NSU Fall 2012 Horizons Magazine

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 07-094-12sat 16 10 38 28 Features President’s Message 3 Orientation Leaders Create Lasting First Impressions 4 The Global Path to NSU 10 Protecting Coral Reef Ecosystems 16 NSU Hosts Florida Senatorial Debate 25 Valuing Our Vets 28 Departments Around NSU NSU Well Represented at Olympics 7 Dateline: Health Earns a Telly Award 8 Education Programs Granted National Accreditation 9 Medical Students Without Borders 9 Honing Skills Through Office of Career Development 23 Computer Science School Debuts New Program 27 NSU Joins Community in Concussion Screening Initiative 35 At the SECs 40 Faculty Profiles Evaluating U.S. Voting History 14 Bringing Hope and Healing to Haiti 24 Guiding the Next Generation of Computer Scientists 26 Alumni Profiles Alumna Finds a Place in Space 34 Dreams Really Do Come True 36 Athletics Golf Teams Excel on the Links and in the Classroom 38 Table of Contents horizons • fall 2012 EVERY YEAR, generous individuals like you change the lives of thousands of students. Become an agent of change, partner with us and leave your legacy for NSU students. And together, we will change the world. For a complimentary brochure about legacy planning and the rewards of philanthropic giving, please contact Elaine Blattner at (954) 262-2409 or email elaine@nova.edu . CHANGING LIVES Pamela Shelling I want to change the world by giving everyone a beautiful smile. Laurieann Robinson I want to change the world by starting a family business. I dream of a world where small businesses thrive. Lesley Viera I want to change the world by making a difference for those with cancer. I imagine a world without cancer. Junior, Biology, Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Travis Moore I want to change the world by preserving the oceans. I dream of sustainable fisheries for the future. Master of Science, Marine Biology, Oceanographic Center Doctor of Dental Medicine, College of Dental Medicine Sophomore, Business/Legal Studies, H.Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship CHANGING THE AND WORLD