Author: Christie Williams

CAHSS Dance Major Stephanie Rivera’s Choreography Chosen for the Gala Concert at the American College Dance Association Southeastern Regional Conference

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce the successful participation of dance students at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Southeastern Regional Conference, held at Kennesaw State University. During the four-day conference, the dance students presented three original pieces of choreography, performed, attended dance classes, and viewed numerous dance performances.  Senior Dance major Stephanie Rivera’s choreography, “Put Together”, was selected for the Gala Concert, for its “exemplary artist quality,” by a panel of nationally recognized adjudicators, including Ori Floman (International Choreographer, NYU Faculty), Debra Knapp, Ed.D. (Director of Dance, New Mexico State University), and Christina Johnson (Principal Dancer at Dance Theatre of Harlem).

Nine out of the approximately 50 faculty selected works performed at the conference were selected for the Gala. The panel of adjudicators described Rivera’s choreography as a “breath of fresh air” and “serious comedy,” and it was selected to close the show.  Please join CAHSS and the Department of Performing and Visual Arts in celebrating this success.

CAHSS Offers New Spanish course for those in or Pursuing Healthcare Careers

Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D.

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is pleased to announce a new course, SPAN 1211, Elementary Spanish for Health I, to be offered in the fall 2019. This course is designed for those pursuing a career in healthcare or those already in the field.

SPAN 1211: ELEMENTARY SPANISH FOR HEALTH I D01 (CRN 24786) MWF 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.)

This three-credit elementary level course is the first of a two-part sequence designed for students with little or no background in Spanish who are pursuing a career in healthcare, or already in the field. Students will learn the necessary vocabulary, medical terminology, and grammatical structures needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients and their loved ones. Special emphasis will be placed on developing a cultural understanding of medicine and illness in the Spanish-speaking world. No prerequisite (closed to native and/or heritage learners).

Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Literature and Modern Languages, will teach the course. Fuentes teaches courses such as Elementary Spanish I & II, Business Spanish, and Conversation and Composition. For more information, please contact Fuentes at yf60@nova.edu.

Office of Human Resources to Host Wellness Seminars

During the month of May, HCA Hospital will host two seminars on Women’s Health and Hypertension and Stroke Awareness.  The HCA sessions will be available in person and via GoToTraining.  The other two seminars will be on the Rally program for employees enrolled in NSU ICUBA Medical Plan.  You can only attend one of the Rally seminars.  All seminars will begin at 12:00 p.m.

 

May 16, 2019

Employee Wellness Seminar: Women’s Health

May 21, 2019

Employee Wellness Seminar: Hypertension and Stroke Awareness

May 28, 2019

Rally Session 101: Learn all about Rally with Ronenia Jenkins

May 29, 2019

Rally Session 101: Learn all about Rally with Ronenia Jenkins

 

$10 in Rally Rewards will be offered per seminar.  If you are attending the HCA seminar in person, please register via SharkTalent.  If you are attending via GoToTraining, you are required to complete a quiz at the end of the session for the Rally dollars.  As a reminder, spouses and/or domestic partners covered under the medical plan can attend the sessions via GoToTraining for Rally credits.

For wellness related questions contact your Employee Wellness Program Administrator:

Ronenia Jenkins at rjenkins@nova.edu or ext. 27879.

Visit our website at http://www.nova.edu/hr/wellness/index.html

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Alumnus is Investigative Analyst in Criminal Investigations Division at BSO

Ryan Johnston, M.S.

Ryan Johnston, M.S. 2018 graduate of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is an investigative analyst for the Criminal Investigations Division at the Broward Sheriff’s Office. He started work a few months after completing the M.S. in National Security Affairs and International Relations. Johnston reports that he is excited to take on this new challenge. “I will be able to put skills that I acquired from my time as a graduate student to good use. The NSAIR program was instrumental in my getting this job because it gave me an opportunity to get professional work experience through networking and internship opportunities.”

As a graduate student, Johnston completed an internship for credit with the Broward Sheriff’s Office. He also was able to tap in to the program’s facilitation of networking with current and former students working in the field of national security. Johnston distinguished himself during his time at NSU by founding the graduate student led Department of History and Political Science Leadership Council. He also served as the DHPS representative on the CAHSS Graduate Student Government Association.

NSU to Host NSU Commencements; Traffic/Parking Impacted on Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus

NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus has the honor of hosting 10 of NSU’s commencement ceremonies and the University School. All ceremonies will be held in the Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center.

Click here to view the NSU Commencement Schedule.

On the above dates, we are expecting considerable traffic on and around our Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus and carpooling is encouraged to reduce traffic on and around campus. Guests attending the rehearsals and graduation ceremonies will utilize the Alvin Sherman Library parking garage.

To accommodate our NSU community and the visiting public, parking will be available in alternate lots for students, staff, and faculty members. Library patrons visiting the Alvin Sherman Library will still have access to the first floor of the Library Garage as usual.

All NSU and University School students, staff, and faculty members who customarily utilize the Alvin Sherman Library garage, please park in the following areas during the NSU Commencement ceremonies:

  • West Parking Garage
  • Maltz/Law Center Parking Lot
  • Health Professions Division (HPD) Garage upper levels
  • Residential Halls parking Lots
  • Horvitz south parking Lot

Should you have any questions, please contact facilities@nova.edu

* The Mailman Hollywood parking lot, Carl DeSantis parking lot (partial only) and the library garage will be fully reserved for all guests and graduates coming to the ceremonies.
** The Rosenthal lot will be utilized to accommodate Handicap/Disabled Parking only.

NSU to Wear Lime Green for Mental Health Awareness Day

Recently, our community has been devastated by natural disasters, incidents at schools, fatal bridge collapses, suicides, pressures of everyday life, and many more events which affect our mental health. Research shows that one in five people struggle with some form of mental health issues, yet less than half will seek any form of treatment due to stigma. Mental health has been linked to physical health and social wellbeing, highlighting the importance of optimal wellness. NSU has a long history of studying and developing innovative programs and curricula for those struggling with mental health issues and concerns, driving innovation coupled with community outreach, research, and direct service programs in multi-disciplinary settings.

NSU’s collaborative approach includes experts from the Brief Therapy Institute, Psychology Services Center, Mailman Segal Center, College of Psychology, and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Stable Place, and the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Today, we have over 30 clinics and programs that specialize in a variety of concerns from therapy, counseling, assessment/testing, family relationships, for children, families, couples, and individuals for all ages.

You are not alone in this journey. NSU is here to help.

We encourage NSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni to wear lime green on Friday, May 10, in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. Join our clinics for the 2nd Annual Optimizing Mental Wellness Expo, May 11, 2019. RSVP at: www.nova.edu/dra/events. Share your participation by posting photos on social media of you, your friends, and coworkers wearing lime green, using the hashtag #NSUCureStigma!

 

NSU Dental Fraternity Hosts Seventh Annual Oral Cancer Walk

Members of the NSU Chapter of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity presenting the check for $8,000 to the recipient of this year’s oral cancer treatment

The NSU Chapter of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity (AO) concluded its seventh annual Oral Cancer 5K Run and Walk-a-Thon by raising $8,000 towards helping a designated oral cancer patient from the NSU oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic.

The annual event held near the end of March on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus served as a kick off for oral cancer awareness month in April. The public raised funds through donations and fees with those participating in the run/walk along with donations from yearly sponsors including Aspen Dental and Henry Schien. In effort to raise awareness for oral cancer AO offered free public oral cancer screenings performed by dental students and oral surgery residents at the event.

AO’s Oral Cancer 5K Run and Walk-a-Thon event was started by a fellow fraternity member who was diagnosed with oral cancer during dental school. Held every year since 2013 the chapter has raised funds, awareness and provided oral cancer screenings to those in attendance.

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