Category: Communities

NSU Holds First Joint Commissioning and Pinning Ceremony

On Friday, April 28, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m., NSU held its first joint commissioning and pinning ceremony at NSU’s Armed Forces Service Plaza at Forman Field. The event was presented by NSU Military Affairs and included Army ROTC Cadets as well as Health Profession Scholarship Recipients.

Among the speakers at the event were Matthew Chenworth, the senior director of NSU Military Affairs; Major General Rafael Ribas, the deputy commander for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, U.S. Southern Command; and Dr. George L. Hanbury II, NSU’s president and CEO.

Congratulations to the Army ROTC commissioning students:

  • Ryan Levack (Human Resource Management, M.S.)
  • Blaine Linton (Criminal Justice, B.S.)
  • Hector Soriano Paradela (Human Resource Management, M.S.)
  • Alexander Shields (Military Science and Leadership Certificate, National Security Affairs/International Affairs, M.S.)
  • Logan White (Marine Biology, B.S.)

Congratulations to the Health Professions Scholarship Program pinning students:

  • Kaylee Aguilar (Army, College of Optometry, O.D.)
  • Omar Cardona (Navy, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)
  • Ariel Kidron (Army, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)
  • Gabriel Quinones-Medina (Navy, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)
  • Olivia Menze (Navy, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)
  • Thomas Ollerhead (Army, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)
  • Amol Patadia (Army, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, M.D.)
  • Gehan Pendlebury (Navy, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)
  • Fernanda Pereira (Army. College of Optometry, O.D.)
  • Carly Rachid (Air Force, College of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.)
  • Garrett Vollino (Navy, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)
  • Lorelei Wilson (Air Force, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.)

Posted 05/07/23

Students Learn from Virtual Interprofessional Education Event

Rebecca Simon, B.S., a graduate assistant at the NSU clinic for the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, preparing materials for the IPE event.

EXSC 4100 Adapted Physical Activity students from NSU’s Exercise and Sport Science major enjoyed a virtual interprofessional practice education (IPE) event on April 13, 2023.

The speech-language pathology students in SLP 6015, Clinical Processes worked with their instructor Jillian Yaw Ching, M.S., CCC-SLP, and associate professor, Tambi Braun, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, to review a clinical case and different diagnoses that SLPs treat.

The students worked in teams, and they also were able to share how they would create an intervention plan for functional activities for the hypothetical patient. Georgia Monique Mokha, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, CPSS, CSCS, professor, emphasized to all students the value of working as a team for future patients and clients.

Posted 05/07/23

Health & Career Fair Connects Students, Community

Nova Southeastern University’s Tampa Bay Regional Campus hosted a FREE Veterans Affairs Health & Career Fair on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3400 Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, Fla. The fair was open to veterans who reside in the Greater Tampa Bay Area to honor their service and commitment to our community.

The event offered veterans and community members, as well as military and non-military students, an opportunity to meet with local organizations who will showcase their employment opportunities and/or services. Several NSU health departments – such as our international dental program, physical therapy, and occupational therapy – were on hand to provide FREE health assessments or general healthcare information. The dental program was able to sign up one of the community members for a dental screening.

The event had more than 2,000 views on social media posts specifically on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, collectively. Bryan Williams with CareerSource Pinellas had the event posted on its internal portal and an email blast was sent to 10,000 of their contacts who are affiliated with the organization.

All our local military bases were contacted as well. It was a real pleasure to have the MacDill Air Force Base Color Guard here to kick the event off. It was also nice to hear from our community organizations how they were pleased with the event and able to make great connections with our faculty, staff, and students.

“It was also nice to hear our students enjoyed networking with one another in and outside of their programs, learn about the various degrees we offer, as well as make great connections with our local recruiters from the various companies who may be their future employer,” said Michael Abraham, Assistant Director III, with Student Recruitment & Enrollment Management at NSU’s Tampa Bay Regional Campus.

Posted 04/25/23

Winners Honored at Holocaust Reflection Contest Ceremony

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, the ninth annual Holocaust Reflection Contest Award Ceremony was held at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library.

The contest is conducted by the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection and Resource Center, which is housed in the library on the second floor.

The winners, as well as their teachers and schools, received cash awards as well as a full weekend experience that included tours of the center, one-on-one sessions with Holocaust survivors, and a celebratory dinner. The contest reaches out to more than 3,000 Florida schools – both public and private. There were almost 2,000 submissions this year.

Here are the winners of this year’s contest:

Digital Storytelling

  • High School First Place: “This is History, We are the Future;” student, Gavin Conte; teacher, Darren Levine; school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
  • High School Second Place: “Solomon Perel – A Jew in the Nazi;” student, Vaibhav Kant; teacher, Eduardo Martinez; school, Somerset Academy
  • Middle School First Place: “The Story of the Innocent;” student, Sai Lakshmi Likhitha Narava; teacher, Mary Ellen Richichi; school, Independence Middle School
  • Middle School Second Place: “Light in the Dark;” student, Michelle Flasterstein; teacher, Dahlia Nayman; school, Donna Klein Jewish Academy

Art

  • High School First Place: “Unthinkable Nightmares of the Past;” student, Ruby Feng; teacher, Xinlin Fan; school, Seminole High School
  • High School Second Place: “Sleep Now My Hungry Child;” student, Kaly Rodriguez; teacher, Brian Lynn; school, Charles W. Flanagan High School
  • Middle School First Place: “Courage;” student, Bryan Kornegay; teacher, Steven Hammerman; school, The Green School
  • Middle School Second Place: “Burning Cattle Car;” student, Briley Hanlon; teacher, Karly Ferguson; school, Community Leadership Academy

Essay/Poem

  • High School First Place: “Pinchas Dov;” student, Esther Janowski; teacher, Janet Conard; school, Rohr Bais Chaya Academy
  • High School Second Place: “On the Side of the Road;” student, Bradley Ginsburg; teacher, Scott Barrow; school, NSU University School
  • Middle School First Place: “Two Girls at Main St.;” student, Tali Kliksberg; teacher, Shira Greenberg; school, David Posnack Jewish Day School
  • Middle School Second Place: “Journey Through the Eyes of a 7 Year Old;” student, Hobbes Liebschutz; teacher, Risa Bender; school, Don Estridge High Tech Middle School

Posted 04/23/23

College of Dental Medicine Holds Faculty Retreat

The first NSU College of Dental Medicine faculty retreat was held on April 19, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the NSU Carl DeSantis Building. The theme of the retreat was “The NSU-CDM Journey to Preeminence: Vision 2025.”

Dr. Ronald J. Chenail

Dr. Ronald J. Chenail, NSU Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Family Therapy and Editor-in-Chief of The Qualitative Report was the keynote speaker.

During the retreat each department met in breakout sessions with their faculty members to continue planning their Vision 2025 trajectories. The last activity of the faculty retreat was a plenary session where each department presented and shared their Vision 2025 path: “to be recognized as a preeminent, professional-dominant, doctoral-research university that provides competitive career advantages to its students and produces alumni who serve and lead with integrity.”

The event created a truly inclusive environment and culture of feeling valued and connected.

Posted 04/23/23

Here Are the Winners of the 2023 STUEYs

NSU’s Division of Student Affairs proudly introduces the winners of the 25th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards (most commonly referred to as the STUEYs). This annual celebration recognizes students, faculty, staff, corporate partners, and alumni who have contributed to building a greater sense of community and campus life.

Please join us to congratulate this year’s winners and they are:

  • Sean Stanton, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice: Student of the Year (Overall)
  • Lohitha Guntupalli, B.S., NSU Tampa Campus: Regional Campus Student of the Year
  • College of Optometrists in Vision Development, College of Optometry: Graduate Organization of the Year
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, INC. The Gamma Alpha Delta Chapter, Division of Student Affairs: Undergraduate Organization of the Year
  • College of Psychology Student Government Association, College of Psychology: Student Government of the Year
  • 2021-2022 Men’s Basketball Team, Athletics: Athletic Team of the Year
  • Monica Puga, MSN, Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing: Alumni of the Year
  • Ester Costa, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences: Juan Pablo Correa Memorial Scholarship 2023
  • Toni Spadaro, Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy: Staff Person of the Year
  • Rodrigue Colas, Ed.D., Facilities Management: Administrator of the Year
  • Paula Brochu, Ph.D., College of Psychology: Co-Curricular Adviser of the Year
  • Van Horn Law Group (Chad Van Horn, ESQ.), Shepard Broad College of Law: Corporate Partner of the Year
  • Aarti Raja, Ph.D., Halmos College of Arts and Sciences: Professor of the Year
  • Linda S. Rouse, O.D., College of Optometry: Executive of the Year

Student of the Year by Academic Unit

  • Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice: Sean Stanton
  • College of Computing and Engineering: Major Gray
  • College of Dental Medicine: Jim Skaff
  • College of Optometry: Janelle Gardner, B.S.
  • Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy: Abigail Sundberg
  • College of Psychology: Catalina Uribe, M.S.
  • Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine: Lexi Frankel
  • Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: Lauren Taylor, B.S.
  • Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences: Sarah Repasky
  • Farquhar Honors College: Alexandra Lugo
  • Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship: Daelan Mangiafico, B.S.
  • Halmos College of Arts and Sciences: Olivia Singleton
  • Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing: Kelly Campbell, MSN
  • Shepard Broad College of Law: Summer Book
  • NSU University School: Sunny Suaya

Presentation on Threats to Academic Freedom, April 26

NSU’s Branch of the American Association of University Women is pleased to invite you to a presentation on threats to academic freedom, a vital topic for our academic community. We are delighted to have law school Professor Jon Garon provide valuable insights into this crucial topic. The presentation will be held on April 26, 2023: 12:20-1:30 p.m. in the DeSantis Atrium in the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

This session will discuss the benefits of Academic Freedom to the community at large and then explore current First Amendment jurisprudence and related issues of academic freedom as they impact K-12 teachers and university faculty. The discussion will look at recent events, decisions of the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts, and political trends to explore the conflicting goals of governments, students, universities, and faculty members. The talk will also address the authority of institutions to discipline faculty and students for speech deemed inappropriate or in conflict with institutional values.

Lunch will be served. Limited seating RSVP required.

Faculty and Staff RSVP to Randi Sims sims@nova.edu

Posted 04/12/23

College of Dental Medicine Recognizes Community Service

The NSU College of Dental Medicine celebrated National Volunteer Month (April) by dedicating April 5, 2023, to the “Community Service Award Luncheon.”

At the luncheon the Dean’s Community Service Award was awarded to Mary Victoria Wick, M.P.H D3 dental student. The Dean’s Community Service award was established to recognize individuals whose dedication to Community Service have made a positive impact on the local, national, or international community.

The award encourages the ongoing pursuit of community service and exemplifies NSU CDM “Community” core value. Through this award, NSU College of Dental Medicine proclaims its pride in the accomplishments and personal dedication of its students, faculty, and staff and their service activities in the community that in return leads to development of a broad understanding of the community and social responsibilities they will have as Professionals, treating a diversity of patients with a variety of oral health care needs.

Posted 04/09/23

As Earth Day Approaches, NSU’s Sustainability Roots Run Deep

From left, VP of Facilities Daniel Alfonso; Students Joseph Dubner, Caleb Siguenza, Aylen De Simone, and Tatum Hedrick; PPD Ground Supervisor Jeff Heard; President George L. Hanbury II; and Sr. Controls & Energy Engineer Jonathan Miller.

Office of Facilities Management, Physical Plant, Student Sustainability Coordinators (SSC) in collaboration with NSU student Sustainability Clubs are working to increase community awareness and drive sustainability initiatives across campus every day.

This year, the initiatives of these teams have increased the University’s ranking from Bronze to Silver in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Ratings System (STARS) with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (aashe) https://stars.aashe.org/. Marked NSU inaugural designation of Bee Campus USA. Completed projects and research to reduce energy waste in lab spaces and exterior lighting, as well as reduce our domestic water demand by transitioning to greater use of recycled water for irrigation and industrial needs.

NSU established the Community Garden complete with 26 assigned plots of varying sizes, and an open green space to meet, relax, and enjoy. And the year is not yet over.

On April 24, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m., NSU will hold its annual Arbor Day event in the library quad with a tree planting at 1 p.m. to celebrate its sixth year of recognition as a Tree Campus USA. Come out and join us at the event. There will be food trucks, vendors, clubs, games, and Mako Radio.

While Earth Day (Saturday, April 22) happens once a year, for Nova Southeastern University every day is Earth Day. Having a campus wide Arbor Day celebration is a great way to show support for Earth Day and is one more small thing our sustainability teams do to help lead the community with a green thumb.

Posted 04/09/23

NSU Dance Presents the Student Choreography Showcase

NSU Dance in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts presents its annual Student Choreography Showcase. Come and witness powerful original work performed by NSU students and choreographed by the university’s dance majors and minors.

  • Date: Friday-Saturday, April 21-22
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Location: Don Taft University Center, Performance Theatre
  • Free event
  • Open to the public

For more information, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu

Posted 04/09/23

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