New Year Brings Fresh Excitement; Exercise Safety

Fellow Sharks,

September is here, and the new academic year is already off to a roaring start!

I am excited to welcome back new and returning students, faculty, and staff as we begin the 2021-2022 academic year at Nova Southeastern University. Despite the continued uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I hope that you all had an enjoyable summer.

As we are returning to our campuses for the resumption of in-person learning this semester, I urge everyone to remain vigilant about the continued threat of the pandemic. If you are a student who has not yet been vaccinated, I would strongly encourage you to get vaccinated and then voluntarily report your status at https://nsuvaxmax.nova.edu. For those of you in South Florida, the Department of Health has a vaccination site right on our Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus offering the fully approved Pfizer vaccine.

It is important to monitor your health, and if you feel ill, please stay home. If you test positive for COVID-19, please notify your college/unit COVID-19 Coordinator, your supervisor, and/or your HR contact. You can also self-report in the iShark App or by emailing: covidcase@nova.edu. Our team is ready to help you.

The BlendFlex educational model allowed us to deliver quality education that kept our faculty members and students safe, but of course, it was no replacement for the experience of learning in person. By following common sense safety measures, Sharks can enjoy the full experience of learning from professors, making new friends, and participating in on-campus activities.

This semester is an exciting time at NSU for multiple reasons. The fall will see the opening of the HCA University Hospital at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. This state-of-the-art teaching hospital will give our health care students the NSU edge and set them up for success in their careers. The university will also celebrate the opening of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, a “public/private partnership” with Broward County, NSU, and the business community that will incubate and innovate “start-up” to “scale-up” businesses and help guide them to success.

I look forward to seeing you all back on our campuses. Have a great semester!

Stay safe and stay healthy!

Fins Up!

George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.
President/CEO
Nova Southeastern University