Winter - Spring 2018 Newsletter
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Newsletter Highlights
- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission in Utuado Clinic
- Fashion Fit for You Workshop
- Solar Lamps Giveaway
- Strawberry February
- Meeting with FEMA, PREMA, and Chaplains
- Brunch Time
- Students Unwind
- Students of the Month
- Upcoming Events
- Share Your Thoughts!
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Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission in Utuado Clinic
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Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine first year students visited the island from March 5 - 9 with the purpose of providing free health care to Hurricane Maria victims at a Community Clinic in Utuado, Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Regional Campus helped contact the National Guard, FEMA, and the Department of State to obtain their collaboration with this mission. The journey began with a welcome to NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine students to the Puerto Rico Regional Campus, where FEMA and the Department of State also participated. After the welcome ceremony, the students continued to travel to Utuado with the escort of the National Guard, where they would spend the rest of the time between the camp and community clinic. During their time at the clinic, the mission team provided health care to over 300 patients.
By: Vanessa Blanco
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Fashion Fit for You Workshop
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On March 24, 2018, the Fashion Fit for You workshop took place. This event, coordinated by the Puerto Rico Student Government Association (SGA), was open for all students who desired to learn the do’s and don’ts of fashion in a professional setting. Mariely Anais, personal shopper and image consultant was the guest speaker invited for this workshop. Some of the subjects presented were adequate makeup and attire for the professional setting and wearing colors that best suit your specific skin color. Our campus students were extremely happy with the workshop and deemed it a very useful tool.
By: Kiara Correa-Figueroa
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After Hurricane Maria, much of the electrical system suffered severe damages leaving thousands of families without electricity. Months passed after the hurricane, and there were still families without any electrical power, including many of our students at the Puerto Rico Regional Campus. Taking notice of our country’s necessity, a company from India donated 500 solar powered lamps to our campus so that students may acquire this help. After we shared the news, students started to request the lamps daily. Many of them still didn’t have consistent electrical power, and to them, this was a huge relief. They shared with us some pictures of them studying, and some shared stories of them able to do chores at night thanks to these lamps.
By: Kiara Correa-Figueroa
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On Valentine’s Day, the regional campus office wanted to prepare a special surprise for our students as a token of our appreciation. We couldn’t find a better way to say thank you than with fresh handmade chocolate covered strawberries. The Office of Regional Campuses team acquired the materials and then proceeded to prepare the strawberries. After word got around, students rushed to the office to have some of these delicious treats. It was truly a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere that enveloped the office that day.
By: Kiara Correa-Figueroa
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Meeting with FEMA, PREMA, and Chaplains
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On Saturday, April 7, 2018, the NSU Puerto Rico Regional Campus was part of history as it held the first meeting for the chaplains around Puerto Rico where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (PREMA) discussed the strategy for points of distribution around the island after a major disaster. This project has been approved by Ricardo Roselló, governor of Puerto Rico by signing an executive order on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The order creates a third sector office and faith base to work with the Office of the Third Sector and Base of Faith (ODSBF) and Office of the First Lady to develop community-based projects and initiatives.
By: Vanessa Blanco
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On March 23, 2018, Sharon Morales, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education student decided to do something everyone would enjoy, so she prepared brunch for everyone! When the students broke from classes and spotted the prepared tables in the student lounge, it was easy to tell there was a change in the environment. Everyone gathered together to enjoy not only the brunch but also each other’s company and conversations. Laughter and lightness filled the student lounge, and for a second, all the stress and tension seemed to melt away. All of us at the Puerto Rico Regional Campus are very grateful to Morales for this kind gesture!
By: Ada Santiago
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The Puerto Rico Student Government Association (SGA) has brought salsa and yoga classes to the campus! Every Tuesday, students and staff gather on the campus’ deck for yoga classes. Following the instructor’s directions, everyone stretches, focuses, and relaxes, but most of all, everyone enjoys the opportunity to unwind and end the day on a relaxed note. Then every Thursday, students and staff gather when the music hits. Following the instructor’s steps, everyone shakes off any tension the day may have built up and leaves the campus unconsciously humming the salsa song. This initiative has been a great experience that is not only enjoyable but also works as an outlet for any negative energy that we as human beings sometimes bottle up without being aware of it.
By: Kiara Correa-Figueroa
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February 2018
Roberto Montañez
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education
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March 2018
Lizmary Menéndez
College of Pharmacy
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April 2018
Lianette Benabe
College of Pharmacy
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Town Hall Meeting - June 11 in Room 3318A
1:00 - 2:00 p.m: College of Pharmacy
3:00 - 4:00 p.m: NSU Puerto Rico Regional Campus Staff
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Abraham S. Fischler College of Education
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At the Puerto Rico Regional Campus, we value every Shark’s input. If there is some content or have any suggestions for content to include in our campus newsletter, please feel free to contact us at any time at
nsu-puertorico@nova.edu.
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997 San Roberto Street
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 773-6501
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