NSU Horizons Spring 2012

29 HORIZONS CELEBRATION E of xcellence Cathy Areu Jones, M.S., class of 1995 Abraham S. Fischler School of Education Jones is a publisher, author, speaker, journalist, television pundit, and founder of CATALINA magazine. Jones was named a magazine maven by NPR and one of the “most influential women in New York City” by the Oxygen Network. Clay Beauregard, M.S., class of 1997 Oceanographic Center Beauregard is a principal scientist at Alcon Laboratories in Fort Worth, Texas, where he manages preclinical pharmacol- ogy research in ocular allergic and inflammatory diseases and serves as research team leader on global cross-functional pharmaceutical project teams. Each year, NSU defines excellence through the alumni and community leaders honored during the university’s Celebration of Excellence and alumni of distinction awards presentation. Philanthropists and business leaders Ron and Kathy Assaf received the university’s highest honor, the President’s Community Award, during NSU’s annual Celebration of Excellence banquet held in January at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. Distinguished Alumni Achieve- ment Awards also were presented to graduates of the university’s schools, colleges, and centers during the ceremony. Since 1997, the annual awards banquet has brought together students, alumni, community leaders, and industry pioneers who have made significant contributions to their studies, professions, and the community. Here is a look at the alumni honorees. Ron and Kathy Assaf are profiled on page 33. Top to bottom: Yale Galanter, Audrey Marks, Dennis Plaska, Venessa Price ALUMNI OF DISTINCTION, PRESIDENT’S COMMUNITY AWARD