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Distinguished Speakers Series
Featuring Bioethics Expert David Magnus
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Contemporary Biomedical Technology”
Thursday, November 12, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
The college's Division of Math, Science, and Technology welcomes David Magnus, Ph.D., to Nova Southeastern University
as part of the college’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
Magnus, associate professor of pediatrics, medicine, and philosophy at Stanford University, is the director of
the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics and co-chair of the ethics committee at the Stanford Health Center. He
also is the director of the Scholarly Concentration in Biomedical Ethics and Medical Humanities in the School of
Medicine.
He has more than 100 publications on diverse topics such as genetics-genomics, biotechnology, stem-cell research,
organ transplantation, research ethics, and clinical ethics.
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Important Dates
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Saturday, September 19: Rosh Hashanah
(University Closed) |
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Tuesday, September 23: Last Day to Pay Fall Tuition to Avoid Late
Fee |
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Sunday, September 27: Last Day to Withdraw
(Fall Term I Classes) |
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Monday, September 28: Yom Kippur
(University Closed) |
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October 12-17: Mid-Term Exams |
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College Administration
Don Rosenblum, Ph.D.
Dean
Naomi D'Alessio, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Eddie Dominguez, M.B.A.
Assistant Dean for College Operations
Jacqueline Jenkins, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Outcomes Assessment
Saul Sztam, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for College Student Affairs
Michael Caldwell, D.M.A.
Director
Division of Performing and Visual Arts
Tom Fagan, Ph.D.
Director
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Matthew He, Ph.D.
Director
Division of Math, Science, and Technology
Marlisa Santos, Ph.D.
Director
Division of Humanities
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Message from the Dean
Dear students,
We are now into September and a few weeks removed from the start of the fall 2009 semester. To our new students,
I hope you are acclimating well to college life and NSU. For our returning students, I hope your academic challenges
are positive and rewarding.
On September 8, the college welcomed novelist Louise Murphy to speak at Convocation. Murphy delivered a thoughtful,
entertaining, and motivating keynote speech. I'd like to briefly point out a specific point she made: "Life is
not a 100-yard dash; life is a marathon."
Last month, I commented about the value of setting goals. Keep in mind that short-term
goals can have a positive contribution to the long-term. If you're determined to achieve a long-term goal, don't get
discouraged if you don't "succeed" or achieve that goal right away. Rather, work hard each day—strive
for accomplishments that will eventually lead you to your desired destination.
When planning your class schedule, consider the big picture. Which courses will help you meet your goals—beyond
those required for your degree program? Moreover, are there courses that may help you that you have not considered? You
may uncover a new strength that will lead you on a new, equally awarding path altogether.
Always know that you are not alone in this endeavor: classmates, faculty, staff, and family are with you on your
path step by step. To that end, the marathon that Murphy noted might also be considered a relay.
As Murphy said at Convocation, everyone has a gift. College is the perfect time to discover your gift.
Remember that the college and NSU are here for you each step of the way.
This is your university. NSU is You.
Sincerely,
Don Rosenblum, Ph.D.
Dean, Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Upcoming Events
September 14-October 7, 2009
Matthew Engel: EVEVER
An NSU Exhibition Series Event
Don Taft University Center | Gallery 217
Meet emerging regional artist Matthew Engel and uncover a world where art and life intersect.
Throughout the run of the exhibition, Engel will continue to work on, change, and reinvent the installations and paintings—while
creating new works.
Thursdays, September 17 and 24, 2009
Law School Workshops
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Parker Building | Room 123B
Learn all there is to know about applying for—and being accepted into—law school, from LSATS to recommendation
letters. Tim Dixon, J.D., and Gary Gershman, J.D., Ph.D., associate professors in the college's Division of Humanities,
as well as students from the Shepard Broad Law Center, will be on hand to answer any of your questions about law school.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Spoken Word Performances and Open Mike Night
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
An evening with gourmet coffee, wine, and art with special spoken word performances by
NSU student poets. NSU students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate during the open mike portion. There
will also be a docent-led tour of the new contemporary art exhibition, With You I Want to Live, at 6:30pm.
Free round-trip transportation is available.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Calling All Musicians: Learn How to Join NSU's Pep Band, Chamber
Orchestra!
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center | Room 309
If you play a musical instrument, you’re invited to join fellow members of the NSU community in performing with
two instrumental ensembles: a chamber orchestra for classical music and the “Sharkestra” Pep Band. Both
ensembles perform at various NSU venues and events, including commencement, sporting events, and productions presented
by the college's Division of Performing and Visual Arts.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Faculty Lecture Series
"Oscar Wilde, Roger Casement, and Cathal Ó Searcaigh:
The Rise and Fall of the Gay Irishman"
Presented by Jim Doan, Ph.D., professor, Division of Humanities
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Parker Building | Room 240
This opening faculty lecture will cover the lives of three Irish writers and political
figures ranging in time from the late 19th to the early 21st Century. What all three have in common is spectacular
success in their respective fields and being initially lionized by their societies, coupled with a predilection for
young men, which either helped lead to their downfall (Wilde), or at least demonized them in the public eye (Casement
and Ó Searcaigh).
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
"Lucky 13" Workshop Series: Stress Management: Decaffeinate Your Life!
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Rosenthal Student Center | Room 200
This workshop will help you identify stressors and apply stress-reduction techniques.
Lunch will be provided. This event is part of NSU's "Lucky 13" workshop series, which offers 13 ways to
help you succeed.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
"Lucky 13" Workshop Series: Academic Advising: Don't Leave Your Success to Chance!
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Rosenthal Student Center | Room 200
Come learn from academic advisors how to engage in proactive, positive decision making
and problem solving in this fun and interactive session. Lunch will be provided. This event is part of NSU's "Lucky
13" workshop series, which offers 13 ways to help you succeed.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
"Lucky 13" Workshop Series: Test Preparation
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Rosenthal Student Center | Room 200
Gain confidence and assurance in your test-taking abilities, as you explore strategies
that include how to approach different types of tests, and review the actual test-taking process. Lunch will be provided.
This event is part of NSU's "Lucky 13" workshop series, which offers 13 ways to help you succeed.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
American Song: Life and Death
An NSU Faculty Series Event
Presented by Bill J. Adams, D.M.A., and Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., assistant professors
7:30 p.m.
Don Taft University Center | Room 309
Bill J. Adams (tenor) and Jennifer Donelson (piano), assistant professors in the college's
Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present an evening of American song which chronicles childhood, love,
dreams, nature, war, and death from the diverse perspectives of American composers: including Charles Ives, Samuel
Barber, George Crumb, William Bolcom, and Stephen Sondheim.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Hot Topics in Psychology
Series: "Connections: Families and Schools Supporting Our Youth"
Presented by Mercedes B. ter Maat, Ph.D., LPC, ATR-BC, associate professor, NSU Center for
Psychological Studies
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Building | Room 3028
This new lecture series enables students to gain a first-hand perspective of research
in specific areas of psychology and also serves to open up potential scholarship collaboration among students and
NSU faculty members. “Hot Topics” is a brown-bag series—those attending the lectures are encouraged
to bring their lunches to the event, providing their own “food for thought.”
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Rafael Giraldo's "Tour of Discovery" Panel Discussion
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center
Giraldo, who teaches eighth-grade history at Tequesta Trace Middle School in Weston, cycled
across the United States over 80 days this past summer, from San Francisco to St. Augustine. Now, Giraldo visits NSU
to talk about his journey. Tim Dixon, J.D., associate professor in the college's Division of Humanities, will participate
in this panel discussion.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
"Lucky 13" Workshop Series: Relaxation Station
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Rosenthal Student Center | Room 200
Focus on mental and physical well-being by nurturing mind and body. Lunch will be provided.
This event is part of NSU's "Lucky 13" workshop series, which offers 13 ways to help you succeed.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Divide and Conquer: Second Annual Visual Arts Faculty Gallery Exhibition
An NSU Exhibition Series Event
Opening Reception: October 19, 2009 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Gallery Display: October 19-December 4, 2009
Don Taft University Center |Gallery 217
Examine the work of the college's visual arts faculty members, and learn more about their
diverse methods and messages.
Searching for Change? Spend This Summer in Washington, D.C.
There will be an informative meeting for all students interested in learning more about the Washington Center
for Internships and Academic Seminars summer internship program. The meeting will take place on Thursday, October
8, 2009, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Carl DeSantis Building, room 1053. Please RSVP to Rehana
Seepersad if you are planning to attend.
Each year, the Washington Center offers internships in and around Washington, D.C. Students
work about four days a week at a governmental, for-profit, nonprofit, or international organization assigned to them
based on their interests. The program offers opportunities in a range of subjects, such as advocacy, service, and
arts; international affairs; law and criminal justice; media and communication; political leadership; and science
and policy.
Some participating organizations and companies include the American Psychological Association,
the American Red Cross, Amnesty International, the Chemical Manufacturers Association, CNN, the Peace Corps, Congress,
the Department of State, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, Walter Reed Army
Medical Center, the White House, and the World Bank.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable, real-life experience while working in the nation's capital. Internships
enable students to work and meet with professionals and build a network of contacts, and may even lead to full-time
jobs upon graduation from NSU.
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