Category: Events

Wonder Women Hold Annual Panel and Scholarship Event

Yabsera Negussie

Yabsera Negussie

To close out Women’s History Month, on March 25, the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship’s Women’s Success Series in partnership with the NSU Center for Academic and Professional Success and Office of Student Success held its fifth annual NSU Wonder Women panel and scholarship award program in the Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery.

An inspiring panel of female business leaders in a variety of industries was moderated by NSU’s Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing, and Creative Services Kyle Fisher. The panelists were:

  • Katina Brown-Burgess, D.O., obstetrician/gynecologist and assistant professor in NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Tamara Chase, roofing contractor, chief executive officer of Chase Roofing and owner of Shine Fort Lauderdale Window Cleaning.
  • Carmen Rodriguez, director of NSU’s Marine Environmental Education Center.

The panel spoke about a variety of topics and offered students advice on the challenges of work-life balance, power dynamics, and being one’s authentic self. The event concluded with networking.

From left, Carmen Rodriguez and Tamara Chase, Wonder Woman awardee Yabsera Negussie, Katina Brown-Burgess, Kyle Fisher and Niemah Butler

Panelists Carmen Rodriguez and Tamara Chase, Wonder Woman awardee Yabsera Negussie, Katina Brown-Burgess, Kyle Fisher and Niemah Butler. The highlight of the evening was the naming of the 2024 undergraduate wonder woman scholarship winner, Yabsera Negussie, a behavioral neuroscience major, an Honors College student, and a first-year Razor’s Edge Leadership scholar.

In second place was Alexandra Hernandez, an international studies major with minors in medical humanities, communication and business. Third place went to Sanjana Anathula, a biology major and Honors College student who is on the Honors College Advisory Board.

The winner of the Wonder Women Award received a $500 scholarship. Second- and third-place winners received a $300 and $200 scholarship, respectively.

Posted 04/09/24

Holocaust Reflection Contest Features Memorable Submissions

Students and teachers were honored at the Holocaust Reflection Contest awards ceremony hosted by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc., on Sunday, April 7, at the Alvin Sherman Library.

The statewide contest, in its 10th year, drew middle and high school students from across Florida to study the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and reflect on them through poetry, essays, artwork and digital storytelling. The contest provides a creative opportunity to honor and remember the millions of victims who died in the Holocaust.

More than 1,300 student submissions were received this year. This year’s winners were:

Digital Storytelling

High School First Place:

  • “Six Million and One”
  • Student: Rachell Janowski
  • Teacher: Janet Conrad
  • School: Rohr Bais Chaya Academy

Middle School First Place

  • “Number 610”
  • Student: Katherine Kolbar
  • Teacher: Shira Greenberg
  • School: David Posnack Jewish Day School

High School Second Place

  • “Remember Rosie”
  • Student: Rylee Schwimmer
  • Teacher: Jack Rosenbaum
  • School: Spanish River Community High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Solemnis”
  • Student: Sebi Timbal
  • Teacher: Steven Hammerman
  • School: The Greene School

Art

High School First Place

  • “… but there must be a time when we fail to protest”
  • Student: Sarah Mira
  • Teacher: Anncy Pitelli
  • School: Florida Christian School

Middle School First Place

  • “Echoes of Night”
  • Student: Ariel Malachovsky
  • Teacher: Joshua Bender
  • School: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School

High School Second Place

  • “The Eternal Jew”
  • Student: Lucas Izquierdo
  • Teacher: Brian Lynn
  • School: Charles W. Flanagan High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Love of Humanity”
  • Student: Isabella Cerase
  • Teacher: Jill Giancario
  • School: Pioneer Middle School

Essay/Poem

 High School First Place

  • “Never Again”
  • Student: Camille Blaker
  • Teacher: Richard Ehrlich
  • School: Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Middle School First Place

  • “Aftereffect”
  • Student: Serina Bligh
  • Teacher: Shelly Sweeney
  • School: Doral Academy Charter Middle School

High School Second Place

  • “Echoes of Sorrow”
  • Student: Gianni Santa
  • Teacher: Suzanne A. Bates-Miranda
  • School: F.W. Springstead High School

Middle School Second Place

  • “Unforgotten”
  • Student: Milena Arthur Gnibus
  • Teacher: Marcia Zaldivar
  • School: St. Thomas The Apostle

The emcee of Sunday’s event was Ari Odzer, the education reporter for NBC 6. Among the speakers were Dr. Harry K. Moon, NSU’s president-elect and chief operating officer; Klaus Bormann, consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany; Gabriel Baredes, consulate of the State of Israel; Craig R. Weiner, president of the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund; and Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez.

Posted 04/08/24

Halmos Political Science Majors Present at Research Conference

From left, David Holger Mahnke, Kiara Colman, Gabriella Fidanze and Casey Homorody

Political science majors from the Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center presented original research at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C.

Ransford Edwards, Ph.D., faculty member in the department, accompanied the students and chaired panels. The students gave the following presentations:

  • Kiara Colman: “Unspoken. Unseen. Unprotected. An Analytical Investigation into the Public’s Perception on Immigration Levels”
  • Gabriella Fidanze: “Too Tough on Crime? The Relationship Between State Political Ideology and Incarceration Rates”
  • David Holger Mahnke: “The ideal of Olympic Peace: Can Sport Help Bring the Ukraine War to a Swift End?”
  • Casey Homorody: “Compulsory Voting and Governmental Effectiveness: How Mandatory Voting Improves Democratic Function”

The first night of the conference featured a career reception where the students met professionals in fields such as government and nonprofit management.

In addition to the conference, the group visited some of the highlights of Washington, including the National Mall, the White House, the Capitol and several museums.

Posted 03/17/24

Title IX Office Plans Events for Sexual Assault Awareness

April 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Building Connected Communities.” Through collaborations with campus and community partners, the NSU Title IX Office seeks to raise awareness about sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct.

Key events include the Clothesline Project, Day of Action, athletic games with themed giveaways, and a Trauma-Informed Healthcare Symposium. Through these initiatives across NSU’s campuses, the office strives to empower individuals to take proactive steps to prevent sexual assault in their communities.

We invite you to participate and to increase your own awareness about the causes and risks of sexual assault.  or more information and to view the planned events, visit: www.nova.edu/title-ix/saam.html or email Samantha.Giordano@nova.edu.

Posted 03/17/24

Alvin Sherman Library Hosts Online Writing Workshops

Attention writers! Join us for online workshops led by published authors on Saturdays at 2 p.m.

  • On March 9, author Charles Todd will discuss the key elements to consider before and during the writing process. He’ll provide important tools for aspiring and current historical novelists. Learn about the pitfalls authors face and learn where to find critical information, conduct interviews and understand the culture of historical settings.
  • On March 16, author Jaimie Engle will discuss how to use LinkedIn homepage features as your best resume for producers, agents, actors and directors to connect, plus how to nurture those connections into relationships that end in contracts.
  • On March 23, award-winning author Nancy J. Cohen will talk about how to attract attention for your new book release to build readership and increase sales.

RSVP online at https://lib.nova.edu/writers.

Alvin Sherman Library Presents StoryFest on March 3

NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library will host StoryFest, its signature family literacy event, on Sunday, March 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s StoryFest theme is  “Reading Rodeo.”

The event will feature a petting zoo, storytellers, face painting and other activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with fun barnyard characters and favorites such as South Florida PBS’s Miss Penny.

Free pizza and hot dogs will be served courtesy of Hungry Howies. In addition, families who pre-register for StoryFest will be eligible to win a gift card. As part of the library’s efforts to encourage reading, each child who attends the event will receive a free book while supplies last. Parking for the event will be free.

To RSVP for StoryFest, visit lib.nova.edu/storyfest.

Posted 02/18/24

NSU Art + Design Presents Annual Juried Exhibition

NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and its B.A. in Art + Design program present their annual juried exhibition, featuring original works from students focusing on studio art and graphic design. The opening reception will be Wednesday, March 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Gallery 217 on the second floor of the Don Taft University Center on the Davie campus.

The exhibition can be seen through April 19 and is free to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Gallery Manager L’nique Noel at ln507@nova.edu

Posted 02/18/24

NSU Theatre Presents ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’

The B.A. in Theatre program in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts will present “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” a play from dramatist Rajiv Joseph, on Friday, Feb. 16, through Sunday, Feb. 18 at the Black Box Theatre in the Don Taft University Center. The play is free and open to the NSU and local community.

The dark, humorous drama follows the intersecting lives of Kayleen and Doug over a 30-year span, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together.

Each performance features a talk by Adjunct Professor Aimee Sanchez-Zadak, Ed.D., who teaches in the College of Psychology.

Showtimes

  • Friday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu

Posted 02/09/24 

Upcoming Event Stresses Importance of Saving Early

You’ll learn tips on ways to save, benefits of starting early and various types of saving options at “YOU GOT THIS! Pay Yourself First: Saving Made Easy” on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Candy Coleman, an experienced banking professional with more than 35 years of experience, will be the guest speaker in room 2053 at the Alvin Sherman Library. Coleman manages the Plantation Branch of AmTrust Bank, a Division of Flagstar Bank, and has been there more than 10 years. She also is very knowledgeable in the areas of fraud prevention and financial literacy, and frequently speaks on these topics at financial literacy programs.

Refreshments will be served.

Posted 02/04/24

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