NSU Donor Connection – February 2021

February 2021 | In this Issue

NSU’s modern-day Hygieia shares why she’s proud of our pharmacy alumni ... An award-winning writer and faculty/staff donor waxes poetic about leaving a legacy for NSU ... Blueprints for a center for innovation are shared ... New year tidings come with love from Kansas City and Russia ... A chancellor helps champion education for athletes ... Invitations are extended to enjoy art, lifelong learning, #WebinarWednesday, and a new discovery... VP Terry Mularkey shares his Five by Five.

Vital Vaccinators

Find out how College of Pharmacy alumni are helping direct the vaccination roll out in South Florida. Dean Michelle Clark, Ph.D. also describes how NSU stands ready to become a vaccination center itself.

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Legacy Gift for Shark Family

After more than 20 years as a proud Shark, Fellows Society member Scott Colton says the students at NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine are part of his family. As a result, he has taken steps to help future generations of students through a meaningful legacy gift commitment.

Virtuous Art Cycle

Fellows Society member Vanessa Grout is a native Floridian, real estate CEO, and art enthusiast and collector. Through a donation to NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, she is sharing her passion for art with the South Florida community.

Construction Update

Join Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director John Wensveen, Ph.D., on a virtual tour of the 54.000 square feet being transformed into South Florida's hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. Construction is underway with an expected completion date of July 2021.

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Terry Mularkey's

FIVE BY FIVE

University Advancement vice president Terry Mularkey is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Getting a “Five by Five” report meant that the signal being used to communicate over two-way radios had excellent strength and perfect clarity. Here are five stories that clearly signal NSU Shark pride.

Super Fun

NSU and Kansas City University presidents faced-off for SuperBowl. Spoiler: Hanbury won. But what was at stake?

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

NSU president promises students that he will evaluate potential for in-person graduation ceremonies at Hard Rock Stadium this spring/summer.

Making It Count

NSU professor and mathematician becomes first foreign recipient of a Higher Doctorate from a Russian University. Tы отлично справились! “You did a good job!”

New Hope for Athletes

Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., reveals a solution for athletes hoping to complete their education at NSU after completing their athletic eligibility.

Stormy Discovery

NSU researchers discover new-found phenomenon could improve hurricane forecasts.

Upcoming Events

Times for all upcoming events are EST.

Explore the Eclectic and Glamorous Fashions of Anna Sui

Members Preview Day | Saturday, February 27 | 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Exhibition on view February 28–October 3 at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

NeuroSports: Go Ahead, Make My Brain

Learn about the marriage of neuroscience with exercise science in this Shark Chat with Jaime Tartar, Ph.D., Jose Antonio, Ph.D., and Corey Peacock, Ph.D.

Wednesday, March 3 | 12 noon

Create Settings That Sizzle

with Nancy J. Cohen, presented by the Alvin Sherman Library

Saturday, March 13 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.

ALL IN for NSU

Mark your calendars: On April 7-8, be ALL IN for NSU. It takes all of us, together, to support university initiatives and student resources. Any gift amount will benefit the ALL IN giving initiative.

Hump Day Inspiration

Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation launches #WebinarWednesday

Sunny Days at NSU Art Museum presented by AutoNation

Did you know you can enjoy free admission days to NSU Art Museum?

Senior Socials

Virtual field trips, special events, and classes are offered via NSU’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), and you’re invited, too!

In Case You Missed It

Webinar: No, You Can’t Touch My Hair: The Importance, Necessity, and Controversy of the CROWN Act

Donor Exchange

Submit your response to the following question, and we’ll share a few of the answers we receive in the next issue.

After spending nearly a year of navigating the impact of COVID-19, what advice, message, or mantra resonates with you the most?

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