Here we GROW again! Construction of the new state-of-the-art residence hall located between Leo Goodwin Residence Hall and the Cultural Living Center has begun.  It is scheduled to be completed in time for the start of the 2007-08 school year. The new residence hall will include 501 student beds, classroom and meeting space, 16 community living rooms, and plenty of indoor and outdoor common area.

(Illustration of the new residence hall.)	The new residence hall is unique and dynamic for the inclusion of incorporating communities within a community. The 16 community living rooms will have comfortable furnishings that will create unique spaces for students and groups to conduct study sessions, group meetings
or to congregate with friends. The entire building will have wireless connections and cable hook-ups in each room.

If you are thinking a lot has changed since the last time you were on campus- you are right!  We would like to invite you back to campus to see how we have grown.  Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2118 to schedule a tour of campus.  We would be happy to show you around! 

As always we look forward to seeing you at future alumni events or around campus!

Sincerely,

Kim Stone, MIBA ‘05
Director of Alumni Relations

Peter Rummell to Speak on the Future of Real Estate Development in Florida- Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Peter S. Rummell, Chairman and CEO of The St. Joe Company will speak at the Huizenga School's Business Luncheon on August 22 about “The Future of Real Estate Development in Florida: The Regional Approach.” Rummell became chairman and CEO of The St. Joe Company’s vast land holdings in 1997, which is the largest real estate entity in Florida and has approximately 825,000 acres at its disposal. As part of his extensive career in the real estate industry, Rummell took on the position as president of Disney Development Company in 1985 where he was responsible for The Walt Disney Company’s non-theme park land, directing hotel and related development at the company’s theme park locations in Orlando, Anaheim, Paris and Tokyo. The Business Luncheon is being held in partnership with the Urban Land Institute. Registration and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation will follow at 12:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, email specialevents@huizenga.nova.edu or call 954-262-5026.

NSU Alumni and Family BBQ Pool Party- Saturday, August 26, 2006
Nova Southeastern University’s Campus Recreation invites you to be their guest at the Alumni and Family BBQ Pool Party to celebrate the opening of the state-of-the-art Recreational Complex within the new NSU University Center (see flyer attached).  The event will take place on Saturday, August 26, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the University Center pool on NSU’s Davie campus.  Come cool off in the pool, munch on BBQ fare and tour the new recreation facility!  There will be contests for a FREE one year membership to the facility and other great prizes.  Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 23, 2006, to the Office of Alumni Relations by calling 954-262-2118 or email alumweb@nova.edu.

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Northeast Florida Alumni Chapter Dinner- Friday, September 15, 2006
The NSU Alumni Association is proud to present one of NSU’s newest Alumni Chapters: NORTHEAST FLORIDA - including Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. Please join us as we hold our kick-off event to celebrate the new chapter. The evening will feature dinner and a presentation about NSU by Angie Nelson, Coordinator of Alumni Programs. Come meet the new Chapter President, Billy Waldrop, as he announces plans for the chapter and information about how you can get involved. Family and friends are welcome. The event will be held Friday, September 15, 2006 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk Hotel located at 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Cost is $30 per person which includes dinner and drinks. Please RSVP by September 8. Call 800.541.6682, ext. 2132.

NSU Shark Shuffle- Sunday, September 24, 2006
Looking for some motivation to get in shape? Join us at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 24 for the inaugural NSU Shark Shuffle, a 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk designed to promote health and wellness among the NSU community and to raise grant money for health-conscious NSU students.

At 7:30 a.m., 5K participants will be setting off from the Alvin Sherman Library, and at 8:30 a.m., kids will have a chance to zoom around a fun-run course. The entrance fee for alumni and their families is $12 each, which includes a free Shark Shuffle t-shirt for the adults and a goody bag for the kids. To pre-register online and get more information, go to http://www.rec.nova.edu.

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Alvin Sherman Library Premiere Lecture Series: “Discourse, Issues and Challenges of 21st Century Living”- Friday, September 29, 2006
The Circle of Friends of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center invites you to the premiere season of Discourse, a series of lectures on popular culture, public policy, economics, public health, and international affairs.

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Eastern New York Alumni Chapter Fall Luncheon– Saturday, September 30, 2006
Please join the Eastern New York Alumni Chapter for their Fall Luncheon on September 30 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the Wyndham La Guardia Hotel. The event will feature a local guest speaker discussing an education related topic. Alumni and friends in attendance will receive a buffet lunch and NSU giveaways.  Mark your calendar and be on the lookout for more details to be announced!  Call (954) 262-2132 for more information and to reserve your spot.

Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Banquet
Reconnect was the focus for the attendees at the recent Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Banquet on June 30.  Dr. Dhyan Lal and his wife Shirley were the guests of honor.  Dr. Lal gave a remarkable speech about his positive involvement with our Alumni Association emphasizing the importance of staying actively involved after graduation.  Many attendees had been under the guidance of Lals during their degree program and were definitely appreciative of their support.  Dr. Allie-Louise Almore-Randle described her struggles as she matriculated through her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.  She confirmed Dhyan’s never-ending support.  Dr. Al Raishers shared his involvement and work with youth by bringing technology to the classroom. The alumni in attendance represented classes of 1982 through 2003!   A good time was had by all!

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Tampa Alumni Chapter Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze Restaurant
NSU alumni and friends in the Tampa Bay area came together last month to celebrate summer with the local alumni chapter at Bahama Breeze. Several new graduates from the NSU Tampa Educational Site were in attendance and are excited about their new involvement with the Alumni Association.  The group is looking forward to planning the next event sometime this coming fall/winter. For more information about the chapter, contact Chapter President Joe Perez.

Detroit Alumni Chapter Kick-off Event
The NSU Detroit Alumni Chapter held its initial meeting in July to determine the level of interest in starting an alumni chapter in the Motor City.  More than a dozen alumni and friends gathered for Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze to meet one another and continue the NSU spirit. A good time was had by all!  The group decided that they would like to meet again in the fall.  They are looking forward to promoting NSU in southeastern Michigan and hope to get more alumni involved with the chapter.

Diana Abril is One of the First Dual Degree Graduates from NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center and the University of Barcelona
A native of Colombia, Diana Abril (J.D. ’04) immigrated to the United States when she was 10 years old.  She came to NSU on a full-tuition scholarship and was drawn to the dual-degree program between NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center and the University of Barcelona.  Abril received her B.A. in political science and her certification in international relations with a minor in criminology from the University of Florida.  As a law student, she was an active member of the International Law Students Association (ILSA), the ILSA Journal, and the International Citator. Abril worked as an NSU law research assistant, then interned with Garrigues Abogados in Barcelona.  Abril joined Carlton Fields in Miami as an associate in the firm’s corporate securities, taxation, and asset based financing practice group.

Alumna Florence Ross Honored for Seven Decades of Peacemaking
Dr. Florence Ross (Ph.D. ‘01), a graduate of  NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, was honored at Temple Adath Or in Cooper City, FL for her seven decades of peacemaking.  Ross’ peacemaking activities range from co-founding a Muslim-Jewish-Christian dialogue in South Florida to starting the Institute of Peacemaking Elders at NSU. The Miami Herald profiled Ross and her efforts as a peace activist in the “Tropical Life” section in the Saturday, January 28 edition. 

Did you know that Nova Southeastern University Hosts more than 2,000 Kids during Residential Summer Camps?
The main campus of Nova Southeastern University was vibrant with teenage activity this summer as more than 2,000 students from across the country attended leadership, arts and athletic camps while residing in the only intercollegiate residence halls in Broward County. Organizations that used NSU’s campus for residential camps and workshops included USA Volleyball, USA Baseball, D-1 Football and the Universal Cheerleaders Association.

• Oceanographic Center Researcher Studies Shark Movement
• Starting Right: Early Intervention Program for 2-Year-Olds
• Huizenga School Starts MBA Cluster for Broward Government Employees
• SHSS Course in Israel Focused on societies, cultures and conflicts in the Negev region
• DIBA Students Attend Conference in China
• “SUSURRUS” - New 19 Foot Sculpture to come to Huizenga School

• NSU Athletics Welcomes New Members to Coaching and Athletic Training Staffs
  
• NSU Cheerleaders Compete in Ms. Florida USA