Author: Christie Williams

 NSU Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts presents Musical Theatre Project featuring Broadway hits, Feb. 26

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts within the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences presents the Musical Theatre Project celebrating Broadway with B.A. in Music students performing songs from “Hello, Dolly!, “Funny Girl,” “Cinderella” and more. Enjoy the show from the comfort of your home; we’ll do the singing and dancing for you!

The event is free and open to the public. Virtual performances will take place during three dates in February:

Friday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. – click here to access
Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. – click here to access

Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. – click here to access

For more information about the event, visit nova.edu/arts

Informational Session on WEX/Discovery Benefits Card – sponsored by ICUBA , Feb. 18 @11:00 a.m.

Are you ready for another opportunity to earn $10 in Rally?  ICUBA has partnered with WEX/Discovery Benefits to offer a virtual onsite event featuring an information session with WEX Account Executive, Charlie Hogstad.  Individuals must attend one of the following webinar sessions and complete the quiz to earn the $10 Rally incentive. During this informational session you will learn more about the dynamics of your new benefits card and the spending account including substantiation requirements, how to navigate the new portal, filing claims and more.

 

How to earn $10 Rally incentive:

Step 1:  Attend one of the informational sessions below.

Step 2: Take the onsite event quiz here:  WEX/Discovery Information Session

The links, dates, and times for these sessions are as follows:

**Please note – These sessions are on the Go2Meeting Platform**

Thursday, 2/18: @ 11:00 AM Eastern

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/912357653

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
– One-touch: tel:+16467493122,,912357653#

Access Code: 912-357-653

Reminder, a satisfactory score of 80% or higher is required for onsite event incentive.  All quizzes must be completed by Friday, February 26, 2021 and will be credited in Rally by March 15, 2021.

Please note: Space is limited so please be cautious of your arrival time.  Entry into these informational sessions is available on a first come first served basis.  ICUBA will record the live sessions and the link will be provided when the live sessions have concluded.

The Deal with Double Face Coverings

With great confidence, we know that wearing a face covering reduces the chance that you—and others around you—will be exposed to respiratory droplets containing the virus that causes COVID-19.  Newly released research from the CDC demonstrates that wearing a cloth face covering over a surgical-style face covering has the potential to reduce exposure to infectious aerosols by about 95% as does wearing a surgical face covering with the ear loops knotted for a tighter fit.  The key is how snugly the mask fits.

 

Tips to Make Your Face Covering More Protective

  • Nose-bridge wires ensure a tight seal. For this reason, the CDC recommends choosing masks with a nose wire, or a metal strip along the top.
  • The CDC’s “knot and tuck” technique also reduces air leaks. Check out this how-to video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UANi8Cc71A0&feature=youtu.be
  • Wearing a cloth face covering over a surgical one can block more than 92% of coughed particles. The surgical face covering acts as a filter while the cloth one helps to ensure a tight seal.
  • When in doubt, check for gaps by cupping your hands around the edges while you breathe in and out. Poor-fitted face coverings will have gaps at the top or bottom, or along the sides. That’s why public-health expertsadvise against using bandanas or scarves as face coverings.

Things to avoid

  • Avoid combining two disposable face coverings. Disposable coverings are not designed to fit tightly and wearing more than one will not improve fit.
  • Avoid combining a KN95 face covering with any other face covering. Only use one KN95 face covering at a time.[1]

Remember: A good fit is important to maximize overall face covering performance. The best face covering is one that fits properly and is worn properly!

Enjoy this short video on staying vigilant during the pandemic.

[1] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/effective-masks.html

NSU Places 74 Student-Athletes on Fall SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll 

In its 2020 Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll presented by Barnes & Noble College released on Monday, the Sunshine State Conference recognized 752 student-athletes from across the league, including 74 from Nova Southeastern University. The Sharks also had 12 student-athletes earn a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Again with a record-setting count of 752 named to the Fall 2020 list, 193 carried a 4.00 for the Fall semester across the conference. The total breaks last year’s 713 and is the eighth consecutive record-setting Fall for the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. (FULL STORY)

Six Weeks, Six Stops, Six Giveaways – One Shark Family Scavenger Hunt!

NSU’s Athletic Department is proud to announce the inaugural One Shark Family Scavenger Hunt starting on March 1, 2021. This exciting activity is open to all NSU supporters, students, faculty/staff and alumni.

NSU is thrilled to offer an engaging way to bring the community together as #OneSharkFamily. Participants are invited to stop by select local vendors as they are featured for one week at a time from March 1, 2021 – April 9, 2021 to pick-up limited-edition Sharks gear and also a special promotion unique to each vendor.(FULL STORY)

Launch of 2021 Grant Writing Mentoring Program for NSU Faculty

Hosted by the NSU Grant Writing Lab and Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, this year’s Grant Writing Mentoring Program will support early stage NSU researchers (i.e., those who do not have past success in winning grant funding for their work) in the grant seeking process. The mentoring program will pair established researchers (i.e., those with experience and success applying for and winning research funding) with these junior faculty with the aim of writing and submitting an internal or external grant application by the end of the program period. Participation in this program will allow mentees access to external grant review of their proposals as well as equip them with their own grant writing handbook.

The 2021 program plans to welcome a cohort of 10 mentees and 10 mentors. The overarching goal is to increase the capacity (i.e., knowledge and skills) of NSU researchers early in their careers to find, apply for, and be competitive to receive grant support for their research. This goal will be accomplished through an approximately year-long program that features one-on-one meetings between mentees and their mentors, check-ins with the program’s Advisory Committee, and utilization of NSU’s grantsmanship trainings and resources.

Full-time NSU faculty fitting the Mentee Criteria & Commitment (https://www.nova.edu/tred/research-resources/grant-writing-mentoring-program.html) should submit an application online by March 1, 2021.  For more information on participating in this program as a Mentee, please join us on Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 25, 12:30-1:00pm. The program Advisory Committee will discuss program goals, Mentee expectations, and program timeline.

To Submit a Mentee Application:

  • Eligible Mentees (i.e., full-time assistant and associate professors at NSU) will find a course invitation from Canvas in your email inbox for the course “2021 Grant Writing Mentoring Program.” This invitation is sent at the start of the open recruitment period for Mentees.
  • Accept the course invitation and click the “Modules” tab on the left-hand course toolbar.
  • Under the “2021 Application for Mentees” module, choose the “2021 Mentee Application – click here to apply!” item.
  • This will launch a survey form to collect more information about you and your interest in the program. The information you provide here will be used by the program’s Advisory Committee to facilitate Mentee selection and matching with a Mentor. Deadline to complete this application is March 1, 2021.

Questions? Email GRANTLAB@nova.edu

 

Education Alumna Named South Tippah School District Administrator of the Year

Ruby Bennett, Ed.S.

Ruby Bennett, Ed.S., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ) has been named the 2020-2021 Administrator of the Year by the South Tippah School District in Ripley, Mississippi.

Since 2012, Bennett has served as the principal of Ripley Elementary School, a K-4 elementary school, overseeing 578 students and 89 faculty members.  With her leadership and guidance, Ripley Elementary School has earned an “A” rating from the Mississippi Department of Education’s accountability model for their performance on statewide assessments over the past few years.

Bennett is a member of Mississippi Professional Educators. Other awards for her involvement and leadership include: The Red Rose Award presented by the Alpha Psi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Blue Mountain College’s Outstanding Administrator presented by Mississippi Association of College for Teacher Education, Milton Colom Community Service Award, South Tippah Teacher of the Year, and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bennett earned her educational specialist degree with FCE&SCJ in 2009.

 HCAS Invites you to the First El Cafecito of the Term Virtually, March 2

The Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center (HCAS) is delighted to host the first El Cafecito of the semester on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. This coffee and conversation Hour provides a relaxed environment for Spanish students and speakers to practice their language skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome to El Cafecito!

El Cafecito will be offered virtually on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 12:30pm-1:30pm via Zoom. Registration is required. Please scan the flyer code for the link. For further information, please contact Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Humanities and Politics at yf60@nova.edu

HCAS Invites you to the First Au Café of the Term Virtually, March 1

The Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center (HCAS) is delighted to host the first Au Café of the semester on March 1, 2021. This coffee and conversation Hour provides a relaxed environment for French students and speakers to practice their language skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome to Au Cafe!

Au Café will be offered virtually on March 1, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:00pm via Zoom. Registration is required. Please scan the flyer code for the link. For further information, please contact Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Humanities and Politics at yf60@nova.edu

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