Tag: Alvin Sherman Library

Undergraduate Student Symposium Kicks Off April 6

Join us on Wednesday, April 6, and Thursday, April 7, for the annual Undergraduate Student Symposium (USS). Hosted by the Farquhar Honors College, the USS is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the research and creativity of NSU undergraduate students. Projects from all disciplines in the form of poster presentations, oral presentations, and short films will be presented over the two-day symposium.

This year’s symposium marks the return to in-person attendance after last year’s event was hosted completely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The symposium will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring keynote speaker Kenneth Dawson-Scully, Ph.D., M.Sc, associate provost and vice president for Translational Research and Economic Development (TRED). The main events of the USS include the screening of the narrative, documentary, and avant-garde short films at the film festival reception and the showcasing of student research through poster and oral presentations. A closing ceremony will conclude the symposium with the awarding of prizes to outstanding projects in each category.

“The USS is a wonderful opportunity for students to present their academic work outside of the classroom,” said Weylin Sternglanz, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Psychology. “The USS mimics many aspects of professional conferences, so this is a fun way for students to gain experience in presenting in a conference-type environment. Many students who present at the USS go on to present versions of that same work as posters or oral presentations at professional conferences within their primary discipline.”

Sternglanz, who is a co-organizer for the USS film festival alongside Marlisa Santos, Ph.D., professor in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, notes that the film festival is one of his favorite parts of the USS. Those interested in attending the film festival should RSVP HERE by Friday, April 1.

“The Film Festival is a great opportunity for students who have taken film classes (as well as other students who pursue filmmaking as a hobby) to showcase their artistic work,” said Sternglanz. “We have seen a number of students create moving documentaries and hilarious short comedic fictional works, and some of these students even wound up submitting modified versions of their works to professional film festivals in Fort Lauderdale or Miami.”

The USS presents an exciting opportunity for students to develop professional skills beyond the classroom that will give them an edge in their future endeavors while also being recognized by their peers, professors, and other members of the NSU community. The symposium rewards the curiosity and creativity of students, encouraging them to further pursue their interests.

“I am most looking forward to gaining the experience of presenting my very first research project,” said Honors student Colin Pulickathadam, a freshman health informatics and biology major. “I hope to enhance my presentation skills, make new connections and expand my network, and have thorough conversations about [my] project with students and faculty.”

Pulickathadam will be presenting his research comparing the readability of at-home electrocardiograms (ECGs) in a clinic setting with a cardiologist present versus at home with only the patient and their care provider. Look out for his poster presentation during the symposium.

The 2022 USS schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, April 6

  • Opening Ceremony: 12-1 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery in the Alvin Sherman Library (2nd floor)
  • Film Festival Reception: 5-7 p.m. (RSVP HERE by Friday, April 1 to attend)

Thursday, April 7

  • Poster Presentations: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library
  • Oral Presentations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library
  • Closing Ceremony: 4-5 p.m. in the PVA Performance Theater

Click here for more information about the USS. 

Posted 03/31/22

Pen to Purpose: Cultivating Writing as a Brand of Professionalism, April 11

Join us on Monday, April 11th, at 6:30 p.m., in-person at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd Floor, or online via Zoom for this semester’s final discussion in the Pen to Purpose series.  This author series, founded by Professor Efrat Friedman, is the result of a collaboration between the NSU Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and the Alvin Sherman Library, and is sponsored by the Circle of Friends. You will not want to miss this compelling conversation with Malcolm Mitchell.

Mitchell was the former wide receiver for the New England Patriots, and the rookie who helped the Patriots win Super Bowl LI. For years Mitchell’s life revolved around his athletic pursuits and he devoted little attention to books or writing. The focus, however, changed while recovering from knee surgeries when Mitchell made time to pursue higher literacy levels and joined a book club. He eventually created the “Share the Magic Foundation” to promote literacy to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and “Read with Malcolm,” which introduces book ownership to students, and works to improve literacy in schools.

Mitchell is also the author of the children’s books, The Magician’s Hat and My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World which encourage a positive association with literacy and the idea that books promote growth and opportunity.

NSU Library’s Circle of Friends is the community support arm for Alvin Sherman Library. The funds raised are used to enhance the library’s services, materials, and programs. With more Friends, we can make an even greater impact, so why not consider becoming a member? For more information about Circle of Friends, please call 954-262-4593, email libdev@nova.edu or visit http://sherman.library.nova.edu/cof.   To become a member or renew, please click here.

Click here to register for the event.

Sponsored by the Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library.

Posted 03/21/22

Join Conversation With Best-Selling Author Korelitz

Join us online or in person for a conversation with Jean Hanff Korelitz, the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Plot, You Should Have Known (adapted for HBO as “The Undoing” by David E. Kelley and starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant). “Pen to Purpose; Cultivating Writing as a Brand of Professionalism” with Jean Hanff Korelitz will be Tuesday, March 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Jacob Finch Bonner was once a promising young novelist with a respectably published first book. Today, he’s teaching in a third-rate MFA program and struggling to maintain what’s left of his self-respect; he hasn’t written–let alone published–anything decent in years. When Evan Parker, his most arrogant student, announces he doesn’t need Jake’s help because the plot of his book in progress is a sure thing, Jake is prepared to dismiss the boast as typical amateur narcissism. But then . . . he hears The Plot.

Register at lib.nova.edu/purpose

Sponsored by the Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library.

Posted 03/13/22

Learn About the Pitfalls of Big Data Misuse, April 14

Have you ever wondered how the misuse of big data has corrupted the credit lending process? Join us for the third installment of our Open Classroom series, titled “Financial Literacy and Credit: Pitfalls From the Misuse of Big Data,” on Thursday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library. Featuring host Andrea Nevins, Ph.D., M.F.A., and guest speaker Jason Gershman, Ph.D., this event will provide an open conversation on how the abuses and misuses of big data lead to unfair credit scoring and explore potential solutions to this pervasive problem. Click here (lib.nova.edu/openclass) to register for the event.

Credit scores were designed to increase fairness in credit lending but the recent rise in big data usage has led to abuses and misuses. Our guest speaker will discuss the basic mathematics and statistics that go into the FICO scores and how credit card companies and banks score potential clients in the lending process. He will demonstrate some abuses and misuses of this data and introduce some potential solutions that will begin to fix a flawed and broken process to prevent the development of a “weapon of math destruction.”

The Open Classroom is a collaboration between the Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library to bring disciplinary perspectives on contemporary issues through open conversations with experts in the field. The Open Classroom aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the general public and provide unique insights rarely seen in the media in an accessible way.

Posted 03/11/22

Impact of Social Media on Perceptions of Disability, March 15

Are you interested in learning about how social media affects disability? Join us for the second installment of our Open Classroom series, titled “TikTok Tourette’s: Social Media & Patient Narratives,” on Tuesday, March 15, at 5 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library. Featuring host Andrea Nevins, Ph.D., M.F.A., and guest speaker Aileen Farrar, Ph.D., this event will provide an open conversation on how social media narratives are changing experiences, expressions, and perceptions of disability. Click here (lib.nova.edu/openclass) to register for the event.

Since the onset of the pandemic, healthcare professionals have reported a significant rise in the number of teenage girls with symptoms resembling Tourette’s, drawing support and criticism towards the social media platform, those seeking to bring awareness to disabilities, and the response of healthcare professionals to this unique and new phenomenon. The Open Classroom will allow you to explore this intersection between social media and disability as we continue to navigate unprecedented issues arising from the age of social media.

The Open Classroom is a collaboration between the Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library to bring disciplinary perspectives on contemporary issues through open conversations with experts in the field. The Open Classroom aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the general public and provide unique insights rarely seen in the media in an accessible way.

Posted 03/07/22

Library’s Story Fest ‘Week of Wonder’ Kicks Off March 27

The Alvin Sherman Library’s Story Fest presents “One World, Many Voices: Sing, Dance, Read, Celebrate” from Sunday, March 27, to Sunday, April 3.

This year’s “Week of Wonder” will feature virtual family concerts, delightful storytelling, book giveaways for children ages 2 to 12, prizes, and an assortment of games for the whole family.

Join in the fun and stop by the library for free books and art activities, while supplies last.

Cultivating Writing as a Brand of Professionalism

Join us on Wednesday, February 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. online via Zoom, or in-person at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery on the 2nd Floor for the second discussion in the Pen to Purpose series. This series is the result of a collaboration between the NSU Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and the Alvin Sherman Library, and sponsored by the Circle of Friends. You will not want to miss this compelling conversation with David Weill, M.D.  Author of the book “Exhale,” Weill is the former director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford.

“Exhale” is an inside look at the world of high-stakes medicine, complete with the decisions that are confronted, the mistakes that are made, and the story of a transplant doctor’s slow recognition that he needed to step away from the front lines. This book explores the cost of holding on too tight, of losing one’s way, and of the power of another kind of decision—to leave behind everything for a fresh start.

Weill’s account of his 10 years spent directing the lung transplant program at Stanford illustrates not only the miracle of transplantation, but also how it is a very human endeavor performed by people with strengths and weaknesses, powerful attributes, and profound flaws.

Weill will be in conversation with Professor Efrat Friedman, who teaches undergraduate creative writing at NSU. Professor Friedman created the Pen to Purpose series in order to impress upon her students the value of strong writing skills in any profession. Register now for the event.

NSU Library’s Circle of Friends is the community support arm for Alvin Sherman Library. The funds raised are used to enhance the library’s services, materials, and programs. With more Friends, we can make an even greater impact, so why not consider becoming a member? For more information about Circle of Friends, please call 954-262-4593, email libdev@nova.edu or visit http://sherman.library.nova.edu/cof.

To become a member or renew your membership.

Your safety is important to us. Face coverings are required if you attend the event in person.

Posted 02/13/22

Civil Rights in the Sunshine State: The Lynching of Rubin Stacy

Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Location: Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

According to records maintained by the NAACP, between 1882 and 1968 there were 4,743 documented cases of lynching across the United States, with the majority of victims being African American.  A combination of their frequency and the system of white supremacy which condoned these mob killings ensured that most victims were soon forgotten. The case of Rubin Stacy, who was lynched by a mob in 1935 on what is today the corner of Davie Boulevard and SW 31st Avenue, stands out though because it was a recorded in a number of searing photographs taken that day. From the NAACP fliers that used these images in support of its anti-lynching campaign to the recent decision of the City of Fort Lauderdale to rename a stretch of Davie Boulevard in his memory, this talk will revisit the story of Rubin Stacy’s murder and photographs which propelled it to national attention.

Presented by Dr. David Kilroy Ph.D., a Professor of History and Chair of the Department of Humanities and Politics. A native of Dublin, Ireland, his research interests fall broadly within the parameters of U.S. political and cultural engagement on the world stage.

Click here to register for Zoom. Click here to register for in-person attendance.

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