Lasting Impressions | Summer 2016

NSU COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE x 27 The Mariani Family Distinguished Speakers Series was launched this year to bring an array of prominent leaders in their fields to the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Speakers in the initial series included Lois K. Cohen, Ph.D., who spoke about achieving global health through oral health. Cohen, who is a sociologist, has served as a consultant and as a Paul G. Rogers Ambassador for Global Health Research since her retirement from the National Institutes of Health. Another presentation was given by Stephen E. Thorne IV, M.H.A., founder, president, and CEO of Pacific Dental Services, a dental support organization estab- lished in 1994 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The organization provides business services to approxi- mately 500 dental practices in more than 17 states. Thorne spoke about becoming an entrepreneur in dentistry. His presentation was jointly sponsored by the NSU College of Dental Medicine and the NSU H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The Mariani Family Distinguished Speakers Series is a program established by the College of Dental Medicine that will bring national and international leaders to the college to discuss current topics, technologies, and trends in the dental profession. The series was underwritten by the Mariani family. (See story on page 28.) ◆ NEW NONENDOWED PROGRAM AND FACULTY FUNDS ■ Dr. Robert and Marlene Uchin Faculty Development Fund DONORS: Robert and Marlene Uchin COLLEGE/CENTER: College of Dental Medicine PURPOSE: Enhance educational leadership experience for faculty members NONENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS ■ Whitehead Family Changing Lives Scholarship DONOR: Albert W. Whitehead COLLEGE/CENTER: Farquhar Honors College PURPOSE: Encourage Farquhar Honors College students enrolled in the dual-admission dental program ■ Research Initiatives Discretionary Fund DONOR: The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr., Foundation, Inc., and Centene Corporation COLLEGE/CENTER: College of Dental Medicine PURPOSE: Provide preventive oral health care services to underserved children The Mangurian Foundation is supporting the Smiles Across Broward program, and Centene Corporation made a generous gift for NSU’s participation in the Give Kids A Smile event. REALIZING POTENTIAL A donor can name a Changing Lives Scholar- ship with a gift of $1,000 each year for five years. For $5,000 paid each year for five years into NSU’s endowment, a donor can create a named scholarship, research, faculty support, or program fund in perpetuity. Students interested in scholarship opportunities can go to nova.edu/financialaid/scholarships . MARIANI SPEAKERS SERIES BEGINS CDM Impressions