Are you looking for something fun and educational to do with your family this summer? Look no further than your alma mater- NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center has something for everyone!  This month’s activities include Family Stories and Fun for all ages on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  On Fridays, the library offers Tiny Tots Freeplay: A one-on-one play experience for ages up to 24 months.  Don’t worry, the kids don’t get to have all of the fun- the library is hosting an Adult Summer Reading Program and Computer Camp. Click here to see the other family events taking place this month at the library.

I hope you take advantage of these programs available to you as a graduate of the university.  Remember, as an alumnus you have access to the NSU Alvin Sherman Library as well as select on-line library databases.

Kim Stone, MIBA ‘05
Director of Alumni Relations

Tampa Alumni Chapter Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze Restaurant- Thursday, July 13, 2006
Celebrate summer with the Tampa Alumni Chapter! Come join us at Bahama Breeze for a laid-back and fun Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We’ve invited all of the new graduates from the NSU Tampa Educational Center – so they will be ready to network with all of our outstanding alumni in the Tampa Area. The cost of the event is $5.00 per person which includes appetizers and two drinks. We’ll be in the Gazebo area – so come join us after work on July 13 for some NSU networking and socializing. Please RSVP by July 7 by calling1800-541-6682 x2132. Everyone is welcome! Bahama Breeze is located at 3045 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Tampa, Florida.

Summer Reader Book Sale, One-Day Event- Thursday, July 13, 2006
A one-day Summer Reader Book Sale will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13, in the Morton and Geraldine Terry Atrium of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center. Items for sale will include children’s books, young adult books, adult fiction books (paperback and hardcover) and audio books. Tell your family and friends.

Cash or checks only please. There is an ATM located on the 1st floor of the library by the café. For more information regarding the book sale, please call 954-262-4542 or visit the library website at www.nova.edu/library/main.

College of Optometry Alumni Reception- Saturday, July 15, 2006
The College of Optometry will hold an Alumni Reception at the Florida Optometric Association Convention in Marco Island, Florida at the Marriott Hotel and Resort. The event will take place on July 15 at 6:00 p.m. All NSU alumni and friends are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!  For more information, please contact Barbra Karpel at 954-262-1780.

Summer Gathering for Tampa Bay Area Law Alumni- Wednesday, July 26, 2006
All NSU law graduates are invited to a fun-filled summer get-together on Wednesday, July 26 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.  If you are a Law Center graduate please join us and your former classmates at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island Hotel for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.  The hotel is located at 725 South Harbour Island Boulevard in Tampa.

Don’t miss out on one of the great events of the summer.  Please RSVP by July 18 with your grad year to Deborah Brown at brownda@nsu.law.nova.edu. Click here to view invitation.

Detroit Alumni Chapter Kick-Off Event – Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze Restaurant- Thursday, July 27, 2006
NSU is coming to the Detroit area! We are forming an Alumni Chapter for all of our Detroit area alumni and hope that you will be involved! Jeffrey Livermore, NSU alumnus and Troy, MI resident, has stepped forward to serve as the Chapter President. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Kick-Off Event for the Detroit Chapter – Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze Restaurant. We’ll have our own private area around the fire pit so we can get to know one another, make new friends and reconnect with former classmates. We’ll be there from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 2006. The cost is $5.00 per person and includes drinks and appetizers. All NSU Alumni and friends are welcome to attend! Please RSVP by July 20 via telephone at 800-541-6682 ext. 2132.
Bahama Breeze is located at 539 Big Beaver Rd (east on Big Beaver off I-75), Troy, MI, 48083. 

NSU-COM Alumni Dinner in Tampa- May 8, 2006
On May 8, NSU-COM coordinated an alumni dinner which was held at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Tampa, Florida, for graduates living in the area.  It was attended by the college’s dean Dr. Anthony J. Silvagni and the NSU-COM Office of Alumni Affairs representatives Dr. Howard Neer, and Lynne Cawley. During the dinner gathering, Dr. Silvagni updated the alumni on the numerous enhancements taking place taking within the college and throughout NSU’s Davie campus.

These periodic dinner socials serve as a way for alumni to reconnect with their alma mater, which is why the NSU-COM Office of Alumni Affairs will continue to hold these events in various parts of the country. Be on the lookout for a dinner invitation in your area in the near future.

10th Annual Clinical Eye Care Conference and 4th Annual Alumni Reunion- May 19-21, 2006
The College of Optometry hosted its Annual Eyecare Conference in May, part of which was the 10th anniversary celebration of the Class of 1996.  The members of the class received free Continuing Education and were special guests at the dinner.  There was an astounding 25% of the Class of 1996 that attended the dinner and more than 100 alumni that attended the CE.  The main theme of the CE was “Focus on Women's Eye Health.”

NSU Law Alumni Chapter Hosts a Reception Honoring the Judges and Magistrates of Broward County- May 22, 2006
On May 22, 2006, more than 200 guests attended the prestigious Judges and Magistrates of Broward County Reception at the Tower Club.  Notable guests of judicial authority, highly respected attorneys from diverse fields of practices and current law students serving as officers in law school organizations enjoyed the unique opportunity to network and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beverages.  We would like to thank the law firm of Greenspoon Marder, who graciously sponsored the highly successful event. Click here to see photos from the event.

D.B.A. Grad, Dr. Joseph Page (’03) Wins International Leadership Award
Dr. Joseph T. Page Jr., a graduate from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, has been selected to receive The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) 2006 International Leadership Award.  Dr. Page was selected from an elite field of nominees in the global Information Technology (IT) community.  The award is based on exceptional leadership and managerial skills along with sustained contributions to the IT community.

AFCEA is an international, non-profit association that provides a forum for the professional communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems community. AFCEA serves as an ethical bridge between government requirements and industry's capabilities, representing the top government, industry, and military professionals. Page will be formally presented with the award at a ceremony on June 20th in Washington, DC.

Christopher Strong (Pharm.D. ‘98) Serves as a Clinical Pharmacist for Deploying Soldiers
Dr. Christopher Strong is currently contracted by the Department of Defense, Department of the Army as a clinical pharmacist at Fort Carson, Colorado.  He is a credentialed Doctor of Pharmacy working with deploying soldiers at the Soldier Readiness Processing site.  His job is to ensure that a deploying soldier's medications are appropriate for treatment, are within formulary, appropriate to fit in with daily activities, appropriate for conditions (climate, hygiene, etc.) and in correct quantities.  Naturally, he provides any needed counseling.  Additionally, he helps screen whether a soldier is deployable based on disease state and/or medications. 

Fort Carson is the model for the Army's new focus on Traumatic Brain Injury.  Dr. Strong is a member of the TBI Interdisciplinary Management Group and helps determine appropriate therapy for screened soldiers.  He also functions as a "medical provider" with the Docs, PA's and RNP's in doing Post Deployment Health Assessments on individual soldiers.

Alumnus Dr. Carlos Levy (D.O. ’87) Earns Acclaim for Assisting Domestic Violence Victims
Becoming an ardent advocate for domestic violence victims was not something Carlos G. Levy, D.O., envisioned becoming when he received a plea in the mail from Florida Governor Jeb Bush several years ago.
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