Tag: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

Halmos College Hosts Successful Oxfam Hunger Banquet

The Department of Conflict Resolution Studies hosted the Oxfam Hunger Banquet on Saturday, September 24th in the Don Taft University Center.  A diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and family participated in this social experiment that sheds light on global inequalities and world hunger. After being split into three income groups (low, middle, high), guests were served dinner which varied from rice and water to a full meal of rice, beans, chicken, and soda. Conversations and realizations were sparked regarding today’s global poverty rates and the actions individuals can take to make a difference, both locally and globally.

Today, more than 2.1 billion people live in poverty with 15,000 children under the age of 5 dying each day from malnutrition or a related, preventable illness. Although our planet produces enough food to feed every individual on earth, nearly 815 million people suffer from chronic hunger, eating the equivalent of a serving of rice a day or nothing at all. Issues like hunger, poverty, and illiteracy affect people in all areas of the world because they are results of power imbalance. By hosting and participating in events like the Oxfam Hunger Banquet, the Halmos College of Arts & Science helps cultivate an environment where individuals can reflect on these global inequalities and begin the conversation to end global hunger.

The Halmos College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies thanks everyone who participated and contributed to this year’s Oxfam Hunger Banquet. Terry Savage, PhD, Mary Hope Schwoebel, PhD, and Timica Anderson did a tremendous job leading and organizing the event. Food and additional assistance were provided by the HCAS Graduate Student Government Association. Jared Meland graciously volunteered to photograph this year’s banquet.

Posted 10/09/22

Virtual Event: ‘Humans 2.0: The Ethical Controversy of Human Upgrades,’ Oct. 19

The NSU Center for Applied Humanities and Lifelong Learning Institute Members Advisory Committee are proud to co-sponsor an upcoming virtual event, “Humans 2.0: The Ethical Controversy of Human Upgrades,” on Wednesday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.

This collaborative event, which brings together the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Kirin C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, features a debate between noted transhumanism scholars, James Hughes, Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts) and Susan Levin, Ph.D. (Smith College), as they consider the pros and cons of biotechnological enhancement.

The event will be moderated by Vicki Toscano, J.D., Ph.D.,  and Jeremy Weissman, Ph.D., from the Department of Humanities and Politics.  The event is free and open to the public, but webinar registration is required.  Please contact Marlisa Santos, Ph.D. (santosm@nova.edu), Director of the NSU Center for Applied Humanities with questions.

Students’ Documentary to Premiere at International Film Festival

A big congratulations to Janay Joseph, Graciel Quezada, and Bianca Vucetich on the upcoming premiere of of their documentary film “The Halls of Power” as part of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival this November!  This is a great example how you can take your films from the NSU Undergraduate Film Festival and prepare them for entry into professional festivals.  Well done!

“The Halls of Power “ will premiere on Saturday, November 5, at 5 p.m. at the Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale.

See the trailer for the film!

Purchase your tickets today!

Posted 10/05/22

Department of Communication, Media, and Arts Hosts Radio Day, Oct. 7

Student Media’s Radio X in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts will host College Radio Day on Friday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. World College Radio Day seeks to raise a greater, international awareness of college and high school radio stations operating across the globe and celebrate the contributions of college radio by uniting listeners on the first Friday of October each year. This year’s theme is “Voices of Peace,” spotlighting how student radio seeks to champion justice and support sustainable peace for everyone.

“College Radio Day is a fun celebration of the most important aspects of college radio stations, such as our student DJs featuring new and underground songs from up-and-coming artists that you otherwise would not hear,” said Mike Lynn, assistant director of Student Media. “Throughout the day, our DJs utilize 7 additional hours of airtime – that they otherwise wouldn’t have – to feature NSU faculty, students and staff and discuss their opinions on music genres they enjoy in a roundtable discussion focused on an annual theme.”

Listeners can participate in College Radio Day by tuning in to Radio X on WKPX 88.5 FM or online at https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/RADIOX

For more information about College Radio Day, contact Lynn at ml2009@nova.edu

For more information about Student Media, visit nova.edu/studentmedia or contact Director of Student Media Chris Delboni at cdelboni@nova.edu

Posted 10/09/22

Halmos Faculty Publishes Book on American Judicial System

Charles Zelden, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Humanities and Politics (DHP) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center and has published a new book, “The American Judicial System: A Very Short Introduction,” by Oxford University Press  in September 2022.

Book description:

At some point, everyone living in the United States has some type of interaction with the American judicial system. For most, this contact is relatively minor: contesting a traffic ticket, suing or being sued in civil court, being a witness in a civil or criminal trial, or serving on a jury. Others are caught up in the criminal justice system – as defendants, as victims, as witnesses, as jurors, or as relatives of a victim or a defendant. For still others, contact comes via an important policy issue affecting their lives in the hands of judges and justices sitting in judgment in marble temples to the law.   This new book explains the ‘where,’ ‘when,’ and ‘who’ of American courts. It also makes clear the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the law as it affects everyday people. @VeryShortIntroductions.

Zelden academic interests include American Constitutional History, Civil Rights, Legal Studies, and the Judicial Process. He is the co-director of the NSU Council for Dialogue and Democracy and is the co-editor, Southern Legal Studies (UGA Press).

Get more information on the book.

Posted 09/26/22

Doctoral Candidate, Alum Elected to Peace and Justice Board

The Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) is pleased to announce that doctoral candidate Tanna Krewson, M.A. and doctoral alumnus Michael Chadukiewicz, Ph.D. have been elected to the Board of the Peace and Justice Studies Association.

Krewson has an M.A. in Peace Studies from the United Nations University for Peace. She is an international development and conflict resolution professional with experience managing programming through The Carter Center, CARE, and Vibha, Inc. Currently she is working with NATO as part of Valka-Mir Human Security, to co-lead the development of NATO’s concept on countering cognitive warfare and regularly facilitates training for U.S. and allied special forces on the psycho-emotional drivers of conflict.

Chadukiewicz is an Affiliate Researcher with Yale PRCH (Program for Recovery and Community Health). His research focus is on social justice advocacy as a path to promoting the recovery and social inclusion of people experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, and discrimination.

He has a consulting practice where he works with individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, educational institutes, and community organizations seeking to build cohesive teams, improve interpersonal communication, implement, and manage change, and transform culture

In addition to these two new board members, Robin Cooper, Ph.D., faculty in DCRS and HCAS Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Program Development is serving her second term on the Board and Doles Jadotte, Ph.D. doctoral alumnus is serving his first term.

Posted 09/25/22

Halmos Faculty Featured on Al Rojo Vivo on Telemundo

Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) was featured in the “Amenazas Escondidas” (Hidden threats) segments that aired over the summer on Al Rojo Vivo on Telemundo.  The producer of the show brought samples from swimming pools, bathing suits, reusable water bottles, and refrigerators to her lab so she could test for the bacteria E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.  The results were revealed on the show with tips on how to avoid infection.

She teaches a variety of courses including Microbiology/Lab, Microbial Pathogenesis, Immunology, Genetics, and Cellular and Molecular Biology.

The “Amenazas Escondidas” (Hidden threats) segments may be accessed at:

7/28/2022     Descubren cientos de bacterias en las botellas de agua reusables

7/21/2022     Alertan sobre los peligros de probarse trajes de baño en las tiendas

7/15/2022     Expertos revelan cómo evitar las bacterias en las albercas

7/8/2022       ¿Cómo evitar bacterias en el refrigerador?

Posted 09/25/22

Virtual Lecture: ‘Growing Together: Teaching Literacy as a Community,’ Sept. 22

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences presents the virtual lecture “Growing Together: Teaching Literacy as a Community” with Associate Professor of Writing Kelly Concanon, Ph.D., and M.A. in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media student Autumn Bishard.

  • Date: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom
  • Free event
  • Register here.

For more information, contact Kelly Concannon at km1319@nova.edu

Posted 09/17/22

Halmos Professor Publishes Article in Museums & Social Issues

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D.

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Humanities & Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences published “Under Oshun’s Gaze: Africana Religions as a Model for Repatriation” in the Journal of Museums & Social Issues’ Fall Issue.

The article offers crucial insight into the processes by which museums and cultural institutions can redress ongoing challenges and controversies over the collection and management of Africana ritual items and sacred objects within their collections.

According to Professor Furiasse, “Writing the article provided me with the opportunity to meet and talk with museum professionals and curators, as well as reflect on my own experiences and professional work as a curator in museums and cultural heritage institutions. Museums are a critical resource for higher education, since they are responsible for introducing scholarly insights and innovations to the general public. This article highlights the important work going on in museums and the role of museums in redressing local and global conflicts.”

Posted 9/11/22

Chemistry Club Designated as Commendable by ACS

The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) are proud to share the recognition received by the NSU Chemistry Club by the American Chemical Society (ACS).  NSU’s chapter was recognized as a Commendable Chapter, which is the 2nd highest achievement a club can obtain from ACS. Last year the club received an Honorable Mention, so this is exciting news! ACS, founded in 1876, has more than 150,000 members and more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. Only 7-8% of clubs are recognized as Commendable Chapters.

The news was shared with the college by Department of Chemistry and Physics faculty Beatrix Aukszi, Ph.D., and Jessica Brown, Ph.D. The club is housed in the department.

Posted 09/11/22

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