NSU Horizons Spring 2012

2 HORIZONS To the Friends and Family of NSU: At Nova Southeastern University, preparing our students for the future is paramount. This goal is re ected in the articles in this edition of Horizons . An excellent example is our informative story about the aging of America. The number of older people, age 65 and over, is expected to double during the next 30 years. NSU is poised to work with older adults with myriad programs in place speci c to geriatrics. NSU’s commitment to this segment of the population is squarely focused on that growing demand for services, including geriatric specialty centers on campus that serve the community, cross-disciplinary training for students in our Health Professions Division, and continuing education for senior citizens. NSU also looks toward the future with the sponsorship of a student organization close to my heart. As NSU’s sixth president, I am vitally interested in listening to our students and their ideas to make the university an even better place. Last semester, I started The President’s 64, composed of some of NSU’s brightest student leaders, scholars, and athletes. A committee selects these undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to represent NSU’s diverse campus population. These 64 students already have provided valuable feedback and suggestions on how the university can strengthen its relationship with students and the community. You’ll learn about The President’s 64 and meet four of the students. Why 64 students? That number honors NSU’s founding in 1964. An annual event that de nes NSU is the Celebration of Excellence awards presentation that honors alumni and community leaders. You’ll meet Ron and Kathy Assaf, who are two respected philanthropists and business leaders. You also will meet prominent NSU alumni who make us proud and who are this year’s alumni of distinction honorees. This issue of Horizons features other articles that re ect NSU’s dedication to its students and the community including a look at the College of Dental Medicine’s community-based clinics and how our Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale has become a destination for area residents and tourists. Finally, Horizons will introduce you to outstanding faculty members, student-athletes, and distinguished alumni whose accomplishments help bring NSU’s vision to reality. George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Of cer, Nova Southeastern University Horizons is produced by the Office of University Relations at Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 ADVISORY BOARD George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline A. Travisano, M.B.A., CPA, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Frank DePiano, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., Chancellor, Health Professions Division Richard E. Dodge, Ph.D., Dean, Oceanographic Center Honggang Yang, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Brad A. Williams, Ed.D., Vice President, Student Affairs David Dawson, B.B.A., Executive Director, University Relations Julie Spechler, M.A., Director, Public Affairs EXECUTIVE EDITOR Mara L. Kiffin, Director, Internal Communications MANAGING EDITOR Oline H. Cogdill ART DIRECTOR Susan Tischenkel-Hayward, Associate Director of Publications/ Senior Graphic Designer CONTRIBUTING EDITORS AND WRITERS Felecia Henderson, Associate Director, Public Affairs Brandon Hensler, Associate Director, Public Affairs Andra Parrish Liwag, Associate Director, Public Affairs Ken Ma, Associate Director, Public Affairs Elizabeth Serioux, Coordinator, Public Affairs OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS Ron Ryan, Director of Publications Sheryl Koral, University Editor Kymberly Robinson, Associate Editor and Copywriter Roberta Harris, Graphic Production Manager Send letters to the editor to mkiffin@nova.edu or use our online contact form. H ORIZON S