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Halmos Faculty Publishes Article on Shrimp Migration in the Gulf of Mexico

This February, Halmos faculty member Matthew Johnston, Ph.D. co-authored the journal article, “Comparative Population Genomics and Biophysical Modeling of Shrimp Migration in the Gulf of Mexico Reveals Current-Mediated Connectivity” in Frontiers in Marine Science.

The article discusses their integrated study of comparative population genomics and biophysical oceanography. They analyzed genetic diversity and population connectivity of three species of mesopelagic shrimp common to the Gulf of Mexico, using them as proxies for species health and resilience, respectively. They simulated a range of vertical migratory behaviors for the shrimp to infer the relationship between diel vertical migration and horizontal transmission between the Gulf of Mexico and the greater Atlantic Ocean. This study aims to establish biological baselines and characterize these values in terms of the prevailing oceanographic feature of the midwater: the Gulf Loop Current.

Kappa Psi Hosted Regional Meeting at NSU College of Pharmacy

The Delta Rho Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. welcomed more than 230 guests to NSU’s College of Pharmacy. Guests arrived from all over the country, including the states of New York, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. Under the leadership of Monica Tadros, Pharm.D. (’18), the Brothers of the Southeast Region of Kappa Psi met to discuss business, legislation, and work on chapter and leadership-development.  As the host, we were able to highlight all that NSU has to offer at the College of Pharmacy and are proud that NSUCOP students were elected onto the Executive Committee of the region.

As part of the event, attendees had the opportunity to make encouraging cards for hospitalized kids, clean up Fort Lauderdale Beach and explore the beautiful weather and scenic locations that South Florida has to offer. The brothers of Kappa Psi raised over $6,500 for the Bahamas Donation Drive and presented the check to Brother Dr. Jose Thompson for Hurricane Relief Account of the Rotary Club of West Nassau.  Three of Delta Rho’s Brothers were recognized for their hard work in planning this event, Brothers Edward Valenz (Regent), Sylvia Parra (Assembly Co-Chair) and Elizabeth Rinaldi (Assembly Co-Chair).

KPCOM Student Earns National Recognition

Fourth-year student Christopher Larrimore, M.Sc., received honorable mention recognition in the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine National Student Researcher of the Year Award competition. The award honors one winner and two honorable mentions who demonstrate excellence in research, as considered through their publication history and active involvement in research activities.

NSU’s Tampa Bay Regional Campus Host’s Inaugural Health Exposition

On February 15, the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine hosted its inaugural health exposition at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus as a way to provide students an opportunity to network and explore different medical specialties.

The event began with a speaker series, where physicians from various specialties spoke about why they chose medicine and their various career paths. Keynote speaker Ronald Burns, D.O., FACOFP, president of the American Osteopathic Association, highlighted the program’s second half. Burns discussed the osteopathic profession, as well as what it really means to be an osteopathic physician. In addition, he answered questions regarding the recent merger and the USMLE pass/fail exam.

The exposition ended with a networking social hour, where students were able to chat with the speakers, as well as learn about shadowing and research opportunities. The event, which helped many of the students gain insight into a variety of specialties, also served as a reminder of why they chose to pursue medicine in the first place.

 

NSU Alum Appointed as APA’s Chief Education Officer

APA
American Psychological Association
Washington DC

 

Catherine Grus, Ph.D., started her journey into the psychology world in high school, followed it into academia, and now is the newly appointed Chief Education Officer of the American Psychological Association.

Grus credited a high school psychology course and topics like perception for igniting her interest in the field. That led her to earning a B.A. in Psychology from Western New England College and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from NSU’s College of Psychology. Grus was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami’s School of Medicine for a decade and joined APA in 2005.

Grus said NSU faculty helped her direct her passion and prepared her to work in the field.

“I was fortunate to have so many professors who were experts in their areas, both in the courses they taught and in supervision,” Grus said. “I have really positive memories of the faculty, and I’m still in touch with many of them.”

Grus is no stranger to what the position entails, having assumed it on an interim basis in 2018. She said the position broadly covers all aspects of education, including increasing the quality of psychology education programs, accreditation, continuing education, and applying psychology to K-12 education.

Full story: https://psychology.nova.edu/news-events/2020/cop-grusapa.html

Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Alumnus is on Winning FSU Black Law Students Association Mock Trial Team

Christopher Ramirez, B.S

Christopher Ramirez, B.S., 2018 graduate of the Legal Studies program in the Department of History and Political Science (DHPS)  in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was a member of the winning mock trial team for Florida State University College of Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA). The team won first place in the Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition at the Southern Region of the Black Law Students Association’s regional convention, held in Charleston, SC.

Ramirez is a first year law student at FSU. While at NSU, he was a member of the undergraduate Mock Trial Team and was a federal work student in DHPS. Gary Gershman, J.D., Ph.D., is the NSU Mock Trial Team coach.

Halmos Dean Honors Black History Month in Broward County

Broward Mayor Dale V.S. Holmes, Willowstein Lawson, former regional coordinator for Senator Nelson, and Halmos College Dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D.

On Thursday, February 13, Black History Month was celebrated with the Broward Black Elected Officials (BBEO). Attending was Halmos College Dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D. The title of the event was “Forward Together Uniting the Diaspora”. This community event featured special presentations by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Alcee L. Hastings.

BBEO is a not-for-profit organization created to galvanize Broward County’s black elected officials around socio-economic issues affecting those most impoverished in our community. Past-President Levoyd Williams and the team of elected officials at the time the organization was established, saw the need for a countywide collaborative effort as an effective strategy for leveraging solutions to help people living in underserved neighborhoods. Over the years, BBEO has continued its legacy of providing a wide range of resources to help the residents of Broward County.

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Meets with the University of Belize

Armando Rodriguez, Ed.D., Director of International Programs at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, visited with the Mariot Simon, Vice President of the University of Belize, and the Dean of the School of Education, Nestor Chan to discuss a potential partnership and cohort in Belize.  Chan is an alumnus of FCE&SCJ’s doctoral program; he graduated in 2014.

While visiting, Rodriguez was able to attend an informal meetup with a few FCE&SCJ alumni, which over 70 call Belize home.

Swedish Ambassador visits NSU and CAHSS Comparative Government Class

The Ambassador of Sweden to the US, Karin Olofsdotter, visited NSU on February 6, 2020. She met with President George Hanbury, Ph.D., and Interim Provost Ron Chenail, Ph.D. The Ambassador delivered a lecture on Sweden’s political system, economy, and society in Stephen Levitt’s LL.M., comparative government class of thirty students. Levitt is an associate professor in the Department of History and Political Science in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS).

According to Levitt, “The Ambassador’s visit was a highlight of the semester for the students.  In her lecture, she highlighted features of Swedish government and society.  The NSU students were able to compare and contrast Swedish government and society with what they have learned about government and society in the United Kingdom and Germany. The students enjoyed the lecture and asked many interesting questions.”

The Ambassador emphasized Sweden’s continued support for the European Union and the Swedish people’s warm relationship with the United States and its citizens. She was named Ambassador to the US on September 1, 2017. Previously she was the Director-General for Trade at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. She also held the position of Deputy Director-General and Head of the Department for Promotion of Sweden, Trade, and CSR. Her career in the Foreign Service began in 1994 when she was posted to the Swedish Embassy in Moscow.

Ambassador Olofsdotter has affection for the US. She was a high school exchange student and later earned her B.A.in psychology, economics, and Russian from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. She speaks English, French, and Russian.

 

NSU College of Pharmacy Alumnus Named Walgreens President

Richard Ashworth, Pharm.D.

Walgreens Boots Alliance recently named NSU College of Pharmacy alumnus, Richard Ashworth, Pharm.D. (’99), President of Walgreens. Ashworth, who started at NSU when it was still known as Southeastern University, credits his ability to work his way up the ranks of Walgreens from stock boy to now President, partly to his time at NSU.

In a 2015 “SharksRx” Magazine interview, the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award recipient said, “Pharmacy is all about helping patients achieve improved health and well-being.”  He continued, “So it can’t be about tablets in a bottle…that’s not what pharmacy is about.”  He concludes, “Pharmacy is about making a difference in people’s lives.”

Dean Clark said, “I am extremely proud of Dr. Ashworth for this accomplishment.  It is exciting to see our Sharks dominate in the profession of pharmacy, taking on the leadership roles we envision for our students.”

Congratulations and thank you for being a shining example of what can be accomplished with the foundation laid by the NSU Edge and dedication to the profession of pharmacy, Richard!

To read the complete article from 2015, please click here

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