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This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the NSU Early Publications at NSUWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Campus Connection by an authorized administrator of NSUWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOVA-DAVIE COMMUNITY SCHOOL NOVA UNIVERSITY University Launches New CaDlpus -----" A Nova University campus at Coral Springs, under the direction of Dr. Wil­ 11 1 lard L. Leeds started classes March l. -1-1-11-.-.- - -' A new semester starts May 3. Undergradua te and graduate degree courses have been organized by Dr. Leeds , former director of Nova's Inter­ \~ I njf[[r - r .. ,,,., national Institute for Planning and Re­ search, and Charles Heinrich, who has been affiliated with New York Institute of Technology at Nova. Classes will meet at the new Bank of ~\NOVA UNiVERSITY Coral Springs building , 3300 University Dr., where space has been made avail­ able by Joseph P. Taravella, chairman CO~~L Sr~INGS "11~\"1 of the board of Coral Ridge Properties. Temporary offices are located at 9301 • Sample Rd., with classes meeting at the Westinghouse Home Center. " We want to be community-oriented but still academically sound," says Dr. DISPL.AY CAMPUS SIGN - Dr. Abraham S. Fischler ((efO , president of Nova Leeds who distributed 2,000 survey University, and Joseph P. Taravella. chairman of the board of Coral Ridge cards to solicit information on what Properties, hold sign designating the Coral Springs Campus in front of building courses would be of primary interest to where classrooms are located. North Broward resideDts. To get the pulse of the community, he also spoke to Dr_ Leeds numerous local clubs and organizations. B.C.C. Community Services Based on initial public response, the Plans for the future include a re­ University offered 13 courses the first source center of instructional materials term, for which 71 students enrolled. geared to the local community, the Include Non-credit Classes Courses included Sales Manage­ M.B.A. and Masters Program in Human ment, Essentials of Marketing, Prin­ Resource Management, and degree Community Services of Broward programs offered on the Central and ciples of Accounting, Functional Span­ programs in nursing, electronic tech­ Community CoBege meet the non-aca­ North Campuses, there are others held ish, Statistics and Evaluation, Basic nology, criminal justice and education. demic needs of people of Broward Coun­ in outreach locations, geared for special Concepts in Mathematics, Essentials of Computer Science, Counselling and Ca­ In cooperation with American Video ty . Non-credit classes beginning May interest groups and condominium Corp., Dr. Leeds also plans to beam 17th and running through July 2nd in­ dwellers who wish to broaden their edu~ reer Exploration, Interpersonal Com­ munications, the Modern Novel and credit and non-credit courses and lec­ clude: Beginning Swimming for Chil­ cational horizons through non-credit tures into the community via Cable TV. dren and Senior Citizens, Job Hunting courses which are college-level and col­ Creative Writing, and at the graduate level, Diagnosis of Reading Problems To enhance the cultural life of the for the Older Adults, Office Procedures lege quality. area. Dr. Leeds says Nova hopes to set and Typing Procedures for the Older Since no formalized Women's Center and Contemporary Issues in Psycholo­ gy. up a series of art exhibits and fine arts Adults, and Beginning Sailing, Painting, or Institute exists in Broward County, courses drawing on local talent. These Golf, Tennis, Astrology, Transactional Community Services has developed The courses are organized into eight­ will be organized with the help of local Analysis, Human Potential Seminar, special programming for women. week terms ; six terms will be offered studios and the Fort Lauderdale Mu­ Slimnastics and Lip Reading for Adults. Courses include: Women and the Law, within the calendar year. Most classes seum of Art, he said. Fees are generally $10 per class. Reg­ Women Alone, Women Investigation will meet once a week from 7 to 9: 30 Leeds says the Nova UniverSity in istration is by mail ~ in or walk~in pay~ into Identity and Unarmed Defense for p.m. Coral Springs is also anticipating estab­ ment at the admissions office at the Women. Courses are created in re­ Fees are $30 per credit hour for un­ lishing a Diagnostic-Remedial Clinic for Downtown Las Olas Center. sponse to community needs. Aside from dergraduate courses and $70 per credit Exceptionality to serve children and Courses will begin again in early Oc ~ women's courses, many new courses for hour for graduate courses. There is an adults. The clinic will deal with such tober followed by a winter term in Feb~ the older adult are available. additional $10 registration fee and a one­ problems as reading or motor disabili­ ruary. In addition to courses and special time $15 application fee. ties and the physically handicapped. An annual $500 scholarship fund has "This clinic will serve a real need in Swimming Pool Complex Added been donated by Carl Zeytoonian, presi­ Broward County by assisting schools, dent of Carl's Pharmacy, for Coral parents and individuals in the identifi­ Springs residents attending the new cation and remediation of learning dis­ To B.C.C. Campus campus. abilities and problems of exceptional­ "We have the freedom to be different ity," he explains. "In addition, it should and can experiment," says Dr. Leeds provide a laboratory internship for who expects to attract highly-motivated Nova's graduate students." students. "They will have to work twice "The new campus in Coral Springs re­ as hard with double assignments for the flects our continuing expansion of the eight-week semester," he comments. concept of taking Nova UniverSity to the "But though it will be faster, there will people," says Dr. Abraham S. Fischler, be no diminution of quality." president. r I Holcombe Named Dean At B.C.C. Dr. Willis N. Holcombe has been named new Dean of Academic Affairs for the BCC Central Campus. Dr. Hol­ BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE AQUATIC COMPLEX combe has served the past two years in the downtown Ft. Lauderdale Center as The South Florida Education Com­ Both pools are kept a t a constant 80 Assistant to the President. Dr. Hol­ plex has a new addition on the site of degree water temperature which allows combe is well-liked by members of the BCC's Central Campus - a swimming classes to continue year-round in the student body, faculty and staff, which, pool complex for botb the competitive outdoor setting. Both pools and sur­ combined with his expertise in Commu­ swimmer or diver and .the casual toe rounding area are kept meticulously nity College Administration makes him dunker. clean. The positive response on the part well-suited for the position. The pool area hosts classes in swim­ of the swimmers to the strict rules and Dr. Holcombe and his family are act­ ming which range from diving to begin­ regulations assure the continued safety ive in civic and community activities. ning swimming. Life saving courses of all persons using the complex. His wife, Jo, and two young children. with Red Cross certifica tion are also For information concerning use of the Meg and Ben, frequently enjoy South given. Approximately nine classes a pool and classes, call the Central Camp­ Florida's sunshine and craft ~xhibits day are currently under way in the new us Physical Educa tion Department, ext. and. of course, swimming. pool and all classes are supervised by at 266-9. The Campus Connection is indeed least one of three qualified swimming pleased to welcome the Holcombes to teachers. Dr. Willis N_ Holcombe the South Florida Education Complex. STUDENTS TAKE SPECIAL COURSES AT BCC, INCLUDING "LAW FOR WOMEN" CLASS AT RIGHT. Foster Parents BCC Offers Continuing Education For Adults Training At University Dr. Enrique Alba, Dr. Ted Smith and Ms. Peggy Schuchts have successfully BCC Community Services Mlnlverslty for Senior CItizens launched Nova University's Foster Par­ ent Training Project. The project, head­ ed by Dr. John Flynn, director of Nova's Every eight weeks the Community BCC also offers a special miniversity Open College is an ideal opportunity Living and Learning Center, is funded College offers a wide selection of contin­ program consisting of classes and a sur­ for the student who is unable to obtain a by a $66,000 grant from the National In­ uing educa lion courses designed to vey lecture series for senior citizens. traditional campus-based course, for stitule of Mental Health, a $25 ,000 grant serve members of the adult community. The miniversity provides a comfortable the mother with small children, for the from The Broward County Community The continuing education courses in­ environment for inquiry and self-direct­ handicapped or hospitalized student, or Mental Health Board, and support from clude: how to improve your job per­ ed emotional growth for senior citizens. for the student who has a job conflict. formance, development of vocational the Office of Social and Economic Ser­ The Miniversity Survey Lecture Series vices. skills or personal development. These is designed especially for the senior citi­ E.P.E.A. courses are college level quality and zen who wishes to examine an alterna­ Another segment of the community is provide expert instruction in an enjoy­ tive life style or become a more ef­ served through BCC 's non-credit pro­ able atmosphere. No examinations are fective citizen in Broward County. gram entitled Educational Programs given and the classes are open to anyone Miniversity Survey Lecture Series, for Exceptional Adults (E.P.E .A.l. 18 years of age or older. Seminar for the Job Hunting Adult, Of­ Qualifying students are impaired fice Procedures and Typing Review for mentally or physically, 18 years or older There are special courses specifical­ Older Adults, and Beginning Swimming and are referred or recommended by ly designed to assist women in getting a for Senior Citizens provide variety for a private and/or public agencies, public firm grasp on their lives - legally, segment of Broward County's citizens school or individual interest. Students physically, and mentally. Because of an which comprises over 25 per cent of the attending the program are entitled to overflow response, these classes have popula tion. utilize all services and activities of the been double-scheduled. Community Services is also providing Community College. Classes for senior citizens are geared independent study courses for College Courses include Basic Business I and to meet their special needs. Among the credit through Open College. This non­ II, Nutrition and Foods I and II, Adap­ numerous courses are lip reading for traditional program enables a student tive Physical Education, Consumer to register in courses such as: Business Education, The Creative Arts, Personal adults with some hearing loss, dentistry Dr. Alba and how to prevent too-thlessness, and a Law I and II, Psychology, and Man and Care and Development. mini-versity for Senior Citizens in self­ Environment. The student purchases a Students learn to become more self­ Parent training began January 31 directed growth. study packet available at both campus sufficient and contributing citizens as a with eight couples who are meeting once bookstores and supplements self-study result of increased socializa tion, educa­ a week for ten weeks at The University A wide range of general classes from and self-testing with radio and TV lec­ tion and decision making experiences. School. The prospective foster parents investments to tennis, care of small ani­ tures. Courses are three credits and are The next lerm for E .P .E.A. is scheduled are instructed by Nova professors and mals to landscape design, exceptional the standard college fee. A brochure is for September, 1976. Courses are held personnel from the Broward County (retarded) adults to stone sculpture and available which indica tes course offer­ Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. School System, under the direction of photography, golf to public relations - ings, price, registration procedures, and are generally $16 per course. Evelyn Lewis, curriculum specialist. plus many, many more are available course description, schedules and indi­ For additional information concern­ A comparison group of foster parents through the Central Campus Communi­ cates the availability of review tapes for ing non-credit offerings, contact the outside the program will be maintained ty Services Office, ext. 228-9. each subject area. Community Services office at the Cen­ to test the results of the project. Com­ tral Campus, Sandra C. Grady, Coor­ para live da ta will be obtained on sever­ dinator of Community Service, 581 -8700, al aspects of foster care. Nick & Gina Beni ex l. 228-9. "The project is aimed at moving fost­ er parents into the role of mental health paraprofessionals," Dr. Flynn ex­ Teach Dancing At Nova-Davie plained. " The goal is to enable them to Nick and Gina Beni have a rare qual­ roots. It's the kind of activity that devel­ work more effectively with children ity - after you meet them, together or ops the art of con versa tion . Let's face who have behavioral or emotional prob­ separa tely, you go away feeling good. It it; if you're dancing with someone you'll lems. " could be their mutual zest or their vi­ have to talk to him," says Gina. Training of professionals from the tality that radiates from them. What­ "And don't forget dancing is a year­ Florida Social and Economic Service ever it is, it reaches out, grabs you and round activity. You can dance no matter staff began a 10-week course in Novem­ holds on tight. what the weather is. I think dancing's ber. Nova also hosted national panelists The couple is currently instructing important to physical fitness. One hour for a discussion of "The Future of Fost­ ballroom dancing classes at Nova-Da­ of slow dancing can expend 350 calories. er Care" in October. Additional panels vie Community School for both begin­ There's another reason why we like to are planned for the coming year. ners and intermediate students. dance. We think it's fun ," her husband " We are very pleased with the sup­ They claim, "Everybody can dance, adds. port of the Mental Health Board and the but there is a right and a wrong way." "A lot of our students keep coming Department of Health and Rehabilita­ They want their students to do it right. back. You know there are many differ­ tive Services, and the participation of Gina adds, "There are about ten basic ent pIa teaus in ballroom dancing. A per­ the community and local agencies," dance steps. You have to learn those son can go on and on for a lifetime says Dr. Alba , manager of the project. first and go on from there." learning different dance techniques. It's Besides a local advisory group, which The Benis, who live in Sunrise, began like anything else. You have to stay is chaired by Mrs. William Barker of entertaining in Cleveland, Ohio, close to active to be good." Hollywood, there is a newly-formed 20 years ago. Singing is their specialty, "You know, dancing isn't for every­ consumer advisory group, headed by but they got hooked on ballroom danc­ body, just like tennis or golf isn't for Mrs. Peggy Pineiro of Da vie. ing several years ago and taught in Ohio everybody," Nick comments. However Recruitment of foster parents has extensively before they moved to Flori­ at Nova-Davie Community School, that been aided by newspaper articles, and da, where they have kept up their fox statement would be hard to prove since radio and TV appeals by staff members, trots, tangos and waltzes. Often they in­ the ballroom dancing classes are con­ including appearances on WEXY and clude some fancy footwork in their pro­ sistently drawing capacity attendance. Channel 51. fessional routines for condominium Their success lies in Nick and Gina Additional foster parents are still parties and benefits along the Gold Beni whose spirit, charm and grace needed and interested persons are invit­ Coast. captivate both the dance floor and its ed to call 58\-1163. "Dancing is a great way to meet new students. people. It strikes shyness a t its very Career Planning, Job Bee European Tour Bee Trip to Mexico Placement Help Given The Campus Connection ,­ I The Community College will offer its A trip to Mexico, sponsored by the The Community College, in keeping Published by Third Annual European Travel Tour BCC Central Campus Anthropology be­ with its dedication to serve the commu­ Nova-Davie Community School during July, 1976. Five countries will be partment, is in the offing. The six-week nity as a viable member of the county, Broward Community College visited during the 22-day tour, including tour through Chihuahua, Mexico will in­ offers free job placement and career Nova University stops in London, Vienna, Cairo, Paris clude studies of various aspects of service planning to Broward County everyday Latin American life. The reSidents, as well as BCC students. The Editors: Robert Lynch and Athens. While visiting Athens, par­ class is limited to 20 students from the Cen ter is loca ted on the firs t floor of Diane Culver Rosemary Jones ticipating students will be given the op­ tion of joining a Greek Island cruise. community or College ; each student Building 07 of the Central Campus, with will be permitted to choose his own in­ office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If Design and Art: The course is accredited for six se­ Office of Publications terest area. you are in need of vocational informa­ mester hours for students who wish to Applications for the Mexican trip, tion, full or part-time job openings, Nova University apply them toward a degree. 3301 College A venue which may be taken for credit or non­ planning a career or even cooperative Fort Lauderdale, Florida Because of the success of last year's credit, are now being accepted. Phone education - where you work on the job Tel: 587-6660. ext. 240 travel tour, BCC encourages early ap­ Richard Furlow at 581-8700, ext. 358 for while earning a college degree - stop plication. applications or information. by the Career Planning Center. Nova-Davie Community School Faculty Thompson Ph Broekhuizen W S f otography ater a ety an d G rap h'IC A r t s Mrs. Janel Thomson has been teach­ Richard Broekhuizen has been teach­ ing water safety for the Nova-Davie ing evening classes in Photography and Community School since the school be­ Graphic Arts for over five years. gan operating. Prior to that time she Before moving to Florida in 1967, Dick was assacia ted with swim programs in attended the State University of New the Davie area for over 10 years. York at Oswego where he earned his Janet is married and the mother of B.S. in Education. After teaching for four children. Besides raising her two years in Rochester, he accepted the family she works part time in the Nova­ position of Graphic Arts Instructor at Davie Community School office. Nova High School where he still teach­ Janet began swimming in New Jersey es. In 1970 he was awarded a Masters of at lhe age of lhree and began competi­ Education degree from Florida Atlantic tion al the age of nine. In the 10 years of University in Administration and Su­ competition she held many records for pervision K-12 . Dick is presently enroll­ Janet Thomson Dan Zachofsay the butterfly stroke and qualified to try ed in a second masters program at out for the Olympics in 1952. She was Florida International University in Va­ named the Outstanding Swimmer [or cational, Technical and Adult Educa­ the slate of New Jersey in 1954. She re­ tion. ceived her certification to teach swim­ In addition to teaching full time at the ming for the American Red Cross while high school, he also teaches four nights attending Centenary College for Women a week at the Community School, with in Hackettstown, N.J. and has been his interests divided between photo­ teaching for 20 years. graphy and graphic arts. He also serves The Community School offers swim­ as adjunct lecturer for FlU, conducting ming lessons year round for children as Saturday classes in the same two areas, young as 13 months. The oldest student as well as in curriculum planning. Janet has taught was 82. Dick is presently involved in revising his first textbook published by Mc­ ZachofsRY Knight Publishers and is also preparing Motor Training a second manuscript for possible publi­ cation. Through his publication efforts Enls Post For The Blind of "Graphic Communications" he has Dan Zachofsay, instructor of Motor had the opportunity to act as guest Training for the Blind for Nova-Davie speaker throughout the country. Community School and Physical Fit­ ness for the Exceptional Adult at Brow­ Hill ard Community College, first recog­ CB Radio nized the need for an activity program The current popularity of Citizens for the disabled while working at a V.A . Band radios offers Nova-Davie Commu­ hospital during his college years at nity School the opportunity for yet Long Island University. He continued another interesting area. Courses are his education at Brockport State Teach­ offered for Ama teur RadiO, General and ers College where he received a Master Amateur Radio and Novice. of Science in Adaptive Physical Educa­ Robert Hill, an amateur radio operat­ tion. or himself for 20 years (call K31YZ and Dan was won over by Florida during a WB4RZX ) instructs both courses. Mr. vacation. He was fortunate to obtain Hill is employed as an engineer for Sys­ several teaching offers and decided to tems Engineering Laboratories Inc. of move to Broward County and teach at Ft. Lauderdale. His 7'h year employ­ Robert Hill the Southside Center for the Emotional­ ment with this firm , as well as his long .-,---- ly Handicapped in Ft. Lauderdale. time interestin ham radios, affords him His goal to provide activity for dis­ a superlative background for instruct­ abled children and adults has been real­ ing at Nova-Davie. ized in this community. Being able to The entire Hill family is involved with communicate with people is a major CB radios. Both his wife, Carol, (call part of this goal. Creativity is another WN4LHB ) and daughter, Heather (call quality which adds to Dan's success. WN4FTE ) are ham radio operators who Dan's inn ova tive use of homemade were licensed through classes at Nova­ materials and junk items demonstrates Davie. this creativity. An inner tube of a Hill's interests are not limited to CB bicycle tire may be used for stretching radiOS, however. He is a scoutmaster exercises. Eye-hand coordination skills for Troop 265 of Hollywood Hills Metho­ can be improved by using an empty distChurch and is also interested in hik· plastiC milk carton to toss and catch a ing, camping, astronomy and furniture yarn ball attached to il. Blind students making. A recent honor was bestowed improve motor coordination through upon him when he was voted "Ham of catching balls in which bells have been the Year" by the Broward County Ama­ Dene Gross Gwen Thornburgh inserted. Dan is presently designing a teur Radio Club of which he is 1976 pres­ ball wilh a buzzer system to allow blind ident. a major reason for the award is students to gauge distance and direc­ the fact that through his classes at Gross Thornburgh tion. A favorite activity for the physical Nova-Davie over 200 individuals have fitness classes is an exercise involving received FCC Amateur licenses. Folk Dancing Dance the use of a parachute which is alter­ I nately raised and lowered in a series of Oliff FoLk dancing is an art form easily en­ Gwen Thornburgh, instructor of mo . patterns by a group of students holding Yoga joyed by everyone because of its vitali­ dern and tap dance for adults at Nova­ the edges. The flowing movement of the ty, costumes and nationalistic spirit. Davie Community School, has a suc­ parachute exercise performed to music Kathy Oliff is perfectl/ suited to con­ Dene Gross started dancing at the age cessful and multi-faceted philosophy of produces an interesting view for the stu­ duct Yoga classes. She has been an ad­ of four, performing folk dances with her teaching dance. Her approach includes dents. voca te of physical fitness, good health mother (who is also a professional exercise, development of mental pro­ Dan's premise that people willing to and, particularly,. Yoga for the past dancer), for various organizations, cesses, individual expression and enjoy­ give get results apparently holds true. eight years. The calm demeanor and benefits and clubs. As a teenager, ment, sociability, and most of all, learn­ Both he and his students are willing to quiet voice with which she conducts her Dene's time away from school was ing what dance (of any form) is all give and to Dan, "Seeing improvement classes ha ve lured many people to spent seriously studying dance. These about in order to appreciate it as an art is lhe bes t'-'..re"'s'-'u"l."t._"_ _ _ _ _ Yoga . So large is her popularity that classes included ballet, jazz, modern form. Post classes have been expanded to four dance, toe and specialized Oriental, Far Gwen is the current department nights of instruction with capacity Eastern and Middle Eastern dances. chairman of the Nova High School Interpersonal groups each night. Living just outside of New York City, Physical Education Department. She Kathy is currently employed at the she had access to the finest teachers and has been teaching at Nova High School Communication Montessori Children's House in Planta­ performances. While attending New for 11 years and for the Nova-Davie Communica ting with others is a tion where she has instructed preschool York University she became a member Community School since its conception. learned skill which, unfortunately, Montessori Method for eight years. She of Aclors Equity and danced profession­ Her credits include a Bachelor of Sci­ many adults do not practice very effec­ recently started teaching Sunday School ally on and off Broadway and in sum­ ence in Education and Performing­ tively. To improve lines of communica­ at Central Baptist Church. In addition, mer stock. Teaching Dance Certification from tion Ms. Enis Post conducts a class in Ka thy has been teaching Yoga for five Belly danCing is an art that she al­ Dance Education of America. Her love Interpersonal Communication. years - first at the Yoga Center in Fort ways loved. Its grace and femininity of dance reflects in her classes, which " People today are lacking in close­ Lauderdale, then Holiday Park and, for and the enticing and exciting body are active and creative, and most im­ ness due to social pressures," com­ the last two years, at Nova-Davie. movements make belly dancing fascin­ portantly - fun ! ments Ms. Post whose method to in­ Kathy explains the essence of Yoga in ating lo everyone. It is a perfect type of volve her students in the act of com­ this way: " With Yoga, one can harness dance to introduce in Adult Education. of wine from the delighted restaurant municating includes discussions on such the potentialities of both body and mind Women study it for various reasons - to owners. Recently six of her accomp­ subjects as marital situations, friend­ so that physical and mental forces work tone long-lost muscles, to lose inches, to lished students, Gail Dowsett, Wanda ship and family relations. together. It is possible for individuals of gain grace and poise-and most of all for Applebaum, Jean Morrison, Joan Fer­ Ms . Post has been a prominent psy­ every age to obtain a high degree of the fun of it. raro, Diana Williams and Barbara Rod­ chologist in New York city and for the physical health through yoga exercises. Our N ova belly dancers are really nesky added their own sparkle to the past three years has continued her mar­ Yoga has extra value for those who find " doing lheir thing" after complet ing Community School's demonstration at riage, family and human relations it difficult to cope with the tensions and three or four terms. Two long time stu­ the Hollywood Fashion Center. Belly counseling in Florida. She received her stresses of life." dents decided to entertain at a nursing dancing is one of the oldest forms of education at New York University. In If you would like to escape the stress­ home. Many have gotten up in various dance and today, ~appily for Dene addition to teaching at Nova-Davie es and tensions of life, join the candle-lit Greek restaurants and performed for Gross, it has become the most popular Community School she has a private Yoga classes of Kathy Oliff at Nova-Da­ the fun of it and were graciously re­ dance craze to hit the average woman. counseling practice in Hollywood. vie Community School. warded by thrilled patrons and presents Come join the fun! University School Summer Camps MIKE TWIST FORMER TEACHER

The third summer camp program of EARNS PH. D. , The University School of Nova Univer­ sity has been set for June 21 through E . Michael Twist, a Pompano High August 13 . School graduate who was among the "In addilion to our normal fare of first students at Florida Atlantic Uni­ academic fun , tennis. crafts, swim­ versity, is the first candidate to earn his

ming, and horseback riding,' I says Doctorate in Biology from Nova Univer­ Headmaster Joe Randazzo, "we have sity. He took his degree in biology with added science and creative writing for emphasis in microbiology. His doctoral high school credit, marching girls and thesis dealt with the role of Herpes virus several other innovations." type-I (ora]) in human primary lung For the first time campers will have cancer. the flexibility of mix and matching their Twist has accepted a postdoctoral fel­ program, he pOints out. Youngsters will lowship at the Institute for Cancer Re­ be able to enroll for one week a t a time search in Philadelphia where he will do up to eight weeks. nr choose, say. one research on the nucleic acids of cancer camp for two \Veek ~. and another camp viruses. for four. The staff will comprise mainly University School personnel. Bus transporta il on will be available as well as an expanded and less expen­ sive lunch program. Hours a re weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 r OJ Camp Programs include: Reaching Out - Ages 3 to 5 - A crea­ tive and adventure program for young children. Learn and Grow - Ages 6 to 11 - A crafts and fun oriented, academic ex­ perience for elementary age children. Conquest - Ages 6 to 12 - A remedial experience combining individualized learning opportunities with a full camp program. Day Camp - Ages 8 to 13 - Sports, arts and crafts combined with a crea­ tive approach. Tennis - Ages 8 to 16 - mdividual and group instruction in a day camp for­ mal. Science - Ages 10 to 16 - Offered four weeks only (June 21 - July 16) - A E. Michael Twist field oriented and creative investigation of the South Florida environment. The son of Jack B. Twist, a former Sports - Ages 10 -16 - Skills develop­ Chris Craft executive, Twist grew up in ment and fun with a variety of sports - Michigan and moved to Broward in basketball, swimming, archery, volley­ 1957. He traces his interest in science to ball, horseback riding. being " a Sputnik kid" and says, "I was Creative Writing - Offered four sure I was going to be a scientist from weeks only (July 19-August 13) - A fun seventh or eighth grade, and took ad­ way for gaining high school credit. vanced science and math classes." Qualified high school students may earn Camp Conquest high school English credit. Twist attended Broward Community Co1lege and graduated from Florida At· Marching Girls - Ages 12-16 - Offer­ Will Aid Children With Disabilities lantic University in 1966, where he later ed four weeks only (June 21 - July 16) - Over 100 children will be able to at­ took his M.S. in biology. He has taught Precision and drill, creative techniques "For children with learning disabili­ tend a summer camp program geared at FAU, Nova High School and BCC. of formation marching. ties three months out of the classroom for children with learning disabilities, While at Nova High he sponsored sever­ Tuition is $50 per week not including can put the child as far as six months al Westinghouse Science Talent Re­ lunches or bus transportatiun. thanks to the joint effort of The Uni­ behind," she points out. versity School of Nova University and All remedial activities will be con­ search Contest winners, five of whom For further information call 583-6185. the Broward Association of Children ducted on a small , personal teacher-stu­ placed in the top 300 of the nation, and With Learning Disabilities. dent ratio under the direction of certi­ three in the top 40. NOV A UNIVERSITY The project, called Camp Conquest, is fi ed professionals. Remediation will be His awards include: American SLIDE SHOW AVAILABLE also being supported by Kiwanians and offered in reading, math, spelling, Chemical Society 1971 Florida High A new slide show on Nova Uni­ the Dade County Chapter of the Asso­ handwriting, fine and gross motor de­ School Teacher Award; selected as a versity is now available through ciation. velopment and perceptual training for Leader of American Secondary Educa­ children aged six to 12. The children will the office of Dr. Richard Bell, di­ " We are working with the county to tion for 1971 ; Westinghouse Corporation rector of Facilities of Learning identify children who could reap major also use all camp facilities at the school Certificate of Honor for Meritorious Technology Productions. benefits from a summer camp situa­ including the swimming pools and field Work with Science Students, 1970 and areas. The 20-minute color presenta­ tion," says Dr. Marilyn Segal, who has In order to provide the opportunity for 1971 ; Teacher Award from Tomorrow's tion and taped narra tive was pro­ planned the program as part of the sum­ a summer camp experience to as many Scientists and Engineers, 1971. duced by Dr. Bell with the assist­ mer camp at The University SchooL of Broward counties learning disabled Following his postdoctoral study ance of Ethel Raddon and photo­ " Over the summer, we hope to serve children as possible, service clubs and grapher Bob Ruff. It covers all as­ Twist hopes to obtain an academic posi­ 120 children who would otherwise not private citizens are being asked to sup­ tion teaching and doing research. pects of Nova University and may have such an opportunity. These child­ port a scholarship fund. Fifty dollars be requested through the Nova ren need a successful summer camp ex­ provides a full week's camp experience Twist is married to Karen Hopkins, Speakers Bureau, exl. 240 , or Dr. perience to build up their self-confi­ for a child. For information call 583- one of his former students, who is study­ Bell's office, ext. 211. dence and bolster their academic skills. 6185 . ing medical technology.

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