Category: Research

H.E.L.P Event to Help Veterans with Homeownership, Oct. 15

The Alvin Sherman Library and NSU Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center would like to invite you to a day of learning from VAREP (Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals) for the Homeownership Education & Literacy Program (H.E.L.P) on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.  This full day workshop will detail the home buying process, VA Loans, payment assistance programs ,and much more.

Completing the H.E.L.P. course could result in up to an $80,000 down payment assistance grant and discounted bank fees in Broward County.

Posted 09/22/23

LaSirène’s Mirror: Reflections of Sustained Resistance through Art and Vodou, Sept. 30

Since its inception, Haiti, the second free republic in the Americas, has grappled with enduring misconceptions about its people and the role of Vodou. Haitian artists have been pivotal in visually capturing the cultural interpretations of Vodou, using artistic imagery to document the essence and significance of the tradition’s resistance to colonization. Rooted in Vodou, Haitian inhabitants have preserved an epistemology of liberation through visual depictions—a legacy continued by artists today. LaSirène, the cosmic embodiment of the goddess spirit, and Lwa of the sea serve as a symbol of water, beauty, and fierce sacred healing, having witnessed the middle passage.

This presentation – on Sept. 30 at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale from 3 to 4 p.m. –explores LaSirène, particularly within the context of the water Lwa spirits featured in NSU Art Museum’s Cosmic Mirrors exhibition. The presentation will be made by Professor Charlene Désir, Ed.D., with NSU’s Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice, and Andrea Nevins, Ph.D., M.F.A., Dean of NSU’s Farquhar Honors College. It also will investigate Western depictions of Haiti, revealing distortions that have obscured the nation’s rich cultural fabric. With a focus on Haitian culture’s preservation, the presentation underscores Vodou’s enduring role as a bastion of spiritual expression and resistance against attempts to undermine its importance. Through this exploration, the presentation highlights the intertwined narratives of LaSirène and the water Lwa spirits, unveiling their profound ties to Haiti’s ongoing struggle for identity, autonomy, and cultural preservation. By delving into the role of art in preserving tradition and conveying resistance, the narrative of Haiti’s history is recontextualized, empowering its people to reclaim their stories from misrepresentation.

Posted 09/19/23

Powerful Film Documents Lynching of Rubin Stacy, Oct. 3

This documentary film, directed and produced by Tenile Brown, looks at history through the eyes of Anne Naves, the niece of Rubin Stacy. Anne recounts the events that led up to the lynching of Rubin Stacy.  There is power in this story.  There is an even greater power in telling untold family stories. There is a release for the kindred who are connected by blood and the community that holds space for them.
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Posted 09/18/23

Levan Center Speaker Addresses Smartphone Generation

Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., will be speaking at the Alan B. Levan l NSU Broward Center of Innovation on Tuesday, September 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego State. University, is the author of more than 180 scientific publications and seven books, including “Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future” and “iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy— and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood —and What That Means for the Rest of Us.”

Posted 09/07/23

NSU Military Affairs Holds Inaugural Golf Classic, Nov. 10

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural NSU Military Affairs Golf Classic, an event that promises a chance to make a meaningful impact to our NSU vets and cadets.

This is an opportunity to be part of something larger than the game itself. Your swings on the lush fairways of Jacaranda Golf Club on November 10th will directly contribute to scholarships for academically gifted veterans and cadets. Your passion for golf aligns with our mission to create opportunities for those who’ve served or will serve our nation.

Secure your team’s spot at the NSU Military Affairs Golf Classic.

For those interested in taking their involvement a step further, we offer various sponsorship packages that offer excellent exposure and the chance to demonstrate your commitment to supporting education and military leadership.

We’re excited to welcome you to a day of purpose, passion, and golf. Thank you for considering our invitation. Let’s make November 10th a day to remember!

Posted 08/30/23

School of Criminal Justice Presents ‘Investigation with Dr. T’ Series

Join Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Associate Professor Grace Telesco as she hosts “Investigation with Dr. T,” a series where she discusses exciting topics in the field of criminal justice and beyond with guests who will bring thought provoking programs to life. The program helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

This month, Telesco will host four events on Sept. 11, 14, 21 and 28.

Monday, Sept. 11, Telesco will host Remembering 9/11: Examining Best Practices, Lessons Learned, and Lasting Consequences alongside Ret. Detective 2nd grade Michael Theogene and Vincent Van Hasselt, a police psychologist.

On Thursday, Sept. 14, she will host The Unfound Cases, with special guest Ed Dentzel from the Unfound Podcast. The pair will examine the missing persons case of Tyler North who went missing after being at his sister’s. Facts reveal that he was still getting together with his ex-wife and her new best friend who lured Tyler to a park and allegedly killed him. They have been charged. Remains have been found. This fascinating murder case may be going to trial this Fall.

On Thursday, Sept. 21, Telesco will host Murder, Maggots, and More with special guest Dr. Adrienne Brundarge, Forensic Entomologist from Texas A&M. The two will explore how the study of insects plays a role in forensic investigation and discovery.

On Thursday, Sept. 28, Telesco will host Relationship Satisfaction Among Police Officers with special guest Dr. Carole Presson, Chief of Highland Police Department. This program will examine the complexities of policing and how it impacts officer’s intimate relationships.

All of the programs will start at 7 p.m. and can be watched on the Live section of The Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice’s YouTube Channel.

For a full list of events and shows Telesco will be hosting this semester, visit the Events page for the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice.

Posted 09/10/23

Nova Singers Hold ‘Saturday Sing’ August 26 in Oakland Park

Did you sing in a chorus or a church choir in high school? Or maybe you played in the band. Would you like to share the joy of making music with others? Nova Singers is a community chorus of about 100 people affiliated with Nova Southeastern University. Its members are adults from all over South Florida, including NSU students, who like to sing.

If this sounds like fun, join Nova Singers at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, for the “Saturday Sing” in Oakland Park and “test-drive” what it is like to be in the chorus. The group will be singing some of the music that will be performed at the December holiday concerts. If you like the experience, you can audition afterward. You don’t have to sing a prepared piece or even a solo to audition. The costs of dues are waived for NSU students.

The chorus rehearses from September through May at Christ Lutheran Church, 1955 E. Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, FL 33306. The Saturday Sing will also be at the church. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9:45 p.m. every Tuesday night. The chorus sings three sets of concerts a year, in December, March and May.

If you’re like to attend the “Saturday Sing” or are interested in the joining Nova singers, email novasingers@nova.edu to sign up to attend or ask questions.

Posted 08/15/23

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