NSU Horizons Spring 2010

is produced by the Office of Public Affairs at Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 ADVISORY BOARD Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. Chancellor, Nova Southeastern University George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Operating Officer Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D. Chancellor, Health Professions Division Frank DePiano, Ph.D. University Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs Richard E. Dodge, Ph.D. Dean, Oceanographic Center Brad A. Williams, Ed.D. Dean, Student Affairs Honggang Yang, Ph.D. Dean, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences David Dawson, B.B.A. Executive Director, University Relations EXECUTIVE EDITOR Julie Spechler Director, Public Affairs MANAGING EDITOR Oline H. Cogdill ART DIRECTOR Susan Tischenkel-Hayward Associate Director of Publications/ Senior Graphic Designer CONTRIBUTING EDITORS AND WRITERS Alan Hancock Associate Director, Public Affairs Felecia Henderson Associate Director, Public Affairs Andra Parrish Liwag Associate Director, Public Affairs Ken Ma Associate Director, Public Affairs Elizabeth Serioux Coordinator, Business Operations OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS Ron Ryan, Director of Publications Sheryl Koral, University Editor Dana Kantrowitz, Associate Editor and Copywriter Roberta Harris, Graphic Production Manager Send letters to the editor to julies@nsu.nova.edu or use our online contact form. H orizon S To the Friends and Family of NSU: Nova Southeastern University’s influence reaches for the sky and goes as deep as the ocean. No, that’s not hyperbole—but reality that shows in the spring issue of Horizons . For the sky, we look at NSU’s own skyline. NSU’s architecture is a wonderful example of form and function working together. That’s why our centerpiece this issue also is a keepsake with photographs of our main campus. For the ocean, read our cover story about Oceanographic Center researchers’ efforts locally and throughout the world. We can proudly say that our OC scientists are advancing scientific knowledge and sav- ing the seas through their synergistic research. Our world-renowned Oceanographic Center recently received a $15-million federal grant to build the nation’s largest coral reef research center. This issue also pays tribute to my colleague—and friend—Fred Lippman, who heads up the Health Professions Division, and is responsible for six colleges. His stewardship helped launch new nursing, anesthesiol- ogist assistant, and physician assistant programs; created one of the most selective dental schools in the nation; and produced high-quality health care professionals. The appearances of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at NSU’s main campus show our community outreach. NSU’s annual Celebration of Excellence is our way of honoring community leaders and our alumni. This year, philanthropist Don Taft and Holy Cross Hospital CEO John C. Johnson each were awarded the Chancellor’s Community Award, formerly known as the President’s Community Award. Taft’s name graces our University Center and it is because of him that NSU is currently the only university to house a chapter of Special Olympics. This year, NSU welcomed three new campus leaders. Two of them—Michael Fields and Margaret Malmberg—are featured in this issue. The third addition to our NSU family—Leo Irakliotis, the new dean of the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences— will be featured in Horizons ’ fall issue. Student leadership is showcased by Hugh Brown, who is earning his M.B.A. while serving as a Gubernatorial Fellow in Tallahassee. We also reach out to the next generation through the Junior Achievement World Huizenga Center, the largest such facility of its kind. NSU graduates are indeed changing lives and changing the world. Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. Chancellor, Nova Southeastern University 2 horizons