NSU University School Viewpoint Fall/Winter 2017

VIEWPOINT n 1 It’s hard to believe that we are already midway through the 2017–18 school year. I could not be prouder of our students and faculty members for their commitment, enthusiasm, tenacity, and spirit. The positive energy on campus is palpable. I would like to take a moment to mention some of our recent accomplish- ments. I am honored to announce a legacy gift made by Elizabeth Brennan, Ed.D., our associate head of academic affairs. She has generously named the Dr. Elizabeth Brennan Center for Academic Success. This is also the pilot year for the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)/NSU University School Fellowship, a blueprint for more collaborative opportunities between NSU and our amazing students. I would like to thank our featured alumni and those who submitted class notes for the magazine. We appreciate the time you have taken to share your impressive stories with us. As a testament to the outstanding work our alumni have accomplished, we are proud to have hosted the inaugural NSU University School Alumni Hall of Fame. We expect another outstanding year for our students as we look forward to continued excellence throughout the second half of our school year. Please enjoy this issue of Viewpoint . Sincerely, William J. Kopas, Ed.D. Head of School Joel Ronkin, chair Marc Cannon, vice chair Jon Clark Lesley Clark-Loeser Jessica Dornbusch Jessie Gilley Evan Glasser Amy Hoffman, ex officio Susanne Hurowitz, ex officio Laurie Jennings Pam Kochav Cori F. Meltzer Mark Paresky Tamara Rodriguez Cindi Samson Jeff Steiner Scott Weiselberg Michael Zager, ex officio Editor in Chief Giovanna Stincer, M.Ed. Managing Editor/Writer Debra Gonzalez, Communications Coordinator (954) 262-4446 Art Director Susan Tischenkel-Hayward, Senior Designer/ Associate Director, Office of Publications Photography Tony Schreiber Office of Publications Ron Ryan, Director Sheryl Koral, University Editor Carol Reynolds-Srot, Associate Editor/Copywriter Roberta Harris-McCafferty, Graphic Production Manager NSU University School 3375 SW 75th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-1400 (954) 262-4506 Viewpoint is a publication of the External Relations Office. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Administration Head of School William J. Kopas, Ed.D. Associate Head, Academic Affairs Elizabeth C. Brennan, Ed.D. Associate Head, External Relations Giovanna Stincer, M.Ed. Director, Upper School Scott Fech, Ph.D. Director, Middle School Robyn Kaiyal, Ph.D. Director, Lower School Adam Carswell, M.S. Board of Advisers 2017–2018 Our Mission: NSU University School is a junior kindergarten through grade 12, independent college preparatory school that provides a challenging and personalized education within a supportive environment for students of average to gifted abilities. Our students are prepared for productive lives and leadership roles through a program that focuses on academic excellence, extracurricular participation, and service to others. Viewpoint FALL/WINTER 2017 FIRST WORD FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityschoolofNSU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/universityschool1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/uschool_nsu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsu_universityschool/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/uschool