Author: Christie Williams

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Brings The Museum To You!

While the NSU Art Museum is temporarily closed we invite you to take a virtual tour and explore our Happy! and I Paint My Reality: Surrealism in Latin America exhibitions.

We will be bringing more FREE programs for you to enjoy over coming days.

Link: https://nsuartmuseum.org/exhibitions/currently-on-view/

Also view our lectures and other content on our YouTube channel.

Mona Lisa’s Smile: Representation of Emotion in Italian Renaissance

Art historian Rocky Ruggiero, Ph.D. discusses what Leonardo Da Vinci meant by the

“intention of the soul” and examines some of the most iconic works produced by

Giotto, Donatello, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Bernini and Caravaggio.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOP2ZNWmwpc&feature=youtu.be

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COM Outlook Earns Top Honors in AACOM Excellence in Communications Awards Program

In March, NSU’S Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s COM Outlook magazine captured the first-place prize in the best magazine category in the national American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Excellence in Communications (EIC) Awards Program.

“Winning this award is a wonderful achievement,” said Scott Colton, B.A., APR, director of medical communications and public relations for the osteopathic medicine college and the Health Professions Division. “It takes a truly collaborative effort to create each issue of COM Outlook, which makes winning the award especially gratifying.”

Colton, who spearheads the magazine’s editorial content, credits the talented team from NSU’s Office of Publications and Creative Services for playing a major role in the magazine’s award-winning success. “It truly is a pleasure to work with such wonderful colleagues who complement the magazine’s journalistic strength with their artful mix of editing, design, and art direction.”

AACOM’s EIC Awards Program is designed to recognize the important role communications plays in advancing osteopathic medical education and the profession. It also seeks to inspire higher levels of performance among its members.

 

NSU University School Student Earns First Place in National Writing Competition

NSU University School is proud to congratulate our fifth-grade student Evan who received first place in the Elementary School Division of the Florida Fall 2019 InvestWrite Essay Contest. Offered exclusively to teachers and students participating in The Stock Market Game, InvestWrite is an innovative national writing competition that adds a critical thinking component to help reinforce concepts learned in the classroom related to economics, investing, and personal finance.

For his essay assignment, Evan was asked to share what he dreams about achieving in life and pitch his dream to a panel of investors for seed money. He developed an outline of how much it will cost to accomplish his dream, as well as a 10-year investment plan to grow his investors’ seed money over time.

 

Goar Alvarez, Pharmd Receives 2020 Best of Davie Award

Goar Alvarez, Pharmd has been selected for the 2020 Best of Davie Award in the Pharmacies category by the Davie Award Program.

Each year, the Davie Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Davie area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2020 Davie Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Davie Award Program and data provided by third parties.

NSU Athletic Training Students and Faculty Attend 2020 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games

Pictured from left to right: NSU AT Students Juan Aquino, Shannon Stowe, NSU AT Faculty Member Kelley Henderson, and NSU AT Students Alex D’Innocenzo and Katie Tallman

In February 2020, four athletic training (AT) students from NSU, along with AT faculty member Kelley Henderson, Ed.D., Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Director, traveled to Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, PA to provide medical care for the 2020 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games.

Special Olympics provides year-round training and competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities and athletes can range in age from 8 to 80.  This joint venture was coordinated with Sarah Manspeaker, Ph.D., an AT faculty member from Duquesne University, and included other AT students from Duquesne University and California University of Pennsylvania as well other licensed athletic trainers and physicians from Pennsylvania. Manspeaker, one of the medical coordinators for the event, stated “the contribution of certified athletic trainers and athletic training students is vital to the success of our State Winter Games.

Through their interprofessional collaboration with physicians, ski patrol members, and EMS, we are able to provide these athletes with thorough medical care throughout the course of competition.” The students were able to provide care for the athletes competing in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe.  Each student was given an opportunity to rotate between each event to experience sport and weather conditions at different venues.  Senior athletic training student, Alex D’Innocenzo said, “To be able to attend the Special Olympics winter Games in Pennsylvania was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Being from Florida, the types of sports at the games were different from what I am used to but working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is not. I will forever be grateful for such an inspiring trip and cannot wait to continue impacting the lives of individuals in this population.”

 

 

 

New Master’s Program to Help Students Gain an Edge in Health Professions

Earning a coveted spot in medical school, dental school and other competitive health professions programs is becoming more and more challenging. Many applicants have impressive credentials but still may not receive an acceptance letter on their first attempt.

NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) has launched an updated Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) program developed and administered by the medical school faculty to enhance students’ academic backgrounds and make students more competitive applicants for programs in medicine, dental medicine, physician assistant, pharmacy, optometry, anesthesiologist assistant and more. The program also prepares students for graduate programs in biomedical sciences.

The M.B.S. program provides a foundation in science with a focus on clinical correlation. The 30-credit interdisciplinary program can be completed in one year and includes courses in test preparation, interview skills, basic sciences, business and a variety of other electives that allow students to hone in on their strengths, interests, and needs.

In addition, M.B.S. graduates who meet program-specific requirements will be guaranteed an admission interview in select highly-competitive NSU health professions programs.

To learn more about the program and how it may benefit students who aspire to launch a successful career in health care, visit the program web page or contact Michelle Demory Beckler, Ph.D., program director, at mdb@nova.edu or 954-262-1392.

NSU University School Students Advance to Robotics World Championship for Seventh Year in a Row

NSU University School congratulates our Upper School Robotics students for qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship for the seventh year in a row. Four USchool Robotics teams successfully competed at the VEX Robotics Regional Championship against 60 of the top Robotics teams throughout the state of Florida. USchool Teams 4154X and 4154B won a state trophy and were also among only 16 teams to qualify for the VEX Robotics World Championship. We are proud of our Sharks for their hard work and dedication and are wishing them the best of luck at the World Championship.

 

 

A New Way to Learn and Connect from Learning & Organizational Development

Are you looking for a great way to learn and stay connected at the same time?

Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon for “Common Threads” – a short video (just 1-4 minutes!) with tips and tools to help you succeed at NSU. Hang around after the video to share ideas and join the conversation until 12:15 p.m.

Join the conversation live on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m.

Look for archived episodes on the Common Threads Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiybjXIkPZxC74IEQmczQg/videos

Also check out the newly updated Learning & Organizational Development Webpage for virtual training for employees and leaders.

https://www.nova.edu/hr/training/

NSU Hosts BioFlorida Careers Connections Event for Life Sciences Students

 

NSU hosted BioFlorida, the state’s premier organization representing the life science industry, for their third annual Career Connections Event at NSU Health Professional Divisions (HPD) on the February 29.

BioFlorida serves as the voice of Florida’s life science industry and facilitates the development of this sector in our state. The organization also takes initiatives for fostering connections between students and industry professionals in the life science sector and this event at NSU was a part of this endeavor. The event offered students an opportunity to attend professional development seminars, listen to panel discussions, interact with industry professionals and develop connections that will benefit them professionally.

Through the course of the event Nancy Bryan (President & CEO of BioFlorida), Gina Alexis (Chair of BioFlorida Southeast Chapter), and Roxana Ross, Ed.D (Executive Director of NSU Translational Research and Economic Development)  delivered talks that highlighted BioFlorida’s impact on the state’s life science industry and outlined how NSU and BioFlorida are working together to benefit students in their pursuit of professional success. The event consisted of talks on Career options for life science students by Dr. Arunodoy Sur, Ph.D., (Technology Licensing Officer at NSU Office of Technology Transfer), and panel discussion by multiple Human Resources professionals representing various local life sciences companies.

The event was also attended by 15 life science organizations of different sizes who set up their exhibit stalls. This offered the ideal platform for students to interact with professional representing these companies and develop connections that could possible lead to future career opportunities.

This Career Connections Event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of BioFlorida’s Southeast Chapter and NSU. The university’s efforts were led by Dr. Roxana Ross (Executive Director of NSU Translational Research and Economic Development).

Over 100 students belonging to NSU as well as other universities in Florida, faculty and staff from multiple universities and professionals from a wide range of life science companies attended this BioFlorida event. It served as the ideal venue for students to gain insights and knowledge from experienced professionals and establish network within the life science industry.

The purpose of this event was in alignment with the NSU core values of being student-centered, serving the community, and offering new opportunities to students. Hosting events like these in collaboration with major state organizations such as BioFlorida, highlights NSU as one of the leading centers for life science innovation and education in the state and facilitates professional development of NSU students involved in life science oriented academic programs.

BioFlorida: BioFlorida is a statewide association that represents 6,200 establishments and research organizations in the biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthIT and bioagriculture sectors that collectively employ 87,000 Floridians. It serves as the voice of Florida’s life science industry and strives to facilitate the growth of life sciences sector in Florida. Members of the BioFlorida network include emerging and established life science companies, universities, research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, incubators, economic development agencies, investors and service providers. This organization consists of seven statewide regional chapters that serve as platforms for showcasing life science community from various parts of Florida. BioFlorida’s main purpose is to provide a strong business climate for the advancement of innovative products and technology that improve lives and promote economic benefits to the state. www.Bioflorida.com

NSU Faculty Members Publish Book on Teacher Self Care  

Teacher Selfcare: A Joyful Ode to Good Health through Cambridge Scholars is a book written for teachers to promote self-care. Published by a host of Nova Southeastern University faculty members, which include Sarah Ransdell, Ph.D., Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Elliot Sklar, Ph.D., Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Jia Borror, Ed.D., Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, along with alumna Gillian Sealy, Ph.D., and NSU yoga instructor, Caitlin Morris.  The book encourages educators to use “life hacks” in order to improve self-care by harnessing yoga and meditation, eating nutritious foods, understanding media depictions, and developing personally and professionally. Educators of all levels and subjects can employ these tips, collected from the authors’ own lives and research, to develop into the most joyful and healthy people possible.

For more information on the please visit: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/teacher-self-care

 

 

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