NSU Horizons Spring/Summer 2008

around campus A nthropologists claim that everyone on earth is a 40th cousin. That’s another way of saying that any two people can find at least one common ancestor who has lived some time since the year 800 C.E. Broward County residents can now discover and uncover their family trees at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center. Thanks to a 4,000-item collection recently donated by the Genealogical Society of Broward County, the Sherman Library has the building blocks of a genealogy resource center that can help patrons research their lineage. The private collection consists of printed materials, periodical literature, and personally created pedigrees that will benefit library patrons of both entry-level and advanced genealogy skills. The genealogy collection provides an exceptional foundation that will augment the digitized holdings found in the Sherman Library’s two primary genealogy databases, Ancestry Library and Heritage Quest Online. Unlike their Internet counterparts, the Sherman Library editions provide library patrons with free access to enhanced research capabilities and resources not available to the general public on the Web. “This remarkable collection, along with the electronic research databases, the addition of a librarian dedicated to history and gene- alogy, and a variety of programs taking place as early as spring 2008, will build the foundation for establishing the Sherman Library as South Florida’s premier center for genealogy research,” said Harriett MacDougall, executive director at the Sherman Library. ■ Genealogical Society Gifts Private Collection to NSU (From left) Barbara DiPetrillo, past president of the Genealogical Society of Broward County, and Eve Savage, president of the Genealogical Society of Broward County, gifting a 4,000- item collection to Ray Ferrero, Jr., NSU president; Glenda Abbate, Circle of Friends presi- dent; and Harriett MacDougall, executive director for the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center B ecoming an active and involved citizen is an important part of the learning experience at Nova Southeastern University. Student com- munity outreach stems from our medicine and dentistry programs and those studying law, education, and the social sciences. NSU’s 16 athletic teams are no exception, volunteering throughout the year in an effort to give back to the South Florida community. Recently, the NSU Sharks baseball team dedicated their time and skills to the Miracle League World Series Game. This event was the culmination of an eight-week season for the Miracle League All Stars, a team of children with special needs and disabilities who experience the joy of realizing their dream of playing organized baseball. The game was held at the Miracle League Field in the Rose G. Price Park in Pembroke Pines. The city recently built the baseball/softball facility with extra-wide dugouts and a field made entirely of rubberized turf to accom- modate the use of wheelchairs. The entire Sharks baseball team and coaching staff were on-hand to give the Miracle League children assistance in batting, fielding, throwing, and running bases. After the game, the NSU players autographed their game uniforms and presented each Miracle League player with a jersey as a memento. “Being a part of the Miracle League World Series was an honor for the NSU baseball team,” said Mike Mominey, NSU director of athletics and head baseball coach. “Our players were impacted by the Miracle League All-Stars. The enjoyment that our student-athletes took away from the event was immeasurable.” ■ Sharks Baseball Team Participates in Miracle league World Series 6 horizons Members of Sharks baseball team assist a member of the Miracle League around the bases.