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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Receives $1.6 Million Gift from The Jerry Taylor & Nancy Bryant Foundation

Jerry Taylor & Nancy Bryant

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale received a $1.6 million gift from The Jerry Taylor & Nancy Bryant Foundation to endow an art curator position and provide funds for the Museum’s youth education programs. The impact of this gift to the Museum will be magnified thanks to NSU’s newly established endowment challenge that matches interest on all new endowments up to 5% through 2025. (NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is a division of Nova Southeastern University.) The Museum has initiated a nationwide search to fill the curatorial role.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Nancy Bryant and Jerry Taylor for this outstanding gift, especially during these challenging times, and in recognition of their support the position will be named the Bryant-Taylor Curator,” states Francie Bishop Good, chair of the Museum’s Board of Governors.

“We are deeply appreciative of Nancy and Jerry’s major gift to NSU Art Museum. Once again, they have led the way in support of the Museum by being the first to contribute to the Museum’s new endowment challenge,” said Dr. George L. Hanbury II, president of Nova Southeastern University.

“Nancy and Jerry have repeatedly demonstrated their strategic support of the Museum, and in 2015, they provided the initial funding to launch our Museum on the Move program, which has provided thousands of Broward County School students with free field trips to tour the Museum’s exhibitions,” states Bonnie Clearwater, the Museum’s director and chief curator. “This new strategic gift once again demonstrates the couple’s foresight and it will help make it possible for the Museum to continue organizing compelling exhibitions, build an exceptional art collection and provide high caliber educational programming.”

Nancy Bryant stated, “Beginning with the Museum on the Move program that we helped fund, the Museum has opened its doors to school children in a meaningful new way; it started a trajectory that perfectly fits our foundation’s mission.  Our new grant supports an additional curator to ensure that the Museum plays a significant role in increasing Broward County students’ academic performance and also allows the Museum to focus on its future exhibitions and offerings for art lovers at all levels.  We encourage more donors to join us and help the Museum open its doors wider.”

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is located at One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL. For additional information, please visit nsuartmuseum.org or call 954-525-5500.  Stay connected with NSU Art Museum on social media @nsuartmuseum.

About The Jerry Taylor & Nancy Bryant Foundation
The Jerry Taylor & Nancy Bryant Foundation, a private, not-for-profit philanthropic organization, was established in 1998 by Jerry Taylor and his wife, Nancy Bryant. The Foundation is family managed and believes firmly in the importance of education and the arts. Nancy, with more than 20 years of experience in association management, has a business degree from Austin College and was executive director of The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. She served as chair of the Washington Committee on the Arts at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Jerry, a graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in physics, spent his career in avionics and telecommunications. He is a United States Air Force veteran and former CEO of MCI Communications Corporation. Since its inception, the Foundation has made grants to more than 80 non-profit organizations providing scholarships and supporting programs in the arts and education, as well as giving social services grants for foster kids and elder care. The Foundation’s primary focus is on the profound and widening excellence gap through elementary and secondary school in arts and education, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

 

NSU Welcomes Three New Members to Its Board of Trustees

NSU is proud to announce three new members who have been appointed to its Board of Trustees – and while they may be new to the Board, their involvement with NSU is well established. Rita Case, James Donnelly, and George Platt, III were appointed and confirmed on Monday, October 12 and will serve for a three-year term.

“These new members are champions for NSU who have long been supportive with their time and resources and will be an excellent addition to our Board of Trustees,” said Charles L. Palmer, NSU Board Chair. “They join a notable group and will continue the board’s prestigious mission by guiding the important decisions that support our students, faculty and staff.”

The new board members and their respective accomplishments include:

Rita Case, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rick Case Automotive Group

Rita Case is widely known as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rick Case Automotive Group. The Rick Case Automotive Group and the Cases have been recognized with countless awards in business and are a consistent benchmark for success. Recognized as leaders in the auto industry, the Cases have received numerous dealership recognitions including National Dealers of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Time, USA Today magazines, as well as from the American International Automobile Dealers Association and the National Automobile Dealer Association. Within the numerous awards received, the Rick Case Automotive Group recently collected the highly prestigious Honda President’s Award Elite again in 2019 which recognized their ability to not only sell volume but also to uphold top standards of service.

Ms. Case also contributes to the community on a philanthropic level and is a supporter of the American Heart Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Cleveland Clinic Florida, EASE Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Holy Cross Hospital, Humane Society of Broward County, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Museum of Discovery and Science, Nova Southeastern University, University of Miami Health System, Women in Distress, and many others.

She is a member of NSU’s Fellows Society at the Diamond Shark level. Ms. Case and her late husband Rick Case were also the recipients of NSU’s 2019 Excellence in Community Service Award, which recognizes superior professional engagement activities in the community. The NSU Arena was renamed the “Rick Case Arena” in 2017 to honor the family for their years of commitment to the University. In 2019, Ms. Case was inducted as part of the 30th class of the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame at the Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship, alongside Rob Kornahrens and Arlene Pecora.

Recently NSU and the greater South Florida community lost a champion, Rita’s husband Rick Case. Among the many areas of involvement, Rick was very large presence at NSU. He provided support both financially and with his time serving on several committees as well as the Board of Trustees. NSU is thrilled that Mrs. Case will be continuing their family’s legacy at NSU by agreeing to be a member of the Board of Trustees.

James Donnelly, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Castle Group

James Donnelly is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Castle Group, a property management company. The company has more than 1,750 employees and offices throughout the State of Florida that oversee more than 300 properties comprising of more than 125,000 units. In addition to establishing a successful business, the Donnellys have made a large impact in the community. In 2010, CastleCares® was established as the philanthropic arm of the Castle Group with a mission to serve children and families in need throughout Florida.

Mr. Donnelly is a community leader and benefactor to numerous philanthropic organizations. He is an active member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, the United Way Tocqueville Society, and the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. Mr. Donnelly is currently the Chairman of the Community Foundation of Broward and sits on the Board of Advisors of the LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He previously co-chaired the Broward Business Council on Homelessness in 2019 and is the immediate past Chairman of the Broward Workshop.

The Donnellys are members of NSU’s Fellows Society and in 2016, they helped create the Huizenga College of Business property management program that allows students to get a minor in Property Management. The couple helped to fund the program with a significant gift and were instrumental in creating the curriculum.

In 2020, the Donnellys were the recipients of NSU’s President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service Award, which was celebrated at the annual Celebration of Excellence gala. Mr. Donnelly was also inducted in 2014 into the Huizenga College of Business Hall of Fame. He previously served on NSU’s Campaign Leadership Cabinet during the Realizing Potential Campaign.

George Platt, Managing Partner of LSN Partners

George Platt is a managing partner of LSN Partners, a full-service consulting firm, offering strategic advice and counsel in the areas of government affairs, government procurement, business development and communications. Known for his considerable experience in Governmental and Public Policy Law, Mr. Platt’s skill helped him earn a reputation as a leading lawyer and lobbyist in Broward County.

Mr. Platt’s familiarity with local government is not only based on his legal work, but also on his years of government and civic involvement. As a former Broward County Commissioner, Mr. Platt has been involved in countless organizations in several capacities. Currently, he serves on the Broward Airport Master Plan Advisory Committee, Broward County Cultural Tourism Task Force, Broward Workshop Transportation Committee, Performing Arts Center Authority, and the Port Everglades Association Political Action Committee in various capacities.

He served as an Ex-Officio on NSU’s Board of Trustees and is the Chairman of the Farquhar Honors College Board of Advisors. He is also a member of NSU’s Levan Ambassadors Board and has been very involved in NSU’s Art Museum for many years as a member and continues to support and attend numerous events. He previously served on its Board of Governors. Mr. Platt is also a previous member of the Alvin Sherman Library’s Circle of Friends and a former President’s Associate.

“What a privilege it is for our university to have such notable community leaders join its Board of Trustees,” said Dr. George L. Hanbury, NSU’s president and CEO. “I have had the honor of knowing each of these new members for many years through their commitments to NSU and I have all the confidence that they will help push us forward on our path to preeminence.”

For more information about NSU’s Board of Trustees, visit https://www.nova.edu/about/board-of-trustees.html.

Please complete NSU’s Diversity Engagement Survey (DES)

NSU enjoys a diverse student community, faculty who employ a unique and innovative approach to education, and an administration and staff who serve with integrity and enthusiasm – all striving to create and sustain a personal and nurturing learning environment.  As previously communicated, NSU has launched an initiative to increase our capacity as an engaged campus where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key contributors to NSU’s excellence. To measure and evaluate NSU’s capacity to fully include and engage all of its members, we ask your support in completing the Diversity Engagement Survey (DES).

We want to hear from all members of the university community and we need your responses by Friday, November 20th or sooner. Click here to access the survey – it should only take about 10 minutes to complete.

By completing the survey, you can help us nurture and enrich the NSU culture and community, so it’s a place where all can thrive, grow, and feel a sense of belonging and purpose.

 

NSU’s Rankings Soar!

For the first time ever, NSU is publicly ranked in the prestigious Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College ranking. NSU ranked 374 this year out of 797 institutions nationally, with the strongest pillar being “Environment” where the university ranked in the first decile. Within the “South region” NSU ranked 84 out of 208 institutions.

“The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Ranking is a pioneering ranking of U.S. colleges and universities that puts student success and learning at its heart,” according to the publication.

https://www.nova.edu/nsuflorida/facts.html

 

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.

NSU Makes Significant Gains in U.S. News and World Report 2021 College Rankings

The latest rankings are out from U.S. News and World Report and it shows the Sharks are on the move!

For 2021, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has jumped up 19 spots and is now ranked 227 in the United States. This is the second largest increase by a Florida institution of higher learning compared to last year.

“It’s a great day to be a shark,” said NSU President Dr. George Hanbury. “Receiving such recognition shows that NSU is on its way to becoming a preeminent research university that provides its students with a myriad of educational opportunities. We’re equipping students with an edge they can use in their professional and personal lives. But rest assured, our work is not done – it will never be done as we continually strive to be better every day.”

U.S. News & World Report ranks schools according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence, such as graduation and retention rates, assessment of excellence and student selectivity. Scores for each measure are weighted to arrive at a final score.

“Moving up 19 spots in one year is no small feat,” said Don Rudawsky, Ph.D., NSU’s Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness. “These rankings reflect the changes in our admissions standards and support of traditional undergraduate students that began to hit a tipping point in 2014. With our retention rate at nearly 80 percent and rising, it’s clear NSU is providing what today’s students are looking for.”

NSU’s student-faculty ratio is 17:1, and nearly 74% of its classes has fewer than 20 students. The rankings listed the most popular majors at NSU as: Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies.

Some of the NSU highlights include:

  • 8% increase in Pell Grant student graduation rates (43% to 51%);
  • Social Mobility rank improved to 113  from 165;
  • Alumni giving up from 2% to 3%;
  • Maintained status as an A+ school for “B” students, and having a high diversity index.

You can find the full list of the 2021 College Rankings ONLINE.

You can also find the Florida schools’ rankings ONLINE.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020: Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente

Photo Source: Biography.com

 

Roberto Clemente played with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league team before making his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955. He led the National League in batting four times during the 1960s and starred in the 1971 World Series. He died in a plane crash to deliver goods to Nicaragua in 1972.

Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker was born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The son of a sugarcane worker, Clemente began his professional baseball career just after finishing high school. He signed a deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers and played with their minor league team, the Montreal Royals, for a season. The next year he went to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates and made his major league debut in 1955.

Off the field, Clemente was described as a quiet gentleman. He was proud of his Puerto Rican heritage and stood up for minority rights. Clemente married Vera Zabala in 1963, and they had three sons. Renowned for his humanitarian work, he died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972, en route to bringing much-needed supplies to survivors of an earthquake in Nicaragua. The next year he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He became the first Latino inducted into the Hall.

Click here to read more.

Source: Biography.com

 

 

NEW ICUBA Benefits VISA Card Coming Soon

FRIENDLY REMINDER: We’re changing administrators to Discovery Benefits for our HRA and FSA services. In order for ICUBA to provide better service to you, we must hold a blackout period for all HRA and FSA services beginning on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This blackout period is expected to last up to three weeks and will disable use of your current benefits card.

Please be sure to watch your mailbox because we are mailing you two (2) new Discovery Benefits VISA debit cards at your home address this week. This card will not be activated until the end of the blackout period. The current ICUBA MasterCard should be destroyed and the NEW ICUBA Benefits VISA Card will replace the prior card.

Please plan ahead for items you may typically access in the first few weeks of October prior to October 1, 2020 (for example, make sure your prescription drugs are refilled and picked up from the pharmacy before Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in order to use your ICUBA MasterCard).

We will send another email when the blackout period has ended and you can use your new ICUBA Benefits VISA card.

Attention all Artists, Creators, Writers, Performers, and Idea Makers! 

Digressions Literary and Arts Journal is officially accepting submissions for Volume 18! Please submit original works of poetry, short fiction, creative essays, dramatic scenes, artwork, and photography for consideration to https://nsuworks.nova.edu/digressions/.

In addition to accepting submissions, Digressions is also looking for reviewers that want to be a part of this year’s editorial team. If you’re interested in reviewing, or if you have any questions relating to the submission process, please reach out to Dr. Mario D’Agostino (mdagost0@nova.edu) or the Director of Digressions, Athena Edwards (ae665@mynsu.nova.edu).

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