October 2021 | In This Issue
The year in review ... Double alumnus creates opportunities to learn ... Department chair captures preeminence for NSU ... Medical student says thank you ... NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale offers more access ... Opportunities abound to help veteran students ... October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... Save the date for Homecoming Week ... Fins Up! NSU Pride Points
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A Message from the President |
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for the entire world in 2020, and many challenges remain in 2021. Nova Southeastern University adapted to the learning and health challenges posed by the pandemic thanks to the dedication of our faculty and staff members, and, of course, our students. |
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Timely Topics Anchor Lecture Series |
As a double alumnus, member of the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law (NSU Law) Board of Governors, and NSU Fellows Society member, Jay A. Ziskind, J.D., D.P.A., has a rich history with NSU. Ziskind has established a health law lecture series at the university. The upcoming panel discussion "Mapping the Future of Health Care Post COVID-19" takes place on Thursday, October 21. |
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If You Build It With Excellence,
They Will Come
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There are passionate educators and engaged department chairs—and then there is NSU Fellows Society Member Robert Wagner, D.H.Sc., M.M.Sc., RRT, CAA, associate dean and chair of anesthesia at NSU's Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences. They haven’t yet come up with the adequate attribute to fully capture his commitment to NSU or the ripple effect he has had on the field of anesthesiology. |
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The Mary Jane Harlow Scholarship Fund was established to provide partial tuition for students in the charter class of the NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD). Nuverah Mohsin, a fourth-year medical student, is one of the recipients of the scholarship. |
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Terry Mularkey's
FIVE BY FIVE
University Advancement Vice President Terry Mularkey is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Getting a “Five by Five” report meant that the signal being used to communicate over two-way radios had excellent strength and perfect clarity. Here are five stories that clearly signal NSU Shark pride.
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Accessible Art for All
By participating in the national program Museums for All, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale can connect with even more community members through its art.
Climbing the Ranks
Oil Spill Impact Reverberates More Than a Decade Later
Researchers from NSU have been instrumental in studying the long-term effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Honoring Those Who Serve
Coral Reefs Rescue
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Special Funding Opportunities and Updates |
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and AutoNation is generously matching all gifts to the AutoNation Institute for Breast Cancer Research and Care.
Donors who make a gift of $25+ to any listed area will receive the new 2021 Pink Shark pin mailed to their billing address. To make a donation, click here. Or text NSUPINK to 41444.
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Upcoming Events
Times for all upcoming events are EST.
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Second Annual Jay A. Ziskind Health Law Lecture Series
Thursday, October 21 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Zoom
You Got This! Financial Literacy, Entrepreneur, and Workforce Education Workshops
Presented by Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center and
sponsored by Truist
Wednesday, October 27 | 7:00–9:00 p.m.
This year's inductees are Don Campion (president, Banyan Air Service), David Henshall (CEO, Citrix), and Maureen Shea (co-founder and CEO, Right Management Florida/Caribbean)
Thursday, October 28 | 5:30 p.m. | Signature Grand | Davie, Florida
Friday, October 29 | 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | South Florida Shooting Club | Palm City, FL
Saturday, November 6 | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.| Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
NSU alumni can sign up for free by entering code NSU2021. Participants will also receive a t-shirt and medal! Register here.
Sunday, November 7 | 8:00 a.m. | Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
Sunday, November 7 | Noon to 5 p.m.
The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is hosting its first Alumni Day. Alumni get FREE admission and can bring up to four family members to enjoy a day of exhibits and activities. Alumni will also get BOGO wine at the Museum Cafe and receive 20 percent off at the Museum Store when joining as a member of the NSU Art Museum. Register here.
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Get ready for a fun-filled week of virtual and in-person homecoming festivities!
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Save the Date for Giving Tuesday
On November 30, 2021, raise your Fins Up and celebrate the power of Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving and support. Showcase what it means to be 1NSU and give to an area close to your heart.
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Sunny Days at NSU Art Museum Presented by AutoNation
See What's New at the Lifelong Learning Institute
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In Case You Missed It
Read the latest announcements from NSU on how the university is working to keep students and staff members safe as the fall semester begins on campus.
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Daniel Austin, professor emeritus of business at NSU, has completed his new book Nancy Dear, Dear Nancy, a moving, equally thought-provoking read about how his wife and his family coped with her dementia diagnosis.
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Admissions
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Human Resources
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Lifelong Learning
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
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NSU Fellows Society
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NSU University School
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President/CEO
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The Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center
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Veterans Resource Center
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Vice President for University Advancement (954) 262-7555
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