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Free Tax Assistance on Campus: VITA Tax Program

The NSU Shepard Broad College of Law along with the NSU H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship have partnered with Hispanic Unity of Florida to bring free tax preparation assistance to the community every weekend until April 11th in the Alvin Sherman Library.  This service is provided by trained and qualified tax professionals who will prepare taxes at no cost, and determine an individual’s eligibility for special tax credits and education credits to assist taxpayers in maximizing their refunds. VITA also has a telephone hotline to serve as an informational and referral hub that provides service support for the virtual/online tax preparation service. This hotline also will answer general tax questions. Click here for more information, to find out if you qualify for tax assistance, to file online, or to schedule an in person appointment.

When:

Now until April 11th, on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. and Sundays from 1-6 p.m.

Where: 

Alvin Sherman Library: Room EC1042

For More Information:

Contact Jennifer Gordon, Esq., Director of Public Interest Programs at the College of Law; JoAnn Ackerman, CPA, MBA, MS, CGMA, Lecturer of Accounting at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship; or Raymond Skelton, CPA, JD, LLM (Tax), Instructor of Accounting at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship.

Posted 03/25/22

College Hosts Free Immigration Legal Screenings/Community IDs

The NSU Shepard Broad College of Law is hosting an Immigration Legal Screening Clinic and Community ID of Broward Clinic on Saturday, April 2nd from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the College of Law.

NSU Law has partnered with NSU College of Psychology and local nonprofit organizations including: Americans for Immigrant Justice, Catholic Legal Services, Office of New Americans, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Haitian Lawyers Association, Hispanic Unity, and Legal Aid Service of Broward; and student organizations including: the Evening Law Student Association (ELSA), the Foreign Lawyers Association at NSU (FLAN), the Immigration Law Organization (ILO), the ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law (ILSA), and the Public Interest Law Society (PILS); to provide free immigration legal screenings and Community IDs to those in need.

Immigration Clinic: If you are interested in learning how immigration law affects you and your family or know anyone who may be in need assistance, please click here to register for an opportunity to receive a free consultation with an immigration attorney. This will help determine eligibility for any immigration relief or legal representation.

Broward Community ID Clinic: Florida state-issued photo identification may be difficult to obtain for some Broward County residents. A Community ID provides an alternative option for Broward residents who may have limited access to government issued ID cards. If you or anyone you know may need or benefit from a Broward Community ID, please click here for more information.

For More Information: Contact Jennifer Gordon, Esq., Director of Public Interest Programs at the College of Law and/or Diana Formoso, Ph.D., Associate Professor – Department of Clinical and School Psychology.

Posted 03/25/22

College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Spotlights Jon Prince

Jon Prince, Ed.D.

The St. Lucie County School Board in Florida recently announced that Nova Southeastern University alumnus Jon Prince, Ed.D., will be appointed as the new superintendent at St. Lucie Public Schools.

Prince is a Florida native and grew up in Fort Walton Beach. He earned his bachelors and master’s degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. After a year of teaching elementary school, Prince moved to Palm Beach County and taught middle school science. During this time, he completed his Educational Specialist degree in 1999 and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice in 2002. Prince said that receiving his education from the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice has opened many doors in his career and allowed him to build a great network of educators and administrators throughout the process.

Prince is a first-generation college student and was inspired to pursue a career in education by his high school science teacher Mr. Woolwine. Prince said, “Mr. Woolwine cared about his students. He made them feel valued and important. Mr. Woolwine genuinely cared about getting to know his students. He showed me the impact that educators can have on their students’ lives.” Because of this influence, Prince values the importance of a transformational relationship with his students and staff.

Before being appointed to Superintendent, Prince served as Deputy Superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools. Prince assisted with orchestrating Superintendent Gent’s vision of accountability, high standards and rigor in our public schools. The St. Lucie County School District has soared from 45th to 28th in overall academic performance while ranking as high as 22nd out of 67 districts. In addition, St. Lucie Public Schools ranks in the top 10 in the State for graduation rate, improving from 75% to 95% over the last six years. St. Lucie Public Schools is one of only four districts in Florida to maintain a graduation rate of over 90% for five consecutive years.

Prince resides in Florida with his wife, Heather and their four children. Prince is a proud advocate for public education, believing that equity and access to accelerated coursework will create a thriving community in St. Lucie County.

The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice wishes you the best of luck as you step into your new role. We know you will continue to accomplish great things for the St. Lucie Public Schools!

Posted 03/25/22

Honors College Hosts Annual Murder Mystery Dinner

Filled with intrigue and plot twists at every turn, the Farquhar Honors College hosted its annual murder mystery dinner on Thursday, Feb. 10. In the same spirit as golden age detective novels, the murder mystery dinner allowed Honors students and faculty to put on their detective hats to unravel the elusive mystery set before them in an interactive, role-playing murder mystery plot.

The Honors Advocates, a select group of Honors students dedicated to supporting the college and its programs and events, planned and facilitated the event as performing cast members in full costume. Following the theme of high school sweethearts hosting a high school reunion at an Italian bistro, a full-course Italian dinner was served to attendees as they worked in groups to figure out the motive and identity of the murderer among them.

The night was filled with laughter as students and faculty alike were able to enjoy the resumption of such in-person events and engage with a mystery that was shocking to everyone, including the murderer herself. Prizes were awarded to those who successfully cracked the case.

“I enjoyed the entire event,” said Marie Wells, academic program coordinator in the Farquhar Honors College. “I enjoyed how the audience members cooperated with each other and interacted with the performance cast members to solve the murder mystery. [It was] engaging and hilarious!”

“The murder mystery event was a lot of fun and allowed me to engage with Honors students, and the Honors faculty as a bonus, like never before!” said freshman chemistry major Pranav Madadi. “My favorite part of the event was the final envelope and figuring out who did it and all the details. Also, winning 1st place made the event even better! I have been able to connect with more Honors students and feel like I am part of a community where I can be more engaged on campus and be a better shark.”

Posted 03/25/22

Professor’s Book Helps Adults Navigate the Digital Generation

“Parenting for the Digital Generation,” written by Shepard Broad College of Law Professor Jon Garon provides a practical handbook for parents, grandparents, teachers, and counselors who want to understand both the opportunities and the threats that exist for the generation of digital natives who are more familiar with a smartphone than they are with a paper book. This book provides straightforward, jargon-free information regarding the online environment and the experience in which children and young adults engage both inside and outside the classroom.

The digital environment creates many challenges, some of which are largely the same as parents faced before the Internet, but others that are entirely new. Many children struggle to connect, and they underperform in the absence of the social and emotional support of a healthy learning environment. Parents must also help their children navigate a complex and occasionally dangerous online world.

This book provides a step-by-step guide for parents seeking to raise happy, mature, creative, and well-adjusted children. The guide provides clear explanations of the keys to navigating as a parent in the online environment while providing practical strategies that do not look for dangers where there are only remote threats.

You can visit Prof. Garon’s webpage to read more about his books and publications.

Posted 03/27/22

 

Halmos Student Wins Esteemed NAEP Award

Amber Orr

Amber Orr, a student in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as the 21st recipient of the Charles F. Zirzow Memorial Student Award presented by the National Associate of Environmental Professionals (NAEP).  The award is given to a current college student or recent graduate who has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, and this is the first time a Nova Southeastern University student has received this award.

Per NAEP’s website, the organization is “a multi-disciplinary association for professionals dedicated to the advancement of the environmental professions, a forum for state-of-the-art information on environmental planning, research and management, and a network of professional contacts and exchange of information among colleagues in industry, government, academia, and the private sector.”

Orr was nominated by Halmos Department of Biological Sciences faculty member Paul Arena, Ph.D. and will receive the award at the National Association of Environmental Professionals’ Annual Conference, held May 16-19, 2022.

Posted 03/25/22

Second Annual Fins Festival Will Be Held April 1

The Undergraduate Student Government Association is inviting you to the second annual, student ran/ student-led, Campus Wide Carnival called Fins Festival. Fins Festival is on Friday, April 1, 2022, from 4-10 p.m. at the Temporary Residential Parking Lot (across from NSU Aquatic Competition Pool).

This event is a celebration for everyone at NSU and we invite you to come enjoy free food, games and rides! Admission to the event is FREE of charge.

Please remember to bring your SharkCard and share this event information with fellow classmates, students, staff and friends.

For more information, please contact usga@nova.edu and follow @nsuundergradsga on Instagram.

Posted 03/25/22

24th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards, April 12

The Annual Student Life Achievement Awards Ceremony is back in person. Join us on April 12 as we recognize members of the NSU community who have distinguished themselves during the academic year.

Pre-Reception at 5:00 P.M. – Carl DeSantis Building, Atrium
Awards Show at 6:00 P.M. – Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Post-Reception will follow the awards show.

This Year’s Finalists are:

Administrator of the Year

  • Rachel Fineberg, M.S. – Athletics
  • Carlos Manuel Perez, Ed.D. – College of Psychology
  • Bryan Roberts, MPA – Division of Student Affairs
  • Kimberly Rivera – Enrollment and Student Services
  • Larry L. Massey. Jr., Ph.D. – Facilities Management

Alumni of the Year

  • Mark Thomas Marciano, OD – College of Optometry
  • Venessa Goodnow, Pharm.D. – College of Pharmacy
  • Michael Higgins, DO – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Nicole R. Quint – Dr.OT – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Adam Scott Goldberg, J.D. – Shepard Broad College of Law

Athletic Team of the Year

  • 2020–2021 NSU Women’s Swim Team – Athletics
  • 2020–2021 NSU Women’s Tennis Team – Athletics
  • 2021 NSU Men’s Soccer Team – Athletics
  • 2021 NSU Women’s Volleyball Team – Athletics

Co–Curricular Adviser of the Year

  • Jose A. Rey, Pharm.D. – College of Pharmacy
  • Carly Paro-Tompkins, Ed.D. – College of Psychology (NSU Tampa Bay Campus)
  • Camille Baldwin, Ed.D. – Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (NSU Fort Myers Campus)
  • James Wilets, J.D. – Shepard Broad College of Law

Corporate Partner of the Year

  • Publix Pharmacy – College of Pharmacy
  • Memorial Healthcare Systems – College of Psychology
  • HCA Healthcare – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Lee Health – Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
  • Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County – Shepard Broad College of Law

Executive of the Year

  • Bernadette Bruce, M.B.A. – Business Services
  • Elizabeth Shepherd, Pharm.D. – College of Pharmacy
  • Terry Morrow Nelson, Ph.D. – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Ron Chenail, Ph.D. – Executive Office
  • Olympia Duhart, J.D. – Shepard Broad College of Law

Graduate Organization of the Year

  • National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) – College of Optometry
  • Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity (PDC) – College of Pharmacy
  • Graduate Organization for Partnerships and Learning with Adolescents and Youths (GOPLAY) – College of Psychology
  • Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) at NSU – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
  • Evening Law Students Association (ELSA) – Shepard Broad College of Law

Professor of the Year

  • Gina L. Peyton, Ed.D. – Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (NSU Orlando Campus)
  • Young Kwon, Ph.D. – College of Pharmacy
  • Jessica M. Valenzuela, Ph.D. – College of Psychology
  • Arkene Levy, Ph.D. – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
  • Eleanor Lawrence, Psy.D. – H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Regional Campus Student of the Year 

  • Emily Buersmeyer, BSN-RN – NSU Fort Myers Campus
  • Sean Fredericks – NSU Jacksonville Campus
  • Jacquelyn Marquez – NSU Miami Campus
  • Selena Houck – NSU Orlando Campus
  • Thandeka Bissasor – NSU Palm Beach Campus
  • Iliana A. Ramos Morales – NSU Puerto Rico Campus
  • Eva Slomiak, RN – NSU Tampa Campus

Staff Person of the Year

  • Kandee Griffith, M.S. – Enrollment and Student Services (NSU Jacksonville Campus)
  • Alexandra Hathaway – College of Pharmacy
  • Jaime Reid – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
  • William Power – Office of Innovation and Information Technology (NSU Fort Myers Campus)
  • Claudia Sicard – University Advancement

Student Government of the Year

  • College of Psychology Student Government Association – College of Psychology
  • Undergraduate Student Government Association – Division of Student Affairs
  • Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine Student Government Association – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
  • Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Government Association – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Fort Myers Student Government Student Government Association– NSU Fort Myers Campus

Student of the Year

  • Sydney Lageyre, M.S. – Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice
  • Joshua Bennett – College of Computing and Engineering
  • Sajan Parag – College of Dental Medicine
  • Melanie M. Rodriguez – College of Optometry
  • Jeremy P. Espeut, B.S. – College of Pharmacy
  • Brittany Ferrell, M.S. – College of Psychology
  • Cathaerina Appadoo, B.S. – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
  • Aneil Tawakalzada, M.S. – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Emilie Vos, BHSc – Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
  • Naziba Akther– Farquhar Honors College
  • Christina Elizabeth Maskley, B.S. – H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Michael Lynn. B.A. – Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
  • Michael Gomez – Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
  • Arlette Gomez – Shepard Broad College of Law
  • Dylan Goldman – NSU University School

Undergraduate Organization of the Year

  • Freedom Sharks – Division of Student Affairs
  • Inter–Organizational Council (IOC) – Division of Student Affairs
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated the Gamma Alpha Delta Chapter – Division of Student Affairs
  • Student Events and Activities Board (S.E.A. Board) – Division of Student Affairs
  • Sociodrama “Stage for Change” – Division of Student Affairs

Seating is limited and not guaranteed. Tickets will be available starting March 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one ticket will be issued per NSU ID. The NSU ID holder must be present to claim his or her ticket. Tickets will be available for pick up only in the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement, Don Taft University Center. Phone reservations will not be accepted. For more information, please email stueys@nova.edu

Posted 03/30/22

USchool Wins Robotics Title, Advances to World Championship

NSU University School is proud to announce that both our Middle and Upper School Robotics teams have won the VEX Robotics State Championship and qualified to compete at Worlds! Upper School Team 4154X brought home the Excellence Award, making them the No. 1 team in Florida while the Middle School Team 63724A won the Design Award and is ranked 2nd in the state and 1st in South Florida.

We are so incredibly proud of their hard work and success! Join us in congratulating the teams and wishing them the best of luck at the VEX World Championship!

Posted 03/25/22

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