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May Fundraiser Will Benefit Alvin Sherman Library

Circle of Friends is hosting Paint the Town Red, White, and Rosé, a fundraiser that benefits the library, on Wednesday, May 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Esteemed painter and wine connoisseur Thomas Arvid will be painting at the event and his stunning paintings will be available for purchase. His artwork will make a perfect addition to any wine lover’s collection.
Participants will sample sumptuous and tantalizing varietals of wine curated by the American Fine Wine Competition and hors d’oeuvres from Rock and Brews. They’ll also help Circle of Friends in its campaign to preeminence, funding innovative collaborative spaces, signature author events, and enhanced materials, services and resources for the Alvin Sherman Library.

Most important, they’ll help to foster early literacy in the community.

Click HERE to register for the event.

Become a Circle of Friends member or renew your membership (NSU student/faculty/staff is only $25 a year) and join us for this exciting event. To join Circle of Friends, visit https://www.nova.edu/cof/membership/.

Posted 04/08/24

Holocaust Reflection Contest Features Memorable Submissions

Students and teachers were honored at the Holocaust Reflection Contest awards ceremony hosted by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc., on Sunday, April 7, at the Alvin Sherman Library.

The statewide contest, in its 10th year, drew middle and high school students from across Florida to study the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and reflect on them through poetry, essays, artwork and digital storytelling. The contest provides a creative opportunity to honor and remember the millions of victims who died in the Holocaust.

More than 1,300 student submissions were received this year. This year’s winners were:

Digital Storytelling

High School First Place:

  • “Six Million and One”
  • Student: Rachell Janowski
  • Teacher: Janet Conrad
  • School: Rohr Bais Chaya Academy

Middle School First Place

  • “Number 610”
  • Student: Katherine Kolbar
  • Teacher: Shira Greenberg
  • School: David Posnack Jewish Day School

High School Second Place

  • “Remember Rosie”
  • Student: Rylee Schwimmer
  • Teacher: Jack Rosenbaum
  • School: Spanish River Community High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Solemnis”
  • Student: Sebi Timbal
  • Teacher: Steven Hammerman
  • School: The Greene School

Art

High School First Place

  • “… but there must be a time when we fail to protest”
  • Student: Sarah Mira
  • Teacher: Anncy Pitelli
  • School: Florida Christian School

Middle School First Place

  • “Echoes of Night”
  • Student: Ariel Malachovsky
  • Teacher: Joshua Bender
  • School: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School

High School Second Place

  • “The Eternal Jew”
  • Student: Lucas Izquierdo
  • Teacher: Brian Lynn
  • School: Charles W. Flanagan High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Love of Humanity”
  • Student: Isabella Cerase
  • Teacher: Jill Giancario
  • School: Pioneer Middle School

Essay/Poem

 High School First Place

  • “Never Again”
  • Student: Camille Blaker
  • Teacher: Richard Ehrlich
  • School: Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Middle School First Place

  • “Aftereffect”
  • Student: Serina Bligh
  • Teacher: Shelly Sweeney
  • School: Doral Academy Charter Middle School

High School Second Place

  • “Echoes of Sorrow”
  • Student: Gianni Santa
  • Teacher: Suzanne A. Bates-Miranda
  • School: F.W. Springstead High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Unforgotten”
  • Student: Milena Arthur Gnibus
  • Teacher: Marcia Zaldivar
  • School: St. Thomas The Apostle

The emcee of Sunday’s event was Ari Odzer, the education reporter for NBC 6. Among the speakers were Dr. Harry K. Moon, NSU’s president-elect and chief operating officer; Klaus Bormann, consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany; Gabriel Baredes, consulate of the State of Israel; Craig R. Weiner, president of the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund; and Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez.

Posted 04/08/24

Music Students Create Original Music for Mako Media Network

Music students in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts recently created original music for Mako Media Network, including introductions and transitions for Mako TV and Mako Radio. Songs featured on Mako TV included music for four different segments: the news intro, Sports Update, Sharks on the Street and Health Update. The music created for Mako Radio will be incorporated into future podcasts.

“This whole experience was a really great opportunity for my students, not just to have a chance to do something creative and original, but also because they had to work on a deadline,” said Bill Withem, the assistant professor of music. “Plus, their music had to satisfy Mako Media Network, which was basically our real-world client throughout the process.”

Posted 04/08/24

Students Create Campaign for Jewish Community Center

Graphic Design students in the B.A. in Art + Design program in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts at Halmos College of Arts and Sciences recently created a campaign for the David Posnack Jewish Community Center’s (JCC) grant-funded Hire-Ability project.

Through the course ARTS 4500: Professional Print Design, students expanded their professional portfolios with logo designs, food truck wraps and menus, while creating opportunities for adults with special needs. Students also gained experience pitching their concepts to a client, and those who participated were compensated with payments and recognition in the final Hire-Ability materials.

“Our graphic design students had a chance to participate in a project emulating a real-life situation, where a client has a briefing with specifics,” said Kolos Schumy, assistant professor of art and design, who taught the course. “The project with the David Posnack JCC was an ideal, lifelike experience for our students, paving the way for them becoming professional and seasoned graphic artists.”

For more information about the B.A. in Art + Design and its concentration in graphic design, click here.

Posted 04/07/24

DO/MPH Student Awarded Good Skin Knowledge Grant

Marina Handal, a third-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Public Health student, has been awarded a 2025 Good Skin Knowledge grant from the American Academy of Dermatology.

Her project created a four-module lesson plan using arts and crafts to teach students about skin health and sun safety at the Fuller Center in Boca Raton, Fla. Handal and her sister, Jenna, a senior biology major in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, built models of the skin, drew pictures of the sun and created UV bracelets that changed color with sun exposure.

“We feel very humbled to have represented NSU public health through this service activity,” the sisters said. “We are thankful to our mentors from public health who have set fantastic examples of what it means to be an active team player in the community.”

Posted 04/07/24

Business Hall of Famers Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award

James Donnelly

Donnelly

James Donnelly and Ramola Motwani, two of the NSU H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame members, are among 11 recipients of the 2024 Horatio Alger Award.

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., is a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education. It has made the awards annually for the past 77 years for exceptional corporate, civic and cultural trailblazers from across the country who have succeeded despite facing challenges and remained committed to education and philanthropic efforts in their communities and beyond.

The Horatio Alger Association, which is dedicated to preserving and protecting the “American Dream” for future generations, honored Donnelly and Motwani at the Horatio Alger Award induction ceremonies in Washington, D.C., April 4-6.

Romola Matwani

Motwani

“It is our utmost honor to present the Horatio Alger Award to these outstanding leaders who have exemplified perseverance, passion and a deep appreciation for higher education,” said James F. Dicke II, chairman of the Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient. “These influential leaders not only spearhead their own businesses, but they give generously to causes, organizations and communities in need. Our 2024 awardees embody the association’s mission and are proof that the American Dream is within reach for anyone who seeks it.”

Donnelly, a member of NSU’s Board of Trustees and major donor to the business college, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He was instrumental in creating the James Donnelly Property Management and Real Estate Program, the only one of its kind in Florida. Through his giving, NSU has been able to expand the program and provide scholarships to eligible students. His gift to the program brought his total support to NSU to seven figures.

Motwani, a 2015 Hall of Famer, is chairwoman and CEO of Merrimac Ventures, a real estate management, investment and development company with interests in the United States and India. Merrimac Ventures – a family business that was started by the late Ramesh Motwani – has owned several hotels on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Ramola Motwani has been a longtime supporter of NSU students.

Posted 04/07/24

Students Attend Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference

From left, Laila Horton, Associate Professor Grace Telesco and Justin Campbell

Justin Campbell and Laila Horton, students in the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, attended an academic conference through a sponsorship from professionals in the criminal justice field.

They attended the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference and the Alpha Phi Sigma annual meeting in Chicago. It was an opportunity to learn, network and build connections in the field of criminal justice.

The students hosted a discussion where they shared their insights on how they revitalized the Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at NSU.

The trip was made possible by a donation from the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association Foundation. The conference was a first for Horton and Campbell. Associate Professor Grace Telesco accompanied the students. Telesco also spoke during the conference on the preliminary findings of her study on the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

Posted 04/07/24

Grant Provides Dental Care for Ukrainian Refugees in Florida

From left: Kateryna Klymenko, Dr. Yehuda J. Benjamin, Class of 2024 endodontic resident Dr. Daniel Romero, Class of 2025 endodontic resident Dr. Rachel Schapiro, and patient Polina Danilova

The Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement Project (URRP), led by founder Angie Watstein in coordination with the Department of Endodontics at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, has been awarded the 2023 Domestic Access to Care Grant by the Foundation of Endodontics and U.S. Endo Partners. This collaboration marks a significant step toward providing critical endodontic care to Ukrainian refugees in Florida, many of whom face barriers to accessing dental services.

This initiative will help Ukrainian refugees needing endodontic services who are ineligible for Medicaid, don’t have dental insurance or cannot afford dental care. The project aids those affected by the Ukrainian conflict, offering support to individuals facing challenges in accessing health care.

Watstein’s team is facilitated by URRP medical needs volunteer Julie Klitzner, who is the operational lead and first contact point. Services are coordinated by Dr. Yehuda J. Benjamin, faculty and staff. The services are performed by postgraduate endodontic residents. Dr. Benjamin is chair of the Endodontics Department. The initiative aids those in need while highlighting the profound impact of collaborative efforts in providing critical care to underserved communities.

One story underscoring the impact of this initiative involves Polina Danilova, a young Ukrainian refugee and her mother, Kateryna Klymenko, who were faced with the prospect of selling their car to afford a vital endodontic dental procedure. Because of intervention by URRP and the College of Dental Medicine, the family received the necessary endodontic treatment, showcasing the life-changing support this grant and initiative offer to a vulnerable population.

For more details on this initiative and others, visit the URRP and NSU College of Dental Medicine‘s websites.

Posted 04/07/24

Art Museum Presents Glackens Exhibition on April 13

The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale presents “Louis M. Glackens: Pure Imagination!” an exhibition that will kick off April 13 at 5:30 p.m. with a reception.

Learn about the innovative contributions of this trailblazing artist to animation and satire, brought to life through captivating characters and thought-provoking social commentary. Through illustrations provided by The Sansom Foundation, Inc., this exhibition invites you to discover the brilliance of Glackens’ artistic vision.

The reception will be free for members and $25 for non-members. NSU students, faculty and staff can activate their free individual membership HERE.
The museum is at One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Link to event

Contact information

954-525-5500

moareservations@moafl.org

Posted 03/30/24

TeamSTEPPS Offers Training in Health Care Teamwork May 4

NSU’s Interprofessional Simulation Institute, in partnership with NSU’s Center of Interprofessional Education and Practice, is hosting its first community health care event called TeamSTEPPS® , a training program designed to revolutionize teamwork in health care.

It is open to health care professionals in the community, as well as NSU faculty, alumni and students. The training will be offered as a Zoom session on Saturday, May 4, and presents an evidence-based approach that equips health care professionals with the tools they need to optimize patient outcomes through enhanced communication and collaboration.

Dawn Wawersik

“This event marks a groundbreaking moment for the Institute and its mission to foster a culture of excellence in interprofessional collaboration,” said Dawn Wawersik, executive director of the Institute.

Wawersik, a decorated Navy veteran and critical care nurse, joined NSU in 2023 to lead the Institute. She has worked across colleges to enhance simulation training and standardize processes. Her career includes clinical practice, simulation center leadership, and a Ph.D. in Health Professions Education and Simulation.

“TeamSTEPPS®  will empower our community to deliver the highest quality care possible,” Wawersik said.”

Space is limited. Register today.

Posted 03/29/24

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