Author: Christie Williams

Halmos Faculty Presents at Virtual Conference on Distance Learning

This fall, Halmos College faculty Santanu De, Ph.D. co-authored a presentation with Eunice Luyegu, CPT, Ph.D. from the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences at the Florida Distance Learning Association (FDLA) Annual Conference 2020. Held virtually, their talk was entitled, “Peer-Video-Blog Assessment”.

The conference theme was “Distance Learning: Raising the Bar for K-20”.  The FDLA’s mission is to establish a network of people whose focus is to provide support and cooperative programs and activities through videoconferencing and other distance learning technologies for the betterment of education, local economies, and the community and to collaborate with educational institutions, cultural centers, community groups, service organizations, and government agencies.

Halmos Faculty Brings Marine Genomics to the Public

This fall, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation have initiated a large-scale international Aquatic Symbiosis Genomics project, which includes funding four research “hubs” to organize 50 symbiotic species each for whole genome sequencing at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Hixton England.

One hub will be led by HCAS faculty member Jose V. Lopez, Ph.D. in collaboration with local and international researcher, this hub will focus on studying and sequencing “photosymbiotic” organisms. These partnerships include aquatic animal hosts such as corals, sea slugs or giant clams which depend on microbial symbiotic partners that photosynthesize (the capture of sunlight energy to produce sugars). Dr. Lopez states “indeed most plants and animals harbor microbial symbionts, including humans and bovids, so symbiosis is the rule in nature not the exception. Photosynthesis and symbiosis may represent two of the most fundamental processes that define life on this planet.”

Many aquatic photosymbionts may totally depend on the microbe for existence. For example, reef building corals cannot build their own calcium carbonate skeletons without their dinoflagellate algal symbionts. Corals will eventually perish after bleaching (loss of their photosynthetic algae) for prolonged periods of time. Saccoglossan sea slugs eat photosynthetic algae, but do not fully digest them. The “leftover” chloroplasts become temporarily incorporated into the animal tissue making them essentially solar powered.

Dr. Lopez is the current president of the non-profit Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (or GIGA) and teaches a graduate level genomics course.

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Writing & Communication Center Faculty Coordinator Named SWCA Digital Content Developer


Eric Mason, Ph.D., Halmos College of Arts & Sciences Associate Professor and NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC) Faculty Coordinator, was named Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA)’s Digital Content Developer (2020-2022). The SWCA’s mission is to “advance literacy; to further the theoretical, practical, and political concerns of writing center professionals; and to serve as a forum for the writing concerns of students, faculty, staff, and writing professionals from both academic and nonacademic communities in the southeastern region of the United States.”

Of his new position, Mason stated “The SWCA community extends across nine states, and having effective online communication is incredibly important to making members aware of all the ways they can benefit from and participate in the work of the SWCA–from our events and journal to our research grants and writing center certification program. I look forward to improving SWCA members’ ability to collaborate and communicate online.”

At NSU, Mason is one of three faculty coordinators in the WCC where he works with faculty to design and implement pedagogies that help students improve their writing and communication skills. Mason also teaches undergraduate writing courses and graduate classes in the Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media Master’s program, such as Editing, Layout, and Design (WRIT 5800), and Technical Writing (WRIT 5400). Mason also hosts “The Writer’s Edge” Podcast, the WCC podcast set to explore what it takes to succeed as a writer in academia and beyond.

To learn more about the WCC, visit www.nova.edu/wcc

Education Alumnus Appointed to the Governing Council of the International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC)

Maria Altagracia López Ferreiras, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice was appointed a member of the Governing Council of the International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC), for a period of four years, on May 5, 2020. The IESALC is the only specialized institute of the United Nations (UNESCO) that aims to contribute to the improvement of higher education in the Member Countries.  Lopez is past President of the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC) and currently, she coordinates the Center for Innovation in Higher Education of INTEC. Lopez remains very active in alumni activities of the FCS&SCJ including as a presenter at the FCESCJ Education Summer Institute. She earned her Doctor of Education with the FCE&SCJ in 2004.

Baudhuin Preschool Receives Donation to Support Technology

The MSC Baudhuin Preschool at NSU’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice is the recipient of a $25,000 donation through a generous gift from Mrs. Donna Analetto.

The gift will be used by NSU’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, in conjunction with the NSU Office of Innovation and Information Technology, to support the purchase of technology needed for students and staff at the Baudhuin Preschool. The technology will help Baudhuin Preschool students and staff participate in virtual learning, complete educational assessments, and safely and effectively learn in classroom settings.

If you are interested in learning more or supporting the Baudhuin Preschool please contact, Ms. Lorraine Shim at lorra@nova.edu.

2020 Irish Film Festival is Online

 

The NSU Irish Film Festival is the brainchild of Professor David Kilroy, a native of Ireland and Chair of the Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.

In previous years Professor Kilroy worked with the Irish Film Institute in Dublin to bring a wide array of films for screening. This year the annual NSU Irish Film Festival will be held virtually in November.  Attendees will be able to view the movies at their own pace and later join the professor and special guests on Zoom for Talkback sessions on each film. An opening session will be held on Thursday, November 5th where details on how to view the movies will be explained.

This festival is sponsored by the Alvin Sherman Library, NSU Center for the Humanities and the South Florida Irish Studies Consortium and is free and open to the public. To RSVP for the opening session on November 5 at 7:00 p.m., click here. For more information, contact David Kilroy, Ph.D at dkilroy@nova.edu or Kimberli Kidd at kkidd@nova.edu.

https://nova.libcal.com/event/7141930

Halmos Faculty Contributes to Mammalian Reproduction Study

This fall, Halmos College faculty member Santanu De, Ph.D. contributed to an article on mammalian reproduction. The paper, “The14-3-3 (YWHA) Proteins in Mammalian Reproduction”, was published in International Annals of Science journal, Advanced International Journals of Research (AIJR).

The study, encapsulating these key cell cycle-regulatory proteins conserved in most species including humans, will assist a better understanding of the molecular bases of male as well as female infertility, and could also help future development of novel contraceptives.

2020 Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Oct. 26

H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (HCBE) will recognize three accomplished business leaders who will be inducted into its 2020 Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame, the college’s highest honor: James F. Allen, Dan Doyle Jr. and Kristin Johnson.

“It is my privilege to congratulate these world-class entrepreneurs and business leaders and welcome them to the Huizenga College’s Hall of Fame,” said Dr. George Hanbury, NSU’s president and CEO. “These individuals have made significant contributions to not only their respective businesses, but their communities as well while emulating NSU’s Core Values.”

The Hall of Fame program is celebrating its 31st year in 2020. And as with most events in 2020, this one will be held virtually on Monday, October 26.

Learn more about 2020 Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Presented by the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship

The Alvin Sherman Library to host, You Got This FREE Financial Literacy Workshops

Job & Internship Searching Techniques | Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 6 – 8 p.m.

Are you looking for a job or internship in your field of study? During this webinar you will gain insight on leveraging your network, the importance of cover letters, and much more! https://nsufl.libguides.com/yougotthis

 

How to Take Your Business Global | Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020

7 – 9 p.m.

In this seminar, Professor Miguel A. Orta, of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business at NSU, a global small business expert, will demonstrate how to create success on a global scale. https://nsufl.libguides.com/yougotthis

 

Sales Tricks of the Trade | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 | 6 – 8 p.m.

Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship professor and former Kenworth Truck Dealer tells you how he went from the manufacturer’s worse dealer to number one in sales in just 10 years. https://nsufl.libguides.com/yougotthis

 

Planning Your Retirement | Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 | 1 – 3 p.m.

Discover how taking control of your finances will make you more productive and focus on other aspects of your life. This educational workship will provide the tools to help you plan for a more secure financial future. https://nsufl.libguides.com/yougotthis

 

Basic Tax Law for Entrepreneurs | Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020

7 – 9 p.m.

Join Professor Ray Skelton, from the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to learn basic tax concepts that every entrepreneur needs to know about the tax law. https://nsufl.libguides.com/yougotthis

 

The Importance of Investing | Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

7 – 9 p.m.

In this webinar, you will learn the importance of investing in your future through equities, the power of compounding, and how inflation affects your purchasing power. Hear from an expert from BetterInvesting. 

https://nsufl.libguides.com/yougotthis

HCAS Faculty Presents on the Importance of Critical Thinking during a Verbal De-escalation Encounter

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D.

 

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Institute (HCAS)

was a presenter at the Broward Crime Commission’s Webinar on July 30, 2020. This was a part of the Building Bridges Mental Health Conference Series. McKay co-presented with Laurence Miller, Ph.D., on “The Importance of Critical Thinking during a Verbal De-escalation Encounter.”

McKay is the faculty advisor to the Social Justice Roundtable and works with students in the community through Community Resolution Services, a practicum and volunteer site for DCRS. CRS hosts Story Café, We Love our Families series, and is involved in offering workshops for community groups and organizations.

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