suffolk (UK).

In the world of entrepreneurship centers, GCEC is the global association representing leading university programs focused on sharing of best practices, developing programs and initiatives, and collaborating and assisting each other advancing, strengthening, and celebrating the role of universities in educating the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Posted 11/20/22

USchool’s Thespian Troupe Gets High Marks at Festival

Our Middle School Thespian Troupe 88233 competed at the District Festival and did great in various theatrical categories. Join us in congratulating our students on their achievements!

CRITIC’S CHOICE (best in the room):

  • Monologue – Emi O.
  • Small Group Musical – Lal Y., Peyton G., and Zachary K.

SUPERIOR:

  • Solo Musical – Zachary K.
  • Duet Musical – Zachary K. and Lal Y.
  • Solo Musical – Antonia R.
  • Playwriting – Alex R.
  • Duet Acting – Dylan G. and Emi O.

EXCELLENT:

  • One Act – Ms. Pearl and the Magic Scrapbook (all-star cast members: Peyton G. and Zachary K.)
  • Solo Musical – Lal Y.
  • Solo Musical – Mikayla A.
  • Duet Musical – Eva L. and Victoria L.
  • Solo Musical – Eva L.
  • Monologue – Alex R.
  • Costume Design – Lexi E.
  • Costume Design – Dylan G.

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

Posted 11/20/23

Three Sharks Receive Accolades in Women’s Soccer

Nova Southeastern continues to add to its postseason accolades as three Sharks were selected as members of the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Women’s Soccer All-South Region teams. Luana Grabias earned a spot on the first team, and both Stefane Rosa and Louise Matsgard received nods for the second team.
Voting was conducted by the region’s sports information directors.
SSC Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and an All-SSC first team selection, Grabias adds another honor to her already decorated collection. She was the first Shark since Sierra Lelii (2015) to win Player and Offensive Player of the Year in the same season. The Brazilian has proven that her offensive attack is nothing to play with, finishing the season with 11 goals, 27 points, five game-winners, and providing her team with five assists. Grabias had two games where she scored two or more goals, including a hat-trick against SSC opponent Saint Leo, the only hat-trick for NSU this season. Her 18 points, eight goals, and four game-winning goals against conference opponents led the league. The junior continued her impressive offensive play, scoring the lone goal for the Sharks in the NCAA Tournament against West Florida.
Rosa, the leader of the Sharks defense captures another post-season honor, following her selection on the All-SSC first team.The CE Vicente Jannuzzi native appeared in 16 games and started in all of them, she accumulated a combined 1440 minutes, which ties her for first on the team in total minutes.The junior’s stellar defensive play was vital to the success of the Sharks defense this season. Rosa earned six shutouts, and 89 saves, including an 11-save outing against Florida Tech, Rosa had 11 games where saved five or more shots. In the opening match of the NCAA Tournament for the Sharks, Rosa saved five of West Florida’s shots on goal.
Adding to her All-SSC second team selection, Matsgard tabbed a spot on the All-South Region second-team. She started every game for NSU and logged 1310 minutes, ranking her second on the team in total minutes. The Swede was stellar on the defensive side of the ball and helped lead NSU to six shutouts on the season. Offensively the sophomore finished the season with seven total points, one goal, and five assists, with one of those assists helping seal the game for the Sharks against Flagler.
NSU concluded its season in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a final record of 9-3-4. To stay up to date with the Sharks, follow them on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_WSoccer.

Posted 11/16/22

NSU Art + Design Hosts Art Faculty Exhibition Dec. 5 – Feb. 3

NSU Art + Design in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts presents its Ninth Art Faculty Exhibition featuring art, guest lectures and workshops by Art + Design faculty Pablo “Tony” Alvarez (2021 – present), Kolos Schumy (2022 – present) and Tennille Shuster (2008 – 2018). The exhibit, artist lectures and letterpress workshop are free and open to the general public.

“The Ninth Art Faculty exhibition will highlight works from the diverse Art+ Design faculty since 2019,” said Kandy Lopez-Moreno, Associate Professor of Art + Design in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. “It will include works in ceramics, video, graphic design, photography and much more. This exhibition will also feature a video installation by the talented dance choreographer, Hattie Mae Williams.”

Posted 11/20/22

NSU Art + Design Hosts Artist-Inspired Collage Workshop, Nov. 15

NSU Art + Design in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts invites the NSU and local community to a free collage workshop hosted by ARTS 3040: Museum Studies and Gallery Practices. Create a collage emulating Jill Lavetsky’s distinct art style and tour her ongoing exhibition “MERGE” in Gallery 217. All materials provided.

  • Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022
  • Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: Gallery 217, Don Taft University Center
  • Free and open to the local community.

For more information, contact Kandy Lopez-Moreno at klopez1@nova.edu.

Follow NSU Art + Design on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @nsuartdesign and Gallery 217 on Facebook and Instagram @gallery_217.

Posted 11/14/22

University School’s Annual Holiday Boutique, November 17

You’re invited to NSU University School’s Annual Holiday Boutique. The boutique will feature a curated selection of local vendors with an array of gifts for everyone in the family!

  • When: Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Where: Noel P. Brown Sports Center North, 3375 SW 75 Ave, Davie, FL

There will be food trucks from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and a bake sale and snack shop open all day. The boutique is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the West Parking Garage behind the Lower School.

For more information please contact Fabiola Valle at fvalle2@hotmail.com

Posted 11/10/22

Neuroscience Team Presents at ALS Conference

The Neuroscience Institute team recently attended the annual Northeastern ALS Consortium (NEALS), the largest ALS Conference in the country with more 700 attendees this year from Nov. 1 through Nov. 3.
Our work was selected for an oral platform presentation, which was one of only seven platforms.
Lauren Tabor Gray, Ph.D., assistant professor of the ALS Clinic and co-director of NSU’s Neuroscience Institute, presented NSU’s study “Improving Speech and Swallowing in ALS: Preliminary Evidence for Nuedexta Treatment,” which was funded by a grant I was awarded through the ALS Association.
Posted 11/06/22
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