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COM Outlook . Summer-Fall 2014
NSU-COM Commemorates NSU’s 50
th
Anniversary
with Tour, Exhibits, and Reception
In April, NSU-COM proudly joined Nova
Southeaster n University’s 50
th
anniversar y
celebration by offering a week of planned events
in true collegial fashion. Activities coordinated
by the 50
th
Anniversary Taskforce provided several
interactive activities showcasing the history and
success of the college.
The celebration and open house initiated with
tours and hands-on demonstrations of the medical
simulation laboratory for NSU faculty and staff
members. The Terry Atrium—bustling at midday
when foot traffic peaks—was filled with a large
exhibition displaying unique contributions such as
research, educational materials, clinical services,
program attributes, and accomplishments hosted
byNSU-COMcentersanddepartments.Participants
received small gifts and helpful information along
with friendly greetings and refreshments in the
high-energy venue.
Among the events was an evening reception
to honor the employees of NSU-COM, which was
highlighted by a special award being presented
to those individuals who have been with the
college since its merger with Nova University
in 1994. The week’s festivities culminated with
NSU-COM hosting “Coffee and Conversation” in
the Alvin Sherman Library, which included an
impressive display of archives and memorabilia.
The personal reflections of select members of
the faculty and student body on the positive
contributions the college has made to NSU,
the community, and the legacy of osteopathic
medicine were exhibited at the gathering and
added to the enjoyment of the morning.
Although many individuals contributed to
the success of the weeklong commemoration,
special thanks are extended to the college’s
50
th
Anniversary Taskforce members: Hilda De
Gaetano D.O., FAAP, FACOP; Johneta Goodwin;
Kenneth Johnson, D.O., FACOOG; Stephanie
Petrosky, M.H.A., RD; Cecilia Rokusek, Ed.D., RD;
and Mark Sandhouse, D.O., M.S.
