Category: News & Announcements

NSU Alumni and Community Partners Event, “A Shark Celebration in Clearwater”

NSU’s Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving celebrated the opening of the Tampa Bay campus with its first Alumni and Community Partners event, “A Shark Celebration in Clearwater,” on Friday, September 20.

This 311,000-square-foot campus is the latest addition to Nova Southeastern University, and the biggest of its seven regional campuses. The event celebrated the opening of this new campus, only 18 months after breaking ground, a mission that everyone thought impossible.

Over 200 NSU alumni and community partners joined students and staff to celebrate the generous gift of Drs. Kiran C. and Pallavi Patel that set off the construction of the new campus. The attendees supported NSU’s new student initiative for a medical outreach trip called NSU United with Puerto Rico Outreach, which assists Tampa Bay and Ft. Lauderdale students in achieving their traveling and philanthropic goals.

Following the program, faculty and staff provided campus tours and demonstrations of this state-of-the-art facility. The event concluded with dessert and a warm conversation amongst alumni, community members, faculty, and staff.

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Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to Honor Dr. George L. Hanbury II During Banquet GHOF to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Guy Harvey Research Institute

The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) will honor Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) President and CEO Dr. George L. Hanbury II and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NSU Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) during its annual ocean conservation fundraising dinner on Saturday, November 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale.

“This year is particularly special, as we honor both Dr. Hanbury and the incredible scientists and groundbreaking research at GHRI,” said world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist and entrepreneur Dr. Guy Harvey. “We are on a transformational journey together to protect our ocean ecosystem and conserve our marine environment.”

Tickets to the 11th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) Banquet are $300 per person and $2,500 for a table of 10. Guests will enjoy dinner, open bar, live musical entertainment, a video retrospective of the exciting ocean expeditions and research findings from 2019 and a live and silent auction with original Guy Harvey artwork, exciting trips and unique gifts.

The annual banquet benefits the GHOF which conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The GHOF also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists.

For tickets, visit www.guyharvey.com/2019-ghof-banquet-and-fundraiser.html. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.GuyHarvey.com or e-mail GHOF@GuyHarvey.com.

Second Week of Grand Openings for Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Student Businesses

Are you ready for a new swimming suit? You can wear it to the beach after classes finish for the day and take along some great recreational gear. Do you need some finishing touches to make your dorm room just right? Are your shoes looking a bit worn? Visit the new Razor’s Edge Shark Cage on the first level of Mako Hall and celebrate four more Grand Openings of student-run businesses owned and operated by Rockefeller Class of 2021 Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program students on Wednesday, September 18.  This is an enormous accomplishment for these students, and we would like to invite you to visit and enjoy some of their great new products and services offered by the students. Cash or credit cards are accepted. All these businesses located in the Shark Cage on the ground floor of Mako Hall.

Grand Opening Events:

Captain Nova (Swim wear, t-shirts, and hoodies), Wednesday, September 18 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s and Wednesday’s, 12:00 – 3:00 pm and Tuesday’s, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Looking for durable, comfortable, and fashionable swim wear? Stop by Captain Nova for quality items and help positively impact South Florida coastal conservation with your purchase.

Comfy-fi (Dorm room design services), Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Do you want to turn your dorm room from an ordinary space into an extraordinary space? Stop by Comfy-fi to take your dorm room and living space to the next level.

R3 (Recreational and Relaxing Rentals), Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Do you want to enjoy the South Florida sunshine with the essentials for a pleasant day at a fraction of the cost? Stop by R3 for quality recreational and relaxing beach rentals at affordable prices.

Ravi’s Royal Tea, Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • Location: Shark Cage, 1st floor, Mako Hall LOGO
  • Operating Hours: Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Ready to take a break and have a refreshing cup of hot tea or a tall glass of iced tea? Take a break from your schedule and relax for a few minutes at Ravi’s Royal Tea.

Captain Nova

Captain Nova provides high-quality apparel including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and swim bikinis (made in America) in a variety of four colors. Captain Nova supports the movement away from using plastic straws, and the mission is to positively impact South Florida coastal conservation. Captain Nova is donating some of its profits to the Marine Environmental Education Center. Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

Captain Nova owned and operated by Rebecca (Becca) Flack, a junior from Sherborne, United Kingdom, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Becca looks forward to introducing you to her variety of comfortable, durable, and fashionable clothing. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 12:00 – 3:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

Comfy-fi

Comfy-fi is a dorm décor kiosk catered to college students living on campus. Let Comfy-fi create a customized, efficient space designed around your lifestyle. Comfy-fi is convenient, affordable, and provides world-class service and attention to detail, specializing in décor, accessories, games, technology and more! Custom orders are also available. See how Comfy-fi can enhance your living space at the Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Comfi-fi owned and operated by Krystian Dear, a junior from Montego Bay, Jamaica, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Entrepreneurship.  Krystian invites you to explore the variety of products and services he offers to make your dorm room your home away from home, catered to your individual needs. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Fridays from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.

R3 (Recreational and Relaxing Rentals)

Whether you are heading to the beach or trying to find a quiet spot on campus to study or relax, you should stop in at R3 to get essential items that you will not have to store in your room.  R3 rents beach towels, goggle and snorkel sets, coolers, body boards, and more.  Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 4 from 11:00 – 2:00 pm.

R3 owned and operated by Rachael Nelson, a junior from Rochester, New York, majoring in Computer Information Technology and minoring in Entrepreneurship.  Rachael is also a NSU volleyball player.  Rachael encourages you to take advantage of her daily or hourly pricing on all types of beach rental items so you do not need to find space to store things in your room.  Have fun in the sun, however, slather on the sunscreen.  Regular hours of operation are Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.  R3 will operate in Fall 2019-Winter 2020.

Ravi’s Royal Tea

Ravi’s Royal Tea serves organic tea and non-GMO certified hot and iced tea for those who are not coffee drinkers and coffee drinkers who also enjoy a tea break. Enjoy a sweet treat with your tea crafted from the highest quality whole tea leaves, fruits, herbs and spices.  Take a break and come to the Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from

Ravi’s Royal Tea owned and operated by Ravi Patel, a junior from Jacksonville, Florida, a Dual Admit Dental student majoring in Biology and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Ravi invites you to tea at his Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 18 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm. Regular hours of operation are Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and Tuesday’s from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Additional Shark Cage Businesses

 Each Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program student opens an on-campus, student-run business in order to fulfill their scholarships. Each business aims to engage all members of the NSU community including students, faculty, and staff.  Students went through specifically designed courses to aid them in getting their businesses started. From making Shark Pitches and Shark Funding Pitches to faculty members and entrepreneurs, students gained confidence in starting their on-campus businesses.  These students are joining six returning Shark Cage student-run businesses from last year, Mako Me Fit (protein shakes), The Lemonade Stand, Shark MGT, Shark Market, Shark Vault, and Simple Servings as well as three Shark Cage businesses that opened last week, Mako Ice, Natural Bowl, and Shark Bait Candy Shop.  Watch your messages because there are an additional five Shark Cage student-run businesses opening between September 19-20 . We invite you to ENGAGE with them and support their businesses.

 

NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute to Study Whale Shark Migrations

NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation partner with the popular ocean plastics clean-up company, 4Ocean, to study the migrations of the majestic whale shark, the world’s largest fish. 4Ocean and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation have donated funds toward this research. The whale shark is a filter feeder that has swum the planet’s warm oceans for millions of years, and according to GHRI research this species can live for at least 130 years. But the whale shark is now endangered and in need of better scientific understanding for improving its conservation.

Established in 1999, GHRI is a collaboration between the renowned marine artist, scientist and explorer, Dr. Guy Harvey, and Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. The mission of the GHRI is to provide the scientific information necessary to understand, conserve, and effectively manage the world’s marine fishes and their ecosystems.

For more information:https://4ocean.com/whale-shark-cause?fbclid=IwAR1qVLSGgnXvoCka9kFkkFjA-bmBIaLmJMCQPBGYznSpcJ6P8A0Tt0dTaZU

NSU Students Conduct Environmental Research in Port Everglades

This summer, two NSU undergraduate students conducted an internship at Port Everglades, Broward County’s seaport. Halmos College biology major Luz Salina and marine biology major Sabrina Fischer worked on several exciting projects, including potential sea level rise analysis, the potential for ship ballast water discharges to be a vector for dispersing Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (in collaboration with EPA); the potential for ship ballast water discharges to have been a vector to dispersing invasive species such as lionfish, Johnson’s seagrass, and red tide; and the potential effects of high mast exterior lighting and gantry cranes on sea turtle nesting and hatchling activities. They are also working directly with the USACE Navigation Improvements Project Interagency Working Group on significant coral, seagrass and other environmental issues.

Broward County’s Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) is dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience. Students interested in this internship can find it on NSU’s Handshake site under “Volunteer Intern (Seaport Engineering & Facilities Maintenance)”. The internship program is coordinated by Halmos alumnus Erik Neugaard (MS 2003).

For more information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/broward/jobs/2518857/volunteer-intern-seaport-engineering-facilities-maintenance?department

NSU Names New Dean of College of Pharmacy

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce Michelle A. Clark, Ph.D. has been appointed as Dean of The College of Pharmacy.

A member of the College of Pharmacy since 2001, Dr. Clark has been an integral part of the college, serving in a variety of key leadership roles while continuing her research and service on external, university, and college committees. Appointed Interim Dean in August 2018, Dr. Clark has served the college as Executive Associate Dean, Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

“I am honored that the university, President Hanbury and our leadership have placed their confidence in me for this position,” said Dr. Clark. “I have a passion for teaching our next generation of health care professionals and providing them the edge they need to be successful both professionally and personally. I look forward to helping keep NSU and its College of Pharmacy on its upward trajectory.”

Dr. Clark has proven herself a visionary leader, finding innovative ways to enhance the college’s program offerings and student success.  She was instrumental in the establishment of the college’s Ph.D. program in Pharmaceutical Sciences that matriculated its first students in 2010 and the development of the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences that graduated its first cohort in 2019. Dr. Clark is passionate about creating innovative educational opportunities within the College of Pharmacy . As founding member and faculty advisor of the Student National Pharmaceutical Sciences Association, Dr. Clark serves as a mentor to NSU’s students.

“Having Dr. Clark continue to be part of the NSU family was the best choice we could make,” said Dr. George Hanbury, President of NSU. “I look forward to seeing where she will lead the College of Pharmacy in the future. This is an exciting time in the history of the university.”

Under her leadership, Dr. Clark has exceeded college fundraising goals for student scholarships, cancer research and grants from agencies such as the NIH and other external funding sources.

As a proponent of promoting the pharmacist’s role in health care, Dr. Clark focuses her research activities on pharmacy and health-related issues for underserved and underrepresented communities. She involves students in her research, providing opportunities that allow them to develop skills in scientific inquiry.

Prior to joining the college, Dr. Clark was a researcher at Wake Forest University in the Hypertension and Vascular Disease Center, and received her Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of South Florida.

Hispanic Heritage Month with Gumby at the Alvin Sherman Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Gumby Navedo Y su Tumbao as they perform Charanga Cuban music for your listening pleasure. Jesus Navedo is best known in the music industry as “Gumby” Navedo. He is a musician with a long history in international music and has performed around the world. His group performs the Charanga music style which is a type of Cuban dance music performed by an ensemble using instruments such as piano, bass, violins and flutes. Gumby currently shares his musical talent in many local venues in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and the West Palm Beach areas.

For more Information: https://sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/spotlight/series/hispanic-heritage/

Get the Scoop with NSU Alumni Relations

 

In the month of August, during Weeks of Welcome, the NSU Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving hosted their annual GET THE SCOOP event.

Over 280 students came out to various locations, such as the Mako Residence Hall, Don Taft University Center, HPD Café’ and the Commons Residence Hall to show their shark pride, register on our NSU Connect platform, mix and mingle but most importantly enjoy free ice cream!

The main purpose of this event was to spread awareness about the newly redesigned NSU Connect platform, which allows students to connect with fellow sharks and leverage their professional networks to become familiar with others in the NSU community.

NSU Connect is not only limited to alumni and current students, NSU faculty/staff are able to create an account as well. Register today at (nsuconnect.net.)

As always, if you are an alumni of NSU, please remember to follow us on all social media platforms (@NSUALUMNI) and look out for any upcoming alumni events.

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Celebrate the end of FY 19

On Wednesday, August 21, the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice hosted a “Back to School Breakfast” to celebrate the end of FY19 and kick off the new academic year.

Dean Kimberly Durham addressed faculty and staff in attendance on the college’s outstanding FY 19 closeout and shared the agenda for the upcoming year. She thanked each faculty member for their contribution and service. Then, supervisors recognized each member of their team and presented them with a medal for their integral role in the college’s success. Additionally, the college also recognized members from OIIT, who were instrumental to the college’s summer Institute and APSI events over the summer.

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