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Halmos Faculty Member Presents at Conference

From left, Michelle Bellino (University of Michigan), Jan Stewart (dean of education, Manitoba), Zaira Magana (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Lindsey Horner, University of Edinburgh and NSU’s Cheryl Duckworth.

Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., faculty and director of the master’s program in conflict analysis and resolution in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center, presented at the Comparative and International Education Society’s conference in Miami (March 10-15).  Her research looks at how the media covers school shootings, and what the impact of this is for fostering peaceful school cultures.

Duckworth is the faculty facilitator for the Peace and Conflict Education Working Group in the department. She teaches qualitative research methods, peace education, foundations of conflict resolution and history, memory and conflict resolution.

Posted 03/17/24

Halmos Offers Course on Religion, Politics and Conflict

The Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center invites you to participate in “Understanding the Dynamics between Religion, Politics and Conflict.” This free four-session online course will be offered on Saturdays from March 30 to April 27. It will be offered in English from noon to 2 p.m. and in Creole from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The course is being offered by the International Center for Leadership and Conflict Studies, a Florida-based non-profit that promotes global leadership development and peaceful conflict resolution.

The lead trainer is Ernst Pierre Vincent, Ph.D., a doctoral graduate of DCRS. Vincent is a global conflict expert, focusing on identity, religious and political conflict, race relations, statelessness, slavery and neo-colonialism. His research with Dominicans of Haitian descent and religious leaders explores challenges faced by stateless individuals. As founder of the center, he investigates the church’s role in racial reconciliation and social justice in the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States.

This course is sponsored by Latin America and The Caribbean Working Group in DCRS, which aims to raise awareness of issues in the region, fostering partnerships among NSU’s community and diverse Latin American nations.

See the flyer for registration information.

Posted 03/17/24

USchool Robotics Teams Prepare for World Championships

The NSU University School Upper and Middle School robotics teams won the state championship and are now preparing for the world championships. This marks the third consecutive state championship victory, elevating the program to Dynasty level—the highest achievement a robotics program can attain. Five University School robotics teams will be participating in world championships for the 11th consecutive time.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in preschool through 12th grade at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 03/17/24

University School Students Volunteer at Feeding South Florida

NSU University School’s fifth-grade students immersed themselves in a collaborative volunteering experience at Feeding South Florida. The students inspected, sorted, boxed and stacked more than 16,000 pounds of food, addressing the needs of the area’s food-insecure population. The students  also organized a fundraiser, contributing $2,500 to support Feeding South Florida.

Learn more about the University School’s college preparatory program for students in preschool through 12th grade at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 03/17/24

Celebrate This Year’s STUEY’s Winners April 9

The Student Life Achievement Awards, known as the “STUEY’s,” is an annual celebration of NSU’s best in Academic Excellence, Student Centered, Integrity, Innovation, Opportunity, Scholarship/Research, Diversity and Community.

Join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in congratulating this year’s award recipients by attending our annual STUEYs awards ceremony at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

For more information on the STUEYs, visit nova.edu/campuslife/stueys and stay tuned to Campus Life and Student Engagement social media @nsucampuslife.

Our 2024 finalists are: 

Administrator of the Year

  • Jason Fitch – Business Services
  • Nancy Azoulay – College of Computing and Engineering
  • Shari Rone-Adams – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Humberto Franquiz – Facilities Management
  • Melissa Dore – Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

Alumni of the Year

  • Aneesh Lakhani – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • Adesola Fadeyi – College of Optometry
  • Aimee Zadak – College of Psychology
  • Nicolas (Nick) Carris – Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
  • Douglas McIntosh – Shepard Broad College of Law

Athletic Team of the Year

  • 2022-23 NSU’s Men’s Basketball Team
  • 2022-23 NSU’s Men’s Golf Team
  • 2022-23 NSU’s Women’s Swimming Team

Co-Curricular Adviser of the Year

  • Tricia Gangoo-Dookhan – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • So Yeon (Sharon) Lee – College of Optometry
  • Nurit Sheinberg – College of Psychology
  • Monique Amor Reto – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Radleigh Santos – Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

Corporate Partner of the Year

  • Walgreens – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • Chartwells Shark Dining – Business Services
  • The Florida Blue Foundation – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
  • Memorial Health System – Rehabilitation Education – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • HCA East Florida Division – Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Executive of the Year

  • Georgina Arguello – Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice
  • Michelle Clark – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • Stanley Wilson – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Gerard Wheeler – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Holly Lynn Baumgartner – Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Organization of the Year

  • American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists – Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • Association of Neuropsychology Students & Trainees – College of Psychology
  • Student Osteopathic Medical Association – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • COTAD-OTD Tampa Bay Regional Campus – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Sustainable Development Working Group – Halmos College of Arts and Sciences   

Professor of the Year

  • Elizabeth Sherman – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • Ling Wang – College of Computing and Engineering
  • Madhavi Menon – College of Psychology
  • Barri Litt – H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Fran L. Tetunic – Shepard Broad College of Law

Regional Campus Student of the Year

  • Caitlin Garrett – Fort Myers Campus
  • Taylor O’Byrne – Jacksonville Campus
  • Jeffrey Abell – Miami Campus
  • Christeena Fehling – Orlando Campus
  • Kenite Laurore – Palm Beach Campus
  • Diego Sepulveda Rosado – Puerto Rico Campus
  • Mahi Basra – Tampa Campus

Staff Person of the Year

  • Jessica Duran-Carrasquillo – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • Jeanne Ruggiero – College of Psychology
  • Ryan Ishmael – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Cassie Arroyo – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Lilly Valiente – Libraries

Student Government of the Year

  • Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Student Government Association – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • College of Optometry Graduate Student Government Association – College of Optometry
  • College of Psychology’s Graduate Student Government Association – College of Psychology
  • Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Government Association – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate Student Government Association – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Student of the Year

  • Mitchell Garrabrant – Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice
  • Olivia Hanna​ – Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  • Izza Khan – College of Computing and Engineering
  • Deanna Skowronski – College of Dental Medicine
  • Daniel Dibucchianico – College of Optometry
  • Jamal El Jilali – College of Psychology
  • Katlynn Kenon – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
  • Hemangi Patel – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Caroline Campione – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Nikhila Paleati – Farquhar Honors College
  • Michael Steckmest – H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Madison Ring – Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
  • Kristy Ludy – Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
  • Hayden Liberty – University School
  • Lily Schreiber – Shepard Broad College of Law

Undergraduate Organization of the Year

  • ApplyU – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Chabad – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Inter-Organizational Council  – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Stage for Change – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
  • Student Events & Activities Board – Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Posted 03/17/24

Halmos Political Science Majors Present at Research Conference

From left, David Holger Mahnke, Kiara Colman, Gabriella Fidanze and Casey Homorody

Political science majors from the Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center presented original research at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C.

Ransford Edwards, Ph.D., faculty member in the department, accompanied the students and chaired panels. The students gave the following presentations:

  • Kiara Colman: “Unspoken. Unseen. Unprotected. An Analytical Investigation into the Public’s Perception on Immigration Levels”
  • Gabriella Fidanze: “Too Tough on Crime? The Relationship Between State Political Ideology and Incarceration Rates”
  • David Holger Mahnke: “The ideal of Olympic Peace: Can Sport Help Bring the Ukraine War to a Swift End?”
  • Casey Homorody: “Compulsory Voting and Governmental Effectiveness: How Mandatory Voting Improves Democratic Function”

The first night of the conference featured a career reception where the students met professionals in fields such as government and nonprofit management.

In addition to the conference, the group visited some of the highlights of Washington, including the National Mall, the White House, the Capitol and several museums.

Posted 03/17/24

Title IX Office Plans Events for Sexual Assault Awareness

April 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Building Connected Communities.” Through collaborations with campus and community partners, the NSU Title IX Office seeks to raise awareness about sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct.

Key events include the Clothesline Project, Day of Action, athletic games with themed giveaways, and a Trauma-Informed Healthcare Symposium. Through these initiatives across NSU’s campuses, the office strives to empower individuals to take proactive steps to prevent sexual assault in their communities.

We invite you to participate and to increase your own awareness about the causes and risks of sexual assault.  or more information and to view the planned events, visit: www.nova.edu/title-ix/saam.html or email Samantha.Giordano@nova.edu.

Posted 03/17/24

Halmos Faculty Featured Speaker for USTA Florida on Conflict Resolution

McKay

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., director of the doctoral program and faculty member in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center, was the featured speaker for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in Florida. McKay spoke to a group of adult play coordinators on conflict resolution on and off the tennis courts.

McKay is the faculty adviser to the Social Justice Roundtable and works with students in the community through Community Resolution Services, a practicum and volunteer site for DCRS. Community Resolution Services hosts Story Café, the We Love our Families series and The Women’s Roundtable, and offers workshops for Broward County’s crisis intervention teams and other events for community groups and organizations.

McKay’s scholarly interests include conflict coaching, strategic community planning, violence prevention, and intervention in family, neighborhood and organizational conflicts. For more information about Community Resolution Services, contact McKay at mckayj@nova.edu.

Posted 03/17/24

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