Tag: Alvin Sherman Library

May Fundraiser Will Benefit Alvin Sherman Library

Circle of Friends is hosting Paint the Town Red, White, and Rosé, a fundraiser that benefits the library, on Wednesday, May 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Esteemed painter and wine connoisseur Thomas Arvid will be painting at the event and his stunning paintings will be available for purchase. His artwork will make a perfect addition to any wine lover’s collection.
Participants will sample sumptuous and tantalizing varietals of wine curated by the American Fine Wine Competition and hors d’oeuvres from Rock and Brews. They’ll also help Circle of Friends in its campaign to preeminence, funding innovative collaborative spaces, signature author events, and enhanced materials, services and resources for the Alvin Sherman Library.

Most important, they’ll help to foster early literacy in the community.

Click HERE to register for the event.

Become a Circle of Friends member or renew your membership (NSU student/faculty/staff is only $25 a year) and join us for this exciting event. To join Circle of Friends, visit https://www.nova.edu/cof/membership/.

Posted 04/08/24

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

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.

Explore Dangers of Confusing Memory with History, March 6

The Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library present “The Open Classroom: History and Memory.”

Join us for a discussion about the differences between history and memory and the rise of censorship in education when talking about the past.

  • When: Wednesday, March 6 at noon
  • Where: Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd floor
  • Free and open to the public
  • Register here

David Kilroy, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Humanities and Politics and professor at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, will be the speaker at the event.

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

Posted 02/23/24

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

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

Uncover Secrets to a Longer and Healthier Life, Feb. 6

The Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library present “The Open Classroom: Diving into the Deep Blue Zone – Secrets to Longevity and Wellness.”

Join us for an open discussion on the cultural norms, diets and behaviors that allow people in the Deep Blue Zone – five locations around the world where residents live the longest – to thrive.

  • When: Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd floor
  • Free and open to the public
  • Register here

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

Posted 02/01/24

NSU Celebrates Black History Month

As February begins, we celebrate Black History Month and the powerful and enduring impact Black people have had on our nation. The annual observance highlights the profound impact of Black individuals on our nation’s history and emphasizes the ongoing need for social justice and racial equity

Explore the BEDI Library Guide for curated resources on Black history, offering insights into pivotal roles played by Black individuals. Engage in NSU’s diverse activities celebrating Black History Month to connect, learn and appreciate cultural richness and historical contributions. Check out the BEDI Events Calendar for activities and events. View February not only as a celebration, but as an opportunity for continued reflection, education and positive action.

Posted 01/31/24

Miniaci To Feature ‘Cross That River – A Story of a Black Cowboy’

NSU’s Miniaci Performing Arts Center will stage the musical production of “Cross That River-The Story of a Black Cowboy” on Feb. 7 at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center from 7 to 9 p.m.

The popular production, written by award-winning jazz musician, vocalist and songwriter Allan Harris, tells the often-untold story of the “Black West” and its inspiring story of hope and freedom.

The unsettled West of the 1860s provides a new life and new dreams for Blue, a runaway slave, who escapes from slavery to Texas to become one of America’s first Black cowboys. The compelling tale of freedom integrates fiction with historical fact, and each song presents a different page in a complicated chapter of American history.

There are 50 free seats available to attend this program. Tickets are available by registering at lib.nova.edu/ctrfreetix.

Posted 02/04/24

NSU to Screen Award-Winning Original Documentary Film

NSU will screen the award-winning documentary “State of Rodeo” on Jan. 31 at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. The film showing will start at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a panel discussion.

“State of Rodeo” is an hourlong television documentary focusing on the rich tradition of Rodeo and Ranching in the State that started it all. Rodeos began as celebrations of Cowboy life within rural farming communities, whereby local Cowboys and Cowgirls could gather with friends and family to highlight the unique skills learned on the farm. 2021 marks five hundred years of cattle and horse farming within the State of Florida when Ponce De Leon brought the first herds from Spain to the new world and the territory of La Florida.

This is a history that presents a rich multicultural fabric of cultures and influences that ultimately blends into a tapestry of American pride. Rodeo comes from the Spanish rodear meaning to go around and that is where this story begins, over and through the various backwaters and by ways where the sport is still thriving, from Ocala to Okeechobee to Davie. It is a special bond that connects one and all to the Rodeo family.

“State of Rodeo” is produced by the Emmy-winning production team of Scott Barnett and Johanna Vega, who have combined their talents to produce hundreds of broadcast commercials, documentaries and digital content including the nationally syndicated, award winning TV show Kid Stew produced with South Florida PBS and bestselling author James Patterson. Their company Fuxion has also produced advertising content for clients including Winn Dixie, the Pork Board, Take Me Fishing and VISITFLORIDA.

Posted 01/14/24

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