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NSU Bolsters Its Expertise in Addressing Ocean Economy Issues

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In Florida, the ocean economy accounts for more than $800 billion in economic impact, or almost 80 percent of the state’s gross domestic product. That includes everything from fisheries and boating industries to tourism, transportation, environmental safety, and research.

Nova Southeastern University is committed to the ocean economy, defined as the sustainable use of ocean resources for healthier communities, economic growth, improved livelihoods, and workforce development, while preserving the natural balance of inland waterways, as well as coastal and marine ecosystems.

John Englander

John Englander

As the university continues to connect the dots on preparing the world to better understand, plan, and adapt to our changing coastlines, it welcomes globally renowned sea level rise expert John Englander. Englander is the director of the Rising Seas Institute and possesses a broad marine science background coupled with explorations to Greenland and Antarctica, allowing him to see the big picture of sea level rise and its societal impacts.

“Sea level rise is going to change things such as real estate, finance, economics and national security, because the boundaries are going to change as the shoreline is compromised,” he said.

Through his in-depth experience as an industry scientist and entrepreneur, Englander is building a consensus around the many disciplines at NSU – such as oceanography, physics, engineering, business, and psychology – about sea level rise and its inherent connection to various industries and environmental issues.

Given that Florida’s coastline grosses more than $400 billion annually, NSU’s ocean economy work is critical to the state’s future.

A Day for Children Offers Entertainment, Health Services for Families

For more than 20 years, some 100,000 residents have attended the university’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital – A Day for Children. Crowds returned this year for the event, which offered free and low-cost health and wellness services, education for vision, medical, speech, behavioral, and dental health, as well as physical and occupational therapy.

It’s part of NSU’s comprehensive and longstanding commitment to research, education, and community outreach efforts that recognize healthy children are more likely to grow into healthy adults.

Demonstrating this commitment to children is NSU Health, connecting families to the care they need through a single integrated, coordinated network. NSU Health specializes in pediatric services, providing centers for children’s dental care, eye care, mental health, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and hearing care. Learn more.

Among this year’s participating partners were Broward County Libraries, Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program, Broward Healthy Start Coalition, Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Flamingo Gardens, Florida Children’s Theatre, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, and South Florida Cloggers.

Shark Dining Provides Delicious Options Across Campus

When it comes to campus dining at NSU, faculty, staff, and students will notice a major upgrade this year.

Grubhub is now the official mobile ordering platform at NSU. Students, faculty, and staff can use their declining balance, credit, or debit cards to place orders in advance and skip the lines.

Here’s a breakdown of dining options by location:

  • Rosenthal Building
    • The Shark Club introduced a new fall menu on Sept. 23.
  • The Reef in the University Center
    • Sushi Maki has added hibachi and spicy lava rolls to its menu.
    • Qdoba is featuring habanero lime steak and Mexican street corn for a limited time.
    • Starbucks’ pumpkin spice promotion has returned for the fall.
    • Chick-fil-A is now open six days a week.
  • Carl DeSantis Building
    • Einstein Bros Bagels is now available for mobile ordering via Grubhub.
  • Alvin Sherman Library
    • West End Deli has added empanadas and other bakery items to its offerings.
  • Parker Building
    • The Parker Kiosk has added empanadas and other bakery items.
  • College of Law
    • Supreme Court Café expanded its menu to include empanadas and additional bakery items.
  • Health Professions Division, Terry Building
    • The Intensive Culinary Unit (ICU) is now operational, providing various dining options during the HPD renovation:
      • New Sambazon Kiosk,
      • HPD Express offering the Chef’s Table menu,
      • Expanded menu at the HPD Kiosk, including baked goods and build-your-own salads,
      • A pop-up Market Cart with quick snacks and bottled beverages.
      • Daily rotating menus from local food truck vendors.
    • For detailed information about the ICU and post-renovation dining spaces, visit HPD Construction Details.

Shark Dining also has announced the return of Joyful, its Farmers Market series. These events at the Library Quad bring local farmers, crafters, and vendors to NSU every other Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Shark Dining also hosts engaging activities, such as a free ice cream bar at its market tent.. Upcoming Joyful dates are Oct. 23, Nov. 6, and Nov. 20.

NSU Cares Reaches Out to Those Dealing with Disasters

NSU Cares

Last week’s Hurricane Helene brought heavy rain and strong winds to all of Florida and caused temporary closures for NSU’s Fort Myers, Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Jacksonville campuses. Fortunately, our communities were spared the brunt of this storm, but we know there are some who made need assistance, as well as others in Florida and across the south.

In light of these recent devastations, NSU has rallied together to support areas impacted by Hurricane Helene through NSU Cares, a program providing crucial aid to students, employees, and alumni affected by disasters. Through the generosity of our donors, we can provide relief during unforeseen catastrophes.

The American Red Cross is also mobilizing a national relief effort in response to the hurricane. To request assistance or donate, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). You can read more about its Hurricane Helene relief effort here.

Researchers Spread Shark Love to Young Students

Derek Burkholder

NSU researcher Derek Burkholder teaches homeschooled students how to set the bait during a recent shark-tagging expedition.

On a muggy August morning at Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Campus in Dania Beach, a group of children and their parents gathered at the docks, dodging biting flies.

Louis Aguirre

WPLG TV 10 anchor Louis Aguirre interviews one of the students on her shark-tagging experience.

For this homeschooled crew – part of Surf Skate Science, a program tailored for non-traditional schoolers – the ocean would be their classroom for the day. The subject? Sharks.

Many of the children expressed fear of these often-misunderstood animals. But after learning about them, as well as catching, tagging, and releasing them, their opinions changed to ones of compassion and conservation.

NSU researcher Derek Burkholder and his team from NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute and the Save Our Seas Shark Center headed the shark-tagging mission. WPLG 10 news anchor Louis Aguirre and his film crew also captured the experience for their news program “Don’t Trash Our Treasure.”

Watch the news show segment here.

Wonder Women Hold Annual Panel and Scholarship Event

Yabsera Negussie

Yabsera Negussie

To close out Women’s History Month, on March 25, the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship’s Women’s Success Series in partnership with the NSU Center for Academic and Professional Success and Office of Student Success held its fifth annual NSU Wonder Women panel and scholarship award program in the Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery.

An inspiring panel of female business leaders in a variety of industries was moderated by NSU’s Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing, and Creative Services Kyle Fisher. The panelists were:

  • Katina Brown-Burgess, D.O., obstetrician/gynecologist and assistant professor in NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Tamara Chase, roofing contractor, chief executive officer of Chase Roofing and owner of Shine Fort Lauderdale Window Cleaning.
  • Carmen Rodriguez, director of NSU’s Marine Environmental Education Center.

The panel spoke about a variety of topics and offered students advice on the challenges of work-life balance, power dynamics, and being one’s authentic self. The event concluded with networking.

From left, Carmen Rodriguez and Tamara Chase, Wonder Woman awardee Yabsera Negussie, Katina Brown-Burgess, Kyle Fisher and Niemah Butler

Panelists Carmen Rodriguez and Tamara Chase, Wonder Woman awardee Yabsera Negussie, Katina Brown-Burgess, Kyle Fisher and Niemah Butler. The highlight of the evening was the naming of the 2024 undergraduate wonder woman scholarship winner, Yabsera Negussie, a behavioral neuroscience major, an Honors College student, and a first-year Razor’s Edge Leadership scholar.

In second place was Alexandra Hernandez, an international studies major with minors in medical humanities, communication and business. Third place went to Sanjana Anathula, a biology major and Honors College student who is on the Honors College Advisory Board.

The winner of the Wonder Women Award received a $500 scholarship. Second- and third-place winners received a $300 and $200 scholarship, respectively.

Posted 04/09/24

Holocaust Reflection Contest Features Memorable Submissions

Students and teachers were honored at the Holocaust Reflection Contest awards ceremony hosted by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc., on Sunday, April 7, at the Alvin Sherman Library.

The statewide contest, in its 10th year, drew middle and high school students from across Florida to study the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and reflect on them through poetry, essays, artwork and digital storytelling. The contest provides a creative opportunity to honor and remember the millions of victims who died in the Holocaust.

More than 1,300 student submissions were received this year. This year’s winners were:

Digital Storytelling

High School First Place:

  • “Six Million and One”
  • Student: Rachell Janowski
  • Teacher: Janet Conrad
  • School: Rohr Bais Chaya Academy

Middle School First Place

  • “Number 610”
  • Student: Katherine Kolbar
  • Teacher: Shira Greenberg
  • School: David Posnack Jewish Day School

High School Second Place

  • “Remember Rosie”
  • Student: Rylee Schwimmer
  • Teacher: Jack Rosenbaum
  • School: Spanish River Community High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Solemnis”
  • Student: Sebi Timbal
  • Teacher: Steven Hammerman
  • School: The Greene School

Art

High School First Place

  • “… but there must be a time when we fail to protest”
  • Student: Sarah Mira
  • Teacher: Anncy Pitelli
  • School: Florida Christian School

Middle School First Place

  • “Echoes of Night”
  • Student: Ariel Malachovsky
  • Teacher: Joshua Bender
  • School: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School

High School Second Place

  • “The Eternal Jew”
  • Student: Lucas Izquierdo
  • Teacher: Brian Lynn
  • School: Charles W. Flanagan High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Love of Humanity”
  • Student: Isabella Cerase
  • Teacher: Jill Giancario
  • School: Pioneer Middle School

Essay/Poem

 High School First Place

  • “Never Again”
  • Student: Camille Blaker
  • Teacher: Richard Ehrlich
  • School: Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Middle School First Place

  • “Aftereffect”
  • Student: Serina Bligh
  • Teacher: Shelly Sweeney
  • School: Doral Academy Charter Middle School

High School Second Place

  • “Echoes of Sorrow”
  • Student: Gianni Santa
  • Teacher: Suzanne A. Bates-Miranda
  • School: F.W. Springstead High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Unforgotten”
  • Student: Milena Arthur Gnibus
  • Teacher: Marcia Zaldivar
  • School: St. Thomas The Apostle

The emcee of Sunday’s event was Ari Odzer, the education reporter for NBC 6. Among the speakers were Dr. Harry K. Moon, NSU’s president-elect and chief operating officer; Klaus Bormann, consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany; Gabriel Baredes, consulate of the State of Israel; Craig R. Weiner, president of the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund; and Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez.

Posted 04/08/24

Halmos Political Science Majors Present at Research Conference

From left, David Holger Mahnke, Kiara Colman, Gabriella Fidanze and Casey Homorody

Political science majors from the Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center presented original research at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C.

Ransford Edwards, Ph.D., faculty member in the department, accompanied the students and chaired panels. The students gave the following presentations:

  • Kiara Colman: “Unspoken. Unseen. Unprotected. An Analytical Investigation into the Public’s Perception on Immigration Levels”
  • Gabriella Fidanze: “Too Tough on Crime? The Relationship Between State Political Ideology and Incarceration Rates”
  • David Holger Mahnke: “The ideal of Olympic Peace: Can Sport Help Bring the Ukraine War to a Swift End?”
  • Casey Homorody: “Compulsory Voting and Governmental Effectiveness: How Mandatory Voting Improves Democratic Function”

The first night of the conference featured a career reception where the students met professionals in fields such as government and nonprofit management.

In addition to the conference, the group visited some of the highlights of Washington, including the National Mall, the White House, the Capitol and several museums.

Posted 03/17/24

Alvin Sherman Library Hosts Online Writing Workshops

Attention writers! Join us for online workshops led by published authors on Saturdays at 2 p.m.

  • On March 9, author Charles Todd will discuss the key elements to consider before and during the writing process. He’ll provide important tools for aspiring and current historical novelists. Learn about the pitfalls authors face and learn where to find critical information, conduct interviews and understand the culture of historical settings.
  • On March 16, author Jaimie Engle will discuss how to use LinkedIn homepage features as your best resume for producers, agents, actors and directors to connect, plus how to nurture those connections into relationships that end in contracts.
  • On March 23, award-winning author Nancy J. Cohen will talk about how to attract attention for your new book release to build readership and increase sales.

RSVP online at https://lib.nova.edu/writers.

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