For the first time in its 43 year history, NSU celebrated Homecoming on its home court - the University Center.  More than 200 NSU alumni returned to campus to enjoy the variety of exciting Homecoming events that took place here last weekend.  Among some of the favorites were Blues and Bubbly, lunch with President Ray Ferrero Jr., continuing education courses and seminars, alumni tailgate and of course cheering on the women’s and men’s basketball teams.  Thank you to those who joined us.  We look forward to seeing all of you here again next year and at future alumni events! 

Sincerely,

Kim Stone, MIBA ‘05
Director of Alumni Relations

Black History Month Events at NSU - February 7-22, 2007
Mark your calendars for all of the exciting Black History events planned for February. There is something for everyone – art, drama performances, lectures, presentations, film viewing and workshops. All events are free and open to the public.  Click here for a complete listing of events. For more information about Nova Southeastern University’s Black History Month events, please visit NSU's Black History Month web site.

Grand Opening Reception, “Keepers of the Dream” - African Presence 2007: 4th Annual Art Exhibition- February 8, 2007
Come to the opening reception of “Keepers of the Dream” African Presence 2007 Fourth Annual Art Exhibition, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library atrium. NSU will join with the Oscar Thomas Foundation to present a collection of works from high school students which recognize the contributions of the African Diaspora to American history, politics, spirituality and the artistic expression. The student pieces, to be displayed in the NSU Gallery through March 8th, were inspired by the works of renowned portrait artist and muralist Oscar Thomas. For more information about the “Keepers of the Dream” art exhibition, please call (954) 262-5357.

Bahamas Alumni Reception- Thursday, February 8, 2007
Nova Southeastern University cordially invites you to an alumni reception on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Radisson Cable Beach.  Come reconnect with former classmates and welcome NSU’s most recent graduates into the Alumni Association.  Please RSVP by emailing alumweb@nova.edu.

COM Alumni Reunion/CME- February 9, 10, 11, 2007
Mark your calendar for the NSU-COM Alumni Reunion/CME weekend.  Beginning on Friday, February 9, 2007 the welcoming reception will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Plantation from 7-9:30 with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.  Children are welcome.

Saturday, February 10, 2007 will begin with CME on campus in the Melnick Auditorium of the Terry Building from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., immediately followed by a tour of the campus. 

The Gala Reception, Banquet and Dancing will take place Saturday evening February 10, 2007 at the Renaissance Hotel Main Ballroom honoring the Classes of 1987 and 1997 beginning at 7 p.m.

Sunday, February 11, 2007 will begin with the Annual NSU-COM Alumni Chapter Meeting from 8-9 a.m. in the Chancellor’s Dining Room, 5th floor Terry Building.  Following will be the continuation of CME from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Melnick Auditorium.

Please contact the Renaissance Hotel for rooms directly at 1-800-316-7708 and ask for the NSU-COM group rate of $209/night.  The deadline for room reservations is January 5, 2007.  For more information regarding the alumni weekend, please contact Lynne Cawley at 954-262-1029 or cawley@nsu.nova.edu.

Race for Champions: Benefiting the Special Olympics- Sunday, February 11, 2007
Participate in the Special Olympics 5K Race/Walk in memory of Katherine and Pat Sallarulo and make a difference in the life of someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The race will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11, on NSU’s main campus.  Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by the race at 7:30 a.m.  All runners and walkers who complete the race will receive a medal presented by a Special Olympics athlete.  The 2006 Sallarulo Race for Champions raised more than $130,000 for the Special Olympics Broward County.  Register on-line at www.splitsecondtiming.com.  For race or volunteer information, please call Linda Mills at 954-816-4612.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Barak to visit NSU- Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that the former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Barak, will visit NSU as part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series. The event will take place from 7:00–8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. The college’s Division of Humanities is sponsoring this lecture, which will cover international politics and economics.

Barak served as the tenth Prime Minister of Israel from 1999 to 2001. During his tenure, Israel withdrew its forces from South Lebanon and the Al-Aqsa Intifada erupted. Barak also took part in peace negotiations with Syria and the Palestinian Authority while in office, with the active participation of Bill Clinton and his administration. On Jan. 7, Barak launched a political comeback by announcing that he will seek the leadership of Israel's Labor Party in the May primary elections.

CommunityFest - NSU Family. NSU Pride. NSU Spirit.- Saturday, February 17, 2007
NSU CommunityFest, which is an annual festival that celebrates and connects the NSU family, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Gold Circle Lake on NSU’s main campus. It is a campus wide event that allows students, employees, and their families to interact in a carnival like atmosphere around Gold Circle Lake. The event was initiated in 2004 by an NSU student who wanted to bring the university community together and build school spirit. The day consists of live entertainment, free food and drinks, large scale games (i.e. 75 ft laser tag dome), activity booths (i.e. candle making), chili cook off, paddle boats on the lake, and much more.

Broward County Heart Walk- Saturday, March 10, 2007
American Heart Association will hold the Broward County Heart Walk on NSU’s main campus.  Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m.  Come see the excitement as at this year’s Heart Walk with our three new villages - Create Hope, Inspire Change and Celebrate Success.

Physical inactivity significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, our nation’s No.1 killer. Promoting physical activity through workplace walking programs can help your employees reduce their risk for heart disease and lead longer, stronger, healthier lives.   Start! is the American Heart Association’s ground-breaking national campaign that calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and live healthier lives through walking. And there is no better time than February (National Heart Month) to jump start your fundraising campaigns for the 2007 Start! Broward County Heart Walk!   In addition to raising money for lifesaving research and programs, you’ll also help your company and co-workers live happier, healthier, longer lives. For more information contact the American Heart Association at 954-772-8100.

Chapter President, Dr. Kim Nisbett, just got back from Florida where she attended the NSU Alumni Chapter Presidents Retreat. She is excited to share with the group about all the fascinating things going on at NSU and the goals she set for the chapter in the coming year. We will have a guest speak, Dr. Milan Milasinovic, speaking on “Experiential Learning.”

New Jersey Alumni Chapter Luncheon- Sunday, March 11, 2007
The NSU Alumni Association and the New Jersey Alumni Chapter invite you to the annual Midwinter Brunch.  Due to the wonderful feedback we received about last year’s event we will be returning to the Woodbridge Hilton, Garden State Parkway, Exit 131A
(the hotel is on the right at the exit).  Please join us at noon to enjoy their renowned champagne brunch, complete with an elegant buffet spread of breakfast treats, a carving station, and a selection of sushi, smoked fish, antipasto, and much more. Bring your friends, family and colleagues – there will be NSU giveaways for all!

Please send your check for $29, made payable to NSU/NJ, to Roger Nelson, 16 Cedarwood Place, Swedesboro, New Jersey 08085 no later than February 23 to reserve your place. The cost will be $31 the day of the event. For more information, please contact David Weintraub at (732) 905-3693 or daweint@nsu.nova.edu.

NSU’s A&E Circle Hosts Inaugural Breakfast
The inaugural NSU A&E (Alumni & NSU Employee) Circle breakfast was held on January 24 in conjunction with Homecoming 2007.  More than 70 A&E’s attended the breakfast in the University Center.

The breakfast was the first of many gatherings that will be organized to celebrate the dual affinity the group has to the university. 

The mission of the NSU A&E Circle is to celebrate alumni who are also employees, promote camaraderie among the members, strengthen member loyalty to the university, and to encourage members to support the university’s annual fund.

College of Optometry Alumna Annette Bade (O.D., 1993) is currently an assistant professor for NSU’s College of Optometry where she serves as the instructor for Clinical Optometric Practices, assistant instructor for Optometric Theory and Methods, Clinical Research Coordinator and the Clinical Instructor to third and forth year students.

Dr. Bade has been a member of the American Academy of Optometry for seven years and has been the co-investigator on several studies funded by the National Science Foundation.  She received the President’s Award from the Texas Optometric Association in 2001 and 2002 as well as the Texas Young Optometrist of the Year Award in 2001. 

In addition, she is actively involved in the College of Optometry’s alumni chapter and has served in many leadership roles within the organization including vice president and president and was instrumental in taking the chapter to the next level.

Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Alumnus Dedric Carter (Ph.D. 2005) is the Executive Director, Office of Engineering Outreach Programs Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  There, Dr. Carter continues to work to further the mission of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in the United States and abroad.  The current focus of his efforts is on K-12 pipeline programs to stimulate innovation in math and science. 

His early research pursuits were in human intelligence and machine learning and he migrated to advanced systems design and development specifically with technology such as all optical communication networks. 

He received the David M. Adler Thesis Award from the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences in addition to receiving a nomination to the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society where he is an Associate Member.  Dr Carter is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Association for Computing Machinery, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines. 

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Alumna Laurie Charles (Ph.D., 1999)fulfilled her life-long desire to travel to Togo, West Africa to serve as a US Peace Corps volunteer.  This experience, along with her years of doctoral study at NSU, has helped shape her professional career.

Currently, Dr. Charles is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Boston where she teaches family therapy courses and supervises training of family therapy master’s students. 

Dr. Charles has written many publications and is a frequent lecturer of topics that relate to contemporary family therapy.  She has two books coming out next year- the first is the autoethnography on her experience in the Peace Corps and the second is a research study of the conversation between police and a hostage taker at a high-school in the U.S.  

In addition, she has served for three years on the board of the Florida Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and has lobbied with the Florida legislature to promote the profession of family therapy and parity across the mental health professions in the state.

Did you know that several commemorative bricks have already been placed outside of the new University Center on NSU’s main campus? If you too would like to leave your legacy on campus you can do so by purchasing 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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