Dear NSU Alumni,

The NSU Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. Every year, each school and center at NSU recognizes an outstanding alumnus who has achieved an outstanding record of distinction and accomplishment in his or her field or community. The awards are presented to each award winner by the dean of their prospective school or center during the University's premier event, the Celebration of Excellence. The 2009 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented at the 12th Annual Celebration of Excellence, Thursday, January 21, 2010.

To nominate an NSU alumnus or yourself for the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award simply complete the form and return it along with a professional resume and any additional information you wish to include to: NSU, NSU Alumni Association, Attn Sara DuCuennois, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796. All nominations must be received by September 8, 2009.

For more information please feel free to call me at 1-800-541-6682 ext. 22103. I look forward to receiving your applications and of course, seeing you at future alumni events!

Sincerely,

Sara DuCuennois
Director of Alumni Relations

Changing Lives: Michelle Wildgoose, M.B.A. '04

It takes a special person with heart

At the academy, a school Wildgoose established four years ago when a little flexibility was all she needed from the schools she had visited in search of a place for her special needs son Mikhail, patience and consideration of each child's learning needs go a long way.

Read the rest of the Nassau Guardian article here

Learn more about how the people of NSU are making a difference.

Atlanta Networking Event
Saturday, August 1 (afternoon) at the Fox Station Grill

To RSVP online, click here.  For questions or assistance, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2132.

Alumni Career Stimulus Event
Thursday, August 6 at NSU's Don Taft University Center

To RSVP online, click here.  For questions or assistance, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2132.

Orlando Alumni Chapter
Friday, August 21 at the Hard Rock Universal Orlando

To RSVP online, click here.  For questions or assistance, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2132.

Atlanta Falcons Family Fun Day
Sunday, September 13 at the Georgia Dome

To RSVP online, click here. For questions or assistance, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2132.

Tampa Alumni Chapter Community Event
Saturday, September 19 at Everyday Blessings

To RSVP online, click here.  For questions or assistance, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2132.

Phoenix Kick-Off Event
September 23rd at the Ritz-Carlton

To RSVP online, click here.  For questions or assistance, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 954-262-2132.

• NSU Joins Veteran's Administration Yellow Ribbon Campaign
• Fischler School Offers 40% Tuition Discount for Laid-Off Broward Teachers
• Registration Open for Final Session of Creative Summer Art Academy
• MBA Information Meeting to be held in Miramar

Alumni Night at Men's Soccer Game Thursday, August 27th

The NSU Men's Soccer team opens its 2009 season with a home game versus national power Clayton State University on Thursday August 27th at 7pm. With a solid core of returners and a squad brimming with experience and enthusiasm, the team is excited about this year's potential.

The NSU Men's Soccer team would like to take this opportunity to invite all NSU alumni to enjoy the event with a pre-game tailgate, followed by an after party at the Flight Deck at the culmination of the game. To RSVP, click here. We hope to see all the Shark alumni in attendance!

NSU Athletic Department Announces 2009 Hall of Fame Class

The Nova Southeastern University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee proudly announced the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2009, as four former student-athletes headline the honorees.

For the full story, click here.

NSU Finishes 36th In Director's Cup Standings

The Sharks concluded with 375.5 points to tie the highest finish in program history.

For the full story, click here.

62 NSU Student-Athletes Listed On SSC Spring Commissioner's Honor Roll

Sixty-two Nova Southeastern student-athletes were listed on the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2009 spring semester.

For the full story, click here.

Track and Field Adds Deidra Wesley as Assistant Coach

Head coach Bryan Hagopian announced the hiring of former University of North Texas track and field standout Deidra Wesley as a full-time assistant coach.

For the full story, click here.

• View Photos from Past Events

Las Vegas Alumni Chapter Kick-Off Event

NSU alumni and friends re-connected to kick off the Las Vegas alumni chapter at the Encore on Saturday, June 27th. Please contact the Alumni Association if you would like to get involved in this exciting new endeavor.

Alumni Night at the Jacksonville Suns

The NE Florida and SE Georgia alumni chapter hosted an evening of fun and camaraderie at the baseball grounds on Friday, July 17th. Alumni and guests brought canned food to contribute to the America's Second Harvest Food Drive held that night at the ballpark.

Tampa Luncheon Cruise

The Tampa Alumni Chapter set sail on Saturday, July 18th on the Starlite Majesty Yacht. Attendees enjoyed a summer afternoon with NSU alumni family & friends that included lunch, entertainment and fun.

• University Librarian Chosen as a Hispanic Woman of Distinction
• CPS Professors Present at American Counseling Association Conference
• MSI Autism Consortium Retained by Atlanta Independent School System
• CPS Professor Presents on Self Injury
• Alvin Sherman Librarian Honored by National Institute of Genealogical Research
• CPS Faculty and Students Edit Encyclopedia
• Fischler School Alumna Publishes Book of Dissertation Dos and Don'ts
• CPS Professors Present at Research Society on Alcoholism Symposium

What a Shark's Office Looks Like

Jeffrey A. Livermore, PhD '05, displays his Shark Pride in his office.

Email us your photos by August 31st and you could win an NSU Spirit item! Winners will be chosen in September. Go Sharks!

Sean Brooks, M.P.A. '01, recently earned his Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate from the Project Management Institute.

Kenneth Christopher, D.P.A. '99, recently published a book, Port Security Management, by CRC Press in March 2009. He has also received an appointment as Assistant Dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Park University in Parkville, MO, where he teaches in the Department of Criminal Justice.

Karina M. Cerda Collazo, J.D. '02, was named partner of Maltzman Foreman, a Miami-based litigation firm. Cerda Collazo's practice area focuses on admiralty and maritime law. She has defended clients in wrongful death lawsuits, maritime personal injury claims involving passengers and crew, longshoremen claims and all types of tort litigation and proceedings under the U.S. Limitation of Liability Act.

Benjamin Conforti, Psy.D. '08, married Ms. Lianna Marquez in Austin, Texas on March 1st, 2009. They now reside in Augusta, Georgia.

GrayRobinson, P.A. is proud to announce 48 of its attorneys have been designated Florida Super Lawyers in 2009, including three alumni from Nova Southeastern University. Only five percent of Florida attorneys are selected as "Florida Super Lawyers," an exclusive list of outstanding lawyers in more than 70 practice areas.

• Kevin P. Crosby, J.D. 86 – Intellectual Property; Fort Lauderdale
• Troy A. Kishbaugh, J.D. '98 – Healthcare; Orlando
• Frank P. Terzo, J.D. '91 – Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights; Miami

Larry Flegle, D.B.A. '03, has had a successful career as a DJ from the time he was fifteen years old. "Larry Vee", as he was known early on, left the airwaves for several years when he joined the Navy. Some years later Larry went on to become co-owner of WBTG-FM in Sheffield, Alabama. Dr. Flegle is now a college professor with fond memories of being part of the early days of Rock 'N Roll radio. He now runs AMU Internet Radio for American Military University where he is an Associate Professor.

Sharon Goodwin, D.M.D. '04, is now practicing her prosthodontic skills in London, England. It is very challenging, but she hopes to return to South Florida some day take her Florida Boards. Dr. Goodwin misses everyone at the CDM and holds much respect for the faculty. Long live NSU PG Pros!

Damian Huertas, Ed.D. '08, was offered a job post-graduation as a school administrator working to reduce the over-identification of bilingual children into special education.

GrayRobinson, P.A. is proud to announce 19 of its attorneys have been designated Florida Super Lawyers Florida Rising Stars in 2009, including Cortney R. Kaiserman, J.D. '04 – Business Litigation; Fort Lauderdale from Nova Southeastern University. No more than 2.5 percent of Florida attorneys are selected as "Florida Rising Stars," an exclusive list of outstanding young lawyers in more than 70 practice areas.

Julia Marshall, M.S. 09, lives in Guelph, ON Canada with her husband Dan, two cats, and a dog. Ms. Marshall works full time for Peel Children's Centre, a children’s mental health organization, in Mississauga, ON Canada as a clinical supervisor of their crisis response and centralized intake services.

Michelle Montero, M.S. '00, was recently promoted from Director of Clinical Services to Chief of Clinical Services at Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., the local lead agency for child welfare in Miami and the Keys. Montero ensures that the day to day operations of the behavioral health, nurse case management and utilization management departments are efficient and effective, and that proper management of resources and the delivery of quality services are a priority and are integrated into the child welfare system of care.

Yvonne Tracey Palmer, B.S. '09, is a member of the following Scholarship Societies: Alpha Chi Sigma Beta Delta.

Bonnie Priest, Ed.D. '07, was recently published. Her book, entitled What’s Next? A Search for Hope, was endorsed by prominent Canadian physician Dr. John Seely. Learn more here.

Keith Robinson, Ed.D. '09, Although he unexpectedly lost his mother in the fall of 2002, Dr. Robinson continued on his path, working full-time in a court system, serving as an adjunct professor, and starting his doctoral program in the summer of 2005. At this same time, Dr. Robinson also lost his stepson in a tragic car accident. A year and half later, he lost his favorite aunt and a year later, his grandmother, who had a major impact on his life. Dr. Robinson persevered and is proud to have graduated this year.

Jay Snyder, M.A. '04, participated in the United States Marine Corps Educator's Workshop held March 24-27, 2009 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot-Parris Island, SC.

Lawlor Winston Welcomes New Partner, Anthony B. White, J.D. '04

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Lawlor Winston, Trial Lawyers are pleased to announce Anthony B. White has joined the firm as a new partner. Mr. White will focus his practice on personal injurrmy, wrongful death, products liability and insurance bad faith disputes.

Read the full press release here.

As a graduating RecPlex user, you are entitled to a continued 90 day grace period. This means your current privileges have been extended for 90 days after your last class/exam. (Being various NSU Graduations fall on separate occasions, your membership is not extended 90 days after your graduation date, only after your last class/exam.)

After your 90 days have expired, you can purchase an Alumni Membership to continue your work-outs! Alumni Memberships are $30/month. To sign up for an Alumni membership, please bring photo id, NSU Alumni membership card, and method of payment to the Membership Office at the RecPlex.

We now have a brand new Olympic size pool for your use (or continued use) and we are beginning Belly Dancing classes this fall semester.

Our staff wishes you all the best on your future endeavors!