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NSU’s Davie Campus to Host JCC Maccabi Games Events, Aug. 7-10

Nova Southeastern University is a Signature Sponsor and one of the host sites of the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games, which will be take place from Monday, Aug. 7 to Thursday, Aug. 10.

The David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) was selected to serve as the host community for the games, which are presented by the JCC Association of North America. The games are North America’s largest Olympic-style competition for Jewish teens.

This international competitive sports event’s baseball, basketball, dance and swimming competitions will be held at various venues on NSU’s campus, including the UCC-Don Taft University Center, NSU Aquatic Center/Competition pool, and the Ian Besner Baseball Field. NSU is excited to welcome numerous visitors, parents, and participants daily during the games and closing ceremony.

Jewish teen athletes, ages 12-16, representing communities from across the world, will be competing in the event. We anticipate 750-800 participants daily Monday through Wednesday and about 2,500 participants on Thursday, with athletic competitions and the closing ceremony.

Among the highlights of this unique, Olympic-style Jewish experience will be sports competitions, opening and closing ceremonies; community service; social and cultural events; and opportunities to create Jewish connections, and memories to last a lifetime.

The NSU community is invited to attend as spectators for the general admission’s Opening Ceremony. The event is free to attend and self-parking is complimentary. See attached invite to pre-register or go to THIS LINK. When registering, in the delegation drop-down option please select “Fort Lauderdale.”

Posted 07/28/23

12-week Program Offers Tips for Space Industry Companies, Sept. 25-Dec. 20

Space Accelerate is a hybrid 12-week program to develop and increase your company’s funding, customers, and revenue streams in and into the space industry. During the program, you will build upon brand recognition and engage with a network of experts and stakeholders to support further innovation, make the right connections, and avoid a growth plateau.

Founders will meet Mondays, Wednesdays in-person and virtually on Fridays 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. from Sept. 25 to Dec. 20 with their facilitator to discuss a range of topics to support their growth. This is a FREE program. Applications are due Aug. 14.

Posted 07/31/23

Associate Professor Featured in Her First Solo Museum Exhibition

Kandy G Lopez, LoriAnn, 2023 Yarn and spray paint on plastic canvas. Courtesy of the artist and ACA Galleries, NY ©

“Future Past Perfect” presents seven concurrent exhibitions of emerging South Florida artists who have already established a consistent body of work that has garnered attention. For each of these artists, this is their first solo museum exhibition. Experienced collectively, these solo exhibitions demonstrate how these artists confronted their fears of the unknown while grappling with the tragic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and explored themes such as politics, migration, global warming, and social justice in their work. Their distinct artistic practices were honed and influenced by the isolation experienced during this period, resulting in exponential growth, maturity, and mastery of their work. 

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unforeseen challenges to the artistic community, derailing the career trajectories of many emerging artists. Those who were art students during the pandemic navigated the intimidating task of building an art practice in isolation and through remote learning, while museums and galleries remained shuttered for extended periods of time. Forced to rely on the internet as their primary platform for sharing their work with the public, these artists experienced limited personal contact with fellow artists and professionals. However, the unparalleled opportunity for uninterrupted studio time allowed them to delve deeper into their creative process. Their artistic journeys are now ready to be shared with a wider audience, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the remarkable creations born from this concentrated period of studio introspection. “Future Past Perfect” showcases the vibrant diversity of South Florida’s communities and captures a regional renaissance that is bursting with talent that has yet to receive widespread recognition. 

The exhibitions featured in “Future Past Perfect” were curated by Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater and the Museum’s Bryant-Taylor Curator Ariella Wolens.

Opening Event Details:

  • Saturday, July 29, 2023
  • 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Drinks and light bites provided
  • Free for members; $20 for non-members

Link to opening event:

https://nsuartmuseum.org/event/members-preview-reception-future-past-perfect/

Link to Exhibition details:

Posted 07/21/23

Beaches, Creatures, and Cowboys: June 18-Aug. 20

Movie producers have been making films in Florida almost since the dawn of the industry. For a short time in the early twentieth century, Florida even rivaled California as a place for movie making.

Explore the posters and lobby cards in this exhibit called “Beaches, Creatures, and Cowboys,” which depicts some of Florida’s most famous films from the early 1920s to the present. Embark on a captivating journey through time, capturing the magic and allure of movie production in Florida. Whether you are a film enthusiast, a history buff, of simply seeking an escape into the realm of cinematic wonders, this exhibit shares stories and splendor of Florida’s film industry and celebrates the rich legacy it has left behind.

For event and exhibit descriptions and registration details, please click on each calendar entry below or check out our full list at lib.nova.edu/exhibits 

Posted 06/26/23

MEEC Will Open Environmental Art Gallery on July 15

On Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) will be hosting the opening of its new Environmental Art Gallery. The MEEC Environmental Art Gallery is curated by NSU students and features both NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences students and alumni art. All art on display will be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds funding the MEEC. The reception will be part of a beach clean up featuring food trucks, the artists, environmental educational vendors, and more! Everyone is welcome.

The Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House was fostered from a partnership between Broward County Parks and Recreation and Nova Southeastern University. Overseen by the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, the Marine Environmental Education Center now serves as a public education facility while preserving the historic charm of the home. Come visit and see the original rooms, fixtures, hard wood floors, cabana house and beach views as well as all the educational displays and live animals!

RSVP for the opening at https://tinyurl.com/MEECartgallery

Posted 07/03/23

Arreva, NSU to Host Special Philanthropic Summit July 12

The “Driven By Cause Philanthropic Summit – presented by Arreva and Nova Southeastern University – will be held on July 12, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation on the NSU Davie Campus. This premier philanthropic summit, designed for nonprofit leaders, is an unparalleled opportunity to network, engage, and learn from renowned national and local speakers, executive directors, and educators, addressing some of the most profound topics in the nonprofit industry. Your participation in the summit will also allow you to receive 7 CFRE credits.

Register today.

NSU Juneteenth Event Features Breakfast Book-Reading, June 19

Learn more and find out at the NSU Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BEDI) Advisory Council’s “Juneteenth with a Breakfast + Book Reading” discussion on Monday, June 19, at the Alvin Sherman Library from 9 to 11 a.m. Join us in-person or via Zoom in reading, On Juneteenth, by Annette Gordon-Reed.

The “Breakfast + Book Reading” of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed’s 2021 book “On Juneteenth.” To discover more about the history of Juneteenth and African American cultural traditions and access the book in print, eBook, or as an e-audiobook, click here to access the BEDI library guide compiled by the Alvin Sherman Library.

For this event, we are excited to have a panel discussion facilitated and moderated by Ransford Edwards, Ph.D., associate professor of political science from the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, William Hawks, Ed.D., assistant professor of management from the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, and Tamara Lumsden from Campus Life.

The event will take place at the Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. For those attending online, here is the Zoom link to participate, and we request that you fill out the registration form.

The first ten registrants will receive a free copy of the book, so register now! Find out more or quickly scan the QR code in the attached flyer. Please share this information to encourage participation in this celebratory event.

Please also visit the BEDI Advisory Council website for information about upcoming commemorative and BEDI-related events.

Posted 06/01/23

FAC Diversity Committee to Hold Mental Health Event May 25

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition.

In May, many groups throughout the country join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year, they fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the FAC Diversity Committee will be hosting the an event on Friday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to noon at FAC classroom 216. There will be free refreshments. The event will feature guest speaker Greg Myer, LMHC, the Director of Clinical Coordination for the United Way of Broward County.

Myer is a licensed mental health counselor and Marine Corps veteran specializing in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, who connects first responders and their families to mental and behavioral health services throughout Southeast Florida.

Posted 05/18/24

Nova Singers to Present ‘Music of the Night’ Concerts May 19, 21, 23

Nova Singers will present the concert “Music of the Night” May 19 in Hollywood, May 21 in Delray Beach and May 23 in Weston. The concert, directed by Chuck Stanley, will feature music from “The Phantom of the Opera,” plus other Broadway songs, patriotic favorites and spirituals. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Nova Singers, directed by Chuck Stanley, is a 100-voice community chorus that performs throughout South Florida. The singers will be joined by piano accompanist Anthony Ciotti.

The concert will be performed three times, in three cities:

  • Friday, May 19, at 8 p.m. at Taft Street Baptist Church, 7241 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33024.
  • Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason St, Delray Beach, FL 33483
  • Tuesday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 580 Indian Trace, Weston, FL 33326

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children 12 and younger, plus students with ID, are admitted free.

Posted 05/03/23

Levan Center’s Program Focused on Emerging Entrepreneurs

The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is holding a special program in May to aid entrepreneurs. IDEATE is a four-week program that assists with development of an idea that is tech-enabled or a new innovation. This is done through design thinking and prototyping. The program starts May 9, and entrepreneurs meet in-person Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

After each of the masterclass sessions, there will be time for cohort participants to take advantage of resources at the Levan Center for open innovation through one of our labs via a discounted membership level for product prototyping.

Applications are due April 10, 2023.

Posted 03/29/23

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