May 19, 2013
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May 4, 2013 Media Contact
Melissa P Dunn, MBA
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Lorna Owens Speaks at
4th Annual Hats Affair
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Mon Papillion Event’s Inc. will host it’s 4th Annual Hats Affair on Sunday, May 19th, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Signature Memories as a celebration of women and the multiple hats we wear in our daily lives. Guests dress in their Sunday’s best, hats and all, at the 4th Annual Hats Affair. The event’s core purpose is to give back, by donating some of the proceeds to Pennies for Haiti which is an orphanage located in Port-au-Prince.
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The 4th Annual Hat’s Affair will feature designer Guerda Pierre will present her Lordana Collection and the much anticipated Best Hat Competition.
International motivation speaker and life strategist Lorna Owens will deliver the key note address. Lorna is a member of the Florida Bar Entertainment Section and Black Lawyer Entertainment and Sports. Prior to making a name for herself in the entertainment industry, her experience as an Assistant State Attorney for Dade County brought her in contact with some the most influential people in the State. She was the Coordinator of the 1997 International Global Economic Summit for Women in Miami. Lorna has served on a number of committees championing Women's Rights and is Former President of the Women's Political Caucus for Dade County.
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The 4th Annual Hat’s Affair is also brought to you by Mon Papillion Events, designer Guerda Pierre and international motivational Speaker Lorna Owens. Percentage of the proceeds supports an orphanage in Port-au-Prince via Pennies for Haiti. |
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Sunday, May 19, 201311:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Signature Memories Event Center299 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Tickets may be purchased for $50 at www.MonPapillonEvents.com |
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May 18, 2013
Remember how much fun those ‘sock hops’ of the 50’s and 60’s were? Join Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Circle of Friends for a classic 50’s type dinner; listen and dance to classic sounds of the 50’s and 60’s as performed by “South Florida’s Favorite Party Band” – The Fabulons!
May 14, 2013
Hop Freaks Unite - Come get your palate destroyed by some of the biggest and baddest Double IPA's on the Planet during our first Annual HopApAlooza
Featuring rate and limited releases from Stone, Avery, Blue Point, Left Hand, Coronado, Thomas Creek, Oskar Blues, Dogfish Head Breweries, and some other surprises. With Special Guest Appearance Randall the Enamel Animal
May 3, 2013
Visit Memorial Healthcare System's mammography van at Field of Flowers in Davie for a $99 screening exam.
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) invites all flight enthusiasts to attend “Threat and Error Management: A Comprehensive Seminar on Human Factors in Aviation” offered by NSU and Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc
April 14, 2013
The first ever Motion for the Ocean 5K Run/Walk will be held Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center (NSU-OC). The event partially funded by the NSU Pan Student Government Association as a fundraiser and hosted by the NSU-OC Student Government Association. Cost for participation in the race is $20 for early registration and $25 the day of. This includes a race t-shirt for all participants and official timing services. For registration please visit http://www.active.com/5k-race/dania-beach-fl/motion-for-the-ocean-5k-run-walk-2013. For questions and more information please email motionforocean@mail.ocean.nova.edu.
April 4, 2013
Nova Southeastern University welcomes celebrated playwright Edward Albee as part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ 2012–2013 Distinguished Speakers Series.
Albee is perhaps best known for his 1962 drama Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? It received both the Tony and New York Drama Critics Circle awards and is widely considered a classic of American contemporary theatre.
The event is FREE and open to the public. Tickets are available at:
Office of the Dean
2nd Floor
Mailman-Hollywood Building
Nova Southeastern University
March 13, 2013
Hosted by the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, join us at this informative program featuring Craig Morris, Managing Attorney for Trademark Outreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Topics covered in this dynamic program are geared toward non-trademark attorneys, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and business students and include: How to protect your trademark, The importance of selecting a strong mark, and How trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, and business name registrations differ.
March 6, 2013 – March 8, 2013
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is recruiting individuals to participate in their bi-annual Team Challenge program, an endurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you can run, or walk, 13.1 miles, or train for a triathlon or cycling event while helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases.
February 28, 2013
This signature event is presented annually to recognize and celebrate the contributions of individuals who positively impact those of black heritage and to promote higher education through NSU’s Fischler School of Education. This year’s keynote speaker is Henry Brown who has been recognized state wide as Florida’s “Teacher of the Year.” The theme of the event is “Preserving our Heritage through Educational Excellence.” The events will be held at the Signature Grand in Davie. Sponsored by NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. Call 954-262-8443 or email smiley@nova.edu for more information.
February 24, 2013
Celebrate Black History Month with The Broward College Jazz Combo, which will perform classic jazz songs that are representative of the "golden age" of jazz, from the 1950's to early 1960's.
Location: NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, in the Adolfo & Marisela Cotilla Gallery, 2nd Floor. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
February 21, 2013
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomes entrepreneur Lillian Lincoln Lambert for the 2013 Distinguished Lecture Series. Lambert is the owner of the building services company, Centennial One, and author of the 2010 book, The Road to Someplace Better: From the Segregated South to Harvard Business School and Beyond. She is the first African American woman to receive a Harvard Business School MBA during the tumultuous 1960’s. RSVP in advance to Christine Martinez at cmartinez@nova.edu or (954) 262-5008.
February 20, 2013
Marcela Diaz is an award-winning American/Peruvian choreographer who founded Afro con Tempo, the first dance company in the US to combine Afro-Peruvian folklore with Contemporary dance. This Master Class focuses on rhythm development and explores the process of fusion. Dancers will also be introduced to Afro-Peruvian cultural traditions and music. Sponsored by NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences. Free, but reservations are required as space is limited. Call 954-262-7620 or email asoledade@nova.edu for more information.
Celebrate Black History Month with tales from Africa, including “Anansi the Spider,” a tale from Ashanti and Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan. For ages 3-5 years with caregiver. Location: NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
