NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Exhibition Schedule 2020 – 2021

 New Art South Florida
South Florida Cultural Consortium Exhibition
November 21, 2020 – February 21, 2021

New Art South Florida puts a spotlight on the work of 13 preeminent South Florida artists who are recipients of the 2020 South Florida Cultural Consortium awards. Artists include: Broward County – Nathalie Alfonso, Shane Eason and Andriana Mereuta; Miami-Dade County – Itzel Basualdo, Franky Cruz, GeoVanna Gonzalez, Nicolas Lobo, Monica Lopez De Victoria, Kareem Tabsch and Antonia Wright; Palm Beach County – Ates Isildak; and Monroe County – Michel Delgado and Mark Hedden. The Consortium, an alliance of the arts councils of Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties, conferred the artists with awards at either the $15,000 or $7,500 level. These awards are among the largest such honors accorded by local arts agencies to visual and media artists in the United States. The exhibition New Art South Florida is curated by NSU Art Museum Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater, a longtime champion of South Florida artists.

The South Florida Cultural Consortium is funded with the support of the Boards of County Commissioners of Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County.

     

Michel Delgado, These Complex We Carry Every Day,oil and mixed media on panel, 2020, in New Art South Florida

 

 

 

The World of Anna Sui
February 27 – September 19, 2021

This major retrospective exhibition explores the glamorous and eclectic world of one of New York’s most beloved and accomplished designers. Anna Sui has become known for creating fabulous original clothing inspired by intensive research into vintage fashion and popular culture. The exhibition ranges from early looks such as exuberant Carnaby Street schoolgirl outfits worn by supermodels Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell in Sui’s first runway show in 1991, to the cowboy and cheerleaders modeled by Gigi and Bella Hadid during her Spring/Summer 2017 Americana-themed collection. Born in the suburbs of Detroit, Sui joined New York’s cultural underground at an intensely creative time in the 1970s, forming important relationships in the worlds of fashion, photography, art, music and design. The exhibition looks at Sui’s artistic journey through her creative process, collections, interiors, and collaborations. Items on view will also include fashions worn by Sui’s personal style icons who include Anita Pallenberg and Jane Holzer, along with her distinctly graphic textiles as well as those created with prominent partners including Zandra Rhodes and Barbara Hulanicki. The World of Anna Sui is curated by Dennis Nothdruft. The exhibition was originally displayed and organized by the Fashion and Textile Museum, London and was also presented in Shanghai, Tokyo and New York.

The presentation of The World of Anna Sui at NSU Art Museum is generously sponsored by The Douglas A. Hirsch and Holly S. Andersen Family Foundation in honor of Jane B. Holzer. Additional support provided by The David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation.

 

The World of Anna Sui at The Modern Art Museum Shanghai, 2020. Courtesy The Modern Art Museum Shanghai.

 

 

 

 

 

Eric N. Mack: Lemme walk across the room
March 6 – Fall, 2021

Lemme walk across the room, the large-scale installation by New York-based artist Eric N. Mack (b. 1987) that premiered at the Brooklyn Museum in 2019, is being reimagined for NSU Art Museum’s grand second-floor gallery. Comprised of textile-based works, hung, mounted and draped in conversation with the museum’s architecture, Mack’s installation expands the boundaries of painting, sculpture, and fashion, dynamically reflecting and framing the rich visual experiences of the everyday as it also acknowledges the history of abstract (expressionist) painting.

Eric N. Mack: Lemme walk across the room is organized by NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale based on an exhibition originally presented by the Brooklyn Museum. The Brooklyn Museum presentation was curated by Ashley James, former Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art, Brooklyn Museum (currently Associate Curator, Contemporary Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum).

 

Eric N. Mack, Seat Pleasant, 2019. Dye, cotton fabric, REI climbing rope, straight pins, electric fan. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the artist, 2019.32 © Eric Mack

 

 

 

 

Continuing Exhibitions

HAPPY! (through October 11, 2020)

I Paint My Reality: Surrealism in Latin America (through Fall 2021)

Transitions and Transformations (through January 10, 2021)

William J. Glackens: From Pencil to Paint (through 2021)

 

Dates for the following new exhibitions are subject to change. Consult nsuartmuseum.org for latest updates.

Dr. Hum Contest Winners Announced!

This fall, NSU’s Center for the Humanities announced its new Dr. Hum: Ask Me Anything video blog series. Each episode invites a new Dr. Hum, or humanities professor, to answer YOUR questions about the humanities. As part of this new launch, the Center for the Humanities hosted a contest inviting students to submit questions about anything ‘humanities’. This October, Dr. Hum will release responses to the top contest winners on Instagram (@nsu_humanities) and YouTube! The first video, set to release on October 2, will address Meroshah Khan’s “Most Timely Question”! Look out for more Dr. Hum videos in late October! While the contest is over, the Dr. Hum series still welcomes your questions. Submit your questions about anything ‘humanities’ to humanities@nova.edu! All students of all majors welcome!

Here are the winners:

“Most Timely Question” Award

  • “Now that Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s term as a Supreme Court justice has unfortunately ended, what does this mean for the Supreme Court in terms of the next appointed judge? How does someone get nominated for the position?” -Meroshah Khan, Political Science Major, Class 2023

 “Most Universal Question” Award (Three-way Tie)

  • “Has the introduction of the internet created more connections or divisions?” – Jamie Thompson, Psychology Major, Class 2022
  • “Has technology aided us to save time and energy in the time budget model or has it depleted our cognitive abilities pertaining to socialization? Is technology worth it?” -Ashley Guillen-Tapia, Biology Major, Class 2024
  • “How have the humanities helped us progress as a society and how do we decipher the things that may be hurting our progression? i.e. social media/technology.” -Emily Falcon, Biology Major, Class 2024

“Heart” Award

  • “Throughout our lives we’re told how in many situations we don’t really know ourselves. Exactly what would be factors for oneself to know that he truly understands himself?” – Joseph Nahon, Computer Science Major, Class 2024

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: NSU PA-C Alumna Dedicates Career To Honoring Mother’s Legacy

 In honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beth Boyer ‘11, graduate of NSU Jacksonville’s Physician’s Assistant program, shares her personal story and motivation for her career – her mom.

 Life is filled with many hardships, but often, these hardships are the defining moments of perseverance and resiliency. In Beth Boyer’s case, watching her mother battle breast cancer defined her purpose and motivation to become the person she is today.

After always having a fascination for the medical industry, Boyer was influenced by her mother to take a leap of faith into the world of medicine. Her mother earned her Ph.D. at the University of Florida and told Boyer, who was working in advertising at the time, that in order to be satisfied with her career she needed to further her education.

Despite Boyer being afraid of failure and making a dynamic change in her career, her mom pushed her to apply to medical school because she told her it was never too late to make a change. After applying to NSU and UF, Boyer chose NSU because the regional campus in Jacksonville was closer to family.

As Boyer began studying for her Master’s in Medical Science, she received the news that her mother was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

Being in the health field, Boyer was able utilize her knowledge to help translate medical documents and understand terminology during her mom’s cancer treatments. She also leaned on a support network of family, friends, and NSU peers in her program.

“While studying a medical career, everyone around me understood how my mom’s journey was impacting my journey. They understood the weight of it emotionally, and I had a lot of support from the students and professors,” expressed Boyer.

During her mother’s battle with cancer, Boyer remembers that her mother remained strong and encouraged her to continue her studies.

“My mom promised if I went to PA school in Jacksonville that she would make it to my graduation,” said Boyer.  “She made it, but a week after, she ended up having a seizure. They found that the cancer had spread to her brain.”

Months after Boyer had graduated from NSU in 2011, her mother passed away in December.

Initially, Boyer didn’t want to make such a radical change when deciding to pursue a degree as a Physician’s Assistant, but her mother ultimately influenced her to change her path.  Boyer is proud to honor her mother’s memory by continuing her career in the medical and patient care field. She now works as a Physician Assistant in Hematology/Oncology at the Jacoby Center for Breast Health at Mayo Clinic Florida.

Boyer’s mother was a huge inspiration for her. Being by her mom’s side during treatments allowed her to become empathetic toward her patients who may also feel scared, frustrated, and out of control.

“As a PA, we have time to sit with our patients and break it down,” added Boyer, “Most patients just want to feel like they have control over something when they have cancer. They feel more comfortable with what’s going when they have someone to open up to. Validating and acknowledging their feelings is incredibly important.”

Boyer’s biggest takeaway from her time at NSU was learning about research as well as learning to be uncomfortable in what she was doing because change was inevitable.

“I learned so much from PA school, especially how to research independently. I’ve been successful because I know how to do it myself since it was part of my education. Meanwhile, from an emotional standpoint, I see what patients are going through, and I’m going to treat them like family – like they’re my mom,” said Boyer.

Boyer’s advice to current students is to follow the same guidance that her mom gave her about making a change because it’s never too late.

“It’s humbling to not know anything. After PA school, the biggest reward is learning from the people around you. Don’t be afraid, yet be challenged. Always continue learning because medicine changes so much; time changes your perspective and you should be constantly learning,” claimed Boyer.

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Boyer shares the importance of awareness because it promotes representation for the patients, medical affiliates, and research in the medical industry

“It’s about supporting the women during the process. Acknowledging their feelings is important, while also giving them the tools they need to access – like counselors and encouraging a healthy lifestyle,” she concludes.

Sallarulo: A lifetime of service to NSU and the Special Olympics

NSU trustee and alumnus, Paul Sallarulo ‘88 continues to pave the way for NSU alumni who selflessly dedicate their time and treasure to make an impact on our community.

Paul, an M.B.A. graduate of the Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, proudly serves as the Chairman of the Broward Special Olympics and a member of NSU’s Board of Trustees.

“It is an honor to be a part of NSU because of what it did for me and my career, not just academically, but also for what it does for our community. We have an effect on the whole world,” he said.

Paul describes NSU as a pioneer in cutting edge distance-learning – a method offered by NSU to qualified people at a time when few other universities in the country had this option.

“Usually, it takes universities years to make some changes, but thanks to the NSU Board of Trustees, and to the past and current administrations, we are able to make transitions quickly as the times and technology updates require us to do so,” he mentioned.

Within his numerous roles in the Broward County community, he has consistently been a champion for those with special disabilities. He led a partnership with philanthropic leader and major NSU donor Don Taft, to bring a Special Olympics chapter to Broward County and to give it a permanent home at NSU.

“My mission is to have every university in America formally welcome the Special Olympics, so that all of God’s children may have the opportunity to have a university life. This gives our students so much pleasure and confidence. And it ultimately improves their health,” he said.

Paul has worked with people with special needs since the 1970s. He has had a lifetime of service that prepared him to later receive his first son, Patrick, who was born with Down Syndrome.

There are currently over 143,000 people with disabilities and special needs in Broward County, 7,000 of those in NSU’s Special Olympics program.

“They are the reason why it is crucial to stay in touch with what’s important; these people’s life-opportunities depend on what we decide to do with our leadership power,” he expressed.

“I sit in a room with some of the brightest minds in America to come up with ideas and make things happen. Our university welcomes alumni and invites young leadership to participate and help us make these things happen,” Paul continued.

Paul vividly remembers his experience as an NSU student as one of practical learning.

“I remember working with the professors. They taught me through life experiences and mentored me,” he said. “The practicality of learning from someone who has done it before, as opposed to someone who doesn’t have the experience, is important.”

Through his now multiple connections to NSU, Paul endearingly likes “to call NSU a ‘she’ because ‘she’ is that who plants seeds, comes up with new ideas, and makes things happen, making new traditions every day.”

Paul encourages students and alumni to voice their ideas and initiatives to NSU faculty and staff, to continue to push NSU and our community forward in innovation and service.

“I hope that our students remember that whatever they’re interested in, they can make it happen here. I did it and I’m honored to now be an alumnus of NSU,” he said.

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Join Paul and the NSU community in this year’s Race for Champions on Saturday, November 7, 2020 by registering here. All proceeds go to the Special Olympics.

“I can assure you, when you get involved with Special Olympics, it will change your life… because it changed mine.” – Paul Sallarulo. Chairman, Broward Special Olympics.

WCC Executive Director Presents at the 2020 Academic Chairpersons Conference

Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D.

Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., Professor and Executive Director of the NSU Writing and Communication Center, presented at the 37th annual Academic Chairpersons Conference in Savannah, GA., February 5-7, 2020. Dvorak presented with Shanti Bruce, Ph.D., Professor and Assistant Dean of Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, Michael G. Strawser, Ph.D. (University of Central Florida), and Russell Carpenter, Ph.D. (Eastern Kentucky University).

Their presentation, “Administrative Best Practices for Engaging Millennial Faculty,” discussed how millennial faculty may: a) change the higher education system; b) adapt their own internal wiring to fit higher education; and c) relate to faculty/staff of other generations. They also addressed issues related to millennial faculty engagement and professional development, expectations of communication, and responses to campus sexual harassment.

The Academic Chairpersons Conference brings together academic chairpersons, administrators, and faculty from all areas of higher education to celebrate their successes, share best practices and innovative strategies, and collaborate with a network of campus leaders.

According to Dvorak, this conference was a “fantastic way to network with and learn from interdisciplinary academic leaders from across the country.”

To learn more about the NSU Writing and Communication Center, visit https://www.nova.edu/wcc/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020 Homecoming and Alumni Week ends Nov. 6

Put your fins together for a weeklong list of virtual events to celebrate 2020 Homecoming and Alumni Week from November 1-6.

The NSU community proves, over and over again, that we are “1 NSU”. The challenges that 2020 has posed have encouraged Shark Nation to come together, while socially distanced, to strengthen our Shark spirit and find ways to adapt to new situations. The 2020 Homecoming and Alumni Week will not be the exception. This year, NSU Alumni Relations and Annual Giving is partnering with a number of units and departments university-wide to host the following virtual opportunities and events.

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Virtual Trivia and Scavenger Nights (Multiple College Events)

Multiple colleges and units at NSU will host a Virtual Trivia or Scavenger Hunt Night for their college’s alumni network and friends.

 

  • College of Pharmacy – Alumni (Honoring Class of 2010 and 2020)
  • College of Pharmacy – 30 Year Reunion (Class of 1990)
  • Assaf College of Nursing
  • Shepard Broad College of Law
  • Halmos College of Arts & Sciences
  • Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • College of Psychology

For questions, contact us at alumni@nova.edu

Friday, November 6, 2020

Homecoming Wrap Up

Join us in a celebratory virtual wrap up of the 2020 Homecoming and Alumni Week! We will host a Q&A Webinar on the State of University Athletics with NSU’s Athletics leadership on Friday, November 6.

NSU Connect Matches NSU Alumni and Students in First Installment of Mentorship Mondays

NSU Connect (www.nsuconnect.net) is a dedicated online community for NSU students, alumni, faculty, and staff to connect with each other for involvement and job opportunities.

In a brand-new initiative called “Mentorship Monday,” the NSU Alumni Relations team pairs a current NSU student and an NSU alumnus together to share shark insight in a related field or major.

The first official match within this program is between a new graduate student in the NSU’s marine science program, Chris Mayer, along with current NSU employee and NSU alumna, Melissa Dore, Ph.D.

In relation to being paired with Mayer, Dore has an extensive background in the area of marine biology. Dore has spent the last 25 years working her way down the eastern seaboard. Her first job was at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where she was an editor for the journal Oceanus. Following that, Dore conducted mangrove research at the Bahamian Field Station on San Salvador.

After gaining expertise with a machete, she went to NSU’s Oceanographic Center for her M.S. in Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management. Subsequently, after Hurricane Andrew destroyed her mangrove research, she decided to move on to something much smaller, something so small it takes and electron microscope to see them. Her research included looking at Foraminifera and Ostracoda and their use as environmental indicators.

Currently, Dore is the Director of Academic Support and Administration for the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences working with students of all levels. With Dore’s experience from the classroom and field, she advised Mayer in the best ways to become successful in the field of Marine Biology.

During Dore and Mayer’s virtual “Mentoring Monday Matchup” session, Dore advised Mayer to volunteer in a lab “because showing one’s ability to their professor will allow them to see someone’s potential and invest in them.” Likewise, a student’s current research should be in tandem with the lab they’re working on.

Whether it is finding an opportunity in a lab or volunteering hours for a professor, Dore explained that “taking initiative is huge, and that showing your worth as a student is a key staple to success.”

Dore also suggested to always be present, reliable and enthusiastic since these are notable attributes a professor looks at when selecting students for a project or lab.

Mayer, who is currently volunteering in Dr. Abby Renegar’s coral toxicology lab and is preparing to start in Dr. Joana Figueiredo’s marine larval ecology lab, is excited to be on track for an engaging future in protecting and conserving our oceans and marine life. With the help of his mentor, Mayer is projected to graduate with his M.S. in Marine Science in the Spring of 2022.

Similar to Dore and Mayer’s story, other mentorship matches are in the works and are being paired based on specific career or research areas. NSU Connect is actively pairing NSU alumni and students and encourages all sharks to participate in Mentorship Mondays. NSU alumni and students can participate by signing up and posting on www.nsuconnect.net

 

 

 

NSU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Live at the Sherman: Free Family Concert with 3-time GRAMMY Nominee Brady Rymer!

We invite you to join us for a special livestreamed concert Sunday, September 13, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page — where individuality is celebrated and kindness wins the day. Brady Rymer’s rootsy, accordion-laced pop and rock music regularly wins critical acclaim and national awards including three Children’s GRAMMY nominations as well as numerous Parents’ Choice Gold and NAPPA (National Parenting Publications) Gold Awards, and has garnered him a growing fan base of enthusiastic families. Find out more about Brady on his website: www.bradyrymer.com LIVE @ the Sherman! explores the excitement of interactive fine-arts through music, theater and dance; recommended for ages 6 and up. This free series for children and families is generously funded by the Rockley Family Foundation. Can’t join us live? No worries! For your convenience, concerts are available for 1-month after the event.

Save the dates for our next Live at the Sherman family concerts! For more info on all our free programs for children, teens and adults, please visit lib.nova.edu/plsvirtual
Sunday, October 18, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Matthew Sabatella’s Great American Folk Song Singalong
Saturday, November 7, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Family Concert with GRAMMY Winner Tim Kubart

 

Photo credit: Jayme Thornton

 

Live at the Sherman: Matthew Sabatella’s Great American Folk Song Sing-Along
Take a trip into America’s past as we sing folk songs together and hear stories about the people who created them on Sunday, October 18, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Enjoy this special pre-recorded performance featured on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page – www.facbeook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary — and YouTube channel. Matthew Sabatella will play a variety of instruments and sing songs that were born in the United States from the mix of people who came from around the world to live here. Learn more about the artist: www.ramblingstringband.com 
LIVE @ the Sherman! explores the excitement of interactive fine-arts through music, theater and dance; recommended for ages 6 and up. This free series for children and families is generously funded by the Rockley Family Foundation. Can’t join us live? No worries! For your convenience, concerts are available for 1-month after the event.

Save the date for our next Live at the Sherman family concert! For more info on all our free programs for children, teens and adults, please visit lib.nova.edu/plsvirtual
Saturday, November 7, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Family Concert with GRAMMY Winner Tim Kubart

 

Photo credit: Arlin Geyer

 

 

Live at the Sherman: Family Concert with GRAMMY Winner Tim Kubart
Tim Kubart, GRAMMY award winning musician and host of the only live morning show for preschoolers, “The Sunny Side Up Show,” on NBCUniversal’s Sprout channel, has written songs for Sesame Street, played tambourine for Postmodern Jukebox, performed at thousands of sold-out shows across the country and stars in a 30-minute concert filmed exclusively for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library. Hailed as a kindie breakout star and known for infusing children’s music with a pop sensibility and heartfelt sound that moves your feet and touches your heart, Tim won the 2016 GRAMMY Award for Best Children’s Album.

This special pre-recorded concert will be featured on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary — and YouTube channel.
LIVE @ the Sherman! explores the excitement of interactive fine-arts through music, theater and dance; recommended for ages 6 and up. This free series for children and families is generously funded by the Rockley Family Foundation. Can’t join us live? No worries! For your convenience, concerts are available for 1-month after the event.

For more info on all our free programs for children, teens and adults, please visit lib.nova.edu/plsvirtual

 

 

Full STEAM Ahead presents My First Fine Arts: Latin GRAMMY Nominee Sonia De Los Santos

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. as Latin-GRAMMY nominee Sonia De Los Santos shares songs in Spanish and English in a special pre-recorded concert for preschool children (ages 3 – 5 years) exclusively for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library via our YouTube channel and Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary  Sonia is inspired by various Latin American rhythms including son jarocho, cumbia, gaita, currulao and huayno hailing from Mexico, Colombia and Peru as well as the North American folk traditions from the United States. Messages of joyful community music making and cultural bridge building will inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds. Click here for a sneak peek of Sonia’s sound with her Sonia en Casa series. My First Fine-Arts is generously funded by PNC Bank’s Grow Up Great initiative. This series is designed for children ages 3 – 5. Can’t join us live? No worries! For your convenience, concerts are available for 1-month after the event.

Save the date for our next My First Fine Arts event! For more info on all our free programs for children, teens and adults, please visit lib.nova.edu/plsvirtual
Saturday, October 24, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Music and Art – música y arte – with Mi Amigo Hamlet

Photo Credit: Krysta Brayer

 

Full STEAM Ahead presents My First Fine Arts: Music and Art – música y arte – with Mi Amigo Hamlet
On Saturday, October 24, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. visit the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page — www.facebook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary —  to enjoy a bilingual enrichment program for early childhood that incorporates Spanish and English songs to explore music and art with Mi Amigo Hamlet, a Guatemalan-born artist, producer, songwriter and musician. Hamlet will curate a multimedia experience around his song, Azul, introducing the primary colors. Hamlet’s sound, a unique integration of Latin and world music influences, and his years of experience in the fields of early childhood and fine-arts, make him uniquely qualified to introduce preschool-age children to art, music and more.

 

My First Fine-Arts is generously funded by PNC Bank’s Grow Up Great initiative. This series is designed for children ages 3 – 5. Can’t join us live? No worries! For your convenience, concerts are available for 1-month after the event. For more info on all our free programs for children, teens and adults, please visit lib.nova.edu/plsvirtual

 

 

Photo Credit: Conrad Quitoviera

Canciones y Cuentos, Songs and Stories

Every Thursday this fall, families explore a joyous blend of traditional and original songs and new interpretations of folktales in English and Spanish with award-winning, internationally-touring family musician and teaching artist Alina Celeste in a special livestream performance on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary  This program will align with Sunshine State Standards for Music and World Languages for kindergarten through 3rd grade, and Alina will suggest extension ideas that will align with visual arts standards (among others) as well. Learn more about the artist: www.alinaceleste.com This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation.

Can’t join us live? No worries! For your convenience, these videos will be available after the event on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Facebook page. For more info on all our free programs for children, teens and adults, please visit lib.nova.edu/plsvirtual

Photo Credit: Conrad Quitoviera

 

 

NSU Undergraduate Online Journal MAKO Publishes Fall Issue

The NSU-wide Undergraduate Student Journal, MAKO has just released a new issue. NSU Librarian Keri Baker assisted Halmos College faculty members Aarti Raja, Ph.D. (Editor-in-Chief) and Santanu De, Ph.D. (Associate Editor) with the publication process.  Two of the articles were by Halmos College students, co-authored and mentored by Emily Schmitt Lavin, Ph.D. and Dr. De.

This university-wide, online, open-access, peer-reviewed, free and interdisciplinary journal is housed by NSU Works. It aims to provide an opportunity of publication experience for students at the undergraduate level. All Faculty and faculty-led undergraduate student researchers of all fields are encouraged to connect with MAKO. The next issue will be published in January 2021.

The editorial staff encourages all undergraduate submissions.

Halmos College Instructional Technology & Design Specialist Presents on BlendFlex Learning

On September 22, Halmos College Instructional Technology & Design Specialist Judith Slapak-Barksi, Ph.D. presented her talk, “A Hybrid First-Year-Experience Course with A Twist: Exploring Uncharted Territory”, at the National Society for Experiential Education’s (NSEE) 49th Annual Conference. The theme of the conference was “Hindsight is 20/20: Using Reflection for Assessment, Program Excellence, and Student Success”

The focus of  Slapak-Barski’s talk was on Blended Learning for a First-Year Experience course. First-Year-Experience courses are designed to support freshman students during their first semester in college. These students typically need a lot of support, so universities usually offer First Year-Experience courses in face-to-face modalities. Last winter, NSU piloted a hybrid First Year-Experience course with the requirement that students attended one face-to-face and one synchronous online session weekly, plus online learning activities. This session reported on the pilot project, discussing recommendations and feedback from the pilot instructors, students, and faculty coordinator.

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