Author: Christie Williams

NSU Pavement Improvement Closures on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Complete, June 8

On Sunday, May 10, 2020 NSU began work on improving paved lots and roadways on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. The work will continue through Monday, June 8, 2020. There will be no parking or driving in these areas until they reopen.

The schedule for these improvements is as follows:

Phase 1 – Horvitz South Parking Lot: Complete

  • May 10 – 15, 2020
  • Lot reopens on May 18

Phase 2 – Mailman Hollywood Parking Lot: Complete

  • May 12 – 21, 2020
  • Lot reopens on May 25                     

Phase 3 – Horvitz North Parking Lot: Complete

  • May 18 – 23, 2020
  • Lot reopens on May 25

Phase 4 – Roadway:

  • May 14 – 27, 2020
  • Roads reopens on June 1
  • Please see attachment for a map of the roadways being worked on. There may be flagmen during this time to help manage traffic.

Mailman Segal Center for Human Development to host: Autism – Caring for the Caregiver during COVID-19, May 28

Please join us on online, Thursday, May 28 at 12 p.m. for a special presentation by Amrita Singh, Psy.D. and Sohani Char, Psy.D. licensed Psychologists at the Unicorn Children’s Foundation Clinic at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development.

Explore the unique stressors that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will learn about the importance of self-care and how to identify barriers to self-care. This presentation will focus on discussing simple, effective ways parents can reduce their stress and maintain a positive outlook by implementing self-care strategies.

Registration Link:

MSC URL: https://msc.nova.edu/

For more information call, 954-262-7122.

Education Alumna Receives City of Coral Springs MLK Monument Award

Bessie Cristwell, Th.D., graduate of NSU’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, received the Coral Springs Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Award earlier this year.

She was honored for many achievements, among them, her decades of work in assisting underprivileged children, helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships for youth struggling to pay for college and trade school, and helping create a day of learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cristwell has served on Coral Springs’ Martin Luther King Jr. Committee and Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee for the past 25 years.

She is a retired school administrator and teacher and worked for four schools before being employed with the Broward School district office, specializing in multi-cultural education. She made sure children took learning about cultures and diversity seriously.

She earned her Educational Specialist Degree with the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal justice in 1979 and a Theology/Psychology Th.D. from Brewer Christian College and Graduate School in 2005.

NSU Community Goes “All In” for Giving Tuesday Now

Nova Southeastern University alumni, faculty, staff, students, and supporters have proven, once again, that Sharks dominate.

On May 5, 2020, also known as #GivingTuesdayNow, NSU raised $23,436 from 351 gifts in support of the COVID-19 Student Support Fund and NSU programs, colleges, and initiatives.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unparalleled time for everyone, the spirit and resiliency shown by NSU students, alumni, faculty, and staff are inspiring.

Traditionally, “All In For NSU” is celebrated annually to raise monetary support for the ongoing resources that are crucial to the growth and success of NSU as a world-class institution.

In light of the global pandemic, originally planned were cancelled, and NSU’s Division of Advancement and Community Relations switched efforts to focus on #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and support in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

The overwhelming support of the NSU community, even during uncertain times, proves the power of the Shark Nation. We are truly ALL IN this together.

Students in need of emergency financial assistance may submit an application for the COVID-19 Student Support Fund and Federal CARES Act.

Contributions to the COVID-19 Student Support Fund can be made here.

 

 

 

 

NSU Alumna Named Chief Relations Officer For Kelley Kronenberg

Michelle Martinez Reyes (M.B.A., ’14) was named Chief Relations Officer for Kelley Kronenberg.

She joins the executive team for the multi-practice business law firm with more than 160 attorneys and 11 locations throughout Florida and the United States.

Martinez Reyes earned her M.B.A. from NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship in 2014 with a concentration in global management.

“I am excited to embark on the next chapter of my career at Kelley Kronenberg. I am looking forward to contributing and becoming part of the firm’s legacy, joining the principal partners that have helped build it from the beginning. Magic sometimes happens when hard work meets opportunity and you have a great team in place,” Martinez Reyes said.

Martinez Reyes has over 20 years of experience as a trusted business advisor in the field of marketing and public relations.  She has earned a proven national reputation as a marketer, publicist, key brand builder, and catalyst to growth.

In 2020, she was most recently selected amongst the “Top Women in Communications” as a “Game-Changer” by Ragan Communications and PR Daily, selected amongst the “Top Women In PR” by PR News, and named a “National Latino Leader” for the year by the National Diversity Council.

Martinez Reyes previously worked as part of the marketing and business development teams for some of the largest firms in Florida and the U.S. Most recently, she served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Greenspoon Marder. She was part of the firm’s leadership team during their initial national expansion in 2016, successfully leading the marketing strategy, brand development and growth focusing on business development, client relations, media and public relations, philanthropic efforts, and community service throughout the U.S. until early 2020.

Dorinda Segovia, Pharm.D. (’92) Wins STUEY for Alumni of the Year

Dorinda Segovia, Pharm.D. (’92) was awarded the Student Life Achievement Award (STUEY) for Alumni of the Year.

As a vice president at Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), Segovia demonstrates the value of innovation by continuously developing methods to highlight and integrate pharmacists into every facet of patient care.

“My time at NSU was special and unique. I made lifelong friends and had exceptional mentors, who to this day keep up with my professional progress and continue to be influential in my career,” Segovia said.

 In the STUEY nomination from NSU’s College of Pharmacy, peers describe Segovia as student-centered and passionately involved paving the way for future NSU pharmacists.

“I was nurtured academically and professionally by excellent [NSU] faculty and was introduced to pharmacy leadership by the student level involvement opportunities in professional associations,” she said.

As an alumna, Segovia continuously volunteers as a presenter for student organizations, as well as host open houses at MHS for NSU students. She has also served as guest speaker at the college’s White Coat Ceremony.

Segovia has a history of accolades that speak to her commitment to serving our community, including the Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award (2008) from the Florida Pharmacy Association, which is awarded to pharmacists who share their knowledge and experience with pharmacist candidates.

“I take pride in being a servant, giving back to our community by creating awareness about prescription drug abuse, actively engaging in professional associations, and mentoring students and pharmacy residents to instill professional pride and ownership,” Segovia said.

NSU College of Optometry Student Awarded Educational Grant

Crystal Victor, a student at NSU’s College of Optometry, was recently awarded the 2020 Johnson & Johnson Vision Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care Grant. This award recognizes outstanding fourth-year student clinicians who have demonstrated skillful knowledge of the contact lens field. Victor was one of 24 recipients from around the country and will be receiving a $500 educational award and a personalized plaque commemorating their accomplishment.

Africa Working Group in CAHSS wins Stuey Graduate Organization of the Year

The Africa Working Group (AWG) in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of  Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) received the NSU 2020 Stuey Award for Graduate Student Organization.

The AWG for conflict and peace studies was founded in the summer of 2004 within the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in CAHSS Since its envisioned conception, the AWG continues as a joint project between faculty, students, and alumni interested in the subject of peace and conflict studies on the African continent.

In 2017, the AWG changed its format from presentations to invigorating round-table discussions. Debate facilitators research the topics and are prepared with facts that they use to challenge the audience. These engaging debates have captured and attracted more participants, leading to an active group of 21 consistent members. These brilliant arguments have resulted in proposed strategies to the hot topics ranging from international policies that affect Africa, legitimacy of International Criminal Court, and women in political leadership, to military coups.  This supports learning and encourages more research/scholarship. The AWG has also participated in International Education Week during the Global Village event in fall and has volunteered for the Community Fest.

One of the AWG’s greatest highlights was on April 28, 2018 when the group was delighted to host His Excellency, Ambassador Samson Itegboje, Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, as a Keynote Speaker. The event was filled with African culture and fashion, and drew a large audience from within and beyond the NSU community. Ambassador Itegboje, discussed “Nigeria: Yesterday’s Promises, Tomorrow’s Vision.” AWG’s collaboration with other student groups has led to increased support by CAHSS-SGA, International Business Student Association, and Student Mediation Services. The AWG welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Ismael Muvingi, Ph.D., faculty in DCRS is the faculty advisor. He was the CAHSS Co-Curricular Advisor of the Year and an NSU Stuey finalist.

UM-NSU CARD Offers Free and Remote Autism-Related Support

Connecting remotely and virtually is the new norm during these days of the coronavirus pandemic, and the changes deeply affect families with special-needs children who receive in-person services. To help families cope and stay connected, programs at the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) are reevaluating their resources to deliver the best services they can to help families in need during these turbulent times by using email, video conferencing, and phone to provide support.

In Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties, UM-NSU CARD serves more than 13,000 families who utilize the organization’s free autism-related support, clinical care, and educational programs. In mid-March, when public schools began to close and recommendations for social distancing measures were being implemented across the country, CARD teams in five branch locations across South Florida began to assess service-delivery options and ways to remain fully operational while remote.

Some upcoming online trainings and groups include:

Autism in the Workplace – Job Coach’s Guide to Success

Drop-In Sessions for: Behavior Consultations, Surviving and Thriving and Ask an Autism SLP.

Spanish support groups for managing behavior, and for mothers. (Grupos de apoyo para comportamientos y para madres).

Training in English and Spanish for Managing Behavior

And many more…

Find updates and new resources on the UM-NSU CARD Link Tree page at www.linktr.ee/umnsucard which includes social narratives, activities for learning at home, activities for teens and adults, Spanish resources, trainings, support groups and much more. These events are open to all families, teachers and professionals in our community, and not limited to county.

For more information on services, contact UM-NSU CARD at (305) 284-5263 for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, and at (954) 262-7111 for Broward county.

Follow UM-NSU CARD on social media for updates – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube page at @UMNSUCARD, and on Link Tree at www.linktr.ee/umnsucard

Education Professor to Present at the OLC Innovate 2020 Virtual Conference

Anymir Orellana, Ed.D., Professor at NSU’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, will be presenting at the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate 2020 Virtual Conference. The conference was originally scheduled to be held this spring in Chicago, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was revamped to a fully online conference and rescheduled for June 15-26.

Dr. Orellana’s session, Creating and Sharing VR with Google, will be a virtual hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to create simple 360 VR content using free Google-based tools with their smartphone and computer, and view their product with an inexpensive VR head mount such as Google Cardboard.

She currently teaches online graduate courses in the areas of instructional technology, distance education, instructional media, and instructional design. Her research interests are in the field of instructional technology and distance education, specifically quality in online courses and effective integration of technology for learning.

1 … 55 56 57 58 59 … 113