Author: Christie Williams

Join The Marine Environmental Education Center Webinar Series, Dec. 10

The Marine Environmental Education Center has always striven to bring the ocean to the classroom! In this webinar series, we will be collaborating with different marine scientists to cover a variety of environmental topics every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 p.m. These webinars are appropriate for students ages 10 and up, but all are welcome! Just click the link at the scheduled time to join.
Email us at meec@nova.edu with any questions!

Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algae Blooms with Benjamin Kramer
December 15, 2020   3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Benjamin is an algae biologist studying the effects of climate change on harmful, toxin producing cyanobacteria in freshwater ecosystems. He works with the new York State Department of Environmental Conservation to monitor algae abundance and toxins present in major lakes and ponds. Join us today to learn all about Benjamin’s critical work!

Sharks and The Global FinPrint with Gina Clementi
December 17, 2020   3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Gina Clementi is a marine ecologist at FIU, using Baited Remote Underwater Videos (BRUVs) to assess marine predator abundance and diversity. She’s part of the Global FinPrint, a project which unites researchers and collaborators around the world to study sharks, rays, and other marine life using BRUVs. Join us today to learn more about BRUVs and the Global FinPrint project!

National Student Nurses Association Host a Virtual Event with Handy, Inc.

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing’s National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) hosted a 3-day virtual event with Handy, Inc. to promote healthy habits and nursing careers to local youth. Handy, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Broward county that guides the education and career development of local at-risk youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and the foster care system. The 3-day virtual event consisted of a daily Zoom call where NSU nursing students and faculty volunteered to describe the pursuit of a nursing education and provided health promotion on diet, exercise, hygiene, flu shots, mental health, and health maintenance. The event was a great success and on the last day all Handy participants answered nearly 100% correctly when asked about the information taught during the event. Thank you to the NSU students and faculty that volunteered, and we are grateful to have shared this experience with Handy, Inc!

National Student Nurses Association Host the Thanksgiving BENA Food Drive

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing’s National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) hosted a Thanksgiving food drive with the Broward Emergency Nurses Association. There were 470 items donated from students and faculty from both the Davie and Palm Beach campuses. The contributions were donated to The Pantry of Broward, which serves seniors who live on low fixed incomes, and grandparents who raise their grandchildren. Sarah Koplow, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, who serves as the NSNA E-Board’s faculty advisor, collected the donations during the food drive in a safe manner and has been a wonderful support during these times. Fins up for the NSNA team, and a huge thank you to all who contributed to this food drive!

 

 

 

Behavioral Neuroscience Major is one of NSU’s 2020 Nominate a Veteran honorees

Andre Huggins, a Behavioral Neuroscience major in the College of Psychology, is one of NSU’s 2020 Nominate a Veteran nominees.

Huggins is a veteran who continues to serve in the Navy Reserve. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his unit was tasked with supporting New York, California, and Guam. He was essential in the planning and execution of this effort and personally volunteered to mobilize. Huggins also participated in a service learning trip to Tena, Ecuador, during spring break in the Winter 2020 semester. He assisted in the triage, diagnosis, and treatment of over 220 patients covering three locations in the Amazon.

Huggins has also been involved in several research projects in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and volunteers his time at NSU and through local organizations.

 

 

Berko, Novotny Named KPCOM Student D.O.s of the Year

Third-year student Joshua Berko (Fort Lauderdale/Davie) and second-year student Kristina Novotny (Tampa Bay) were selected as the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (KPCOM) Student D.O.s of the Year by their peers at their respective NSU campuses.

According to her award nomination, Novotny stood out because of her passion for the osteopathic profession, as well as the tremendous work ethic she displays as she strives to become a competent, compassionate, and dedicated osteopathic physician. She is also focused on dedicating herself to research, advocacy, and awareness surrounding bone health and the osteopathic profession.

Novotny also exhibited her dedication to the profession by becoming president of the KPCOM’s Tampa Bay Chapter of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. In her role as the founding president in Tampa Bay, she worked hard to build the organization, showcased what it takes to work well with a team, and lead in a time of great adversity

Berko, who currently serves as a KPCOM osteopathic principles and practice fellow, previously showcased his leadership abilities in his role as president of the KPCOM’s Florida Osteopathic Medical Association chapter and as national liaison to the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. His extraordinary academic achievements, numerous community outreach efforts, and dedication to sharing his knowledge about osteopathic medicine helped earn him the Student D.O. of the Year honor at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.

Because of their wins, both Berko and Novotny had their award application submitted to the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents’ (COSGP) National Student D.O. of the Year competition.  The COSGP is the official national leadership council of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and is the only organization that represents all osteopathic medical students.

Department of Internal Medicine Hosts Heart Health Event, Dec. 16

 

The NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine invites the health care community to attend the next Excellence in Health Care and Medicine Clinical Symposium on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. EST. The event will focus on heart health and is approved for one hour of CME credit.

The event will feature Connie Newman, M.D., FACP, FAHA, FAMWA, a board-certified endocrinologist and specialist in obesity medicine, as the guest speaker. Newman has made significant contributions to cardiovascular medicine through her research on statin safety and cardiovascular disease prevention by LDL cholesterol reduction.

Register here for this complimentary event at https://lnkd.in/ehf5dxm.

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Students Raise More than $7,000 for Men’s Health

 

Despite many of the usual KPCOM fall events being postponed, the KPCOM students at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie and Tampa Bay Regional campuses creatively managed to still hold the annual, monthlong “Movember” campaign that advocates for men’s health. Movember took on a different form this year with its main advocacy being through social media efforts. This year’s hashtag NSUDOsforMOs and the familiar Zoom platform further helped to illustrate what both campuses have been doing.

The use of infographics, philanthropic contests, and being able to pie various faculty members, SGA officials, and students, was viewed online and raised hundreds of dollars for the cause. In total, more than $7,000 was raised for the campaign—only $2,000 shy of last year’s efforts—with the goal of making Movember 2021 its most successful yet.

Socktober Campaign Fundraises $3,641 Toward Local Homeless Shelters During the Pandemic

At Nova Southeastern University, giving back and helping others in need is what Sharks do; there is no gesture too large or small to make a difference.

During the month of October, NSU took part in the national fundraiser, “Socktober”. This fundraiser focuses on donating socks to homeless shelters in surrounding areas and was originally created by a popular Youtuber, “Kid President” in 2013. Since then, the initiative has expanded on a national level and has allowed NSU to make a difference in the Shark community.

According to the National Alliance To End Homelessness, there are nearly 600,000 homeless people in the United States. At shelters around the nation, socks are the number one requested item.

With every $5 donation towards NSU’s Socktober campaign, the university committed a pair of socks to donate to a local homeless shelter in need.

“We’re so excited to give these opportunities to different places, not only in Fort Lauderdale but expanding our Socktober campaign to the eight regional campuses, included Puerto Rico,” said Raphael Walters, M. Ed., Director of Alumni Relations. “We were able to give to numerous shelters and contribute towards many locations.”

By spreading the Socktober campaign from a local level to a regional one, Sharks were able to make an impact from anywhere.

“We are so happy that we were able to help give back at the Fort Myers Campus and participate in Socktober. The Salvation Army was very appreciative, and we are very fortunate to be able to come together and support those in need,” stated Edward Franco, MBA, Interim Campus Director of NSU’s Ft. Myer’s campus.

In Orlando, Socktober donations were taken to the Covenant House, which provides shelter to youths experiencing homelessness.

“There are countless NSU alumni in the Central Florida community and any opportunity for us to give back to those in need, we make a priority to get done,” said Richard Hudnett, Ed.D, Assistant Director of the NSU Orlando campus, “Any opportunity to give back to the Central Florida community and in general, any community in need, we want to take action.”

Alongside the donations supporting homeless shelters, all proceeds collected went towards the NSU Cares fund, which assists NSU faculty, staff, alumni, and students who have been victims of natural disasters.

Making a difference in the NSU community continues to be a priority, and with the help of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends, we – as #OneNSU – were able to warm the hearts and feet of those in need as we close out a difficult year.

Although the goal for Socktober was to raise $25,000 and to donate 5,000 pairs of socks, NSU was able to raise $3,641 which accounted for 748 socks donated to the homeless shelters.

During this initiative, Geico was the key sponsor of this initiative. The NSU Alumni Association is grateful to Geico for sponsoring this important initiative, as well as being a proud partner!

Want to be a part of Socktober? You can still donate at:

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/NovaSoutheasternUniversity/nsu-socktober

Dr Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Department of Speech-Language Pathology Congratulates Early Career Professional Certificate Recipients

NSU’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program alumnae Krista Hadeed, M.S., CCC/SLP, (2015), and Samantha Novick, M.S., CCC-SLP, (2015), were awarded the 2020 Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

This certificate was created to recognize ECPs in audiology and speech-language pathology who are making an impact in the areas of leadership, volunteering, or advocacy at the local, state, and /or national level. Both recipients are well deserving of this certificate and require a highlight of the wonderful work they have done and continue to do, https://www.asha.org/about/awards/distinguished-early-career-professional-certificate/.

 

Krista Hadeed, M.S., CCC/SLP

Krista currently owns a private practice in which she focuses on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and family-centered care. Her love for AAC began when she assisted in the inception and implementation of an AAC pilot program at a local private school during her clinical fellowship. This work eventually led her to co-presenting at the ASHA national convention about AAC.

More recently, Krista’s work has shifted to supporting the identifiable needs of AAC users and their families. As a result, she has provided free in-services to fellow SLP peers, co-founded a support group for caregivers with AAC users, and started a company that creates easy and engaging core word vocabulary activities that “fit into the busy lives of families.”

Samantha Novick, M.S., CCC-SLP

Samantha is also the owner of a private practice whose contributions and leadership skills shine inside and outside the clinic. Sam’s “passion for communication, equity and justice, and supporting leaders of the future” has led her to collaboratively starting an inclusive literacy program in 2016 with the non-profit organization, The Friendship Journey (TFJ). As she continued volunteering with TFJ, Sam transited from activity director of literacy programs to vice president of operations and then eventually president. In 2018, she mentored and helped a peaceful protest for the Parkland March for Our Lives.

This past summer, Sam served as a camp director for a virtual summer camp for teens and adults with disabilities, called Camp Wings of Friendship. Sam also plans to attend an Apraxia Boot Camp because she specializes in apraxia and “wants to serve her clients and their families better.”

 

 

NSU MBA Alumnus Receives 2020 Media Innovator Award and Best Healthcare Documentary Honor

Aaron M. Abelto

As 2020 has brought significant challenges, Aaron M. Abelto, MBA’14 was able to overcome these hardships and create a feature film that has impacted the lives of individuals around the world.

On November 17, 2020, Abelto’s company, Able 2 Film Entertainment, officially released their documentary “The Power of Movement,” which was acquired by Entertainment Studios in Los Angeles, CA. This documentary is available on multiple streaming platforms and also won the Best Healthcare documentary for 2020 by the UK-based company, Corporate Vision.

Since the release, the NSU alumnus has been interviewed by many popular news sites like NBC, Deadline Hollywood, LRM Online, and more. He continues to make waves in the entertainment industry as a rising director and writer.

In addition to the documentary’s momentum, Abelto’s company was also awarded the 2020 Media Innovator Award from Corporate Vision. This award is based on the merit of the company and exemplifies the company’s innovation and skills within the industry.

Abelto created Able 2 Film Entertainment with his business partner, Rajesh D. Felix, after graduating from NSU in 2014. Fueled by a passion to dive into the entertainment industry, Abelto was able to use his business background to grow the company.

“I was studying for my MBA in 2014 with a concentration in International Business at the Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship; however, I’ve always had the bug for the entertainment industry since I was a kid,” said Abelto. “After graduation, I really wanted to follow my dream. Once I was an extra in a movie, I fell in love with the industry.”

After transitioning into a writer and director role, Abelto created the company’s first film, “I Before Thee,” which, fun fact, was filmed on the NSU campus.

Abelto reflects that his involvement at NSU pushed him in the right direction and opened many doors for him. He was able to combine his passion for the arts and business into one.

“Having your MBA helps because the entertainment industry is a business, and you need to treat is as such. All of my business professors added value to what I was doing,” said Abelto.

He explains that NSU had a big influence in his filmmaking career. As a student, he worked for SUTV Channel 96—Sharks United Television (SUTV), a student-run media outlet, and also got a job in digital media at the university.

“Even my academic advisor, Emilio Lorenzo, was one of the individuals who helped me with career planning. Being a student and employee was the best. I loved everything about it, and I loved going to working every day for NSU,” he continued.

One point that Abelto reiterated was to pursue something you enjoy and are passionate about. After graduating from NSU, besides pursuing his dream, another goal of his was to inspire others around him to do the same.

“I want to inspire as many people as I can. That was one of my key takeaways from NSU. If I can inspire at least one person then I’ve done my job,” he said. “My advice to NSU students would be to follow your dreams, utilize every aspect of life that you can, and use those tools to get to your goal. When it’s your passion, it’s not work.”

Reflecting on his professional career path so far, Abelto attributes his success to his colleagues and peers, as well as his network at NSU.

“My time at NSU was amazing, and it was fun. Being a student there really helped me grow as an adult. I use everything I learned there, even now. It shaped me into who I am today,” added Abelto. “NSU gave me the tools to succeed, and without them, none of this would have happened.”

 

 

 

 

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