Category: Health Care

Dorinda Segovia, Pharm.D. (’92) Wins STUEY for Alumni of the Year

Dorinda Segovia, Pharm.D. (’92) was awarded the Student Life Achievement Award (STUEY) for Alumni of the Year.

As a vice president at Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), Segovia demonstrates the value of innovation by continuously developing methods to highlight and integrate pharmacists into every facet of patient care.

“My time at NSU was special and unique. I made lifelong friends and had exceptional mentors, who to this day keep up with my professional progress and continue to be influential in my career,” Segovia said.

 In the STUEY nomination from NSU’s College of Pharmacy, peers describe Segovia as student-centered and passionately involved paving the way for future NSU pharmacists.

“I was nurtured academically and professionally by excellent [NSU] faculty and was introduced to pharmacy leadership by the student level involvement opportunities in professional associations,” she said.

As an alumna, Segovia continuously volunteers as a presenter for student organizations, as well as host open houses at MHS for NSU students. She has also served as guest speaker at the college’s White Coat Ceremony.

Segovia has a history of accolades that speak to her commitment to serving our community, including the Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award (2008) from the Florida Pharmacy Association, which is awarded to pharmacists who share their knowledge and experience with pharmacist candidates.

“I take pride in being a servant, giving back to our community by creating awareness about prescription drug abuse, actively engaging in professional associations, and mentoring students and pharmacy residents to instill professional pride and ownership,” Segovia said.

Africa Working Group in CAHSS wins Stuey Graduate Organization of the Year

The Africa Working Group (AWG) in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of  Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) received the NSU 2020 Stuey Award for Graduate Student Organization.

The AWG for conflict and peace studies was founded in the summer of 2004 within the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in CAHSS Since its envisioned conception, the AWG continues as a joint project between faculty, students, and alumni interested in the subject of peace and conflict studies on the African continent.

In 2017, the AWG changed its format from presentations to invigorating round-table discussions. Debate facilitators research the topics and are prepared with facts that they use to challenge the audience. These engaging debates have captured and attracted more participants, leading to an active group of 21 consistent members. These brilliant arguments have resulted in proposed strategies to the hot topics ranging from international policies that affect Africa, legitimacy of International Criminal Court, and women in political leadership, to military coups.  This supports learning and encourages more research/scholarship. The AWG has also participated in International Education Week during the Global Village event in fall and has volunteered for the Community Fest.

One of the AWG’s greatest highlights was on April 28, 2018 when the group was delighted to host His Excellency, Ambassador Samson Itegboje, Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, as a Keynote Speaker. The event was filled with African culture and fashion, and drew a large audience from within and beyond the NSU community. Ambassador Itegboje, discussed “Nigeria: Yesterday’s Promises, Tomorrow’s Vision.” AWG’s collaboration with other student groups has led to increased support by CAHSS-SGA, International Business Student Association, and Student Mediation Services. The AWG welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Ismael Muvingi, Ph.D., faculty in DCRS is the faculty advisor. He was the CAHSS Co-Curricular Advisor of the Year and an NSU Stuey finalist.

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Chapter Awards NSU with 2020 Gold Chapter Honors

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association,(National NSSLHA) has awarded the NSSLHA Chapter at Nova Southeastern University with 2020 Gold Chapter Honors, https://www.nsslha.org/Programs/Chapter-Honors-Recipients/.

Efforts made by the NSSLHA Chapter at Nova Southeastern University helped National NSSLHA:

  • Increase awareness of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) on more than 110 local college campuses and communities across the country
  • Increase advocacy efforts by sending more than 15,500 letters to state and federal legislators, https://takeaction.asha.org/asha/StudentIssues.
  • Provide scholarships to students in CSD programs by contributing more than $15,000 to the ASHFoundation’s NSSLHA Scholarship, https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/#Scholarships.
  • Support CSD-related organizations with more than $162,000 in donations

National NSSLHA Chapter Honors are awarded to affiliated NSSLHA chapters that demonstrate an outstanding effort to support National NSSLHA’s mission to inspire, empower, and support students in communication sciences and disorders programs.

 

About the NSSLHA Chapter at Nova Southeastern University

 

As a highly motivated and dedicated NSSHLA chapter, we have dedicated ourselves to community service and educating others about our field. We are incredibly fortunate to have students across the United States and Puerto Rico, which allows us to spread awareness and education across different settings. I feel incredibly honored to be co-president of the Nova Southeastern University NSSLHA chapter and incredibly humbled by our selection for Gold Chapter Honors. -Ginny Frankel, Co-President, Nova Southeastern University NSSLHA

 

About National NSSLHA

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and supports 12,000+ members and 320+ chapters at colleges and universities nationwide.

 

 

NSU University School Student Honored with Student of the Year Award

NSU University School is proud to congratulate senior Ronnie who was honored with the Student of the Year Award during the recent 22nd Annual Student Life Achievement Awards. Affectionately known as the “STUEYs,” this awards ceremony celebrates Nova Southeastern University’s best in Academic Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Opportunity, Scholarship/Research, Diversity, and Community.

In her nine years as a USchool student, Ronnie has truly led by example and furthered a sense of community on our campus. We are so very proud of all she has accomplished and wish her continued success in her future endeavors. To watch the full virtual ceremony, visit https://www.nova.edu/campuslife/stueys/.

 

NSU University School Students Honored as Pinnacle Award Winners

 

 

NSU University School is proud to congratulate our exemplary students Max, Avery, and Sofia who were selected as Pinnacle Award recipients by the Broward County Non-Public School Association.

Awards are presented to students who set a positive example at home, school, or in the community and excel in one or more of the following areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, and student activities. Award winners also exhibit strong character traits, such as perseverance, effort, dedication, commitment to positive goals, improvement in performance, and attitude. Congratulations to our Sharks.

NSU Wins First Place in Stock Market Challenge

NSU’s Collegiate DECA Chapter recently competed and won 1st place in a stock market challenge by SIFMA Foundation. It is an online simulation that challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Over 40 college teams from around the nation participated from February through April. Students faced a unique challenge considering that this competition  occurred during one of the most turbulent times in the history of the stock market.

The team included students from the Huizenga Academy/College of Business & Entrepreneurship, Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, and the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Dr. Antonio Figueiredo from the Huizenga College finance department, volunteered as faculty advisor to provide workshops and advice to our student team.

Here is the article announcing the winners  –

https://www.decadirect.org/2020/04/23/collegiate-deca-stock-market-game-session-2-winners-announced/

NSU Distinguished Alumnus Guides Hospital and Community During COVID-19

Randy Katz, D.O.  continues to carry the NSU value of service in several leadership roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Katz, a graduate of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, serves as Chairman of Emergency Medicine at Memorial Healthcare Systems. He leads a team of 300 nurses and 32 doctors while also serving as lead medical consultant for the City of Hollywood COVID-19 task force.

Early on in the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Katz worked with his team at Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital to prepare their operations for potential patients. In addition to having protective equipment and suitable procedures in place, it was equally important to address the significant mental impacts that would follow.

He shares how the intrusiveness of the protective gear and overall distancing led to the psychological challenges in his staff.

“Nurses and physicians break down and have difficulty getting through the day. Some elderly patients are very sick and we, as their healthcare providers, know that they’re dying. They are so lonely; it is difficult for everyone to witness that,” he said.

“What keeps me going is that the decisions that we make as an emergency department potentially save thousands of lives. […] Emergency physicians are typically not scared; we are problem-solvers. This challenge is an opportunity to fix a problem,” Katz said.

When considering the risks of working as a leader in an emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic, Katz highlighted the importance of letting go of his own fear, as he is also a husband and father of three.

“I have to show confidence, leadership, preparedness, and protocols to reassure them [his team] and, that way, assist them in doing the right thing,” Katz said.

Among his many roles, Katz advises the community on health issues as medical director for the City of Hollywood and associate medical director for the City of Pembroke Pines. He also educates future physicians as associate professor in several universities including NSU, where he established the Randy S. Katz, D.O. Changing Lives Scholarship.

“The community has sacrificed a lot to save our healthcare systems and, as healthcare providers who have been the beneficiaries of those sacrifices; it is our obligation to give back,” he said.

Reflecting on his time as an NSU student, he remembers how valuable his experience was because of the bonds he built with other physicians and stays engaged with the university.

“The school has grown so much with its international ties and how it’s become a research center,” he said. “That’s what keeps me connected to it.”

Katz also hopes to pave a way for future healthcare leaders at his alma mater.

“Medical school is expensive, wherever you go,” he explained. “There are a lot of bright kids who would choose NSU if they had the financial ability. If there’s anything I can do to help those kids achieve their dreams, I will.”

Randy Katz, D.O. was honored with the NSU Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018. He received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from KPCOM in 1999.

Learn about the Distinguished Alumni Awards and Changing Lives Scholarships at NSU.

 

 

 

 

NSU University School Students Excel in Prestigious National Math Competition

NSU University School is proud to congratulate Upper School students Sofia and Justin for their successful competition in the 2020 MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge. They competed alongside 760 teams from across the nation and were selected among the top 19% of teams to advance to the second round of judging. The M3 Challenge is a prestigious national competition that demonstrates the importance of math in everyday life. Students gain the experience of working as a team to tackle a real-world problem under time and resource constraints.

For this year’s challenge, students used mathematical modeling to predict what percentage of semi-trucks will be electric in the next few years and decades, determine the number of locations of charging stations along major U.S. trucking routes that are needed for an all-electric trucking industry, and prioritize which routes should be developed with electric charging infrastructure first. We are proud of our students for their hard work.

CAHSS Doctoral Candidates featured in Forbes article “13 Doctoral Women of Color: Thriving Amid Missing Graduation Due to Covid-19”

 

Porshia Cunningham and Stephane Louis, doctoral candidates in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) were featured in Forbes in an article entitled, “13 Doctoral Women of Color: Thriving Amid Missing Graduation Due to Covid-19. ” The article focuses on the significant contributions to research made by a number of women of color during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cunningham’s dissertation is entitled, An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of White Marriage and Family Therapy Students’ Experiences in Diversity Courses.

Louis’ dissertation is entitled, The Conundrum of Both/And in a World of Either/Or: Resilience And Intersecting Identities In Queer Women Of Afro-Caribbean Descent.

To access the article, please go to https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanychambers/2020/04/14/13-doctoral-women-of-color-thriving-amid-missing-graduation-due-to-covid-19/#5fc0451c79c6

NSU University School Students Earn Several Top Awards in Statewide French Competition

NSU University School is proud to congratulate our Upper School French students for winning several awards and receiving state level recognition for their work after virtually competing in Le Congrès, an annual French competition held in Florida that convenes students from across the state.

  • Jessie Barfield won a Superior ribbon in Impromptu Speaking and was elected Présidente du Congrès for the 2020-21 year after delivering her candidacy speech to the voting members via Zoom.
  • Ella Farris won a Superior ribbon in Impromptu Speaking.
  • Maya Hyder won an Excellent ribbon for her recitation of Le Cancre by Jacques Prévert.
  • Bianca Renteria won a Superior ribbon for her recitation of Prière pour aller au paradis avec les ânes by Francis Jammes and was awarded the Teresita Bertot Scholarship for $500 after a rigorous selection process that included a detailed application, letters of recommendation, and a video conference interview in French.
  • Schaefer Grant and Marissa Tessier received recognition for successfully completing three years of service as treasurer on the board of Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride.
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