If you are into history, art, cinema, literature or music, this month there are a lot of things for you to enjoy here at NSU.  From amazing guest speakers like holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel to business guru George C. Nolen and acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams there are defiantly a lot of reasons to visit campus this month. 

So, grab your family and friends and come enjoy the Love♥Jen Festival and stay to take in the 3rd Annual African Presence Art Exhibit, one of the many events that are taking place on campus to celebrate Black History Month.

As always I look forward to seeing you at future alumni and NSU community events!

Kim Stone
Director of Alumni Relations    

Black History Month Film Series - Friday, February 3, 17, & 24, 2006
As part of NSU’s Black History Month celebration, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Public Affairs will co-sponsor a film and discussion series to focus on important moments in African American history. The series is scheduled for February 3, 17, and 24, 2006 in the Knight Auditorium, DeSantis Building. Films begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed with discussions about film, law, and history moderated by members of the faculty. Refreshments will be served.

The Long Walk Home (February 3) —Sissy Spacek and Whoopi Goldberg in a film about the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. Discussion Moderators: Gary Gershman, Ph.D., Division of Humanities, and Robin Sherman, Ph.D., Division of Math, Science, and Technology.

BaadAsssss Cinema (February 17) — A documentary examining the short-lived but deeply influential 1970s black independent film movement now known as “blaxploitation.” Discussion Moderators: Allison Brimmer, Ph.D., Division of Humanities, and Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., Division of Humanities.

The Challenge of Freedom (February 24)—Episode four of the PBS series Slavery and the Making of America, which covers from the Civil War to the start of the Civil Rights Movement. Discussion Moderators: Eileen Smith, Ph.D., Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Alicia Jackson, Ph.D., Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

The 15th Annual Love♥Jen Family Festival- Saturday, February 4, 2006
South Florida families are invited to a full day of fun, food, and entertainment as NSU hosts the 15th Annual Love♥Jen Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, February 4. The Love♥Jen Family Festival is a major fundraiser that attracts thousands of families for a day of games, rides, hands-on discovery activities, education and entertainment. Since its inception in 1991, the festival has raised more than $1.5 million for the Love♥Jen Fund housed at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

The Love Jen Fund provides funding for cancer support services for families of children coping with cancer at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The fund was established in 1991 by Nick and Wendy Masi in loving memory of their daughter Jennifer, who died of cancer at age 14.  More than 300 volunteers, community groups, businesses and schools participate in planning, organizing, and staffing the Love♥Jen Family Festival. All supplies and services are either donated or underwritten, allowing 100 percent of the proceeds to go directly to the Love♥Jen Fund. For information, call 954-262-6929.

A Literary Explosion - Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Alvin Sherman Library and the Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences present, Literary Explosion, a literature share and panel discussion from 6-9:00 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library on NSU’s main campus. Enjoy an evening of poetry and so much more. Call (954) 262-5476 for more information

First Valentine Charity Auction - Friday, February 10, 2006
Come join the fun by bidding on your favorite past professors, administrators, and items.  The bidding will begin at 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the atrium of the Carl DeSantis Building.  You will have the opportunity to buy a lunch with NSU President Ray Ferrero Jr., a football signed by Dan Marino and more!  All proceeds from the auction will go to the Jason Taylor Foundation.  If you have questions, please contact Katie Blanco at kblanco@nsu.nova.edu or 954-262-7283

NSU Hosts 3rd Annual African Presence Art Exhibit - February 10 - March 31, 2006
In honor of Black History Month, Nova Southeastern University will host the 3rd Annual African Presence Art Exhibition, “Rock My Soul: The Black Legacy of Rock and Roll,” a traveling exhibit from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, February 10 – March 31, 2006. There will be an opening night reception on Thursday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m., in the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University. For more information, call (954) 262-5357.

Distinguished Lecture Series presents George C. Nolen, President and CEO of Siemens Corporation- Monday, February 13, 2006
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship of Nova Southeastern University invites Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Special Guests are invited to their Distinguished Lecture Series on Monday, February 13, 2006 – 10:30 a.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building, Julian and Ellen Knight Lecture Hall – Room #1124 on the NSU Main Campus, 3301 College Avenue, Davie (directions below).  RSVP to Lynn Schweitzer at lschweit@huizenga.nova.edu or (954) 262-5065.  More

Black History Month Lecture- “For Race and Country: The Role of African Americans in the U.S. Military and the Life of Charles Young” - Thursday, February 16, 2006
David P. Kilroy, Ph.D., associate professor of history in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities, will lecture on the role of African Americans in the U.S. Military, from noon–1:00 p.m. in Parker 123C. Refreshments will be served. In his presentation, Kilroy will focus on the subject of his 2003 book, For Race and Country: The Life and Career of Colonel Charles Young. Colonel Charles Young served at the turn of the 19th century and up until 1917 was the highest-ranking African American officer in the U.S. Army. A history of Young's life transcends the fields of military, diplomatic, and African American history. For more information about Kilroy’s book, go to www.greenwood.com/catalog/C8005.aspx.

Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter Event- NSU Sharks vs. University of Tampa Basketball Game and Luncheon - Saturday, February 18, 2005
Come join your fellow NSU Alumni and cheer on the NSU Sharks Basketball Team as they face off against the University of Tampa Spartans! Before the big game, meet us at Lee Roy Selmon’s Restaurant—South Tampa Location. Everyone will enjoy BBQ and fun with fellow NSU Grads before we head to the game.  NSU Head Basketball Coach, Gary Tuell, will be at the lunch to meet and greet all of our wonderful Alumni and friends!  Please bring family and friends for an exciting, action packed afternoon!

1:30-3:15pm—Pre-Game Lunch at Lee Roy Selmon’s;
4:00pm—Game Tip-Off at University of Tampa Martinez Sports Center
Tickets: $20/per person (includes game ticket and food/drink at Pre-game Luncheon)
RSVP by February 10th by calling Angie in the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2132.

Third Annual “NSU CommunityFest” - Saturday, February 18, 2006
Mark your calendar for the Third Annual NSU CommunityFest from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Gold Circle Lake Grounds (behind the Horovitz Administration Building).  Join the entire NSU Family for a memorable and engaging day filled with free food, entertainment, games, raffles, booths, and much more!  For more information, visit www.nova.edu/studentleadership/.

NSU to Provide Health Screenings at Sistrunk Festival - Saturday, February 18, 2006
NSU's Health Professions Division and the North Broward Hospital District will partner to provide health related screenings at the annual Sistrunk Festival on Saturday, February 18.  Screenings will be provided throughout the day at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Fort Lauderdale.  Contact Sandee Dunbar at 954-262-1223 for more information.

Distinguished Speaker Series presents Elie Wiesel - Holocaust Survivor, Author, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner - Thursday, February 23, 2006
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University is pleased to welcome Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, author, and winner of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize, to NSU’s main campus on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Elie Wiesel is the author of more than forty books of fiction and non-fiction, including The Time of the Uprooted, published in August. His visit to NSU, part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ annual Distinguished Speakers Series, is sponsored by the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences in conjunction with the college’s year-long exploration of its unifying academic theme—“Good and Evil.” Elie Wiesel’s talk is free, however, tickets are required. For tickets or more information, contact the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean at (954) 262-8408.  More

NSU Theatre presents Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America - February 24–26, 2006
NSU Theatre is proud to present Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, playwright Joan Holden’s stage adaptation of the best-selling book by journalist Barbara Ehrenreich. The performance is scheduled for February 24–26, 2006 in the Mailman-Hollywood Building’s second floor auditorium. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Email nsutheatre@nova.edu or call (954) 262-8179. NSU Theatre, part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities, is open to all members of the NSU community interested in the theater arts.

NSU Sponsors 3rd Annual Achievement Award Ceremony - Saturday, February 25, 2006
Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services will sponsor the 3rd Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, Fort Lauderdale.  The program, hosted by the Black Heritage Council of Fischler School, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the guest speaker will be attorney Daryl L. Jones.  For more information, please call (954) 262-8866 or visit www.schoolofed.nova.edu/oceda. 

Minority Law Day at Nova Southeastern University - Saturday, February 25, 2006
The Shepard Broad Law Center of Nova Southeastern University will present Minority Law Day on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Law Center on NSU’s main campus, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. The event is sponsored by the Law School Admission Council as part of National Minority Law School Recruitment Month. The day’s activities begin at 9 a.m. with a workshop addressing the State of Black Families in Florida. The forum will also include a lunch sponsored by Access Group at noon, and an afternoon devoted to giving high school and undergraduates a taste of what it’s like to attend law school. For the community, there will also be information provided on legal topics important to all families.  The entire day is free of charge.  For more information, please contact Beth Hall, (954) 262-6117.

Life 101...Personally Speaking Welcomes Vanessa Williams - Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Acclaimed actress and singer, Vanessa Williams, will be the guest for Life 101...Personally Speaking at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28 in the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on NSU’s main campus. Williams will be interviewed for one hour by NSU professor Mark Cavanaugh, Ph.D., followed by a question-and-answer session led by the auditorium audience. A reception will be held immediately following in the lobby/plaza area. Call (954) 262-7283 for more information.

Certified Financial Planner Certification Program Introduction to Financial Planning - March 4 - April 1, 2006
The multi-faceted and sophisticated financial world requires competent practitioners to plan, assess, and evaluate a client's financial future. This CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Certification Program provides the scope of knowledge and expertise required to deliver full-service financial guidance. The program presents the techniques and information necessary to assist clients in accumulating, conserving, and transferring personal wealth.

Financial professionals are finding increased emphasis on attaining the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification. This certification has long been recognized as the most rigorous standard of competence available and it demonstrates a personal commitment to excellence.   More

New Jersey Alumni Chapter Annual Midwinter Brunch - Sunday, March 5, 2006
The Alumni Association of Nova Southeastern University invites you to our “Annual Midwinter Brunch” which will be held in a new and more elegant location. Join us on Sunday, March 5, at noon at The Woodbridge Hilton. (Garden State Parkway Exit 131A, the hotel is on the right at the exit).  The cost is $28 per person and includes an elegant buffet spread of breakfast treats, a carving station, and a selection of sushi, tasty lunch items, smoked fish, antipasto and complimentary champagne. There will be plenty of free NSU giveaways! Bring your friends, family, and school colleagues. Please send your check, made payable to NSU/NJ, to Roger Nelson, 16 Cedarwood Place Swedesboro, New Jersey 08085 no later than February 25 to reserve your place.  For more information, please contact David Weintraub at (732) 905-3693 or daweint@nsu.nova.edu.

MBA Professional Alumni Chapter Nautical Networking Cruise - March 25, 2006
The NSU Alumni Association and the new MBA Alumni Chapter presents the first “Nautical Networking Cruise.” Join fellow MBA Alumni and friends as you set sail aboard the “Spirit of Lauderdale” private Catamaran Cruise from 2:30pm-5:00pm. The cruise will set sail from Bahia Mar Marina and take us on a journey to the Atlantic Ocean. Relax with the Calypso music as you get to know fellow NSU graduates. MBA Chapter President Stephen Kempisty, will kick off this first event and announce upcoming plans for the group. The “Spirit of Lauderdale” Catamaran is located at: Radisson Bahia Mar, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33316; "A" Dock just north of the Jungle Queen.  The cost is $15/person. Includes ticket, beer, wine, soda and light hors d’oeuvres.  Space is limited.  RSVP for up to two people by March 16th by calling Angie Nelson at 954-262-2132

An Evening with Egyptian Royalty
Two hundred members of the NSU family came out to participate in An Evening with Egyptian Royalty at the Museum of Art/Ft Lauderdale on Tuesday, January 17.  NSU alumni, students, deans, faculty and staff enjoyed the Royal Egyptian Reception followed by a tour of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit.  This is the first time in more than a quarter of a century that this exhibit, featuring more than 130 artifacts, is touring the United States.  NSU is proud to sponsor such a historic event in our community and it was an honor to bring this memorable experience to our dedicated alumni.  

Eastern New York Alumni Chapter Luncheon
The Eastern New York Alumni Chapter met for lunch Saturday, January 21st at the Wyndham Hotel located near La Guardia Airport in Queens, New York.  There were 18 Alumni in attendance which surpassed the attendance of the first meeting in October.  Many of the attendees were new faces who have decided to become a part of the membership.  The main topic of discussion was the direction this group would take to promote NSU in this region.  Public Relations was said to be the most important issue.  The membership shared their thoughts on gaining more recognition for NSU and to increase the level of respect from colleagues who attended NY's SUNY and CUNY college and university system.  The group is looking forward to having a Fischler School representative address the association at their next meeting in the hopes of brainstorming ideas of increasing the visibility and acceptability of NSU in the Eastern New York region.  The next event will be held in late March/early April. Contact chapter president Kim Nisbett at msniz@aol.com for more information!

Dr. William Eugene Jackson (Ed.D 1978) is currently a professor of psychology at Miami-Dade College, FL. He is a certified Master Diver and is a member of several organizations including the National Association of Black Scuba Divers.

Dr. Curtis A. Smith (Ed.D 1985) recently retired as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. He recently wrote an article published in Voice of Reason entitled “Rationale and Significance of African Americans Pursuing a Doctorate.” He is currently the president of the NSU Chicago Alumni Chapter.

Michael Blake (MS 2006) was recently elected Mayor of Cocoa, FL. He is an eighth grade history teacher at Clearlake Middle School who was elected the first black mayor of Cocoa. He was a former football lineman who played briefly for the Miami Dolphins. Mayor Blake is currently completing his master’s degree in Education Administrative Leadership.

Did you Know that as a member of the NSU community you can see the hilarious off-Broadway comedy, "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy" at the NSU discount price of only $29.50 per ticket?  It is being presented on NSU’s main campus at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center beginning Thursday, February 16 through Saturday, February 18.  Available performances are Friday, February 17 at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, February 18 at 3 PM and 7:30 PM.

In addition, "Mamaleh" will be presented at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center beginning Saturday, March 4 through Sunday, March 12. Again, as part of the NSU community, you can see this hit off-Broadway show at the NSU discount price of only $29.50 per ticket.

To get this special offer, call (954) 462-0222 and request the NSU discount.  For show details, or if you would like to receive regular calendars or you prefer HTML format messages, visit www.browardevents.com.

 *These offers do not apply to previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with any other discount.  Regular service/handling charges apply.

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