Category: Communities

NSU ALERT System Will Conduct Testing This Week

At Nova Southeastern University, the safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our highest priority. Testing the NSU ALERT emergency notification system is one component of our Emergency Preparedness Plan. The test of the NSU ALERT emergency notification system will begin on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 2 p.m. It is being conducted university wide.

PLEASE REMEMBER: THIS IS ONLY A TEST.

This is part of the continual process of testing and refining NSU’s emergency notification system and will include several components of our ability to identify, respond to, and notify the NSU community about an emergency on campus. If you have not registered or updated your personal contact information, please take the time to do so right now!

Visit  nova.edu/emergency  for a step-by-step guide to registering.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Public Safety – Emergency Management at (954) 262-8981.

The NSU ALERT emergency notification system capabilities that will be tested are:

  • NSU’s mass notification system including email, text, and voice messaging
    • Emergency Information Hotline (1-800-256-5065)
    • Nova Southeastern University website—main page banner
    • NSU emergency website
    • The NSU SaferWatch App
    • NSU Facebook
    • NSU Twitter
    • Campus outdoor digital signage (Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus)
    • NSU SharkTube displays
    • computer pop-up alerts (all campuses)
    • Outdoor speakers (Fort Lauderdale/Davie, East, Oceanographic, Palm Beach, and Fort Myers campuses)
    • Emergency classroom intercoms and phones
    • Building voice evacuation—public address fire panel systems
    • NSU Public Safety portable bullhorns and vehicle public address systems

Posted 11/29/21

Expanded Vaccine/Booster Options Now Available

All persons 5 years of age and up are now able to receive free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, as well as boosters, at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County’s site on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. No appointment is needed and there’s rarely any wait time!

The site is located at 7901 SW 36th Street, Suite 206 (Behind Wells Fargo).

Hours of Operation:

  • Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: noon – 8 p.m.

The NSU Pharmacy, also in Davie, has the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for those interested in getting vaccinated or obtaining a booster, as well as the seasonal flu vaccine, which can be given concurrently. Call the NSU Pharmacy at (954) 262-4550 for an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination or your flu shot. You can get both at the same time.

Mask Reminder: Those not fully vaccinated are expected to wear proper face coverings at all times when in NSU buildings.

If you have COVID-19, have been exposed to COVID, or have COVID-like symptoms, please contact COVIDCase@nova.edu.

Posted 11/16/21

Mathematics Club Buzzing with Spooky Integration Bee

Contestants working on the bee.

The NSU Mathematics Club and the Department of Mathematics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences hosted the first annual “Spooky Integration Bee” on Wednesday, October 27. This event combined the annual student Integration Bee Competition with a Halloween Costume Contest.

Radleigh Santos, Ph.D., dressed up as “Abelian Grape.”

The Integration Bee featured students using their calculus knowledge to answer integration questions by buzzing in with their answers in front of a lively audience. The champion of the Bee was freshman mathematics major Triet Do. Prizes were awarded to the top three winners of the bee.

The Costume Contest winner was Math Club Faculty Advisor Assistant Professor of Mathematics Radleigh Santos, Ph.D. who dressed up as an “Abelian Grape,” which is a pun rooted in Abstract Algebra. Contestants and audience members enjoyed the food, costumes, and competition.

This event was the first of many events during this year which will include Math Jeopardy, Colloquium Speakers, and Pi Day. For more information about the NSU Mathematics Club and its activities, please contact club president sophomore mathematics major Diana Dancea at dd1868@mynsu.nova.edu.

Posted 11/14/21

Psychology Alumnus Raises Funds for Cancer Awareness

Matthew Jalazo and Crystal Ortner

Matthew Jalazo, a College of Psychology alumnus, is seeking widespread support throughout Nova Southeastern University for his national virtual walk on December 4 to benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition and its efforts to promote awareness of the importance of early screenings.

“I believe that this advocacy movement (borne from my close friendship with Crystal, a fellow NSU alum and psychologist who was stricken with Stage 4 colon cancer) can help many people, given the universally positive reception it has received throughout the South Florida community and across the country,” Jalazo said.

Crystal Ortner and Jalazo, both cancer survivors, have forged a strong friendship through the years.

To date, Jalazo has raised more than $11,000 for charity and hopes to raise significantly more by the time his fundraising efforts conclude next month.
“Crystal and I are on a lifesaving mission. We hope to make a powerful difference nationwide, and make our university proud!” he said.

Posted 11/14/21

 

NSU’s Biz Bash a Student-Run Business Bonanza

Do you have a sweet tooth?  Do you want to satisfy your midday snack cravings?  Do you want to freshen up your wardrobe? Do you need a new piece of art for your office or home?

You can achieve all these things by heading over to the Mako Hall Quad and the Shark Cage between 5 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, for Biz Bash. All 19 student-run businesses will be open and offering their products. Checkout the new businesses by Shark Cage students this semester and enjoy music, games, giveaways, and a raffle!

Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for the students’ Thanksgiving Food Drive.  All donations go to Feeding South Florida.  Your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift.

Follow resharkcage on Instagram for more information.

Posted 11/03/21

Anything that Floats Raft Race Made a Splash on Nov. 9

The Anything that Floats Raft Race, an NSU Homecoming tradition,  was on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gold Circle Lake. During this event, students, faculty, and staff came out to cheer Razor’s Edge Leadership students and registered student clubs and organizations. Teams competed for cash prizes for their respective organizations. First place will win $3,000, second place will win $2,000, and third place will win $1000.

Each organization was entitled to a reimbursement of up to $200 after raft design approval.

Posted 10/26/21

Guest Artist Jefreid Lotti Holds Exhibition in Davie

Come and enjoy a guest artist exhibition at the Don Taft University Center on NSU’s Davie Campus in Gallery 217. This exhibition features observational paintings Jefreid Lotti created at the mechanic shop where he works, making reference to the shop being open during the pandemic lockdown when most places were closed.

The exhibition, which is a free and sponsored by the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, will run through November 12, 2021. Call 954-262-7620 to schedule an in-person gallery visit.

For more information, contact Associate Professor of Art + Design Kandy Lopez at klopez1@nova.edu.

Posted 10/21/21

Trunk or Treat: Celebrating a NSU Community Halloween

Calling all volunteers!

Decorate in a spooky or fun Halloween theme, wear costumes and hand out candy to NSU and Davie Community members on October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library North Circle.
If you don’t have a car, you can register for a table! A limited supply of candy will be provided. Organizations that register and participate will receive 2 Fin Points.

Sign up by October 22!

Sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and Campus Life and Student Engagement

Webinar Discusses Death Penalty in Florida, Oct. 15

In collaboration with Barry University and various other sponsors, the Shepard Broad College of Law, will be hosting a webinar themed: The Death Penalty in Florida: The Case Against Death. Join on Friday, October 15, at 9 a.m. on Zoom to listen to keynote speaker Sister Helen Prejean, founder of the Ministry Against the Death Penalty discuss the important topics on this matter, along with various other guest speakers.

This one-day, virtual event puts the practice of state executions on trial. Expert witnesses will make the case against this 4,000-year-old “ultimate retribution.” “The Case Against Death” will feature nationally recognized advocates and scholars as well as those who have lived through the experience of being innocent but on “death row.” This seminar will address the legal challenges, the equity issues, as well as the social, moral, and financial costs. If you think you know where you stand on the death penalty, you won’t want to miss this.
All welcome to attend. For more information on this event, visit the Shepard Broad College of Law Alumni page.

Webinar Addresses Minimizing Your Risk of Cancer

Join us for a Cancer Awareness Webinar proudly hosted by Nova Southeastern University and AutoNation on October 8 from noon to 1 p.m. The topic of the webinar will be “Living Intentionally to Minimize your Risk of Breast and Other Cancers.”

The session features Jean J. Latimer, Ph.D., director of the NSU AutoNation Institute for Breast Cancer Research and Care. The discussion will include:

  • Untangling the Food Supply – Simple modifications to your brand selections and food choices that significantly reduce your cancer risk
  • Consumer Products Worth Purging – Identifying products that increase your risk for cancer
  • Golfing and Yardwork – Specific exposures you can minimize for healthier living
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