Category: Communities

Halmos Hosts Talk on Alpha-Stable Integro-Differential Equations

Xiaofan Li, Ph.D.

The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics will host guest speaker Xiaofan Li, Ph.D., as part of their Mathematics Colloquium Series.  Li will be discussing a numerical algorithm to simulate the nonlocal Fokker-Planck equations using the Toeplitz matrix structure of the time-space discretization. The algorithm utilizes first exit time, escape probability and transitional probability densities to quantify dynamical behaviors of stochastic differential equations with non-Gaussian, alpha-stable type Lévy motions.

Li received his B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Zhejiang University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from UCLA. He was a postdoc at UCSD and The Ohio State University. Li joined the Department of Applied Mathematics at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1999, serving as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. He has served as the Director of Graduate Studies since 2005, was Associate Dean of the Graduate College from 2011-2013, was an Associate Dean in College of Science from 2013-2019 and has served as an Associate Dean in College of Computing since 2019. His research interests include moving boundary value problems in fluid mechanics and materials science, numerical methods for nonlocal equations, nonlinear standing waves in acoustics and transport equations in ion channels

“Numerical Schemes for Integro-Differential Equations Related to Alpha-Stable Processes,” will take place on Thursday, March 10th from 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. on Zoom.  The entire NSU community, including students at all levels of mathematics, is invited and encouraged to attend.

Posted 02/27/22

NSU Art + Design Presents 2022 Art + Design Senior Exhibition

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and NSU Art + Design present the 2022 Art + Design Senior Exhibition showcasing seven senior artists from the B.A. in Art + Design program: Annabel Brewster, Vivian Duran, Daniel Karp, Shannon Kunkel, Tori Kuzmicki, Lenaia Powell and Maya Costanza.

Details on the exhibition, titled “Zero Hour:”

  • Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Friday, March 11
  • Location: Gallery 217, 2nd floor of the University Center
  • Admission: Free
  • Open to the local community

For more information, contact Kandy Lopez-Moreno at klopez1@nova.edu

Posted 02/24/22

Cultivating Writing as a Brand of Professionalism

Join us on Wednesday, February 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. online via Zoom, or in-person at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd Floor for the second discussion in the Pen to Purpose series. This series is the result of a collaboration between the NSU Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and the Alvin Sherman Library, and sponsored by the Circle of Friends. You will not want to miss this compelling conversation with David Weill, M.D.  Author of the book “Exhale,” Weill is the former director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford.

“Exhale” is an inside look at the world of high-stakes medicine, complete with the decisions that are confronted, the mistakes that are made, and the story of a transplant doctor’s slow recognition that he needed to step away from the front lines. This book explores the cost of holding on too tight, of losing one’s way, and of the power of another kind of decision—to leave behind everything for a fresh start.

Weill’s account of his 10 years spent directing the lung transplant program at Stanford illustrates not only the miracle of transplantation, but also how it is a very human endeavor performed by people with strengths and weaknesses, powerful attributes, and profound flaws.

Weill will be in conversation with Professor Efrat Friedman, who teaches undergraduate creative writing at NSU. Professor Friedman created the Pen to Purpose series in order to impress upon her students the value of strong writing skills in any profession. Register now for the event.

NSU Library’s Circle of Friends is the community support arm for Alvin Sherman Library. The funds raised are used to enhance the library’s services, materials, and programs. With more Friends, we can make an even greater impact, so why not consider becoming a member? For more information about Circle of Friends, please call 954-262-4593, email libdev@nova.edu or visit http://sherman.library.nova.edu/cof.

To become a member or renew your membership.

Your safety is important to us. Face coverings are required if you attend the event in person.

Posted 02/13/22

NSU Theatre Presents ‘And the World Goes ‘Round’

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and NSU Theatre present “And the World Goes ‘Round,” a musical parade event featuring the music of Kander and Ebb including hits like “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe this Time,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New York.”

  • Dates/Times: Feb. 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. | Feb. 13 at  2 p.m.
  • Location: Performance Theatre (first floor of the University Center)
  • Free event
  • Tickets are first come, first served.

For more information, contact Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu

Learn more about upcoming arts events, workshops and masterclasses by clicking here.

Posted 02/07/22

Community Voices: Art and the African Diaspora featuring Marquese McFerguson, Edouard Duval Carrié and Morel Doucet at NSU Art Museum

 

Saturday, February 5, 2022

2 – 3 pm

FREE

NSU Art Museum is partnering with various community organizations on a variety of programs as part of the Community Voices Series, NSU Art Museum’s new initiative supported by the Community Foundation of Broward, that focuses on exploring social and racial inequalities and challenging social structures, including representation in museums.

Support has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Barbara and Michael G. Landry Fund for Broward, Peck Family Fund, Julia C. Baldwin Fund, and Frederick W. Jaqua Fund.

Community Foundation of Broward

This panelist lecture, led by Marquese McFerguson, featuring Edouard Duval-Carrie and Morel Doucet explores ideas surrounding Art and the African diaspora. Artists reflect on their work and their experiences navigating contemporary life as artists of African descent. This panel discussion provides a space for community discourse as it highlights topics of identity, migration and race.

Click link to view more 2022 Black History Month Events at NSU (nova.edu)

 

Civil Rights in the Sunshine State: The Lynching of Rubin Stacy

Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Location: Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

According to records maintained by the NAACP, between 1882 and 1968 there were 4,743 documented cases of lynching across the United States, with the majority of victims being African American.  A combination of their frequency and the system of white supremacy which condoned these mob killings ensured that most victims were soon forgotten. The case of Rubin Stacy, who was lynched by a mob in 1935 on what is today the corner of Davie Boulevard and SW 31st Avenue, stands out though because it was a recorded in a number of searing photographs taken that day. From the NAACP fliers that used these images in support of its anti-lynching campaign to the recent decision of the City of Fort Lauderdale to rename a stretch of Davie Boulevard in his memory, this talk will revisit the story of Rubin Stacy’s murder and photographs which propelled it to national attention.

Presented by Dr. David Kilroy Ph.D., a Professor of History and Chair of the Department of Humanities and Politics. A native of Dublin, Ireland, his research interests fall broadly within the parameters of U.S. political and cultural engagement on the world stage.

Click here to register for Zoom. Click here to register for in-person attendance.

Click link to view more 2022 Black History Month Events at NSU (nova.edu)

Civil Rights in the Sunshine State: Eula Johnson and the Fort Lauderdale Wade-ins

 

 

Date: Friday, February 18, 2022

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Location: Alvin Sherman Library Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

Prior to the 1961 Wade-ins on Fort Lauderdale Beach, and a landmark district case, public facilities in Broward county were segregated. Eula Johnson was the first woman president of the Broward chapter of the NAACP. Johnson, along with Dr. Von D. Mizell coordinated and organized a series of protests called the “Wade-ins” in the summer of 1961 to desegregate the beaches. Both faced white supremacist backlash during and after the protests. The City of Fort Lauderdale eventually sued Johnson and Mizell for “disturbing the peace” during their demonstrations. Johnson and Mizell won their case, which set the precedent for the future desegregation of Broward county. This talk will be led by Janay Joseph and Tara Chadwick on Johnson’s legacy, and the work that can be done today within our current political climate. A preview of the documentary short film “She Had A Dream: Eula Johnson’s Fight to Desegregate Broward County” will also be featured, along with a discussion on the research and production of the film.

Presented by Janay Joseph and Tara Charwick, History and International Studies Majors in the Department of Humanities and Politics at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

Click to here register for Zoom. Click here to register for in-person attendance.

Click link to view more 2022 Black History Month Events at NSU (nova.edu)

Neuroscience Research Event – Call for Presenters! Deadline Feb. 14

Do you do neuroscience or related work? Want to connect with other NSU researchers and practitioners doing similar work? Sign up to be a “Presenter” (brief 3-minute presentation) at this upcoming collaboration event to be held Monday, March 7, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom (registration due Feb. 14): https://tinyurl.com/Neuro-Present22. Not interested in presenting but still want to listen in, with the option to chat during breakout sessions? Please forward this invite to colleagues! Contact GRANTLAB@nova.edu with questions.

Posted 02/01/22

Stage 2 Presents ‘Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead’

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and Stage 2 Productions presents a stage reading of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” written by Bert V. Royal. Directed by Theatre major Antonella Lalinde, this play contains adult content/language.

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 29
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • Location: Mailman Hollywood Building Auditorium (second floor)
  • Free event

For more information, contact Antonella Lalinde at al2165@mynsu.nova.edu

Posted 01/20/22

NSU Art + Design Presents Guest Lecture/Workshop

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and NSU Art + Design presents a free guest lecture with contemporary artist Carol Prusa as part of its “Bridging the Gap: Tech & Art” series. Join us as Prusa shares how she uses technology to create meticulous mixed media moving galactic sculptures. The event is open to the public.

  • Date: Tuesday, Jan. 25
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-art-bridging-the-gap-carol-prusa-tickets-220035621467

For more information, visit www.nova.edu/arts

Posted 1/20/22

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