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Students’ Documentary to Premiere at International Film Festival

A big congratulations to Janay Joseph, Graciel Quezada, and Bianca Vucetich on the upcoming premiere of of their documentary film “The Halls of Power” as part of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival this November!  This is a great example how you can take your films from the NSU Undergraduate Film Festival and prepare them for entry into professional festivals.  Well done!

“The Halls of Power “ will premiere on Saturday, November 5, at 5 p.m. at the Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale.

See the trailer for the film!

Purchase your tickets today!

Posted 10/05/22

Library Presents A Day for Children Event on October 2

KIdVision’s Miss Penny

NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will be hosting A Day for Children, which offers free and low-cost health and wellness services to children 16 and younger.

This annual health literacy event will be held on Sunday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. NSU is proud to have Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital serve as this year’s title sponsor.

For nearly 20 years, more than 100,000 residents have attended the event to receive and learn about basic medical information to help them make informed decisions for their children and families. 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. Students and faculty from several of NSU’s colleges and centers will provide activities for the children attending this event. In addition to NSU Health’s clinical options, there will be government agencies, for-profit and non-profit healthcare options.

Our community’s food security poses an extreme threat to the wellbeing of children and their families. The good news is Feeding South Florida will be distributing food at this year’s event. Free pizza and hot dogs also will be served courtesy of Hungry Howies.

A Day for Children isn’t just informative and impactful, it’s fun! The event will be emceed by Julie Guy and Tamara G from 101.5 LITE FM. NSU’s Radio X will serve as the event DJ. Several performers, including KidVision’s Miss Penny and Clifford the Big Red Dog, the South Florida Cloggers, Broward Center Spotlights, the Girl Choir, and This is Improv, as well as mother and daughter authors Anabelle and Krystal Wallick, will entertain the audience.

Posted 09/25/22

Department of Communication, Media, and Arts Hosts Radio Day, Oct. 7

Student Media’s Radio X in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts will host College Radio Day on Friday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. World College Radio Day seeks to raise a greater, international awareness of college and high school radio stations operating across the globe and celebrate the contributions of college radio by uniting listeners on the first Friday of October each year. This year’s theme is “Voices of Peace,” spotlighting how student radio seeks to champion justice and support sustainable peace for everyone.

“College Radio Day is a fun celebration of the most important aspects of college radio stations, such as our student DJs featuring new and underground songs from up-and-coming artists that you otherwise would not hear,” said Mike Lynn, assistant director of Student Media. “Throughout the day, our DJs utilize 7 additional hours of airtime – that they otherwise wouldn’t have – to feature NSU faculty, students and staff and discuss their opinions on music genres they enjoy in a roundtable discussion focused on an annual theme.”

Listeners can participate in College Radio Day by tuning in to Radio X on WKPX 88.5 FM or online at https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/RADIOX

For more information about College Radio Day, contact Lynn at ml2009@nova.edu

For more information about Student Media, visit nova.edu/studentmedia or contact Director of Student Media Chris Delboni at cdelboni@nova.edu

Posted 10/09/22

Stand Down Event Brings Free Services to Local Veterans

Nova Southeastern University welcomed dozens of veterans on Saturday, Sept. 24, as the United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED brought this year’s Broward County Veteran Stand Down event to the university. The event was dedicated to connecting with government and nonprofit agencies to provide free services to military veterans. NSU’s Veterans Access Clinic was among the contributors, offering free dental services to eligible veterans.

Among the other services that offered were employment opportunities, mental health screenings, dental services, legal services, and driver’s license reinstatements. The event took place at NSU’s Carl DeSantis Building on the Davie Campus.

Posted 09/27/22

Halmos Faculty Publishes Book on American Judicial System

Charles Zelden, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Humanities and Politics (DHP) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center and has published a new book, “The American Judicial System: A Very Short Introduction,” by Oxford University Press  in September 2022.

Book description:

At some point, everyone living in the United States has some type of interaction with the American judicial system. For most, this contact is relatively minor: contesting a traffic ticket, suing or being sued in civil court, being a witness in a civil or criminal trial, or serving on a jury. Others are caught up in the criminal justice system – as defendants, as victims, as witnesses, as jurors, or as relatives of a victim or a defendant. For still others, contact comes via an important policy issue affecting their lives in the hands of judges and justices sitting in judgment in marble temples to the law.   This new book explains the ‘where,’ ‘when,’ and ‘who’ of American courts. It also makes clear the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the law as it affects everyday people. @VeryShortIntroductions.

Zelden academic interests include American Constitutional History, Civil Rights, Legal Studies, and the Judicial Process. He is the co-director of the NSU Council for Dialogue and Democracy and is the co-editor, Southern Legal Studies (UGA Press).

Get more information on the book.

Posted 09/26/22

Education Professor Interviews With Fortune Magazine

David B. Ross, Ed.D.

David B. Ross, Ed.D., professor, with the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice was recently featured in a Fortune Education article titled, “Who Should Get an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership?”

The aptly named article focuses on the Organizational Leadership Ed.D. programs at Nova Southeastern University and Baylor University for various students who may choose to earn such a degree.

During the hour-plus long interview with Fortune, Ross gave a bit of insight into the types of students he has encountered academically over the years in the program.

“I said ‘We have teachers, we have nurses, military, and students from various professions and organizations – [Organizational Leadership] can be for anybody because an organization is an organization,’” he recalled.

Ross mentioned how the course work in the program is designed to be relevant in order to prepare a student to be a leader in any field and even help build their portfolio — from the papers they write, to their option of the Strategic Research Project or dissertation as a final Capstone.

“The Strategic Research Project would be good for people who [say] ‘Nope, I do not want to be a college/university professor, so do I really need a dissertation? Probably not.’” Then I kind of went into about how it helps build solutions, strategies, and possible outcomes, and later could be implemented into the organization when they finish.” “It should be noted that we want the student to make a clear decision of which Capstone pathway will be in their best interest.”

Overall, Ross said his goal was to really explain that the degree can be used by anyone who wishes to diversify themselves or just be a better leader in an organization, no matter what the organization may be.

“It is a kind of catch-all in a way,” he said. “It attracts people from any field. Like I said before, an organization is an organization.”

He also added that students learn in the program that not just any organization is successful, but a learning organization that grows and adapts is one that is successful while allowing the employees to be inspired to take risks. A learning organization encourages their people to be creative problem solvers and decision makers through a lens with vision, collaboration, trust, and more.

To read the full Fortune article, click here.

Posted 09/25/22

Retired Education Alum Continues to Inspire Next Generation

Elaine Saef, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice has dedicated more than 30 years in the field of education. Starting as a teacher, she ultimately served as a principal in the Broward County School system.

Elaine Saef

In that time, she also earned her M.S. in Educational Leadership from NSU. But recently, after dedicating so much time to inspiring generations of students, she retired. But she wasn’t finished. She has since taken on a role as an Internship Supervisor with the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice.

Internship supervisors are Education professionals who mentor aspiring educators during their final semester as they work in a real school classroom. It’s a role that Saef holds dear.

“I actually was very excited for being a graduate of NSU, and then the opportunity to still have my hands in education,” she said.

In her role, Saef serves as part of the student’s support system as they work in the classroom. She observes them in the classroom and offers feedback to the student and the teacher, along with guiding them and offering recommendations and resources.

One thing Saef hopes to teach her students before they go out into the field is to make sure you never lose that caring spirit.

“You have to make your classroom welcoming and a caring and nurturing environment, and that environment and the way you make the students feel – if they feel welcomed and nurtured, they’re going to want to do anything in the world for you,” she said.

Saef mentored several students during the Winter semester. This Fall, she is once again mentoring students in the classroom, but also taking part in a new program called GoReact which will allow her to also mentor students from a distance.

The system works by recording the students as they are in the classroom, and Saef can then watch the recording and offer virtual feedback and resources.

“It’s really cool,” Saef said. “I can be anywhere in the world and still be able to supervise without having to physically go to the school.”

Overall, Saef said the role is a way of giving back to both NSU and Broward Schools.

“Being able to go back and help these students from NSU now that may possibly become a Broward County teacher just sort of completes the cycle to give back to the system that created who I became as an adult,” she said. “To be able to give back to that system is really cool — and especially it being NSU, because I graduated from NSU, so I’m giving back to the school that helped me.”

Posted 09/28/22

Honors Student Spends Life-Changing Semester Abroad

Farquhar Honors College student Emma Heineman spent the semester of her dreams studying abroad in the sunny streets of Barcelona, Spain. Immersed in this busy city during her final semester at NSU, Heineman made lasting memories and connections that strengthened her desire for a globetrotting career and lifestyle.

While abroad, Heineman studied at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where she took courses exploring Spanish art, culture, and language. Her coursework often involved excursions outside of the classroom and into the bustling streets of Barcelona, exploring the city through the lens of its impressive art and architecture. Class trips to famous museums, private art studios, and street art locales were the norm.

“My semester abroad was one of the best experiences I have ever had,” said Heineman, who has dreamt of studying abroad in Spain since high school. “There are far too many things I fell in love with during my time in Barcelona to pick a favorite, but I think I am most grateful for the people I was able to meet. I arrived in Barcelona not knowing a single person there and left in tears after having to say goodbye to some of the most incredible people I have ever met. I loved traveling, immersing myself in the culture, trying new foods, and improving my Spanish, but it made it so much more special to have amazing people to share it with.”

Heineman graduated from NSU this winter with a dual bachelor’s degree in international studies and political science. She hopes to continue to travel the world and learn about other cultures through a career in international education.

“[My time abroad] has truly opened my eyes to the world and confirmed a passion I have for international education and travel,” said Heineman. “Before my semester in Spain, I worked for the International Office here at [NSU] and fell in love with the idea of being able to build a career around helping students achieve their goals to study abroad. I have since connected with individuals who work for the program I studied abroad through and hope to be able to continue pursuing my passion for international education in the future.”

Heineman’s study abroad experience was partially funded by the Honors College Student Travel Fund, a supplementary fund dedicated to supporting student travel—one of the college’s goals. The college is also offering two travel study courses next semester, Medical London, Culture and Context and The Protest Song in America, that will allow Honors students to travel to London and Detroit, respectively, as part of the course curriculum.

Learn more about undergraduate travel opportunities.

Posted 09/25/22

USchool Students Use Creativity To Explore Engineering

PK3 and 1st grade students explored different types of engineering and were challenged to think of innovative ways to build to understand the world around them utilizing various materials. Together, they built houses, towers and communities. Students used blocks, tweezers, paint, cardboard tubes, plates, and Legos. 

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

Posted 09/25/22

NSUCO Names New Director of Community Outreach

Mariana Ferraz, O.D., FAAO

NSUCO is pleased to announce that Mariana Ferraz, O.D., FAAO is the new Director of Community Outreach. In this role she will develop, implement, and participate in outreach programs for college designed to enhance our presence in the community as well as provide eye care services to various populations.Dr. Mariana Ferraz earned her undergraduate degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2015. While earning her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Ferraz became involved in Retinitis Pigmentosa research at NSU’s College of Optometry with Dr. Ava Bittner. Following graduation, she attended the Illinois College of Optometry. While pursuing her optometric career, Dr. Ferraz and Dr. Bittner continued to work together and presented various posters and paper presentations on their current Retinitis Pigmentosa Research. Her work with Dr. Bittner was finally published in 2019. Dr. Ferraz completed her Primary Care and Ocular Disease residency at Nova Southeastern University in 2020. She currently holds the rank of assistant professor.

Posted 09/25/22

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