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Circle of Friends Night of Dueling Pianos Annual Gala and Fundraiser

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The Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center recently hosted its Annual Gala and Fundraiser.

The evening began with over 60 attendees enjoying cocktails and appetizers, followed by a buffet dinner. Guests were treated to a performance of Dueling Pianos with Fun Pianos! By 176 Keys. A variety of hits were played; the oldies, the classics, and all the favorite requests, for two hours of toe-tapping, foot stomping, hard-rockin’ sing and dance along fun. Proceeds raised from the evening help fund resources for the Alvin Sherman Library.

Underwriting was generously provided by Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits Charitable Fund, Gold Coast Marine Distributor, Dr. Robert and Janet Speth, Peter and Fran Woolf, Samuel F. Morrison, C. Davis Electric, Mike and Laura Simmons & Port Consolidated, Crawford-Tracey Corporation, Adolfo & Marisela Cotilla & ACAI Associates, Inc., Levenson, Katzin and Ballotta, P.A., Dr. Robert and Ronnie Oller, Kevin and Joanne Barrett, and Dr. Robert and Kitty Preziosi, Luis and Elizabeth Muriel, Suzete Ellis, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Silvagni, Tom Zimmerman and finally Hoffman’s Chocolates, provided a sweet ending to a fun evening; delicious chocolate covered Oreo favors.

The Circle of Friends is a diverse group of individuals who share the common goal of furthering the intellectual resources of the Alvin Sherman Library. As a result of an innovative agreement between NSU and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Alvin Sherman Library is a unique joint-use facility. This means that anyone who lives or works in Broward County is eligible to have a library card and to access the five-story Library, Research, and Information Technology Center.

For more information, or to join the Circle of Friends, please call 954-262-4627, email libdev@nova.edu or visit http://sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/friends/. To sign up for a library card, please visit http://public.library.nova.edu/card/

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Circle of Friends Annual Meeting

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Circle of Friends Board Members pictured left to right: Adolfo J. Cotilla, Jr., Ronnie Oller, Michael C. Greenberg, Larry Maurer, Janet Speth, Peter Woolf, Kitty Preziosi, Tom Zimmerman, Ann Porterfield, Jim Hutchens, and Jana Hanbury.

          The Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center recently hosted its Annual Meeting to review the past year’s accomplishments, recognize outgoing board members, and to install new board members and officers.

          Outgoing board members Lydia M. Acosta, Elaine F. Blattner, Laurence Alan Maurer and Gilbert H. Young, M.D. were recognized for their service. Bonnie Lippman was elected to the Board of Directors for a three year term from the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Elected for office were Ronnie Oller, President, Kitty Preziosi, Vice-President, Ann Porterfield, Secretary, Peter Woolf, Treasurer, and Michael Greenberg, past President. Also remaining on the board are Karla Avecillas, Adolfo J. Cotilla, Jr., Lindsey Glantz, Jana Hanbury, Greg McDermott, Chuck Malkus, Charles Morton, Janet Speth, and Tom Zimmerman. Ex-Officio Board members include James Hutchens and Luis Muriel.

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Lydia M. Acosta and Jim Hutchens pictured with Circle of Friends Annual Meeting guest speakers Banana Wave founders “Nature” and Trendolyn

          At a reception, Banana Wave founders H.E. Neter (“Nature”) Kush Ben Alkebulan and his fiancée, Trendolyn Hopkins shared their inspirational story of how determination, perseverance, entrepreneurial spirit and the support of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library turned their dream into a successful company. “Nature” and Trendolyn dreamed of bringing his grandmother’s generational banana milk recipe to life. Armed with an entrepreneurial spirit, they dedicated themselves to making that dream a reality. Every day for two years, they planted themselves in a study room at the Sherman Library to search for answers. “What do we need to know to build a successful company?” From survey design, trade show information, market research, distribution lists, packaging information, demographics, business valuation, accounting and taxation, alternative medicine, supply and demand, law, economics, researching types of bananas to discovering buyer habits, and with the support of the Alvin Sherman librarians, a formidable business plan was built.

Today, Banana Wave (www.bananawave.com) is now being distributed through Whole Foods and Walmart.

           The Circle of Friends is a diverse group of individuals who share the common goal of furthering the intellectual resources of the Alvin Sherman Library. As a result of an innovative agreement between NSU and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Alvin Sherman Library is a unique joint-use facility. This means that anyone who lives or works in Broward County is eligible to have a library card and to access the five-story Library, Research, and Information Technology Center.

Together, the Circle of Friends is dedicated to:

• Promoting the development and achievements of the Alvin Sherman Library
• Encouraging greater visibility and interaction between the Library and the University, its host community, alumni, and friends
• Enriching the cultural life of the University and its larger community through funding of special exhibits, programs, and collections
• Supporting the goals of the Library through volunteer activities and programs
• Assisting in developing resources to benefit the Library and its departments and programs
• Serving as a liaison with the private sector and building strong relationships between the Library, corporations, and foundations

For more information, or to join the Circle of Friends, please call 954-262-4627, email libdev@nova.edu or visit http://sherman.library.nova.edu/cof. To sign up for a library card, please visit http://public.library.nova.edu/card/

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Meet NSU’s First Lady

“The Library is the Heart of NSU” – Jana Hanbury, Circle of Friends Board Member

A person is only as strong as his or her support system, and for President Dr. George Hanbury, that strength lies in his wife, Jana.

NSU's First Lady, Jana Hanbury, featured in March edition of Boca Raton Observer
NSU’s First Lady, Jana Hanbury, featured in March edition of Boca Raton Observer

The Boca Raton Observer featured an inside look into Mrs. Hanbury’s successes, along with some of South Florida’s other first ladies, to understand the charitable efforts and contributions these women make to the South Florida community.

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May 17th: Circle of Friends Annual Meeting

The Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library invites you to attend its Annual Meeting on May 17, 2017 at 5:30 pm for a celebration of this past year’s achievements, and the installation of the incoming board and officers.  You’ll also hear about Banana Wave, an up and coming company, whose determination, perseverance, entrepreneurial spirit and the support of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library turned their dream into an amazing success.

This event is open to all Circle of Friends members and their friends, and refreshments will be served.

To RSVP, please email libdev@nova.edu or call 954-262-4627.

 

 

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The Dorm Doctor

Join the Circle of Friends and Carolyn S. George on April 27th, 2017, as she talks about her book, The Dorm Doctor, a handbook targeted to college students and their parents to help them prepare for the college experience and the many potential health related pitfalls that accompany the journey.

The Dorm Doctor is a health handbook intended for both parents and students.

  • How to maintain a healthy life in a college setting
  • Guidance on how to identify and manage common illnesses
  • Do’s and don’ts that all students should know to keep them healthy during the school year.
  • Answers for parents when they call home not feeling well

Carolyn S. George, MD, author of “The Dorm Doctor” and founder/owner of VIDA Integrative Medicine, is dedicated to providing personalized healthcare by identifying and addressing the root causes of illness through an approach called Functional and Integrative Medicine. Her functional medical approach helps her find answers so she can treat the root cause of disease instead of just treating the symptoms. She works closely with her patients to explore their health and identify areas of improvement with both traditional medicine as well as nutritional support to maximize their health and well being.

 

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Save the date for Circle of Friends Annual Gala

Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library will hold its Annual Gala and Fundraiser “A Night of Dueling Pianos” on Saturday evening, May 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm. Entertainment will be provided by Fun Pianos! By 176 Keys and the event will be held in the Sherman Library’s Geraldine and Morton Terry Atrium. This will be a rocking and rolling night of delicious dining and cocktails accompanied by music and fun not to be missed!

Thanks to the kind support of generous members, the Circle of Friends have been supporting the programs, services and resources of the Sherman Library in many ways such as:

  • Expanding the academic collection for students and faculty
  • Creating an innovative state of the art Collaborative Study Room for group study and conversation
  • Providing support over the past two years for SeussFest!- a signature annual event that addresses literacy issues facing our South Florida community by helping to foster a love for life-long learning and reading
  • And so much more.

The Circle of Friends has made great strides in building a better library, but there is so much more to be done. You can help support the library by attending and underwriting the Gala. Just click on this link: https://nova.edu/cof/annual or for more information, call 954-262-4627.

With more Friends, we can do more. For more information, or to join the Circle of Friends, please click on this link: https://www.nova.edu/cof/membership/ or call 954-262-4627 or email libdev@nova.edu. To sign up for a library card, please visit http://public.library.nova.edu/card/

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WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

        Did you know that according to the 2010 Census, approximately 22% of Broward County adults are functionally illiterate?  These individuals can’t read to their children, assist with homework, complete a job application or write a basic letter.

Every day, the NSU Alvin Sherman Library staff is working diligently with the community to help reduce the illiteracy rate in Broward County. Whether it’s through children’s story times, school outreaches, or workshops for NSU students, our librarians focus on building a love for reading and making a difference in their lives.

Your Circle of Friends membership is a VITAL part of our funding and helps us make our contributions to the library and other literacy-based community projects possible.

This past year, becoming a Circle of Friend member helped fund:

• The Circle of Friends state-of-the-art Collaborative Study Room where NSU and community students can engage in group study and project work.
• SeussFest! This annual community event celebrates the works and contributions of Dr. Seuss through interactive programs and activities which encourages a love for reading. This year alone, the Library gave away over 2,500 books to children who attended this event.

Over the years, the Circle of Friends has also continued to help:

• Build one of the finest print, e-book and audiobook collections in the county
• Purchase academic databases for research available to NSU students and faculty, as well as all Broward residents, employees and students
• Update critical technology to help build a nucleus of information for NSU students and the public
• Refurbish a teen room that is now a hub to hang out in after school
• Provide new furniture for the very popular children’s area

That’s why, as President of the Circle of Friends, I am asking you to help us meet the needs of the NSU and the Broward county public by renewing your membership today!

If you have already renewed, thank you for your continued loyalty. Remember, your membership donation is fully tax-deductible as allowed by the law and valid through June 30th, 2017.

To renew online, visit: nova.edu/cof
If you have any questions, please call: (954) 262-4627 or email: libdev@nova.edu

Sincerely,

Your partner in literacy,

Michael C. Greenberg,
President, Circle of Friends

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Gift from Craig & Barbara Weiner Creates Holocaust Reflection and Resource Room in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library

A gift from Craig and Barbara Weiner to Nova Southeastern University will result in the installation of a new Holocaust Reflection and Resource Room in the Alvin Sherman Library. The gift was presented by Craig Weiner, President of the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc. and his wife Barbara to NSU at the Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends Annual Gala on May 14.

The gift will fund, furnish, equip and build the new room, on the Alvin Sherman Library’s second floor. In addition, an endowed fund will be established to provide resource materials and for maintenance of the room as well as to support related special events.

“Due to the generosity of Craig and Barbara Weiner, the Alvin Sherman Library will be able to provide unique information resources for the university community including the residents of Broward County,” said Lydia Acosta, M.A., NSU vice president of information services and university librarian. “ This room will serve as an educational place of serious study and reflection on this period in history. “

Set to open in the coming academic year, the room will offer NSU students and the general public a place to learn about, and to contemplate the horrendous acts that result from intolerance and hate.

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From left to right: Kenneth Tate, Lydia M. Acosta,
Barbara Weiner, Craig Weiner, Jacqueline Travisano and Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson