Fort Myers Student Nurses Association Breast Cancer Walk

The Fort Myers Student Nurses Association (FMSNA) organized and hosted the “Walk Your Way” community service activity with Lee County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The students hosted a closed event to students, faculty and their families on October 11, 2020, in which they walked 2 miles. During the month of October, FMSNA sponsored many fundraising activities, including “Penny Wars” between nursing cohorts, T-shirt sales, and donations. They raised $628 for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness. Our local TV station, WINK News, provided coverage of the event the Wednesday before the walk to inspire others to sponsor their own “Walk Your Way” event.

HCAS Faculty Presents on “Walking the Tight Rope in Mediation: The Art of Balancing Evaluation Techniques”

Alexia Georgakopoulos, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) gave a presentation at the Florida Dispute Resolution Center Annual Conference in August. The conference was held virtually, and the theme was “Promoting Problem Solving.” Georgopoulos co-presented with Harold Coleman, Jr., Esq., and Rebecca Storrow, Ph.D. Their presentation was entitled, “Walking the Tight Rope in Mediation: The Art of Balancing Evaluation Techniques.”

Georgakopoulos is the faculty advisor to the Conflict Resolution Community of Practice Working Group in DCRS. Her teaching and research interests include mediation, facilitation, and workplace bullying. She is also the Director of the Institute of Conflict Resolution and Communication, a mediation, training, and consulting firm. Storrow is a graduate of the doctoral program in DCRS. She is the Commercial Vice President, Miami Office, of the American Arbitration Association.

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.

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.

NSU University School Students Gain Knowledge in the Field of Medicine Through NSU Medical Fellowship

NSU University School Upper School students in the NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) Fellowship have been participating in learning experiences under the guidance of NSU medical professionals. The Fellows recently participated in a speaker session where they learned about the audiology profession. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences at NSU Department of Audiology Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Erica Friedland, alongside students in the audiology program, gave our Upper School Fellows an overview of the program, explained the anatomy of the ear, engaged students with interactive activities, and provided insight into the various specialties within audiology. This prestigious fellowship opportunity, made possible through our unique partnership with Nova Southeastern University, provides the knowledge and skills students will need as they continue to develop their passion for medicine and work toward a career in healthcare.

HCAS Faculty and Students Present at the Association for Conflict Resolution Conference

Neil Katz

Neil Katz, professor in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) presented at the Association for Conflict Resolution Annual Conference. His co-presenters were DCRS graduate students, Eileen Petzoid‐Bradley, Peter Kent, Stacy Smith, and Brad Palmore.

The conference, held virtually in October, featured the theme, “2020 Vision: Focusing Resolutions in an Imperfect Time.” The title of the presentation was, “Leadership Enhancement for All: Using Multi‐Frame Thinking in Turbulent Times.”

Katz’ areas of teaching and research include  negotiation theory and practice, group dynamics, and organizational conflict.

 

 

 

Office of Public Safety and FCE&SCJ Collaborate to Create RUN HIDE FIGHT

NSU’s Office of Public Safety and NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education School of Criminal Justice, under the direction of Assistant Professor Grace Telesco, Ph.D., collaborated to develop a powerful training video called “Run Hide Fight”. The video demonstrates and educates what actions to take in the event of an active shooter on campus.  The video stars students from the Sociodrama Club: Stage for Change, faculty and staff, and local professional actors.  The Davie Police Department and Davie Fire Rescue also assisted with the project.  The Run Hide Fight video will be used in university wide trainings and is posted on NSU Public Safety’s website, nova.edu/publicsafety.

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to receive additional training please contact NSU’s Public Safety Associate Director Patrick McGowan at pmcgowan@nova.edu.

You may view the video by clicking here.

 

NSU’s Stage 2 Production Co. hosts 24-hour theatre production ‘The Mayfly’ online

“The Mayfly,” a 24-hour theatre production hosted by NSU’s Stage 2 Production Co., moved online this year. Stage 2 students and members of the NSU community presented four original 10-minute plays written, directed and rehearsed in just 24 hours. The event was broadcast live over Zoom on Saturday, Oct. 24, and brought in almost 100 attendees from all over the world.

Stage 2 is a student-run production company offered through NSU’s B.A. in Theatre program in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts within the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty to plan a performance schedule for the year and assume the roles of performers, producers, directors, designers, business team members and stage managers. Stage 2 invites any members of the NSU community to participate and engage in theatre events on campus.

Learn more about Stage 2 here.

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