Category: Looking Ahead

NSU MD Hosts Human and Physiology Conference; Early Bird Deadline Feb. 28

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) 36th International Annual Conference will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from May 25 to 29, with workshops hosted by Nova Southeastern University. The theme for the annual conference is “Overcoming Obstacles.” The Early Bird Registration and Proposal Submission deadline is February 28.

NSU and HAPS prioritizes the health and safety of its members, and conference attendees will be completing a form attesting for full vaccination against COVID-19 status or negative COVID-19 tests. Conference attendees will be required to wear masks in all indoor locations, unless actively eating or drinking.

Get more information on the HAPS 2022 conference.

This meeting is hosted by Chasity O’Malley and Cheryl Purvis from the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, NSU. For other queries please contact the HAPS Main Office at info@hapsconnect.org or 1-800-448-4277.

Posted 02/16/22

NSU Dance Hosts Masterclasses with Choreographer Feb. 2

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and NSU Dance will host two masterclasses taught by dancer/choreographer Adam Weinert and several dancers from his recent performance in Miami, a reconstructed work of modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn titled “Dance of the Ages (1983).” The classes are open to students enrolled in DANC3100: Dance Improvisation and DANC3600: Modern Dance III. There is also free limited availability to participate or observe. Previous dance experience is required for participation.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

Time(s): Dance Improvisation: 10-11:50 a.m. | Modern Dance III 1-2:50 p.m.

Location: Performance Theatre, first floor of the University Center

For more information, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu

Posted 01/31/22

Musicians, Musical Among Upcoming Acts at Performing Arts Center

The Coasters

If you’re looking for upcoming entertainment, look no further than the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on Nova Southeastern University’s Davie campus.

On Sunday, February 6, don’t miss the witty, engaging, hilarious, and infectious The Coasters! one of America’s favorite groups performing all their hits “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown,” “Poison Ivy,” “Searchin’,” “Love Potion #9,” “Along Came Jones,” “Youngblood,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” and many more.

On, Monday, February 7, don’t miss the musical “Cross That River,” the untold story of a black cowboy!  Award-winning musician Allan Harris wrote musical to tell the untold story of the Black West and empower Americans with an inspiring story of hope and freedom. Each song tells a unique story, at times joyful, sometimes tragic, but mostly a poignant chronicle of enduring perseverance.

Receive $10 off ticket if you’re NSU faculty, staff, or students. Before choosing your seats, enter the passcode ‘NSU’ and unlock the discount off your ticket.

Posted 01/31/22

Civil Rights Exhibit Comes to Alvin Sherman Library, Feb. 1

The Museum of Florida History presents Civil Rights in the Sunshine State from February 1 to March 12 on the second floor, Cotilla Gallery at the NSU Alvin Sherman
Produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this rich and engaging exhibit explores the struggle of African Americans for equality in Florida from the end of Reconstruction (1877) through the 1970s. It examines the deep history of black activism in the state and reveals the multi-generational effort of men and women whose courage and sacrifice ended centuries of institutionalized racism. Civil Rights in the Sunshine State is one of the first attempts to view the Florida civil rights movement through a statewide lens. From Miami to Tallahassee and St. Petersburg to St. Augustine, the Florida movement is explored at the local, state, and national levels.

See upcoming exhibits here.

For more information, contact Gena Meroth at gmeroth@nova.edu

Posted 01/25/22

Diversity Round-Table Discussions Will Be Held Monthly

Join us for the Diversity Round-table Discussions (DRD) presented by the Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC). On the first Monday of the month from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m., we will be presenting a series of topics for a true roundtable discussion in the virtual live format using the Zoom platform. Social time begins at noon. All students and employees are invited, as well as silent observers. See you soon!

Objectives:

  1. To provide an open roundtable interprofessional discussion to listen while withholding judgment about new or unfamiliar topics.
  2. Interact with colleagues respectfully and appropriately in a variety of cultural contexts.
  3. Reassess one’s own perspective when appropriate, a process that frequently requires courage and humility.

In 2022 we look forward to these topics.

  • February 7 Labels and Language
  • March 7 Including Inclusion
  • April 4 Cultural Competence vs Humility
  • May 2 DEI and Health Literacy
  • June 6 Microaggressions
  • July 4 “HOLIDAY!” – NO DRD
  • August 1 Defining Diversity
  • September 5 “Labor Day” – NO DRD
  • October 3 Equity vs Equality
  • November 7 Respect and Religion
  • December 5 The B in DEIB, Belonging

 

Join the Zoom Meeting.

Posted 01/28/22

Social Change Through Art Open Classroom Series, Feb. 21

The Open Classroom series will feature conversations with scholars from various disciplines who will share their expertise on important issues and provide insightful perspectives rarely seen in the media.

Join us online or in person for our first installment, Social Change Through Art. Learn how contemporary artists use art as a form of social activism to challenge the historic use of images as a tool to marginalize women of color.

Social Change Through Art will be Monday, February 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cotilla Gallery at the Alvin Sherman Library.

Register online or in person.

The event will be hosted by Andrea Nevins Ph.D., M.F.A. The featured speaker will be Kandy Lopez-Moreno, M.F.A., Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. The Open Classroom series is a collaboration between the Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library.

Posted 01/28/22

NSU Mathematics Hosts Differential Equations Expert, Feb. 10

Qin Sheng, Ph.D.

The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics will host guest speaker Qin Sheng, Ph.D., as part of their Mathematics Colloquium Series.  Sheng will be discussing the role of splitting methods for solving differential equations.  The review will cover the historical roots and derivation of modern splitting methods, its use in solving a semi-linear Kawarada partial differential equation, and the concept of global error.

Sheng is a professor at the Baylor University Department of Mathematics.  He has been interested in splitting and adaptive numerical methods for solving linear and nonlinear partial differential equations and is also known for the Sheng-Suzuki theorem in numerical analysis.  A prolific researcher, Sheng has published more than 110 refereed journal articles as well as six joint research monographs and has been an Editor-in-Chief of the SCI journal, International Journal of Computer Mathematics, published by Taylor and Francis.

“From Derivation to Error Analysis of Splitting Methods – A Contemporary Review”, will take place on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. on Zoom.  The entire NSU community, including students at all levels of mathematics, is invited and encouraged to attend.

Posted 01/30/22

Deadline for Crossroads Conference Abstracts Extended to Feb. 11

The deadline for abstracts for the 4th Annual Crossroads Humanities Student Conference has been extended to Friday, February 11.   Undergraduate and graduate students from all programs of study are invited to present and attend; registration for NSU students is free.  The conference will be held at the NSU Davie campus on Saturday, March 26, 2022; virtual access will be available.  The theme of the conference is “Rebirth, Renewal, Reboot” exploring the nature of human resiliency and how the humanities provides paths to creativity and newness, rebuilding and finding light in darkness. Abstract proposals of 150 words or fewer should be submitted to humanities@nova.edu. Contact Dr. Marlisa Santos, Director of the Center for the Humanities, at santosm@nova.edu with any questions.

Returning from trauma, tragedy, and loss is a difficult, but also an empowering enterprise.  Historically, humanity has needed to rise from the ashes of war, disease, genocide, and social and political unrest and violence.  Individuals cope on a daily basis with the effects of sexual assault, domestic abuse, and personal battles with death and despair.  In the resolving stages of a global pandemic and continuing struggles of LGBTQ and BIPOC communities, it seems appropriate to consider the nature of human resiliency and what tools we use to begin anew.  How do the humanities help us to process these losses and trauma, and to regenerate, to find new hope and growth?  In addition to solace and comfort, in what ways do the arts, literature, history, film, religion, and philosophy provide paths to creativity and newness, rebuilding and finding light in darkness?  How can the humanities help us design and build more socially and culturally responsible technologies to help communities redress trauma, division, and violence?

Possible topics include, but not limited to:

  • Digital humanities
  • Trauma studies
  • Medical humanities
  • World mythology and folklore
  • Software studies
  • Religious ritual/belief
  • Environmental humanities/climate change
  • Social reform
  • Racial justice
  • Utopias/Dystopias
  • Memoir/autobiography/documentary
  • Renaissance and reform(ation)

Posted 01/26/22

Learn the Keys to Successful Research Collaborations, Feb. 7

We invite you to attend this interactive event featuring two successful research groups sharing their collaboration stories. This “Keys to Successful Research Collaborations” event will occur on Monday, February 7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.

It will feature presentations and Q&A with NSU faculty members Nancy Klimas, M.D., who established a multi-disciplinary research and clinical program that is taking a systems biology approach to understanding complex medical illnesses; and Gary Cravens, M.D., M.S., whose diverse research efforts led to collaboration with Louis Nemzer, Ph.D., B.A., and colleagues to evaluate seizure prediction in epilepsy patients.

Register to attend this *virtual* event at tinyurl.com/Collaboration-Success-2022. Questions? Contact GRANTLAB@nova.edu

Posted 01/18/22

Virtual Interviews With NSU Researchers, February – April 2022

Three upcoming *virtual* events will feature informal interviews with NSU researchers. Hear from our experts studying indigenous medicine, exercise interventions that combat disease, and the role of gut microbiome in sleep.

We invite you to learn about researchers’ current and future projects, and ask your own questions! All members of the NSU research community will get a chance to see the variety of research being conducted at NSU, network with colleagues, and potentially find new collaborators that align with their own interests. Register to attend these Zoom events, held on the fourth Friday of the month from noon to 12:45 p.m., here: https://tinyurl.com/NSUNetworkChats-register. Questions? Contact GRANTLAB@nova.edu

Posted 01/06/22

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