The most anticipated building on NSU's main campus has just opened! NSU’s University Center opened last month and the university community has been taking full advantage of all of the things the multi-use facility has to offer. So far, the University Center has housed a live performance by actor and comedian Jamie Kennedy, a volleyball tournament, an alumni BBQ, Welcome Week festivities and much more.

To date, more than 10,000 people have worked out in the new RecPlex which now resides within the University Center and features 110,000sq feet of recreational space, a 2-story rock climbing wall, indoor racquetball courts, 98 pieces of cardio equipment and 84 pieces of strength equipment. In addition, the RecPlex offers YOGA, Pilates, Spinning, instructional classes, intramural sports and more!  As a graduate of NSU, you have access to everything the building has to offer.  Contact the Office of Campus Recreation for membership information at (954) 262-7301 or visit www.rec.nova.edu.

I look forward to seeing you at the University Center or a future alumni event!

Sincerely,

Kim Stone, MIBA ‘05
Director of Alumni Relations

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 whichincludes dinner and drinks. Please RSVP by September 8. Call Angie Nelson at 800-541-6682, ext. 2132.

5th Annual ‘Day for Children’ - Sunday, September 17, 2006
Nova Southeastern University Health Care Centers, Broward County's One Community Partnership, Children's Services Council of Broward, WPBT-Kid Vision, KISS FM, the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Broward County Theater of the Performing Arts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and the North Broward Hospital District will be hosting the 5th Annual “A Day for Children” on NSU’s main campus in Davie.

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. Not a fast runner? No problem. You can walk the whole way! And participants in wheelchairs can roll the distance!

NSU Alumni Day with the Miami Dolphins! - Sunday, September 24, 2006
The Office of Alumni Relations invites you to a regular season Miami Dolphins football game and tailgate Sunday, September 24.  The tailgate will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Miami Dolphins vs. the Tennessee Titans football game at 1:00 p.m.  The exclusive NSU tailgate (inside the Dolphin Stadium at Gate B) will feature a BBQ, refreshments, NSU prizes and an appearance by the Dolphins’ cheerleaders and NSU’s new mascot, Razor the Shark.  A raffle will be held at the tailgate for an opportunity to win many great prizes including two tickets to the 2007 Orange Bowl.  When the game begins you will find your seats amongst your fellow NSU alumni and friends to cheer on the Miami Dolphins.

Tickets are $50 per person which includes the tailgate food, drink and admission into the game.  Please RSVP by September 15 by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at (954) 262-2118.

Chicago Alumni Chapter - Cluster 14 and 15 Party - Sunday, September 24, 2006
The Chicago Alumni Chapter is hosting a party for the newest NSU Alumni in the Chicago area. Graduates from Clusters 14 and 15 are invited to attend and learn about all the exciting opportunities available to them as NSU Alumni. The event will be held at Dr. Curtis Smith’s home at 16645 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL, 60473. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Dr. Smith at 708-474-3025. Congratulations Graduates!

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.

Sunday, October 15, 2006, 12:30 p.m.
Lunch: Il Fornello – Queen’s Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1A7
(416) 861-1028
Located at the major intersection of Queen’s Quay and York
www.ilfornello.com/if/locqueensquay.shtml

Paul Sallarulo, President of the NSU Alumni Association, has Recently Accepted a Position with Alinian Capital Group, LLC.
Alinian Capital Group is delighted to have someone of Paul’s professional caliber, business expertise, and impeccable reputation to join their company.  There, Paul will primarily be instrumental as Chairman of Alinian’s Investment Fund, in the incubation of new business entities, and will provide financial advisory to Alinian client companies. Prior to taking a position at Alinian Paul has had an extensive financial career in capital markets and investment banking in senior positions at  CoreStates  Bank, Raymond James and Wachovia  Securities. Paul serves as Chairman of the North Broward Hospital Commission, the forth largest hospital organization where he has served as Commissioner for nearly eight years.  In addition, Paul was appointed by Agency Health Care Administration to serve on the Medical reform Technical Advisory Panel, which was created by the Florida Legislature and will advise AHCA on various implementation issues for Medicaid reform.  His humanitarian interests include being the Chairman of the Special Olympics,  a Member on the Board of Trustees of Nova Southeastern University, Board of Governors of NSU –Wayne Huizenga School of Business, and serves on the Board of Directors of  Foss Manufacturing, Winterfest, Tower Club, Nxcera, Broward Education Foundation, Museum of Discovery and Science, American Diabetes Society, Children Diagnostic and Treatment  Center, and is chairman of the Children’s Fund at the North Broward Hospital District.

Charles Terrell Named a Colby College Trustee
Charles Terrell, a nationally recognized authority on higher educational access, diversity and student financial assistance, has been named to the Colby College Board of Trustees. A 1970 graduate of the Maine liberal arts college, Terrell is vice president of the division of diversity policy and programs of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), in Washington, D.C.  Terrell majored in history at Colby and was an active class officer and president of Students Organized for Black and Hispanic Unity. He was a leader of the 1970 student takeover of Lorimer Chapel, a protest concerning minority issues. Terrell earned an M.A. at Boston University and an Ed.D. at Nova Southeastern University. 

Prior to joining the AAMC, he was on the faculties at Wheelock and Salem State colleges and enjoyed a 25-year career in student affairs at the Boston University Medical Center, where he served as associate dean for student affairs. In 1997, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle appointed Terrell to the National Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, where he served as both vice chair and chair. Among his numerous awards and honors are Meharry Medical College's award for "Outstanding Service and Support" and induction into Boston University's Arts and Sciences Collegium and Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

Marie Auguste-Alvarez Launches a Healthcare Education and Consulting Firm
H. Wayne Huizienga School of Business and Entrepreneurship alumna Marie Auguste-Alvarez, MBA, RN launches Comprehensive Health Solutions (CHS) Inc. a healthcare education and consulting firm.  CHS will be hosting its first National Summit on Quality /Performance Management and Compliance in Healthcare January 21-23, 2007 in Orlando, Florida.

Ms. Auguste-Alvarez has brought together top government officials and some of the countries most prominent attorneys and healthcare leaders to address all areas of operations, compliance, and quality/performance management in healthcare. They have presented at several regional and local seminars.  CHS is a rapidly emerging leader in education and consulting, with a little more than a year operating they have caught the eye of some of the larger consulting firms and received acquisition offers. Read More

Did you know that you could leave a legacy at NSU by purchasing a commemorative brick?
NSU alumni now have the opportunity to leave their legacy by purchasing a commemorative brick. Set outside the beautiful new University Center, the bricks will be seen by thousands of visitors and students. Most importantly, the brick will serve as a lasting and unique legacy.

Purchase a commemorative brick for yourself, your family or a friend. Your personalized message will be engraved on a 4’x8’ brick. This is a wonderful opportunity for alumni to leave a lasting mark on NSU. Bricks are available to alumni for $150 each.

Help us build a pathway of legacy by purchasing your commemorative brick today.

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• HPD Faculty Member Elected President
• Department of Motor Vehicles had a Sold-Out NSU Tour
• "New" RecPlex Offers Instructional Programs
• Farquhar College and Promethean Theatre to Present Strong Fall Theater Offerings
• NSU’s Dateline Health Celebrates 200th Episode
• Campus Recreation Announces its Fall 2006 Golf Learning Program

• NSU Announces Addition of Outdoor Track - Track Team Becomes 15th NCAA Sanctioned Sport
  
• Women’s Soccer off to Solid Start After Shutout Over Webber International