JWU Family Connection | North Miami Campus, Fall 2018

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CHANCELLOR’ S LETTER

This is a publication of Johnson & Wales University specifically created for families and designated contacts of JWU students.

LETTER FROM THE

CH A NCE L L OR Dear parents and families, It is a pleasure to be reaching out to you in my new role as chancellor of Johnson & Wales University. It was 29 years ago that I began my career at JWU’s campus in Charleston, South Carolina. The faculty and staff’s deep commitment to helping every student achieve his or her dream of a college degree was truly inspiring. I knew Johnson & Wales is where I wanted to be, and today I believe that promise to our students is stronger than ever.

I am honored to have been chosen to lead this institution dedicated to students’ intellectual and personal growth during this time of rapid change in higher education.

Johnson & Wales has evolved from a world leader in culinary and hospitality education to a university that has built upon that excellence to provide students with opportunities in a wide breadth of industry-relevant MIM L . RUNEY, LP.D. CHANCELLOR

disciplines.

Many of the new initiatives that we are implementing — moving toward semesters, creating a multidiscipline approach to our academic programming, and offering an experiential education learning experience to all — will better prepare our students to succeed in the workplace and seek advanced degrees.

What lies ahead for Johnson & Wales is bold and ambitious. This is a very exciting time for your student to be at JWU. We are so happy to have you as a members of our Wildcat community.

Mim L. Runey, LP.D. Chancellor

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W I LD CAT FAM I L I ES COME TO G E T H E R DU RI N G FAM I LY WEEKEND FA L L 2 0 1 8

the North Miami Campus for Family Weekend 2018.

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and Baking & Pastry Arts hands-on learning experiences,

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Once again, families traveled from near and far to visit

families truly got a taste of student life at the North

The festivities began with a welcome dinner hosted by President Larry Rice, Ed.D., ’90. With activities that included a painting party with a twist and Culinary Arts

Miami Campus.

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F O OD A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

Students enrolled in Johnson & Wales University’s

“Many times a nutrition degree focuses solely

College of Culinary Arts four-year degree

on science,” says Bill Idell, assistant dean of

programs learn how to change the way the world

the College of Culinary Arts. “We take a unique

eats. An interest in food leads to a world of

approach at JWU. Our degree is designed for

opportunity and the range of bachelor’s degree

students who want a career working hands-on

programs offered are as diverse as students’

with food.”

career aspirations.

Students will be in a position to pursue the

While specific programs vary slightly at each

growing range of culinary careers – locally or

JWU campus, the bachelor’s degree in Culinary

around the world after graduation. Hear from

Nutrition is offered at all four. A degree in this

recent graduate Donna McCain ’15, executive

field can lead to careers as a sports dietitian

performance chef for Clemson University’s

with professional and college sports teams and

football team.

as a nutritionist in the healthcare or education industries.

Nico Marie Derr '18 recalls, "It was during high school that I found a passion for science and developed an interest in nutrition. I chose Johnson & Wales University since it offers Culinary Nutrition. I wanted to find a balance between cooking and science, and I truly believe that JWU has found that happy balance."

JWU's culinary nutrition program is the only one of its kind in the world. Its focus is on applying evidence-based nutritional science to the creation of healthy and flavorful foods.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT J W U Called “bold and ambitious” by Chancellor Mim L. Runey, LP.D., JWU’s strategic plan, FOCUS 2022, articulates the university’s vision for its future which builds on recent advancements and institutional mission of providing students an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth. Through FOCUS 2022, the university will provide all students with experiential learning opportunities.

Working a red carpet event in Los Angeles has always been a dream for JWU North Cynthia Francisco ’19, North Miami SEEM major

Miami Sports, Entertainment, Event – Management (SEEM) major Cynthia Francisco ’19. Francisco saw her vision come to life when she traveled to California to participate in the week-long HollyShorts Film Festival. She was able to fulfill her dream of working with celebrities and handling registration for the event, which showcases the best and brightest short films from around the world.

Faculty play a huge role in preparing students for these opportunities, like JWU Charlotte student Jason Rosales ’19 who earned a summer internship as project accountant with Duke Energy. He attributes his preparedness and understanding of accounting to his professors Dawn Lopez and Michele Henderson, Ph.D.

“When you have an opportunity like this, I

(retired). Due to his success at Duke Energy,

encourage you to do your research, find a way and

the company invited Rosales to stay on through

just go for it,” she advises. Francisco landed this

February 2019.

opportunity through a connection by one of her professors, Craig Skilling, lead faculty member for the North Miami Campus SEEM program. “His concert production class prepared me for this experience,” Francisco recalls.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Trying to balance classwork, the

Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman

internship and JWU soccer was a

for foreign media, visited campus

challenge, and he quickly realized

in late October.

he could not do it all. “I’ve played

CELL offers curriculum designed

soccer most of my life, but I knew

to help students evaluate news

I couldn’t attend my classes, work

about terrorism, understand its

25 hours a week and play on the

root causes, and ultimately take

soccer team,” Rosales admits.

action to help prevent it through

“Accounting offers good pay and

counterterrorism training. As

a stable career. Businesses will always need an accountant.”

Many students have the ability to

part of the JWU senior research Jason Rosales ’19, Charlotte Corporate Accounting and Financial Analysis major

combine their passion with their

methods class, students collaborated with CELL executives to conduct research regarding 1)

internship. Born and raised in Boston, Sarah

cyber security and evolving terrorist tactics, 2)

Allison ’18 is a Graphic Design & Digital Media

the delicate balance of civil liberties and security,

major who is completing her last term at JWU

and 3) state sponsorship and global instability

this November and interning as a junior graphic

since 1979. CELL will then use the research

designer at SmartPak Equine in Plymouth,

produced by students and implement it into

Massachusetts. “When the opportunity came up

their curriculum.

to be able to bring together my passion for horses with my skills in graphic design, it seemed like a perfect fit.”

Allison utilizes this opportunity to refine all the skills she learned in her classes.

“Everything I’m doing in my internship will be useful for me in the future, from the skills I’m building and reinforcing, to the ability to collaborate and work in a team.”

A team of Criminal Justice students at JWU Denver engaged with renowned experts in the terrorism field through the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL). Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, a retired Israel

JWU Denver Ciminal Justice students in CELL program meeting with terrorism expert, Col. Peter Lerner, on left

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NORTH MIAMI

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SA F E T Y E F F OR T S

AND SOCCER TEAMS, S C HOL A R -T E A M S

With much attention on school safety across the nation, the North Miami Campus continues to implement initiatives to prepare students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency. After the start of school, the North Miami Campus partnered with the City of North Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for an active shooter drill. Students were notified of the drill in advance, and faculty and staff were onboard to assist during the drill.

“Campus safety remains a top priority,” said Allan Sjoberg, director of campus safety & security.

The National Association of Intercollegiate

“Safety drills help educate students on how to respond during an emergency

Athletics (NAIA) recently recognized 1,862 teams

and assist us in identifying any

that earned the distinction of Scholar-Teams for

opportunities to strengthen our

the 2017–18 academic year. Among them, four JWU

security efforts.”

North Miami programs were recognized as top

Other safety initiatives include

academic teams in the nation: men’s and women’s

registering as an official See

golf, and men’s and women’s soccer.

Something, Say Something®

“This is a testament to the importance we place on

partner with the Department

emphasizing that academics come first,” said David

of Homeland Security and

Griffore, director of athletics. “I am immensely proud of the students and coaches from both programs and look forward to another great year.”

encouraging the campus community to report any suspicious activity. In addition, this year the university redesigned its

For a team to be considered for the NAIA Scholar-

ID cards, which should be worn visibly on campus

Team award, it must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on

at all times. The new design more prominently

a 4.0 scale as defined by the institution. The team

displays the cardholder’s photograph and name

GPA includes all eligible varsity student-athletes.

for easier identification.

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CAMPUS NEWS

S T U DE N T PA N T RY

NEW WELLNESS

OF F E R S A DDE D

C E N T E R SE RV E S A S

SU PP OR T

SA F E SPAC E F OR S T U DE N T S

North Miami Campus students have a new place to relax between classes, host meetings and participate in various workshops that emphasize the importance of self-care. The new Wellness Center was designed to promote mental health and other elements of wellness by offering access to a yoga station, therapeutic games and activities, as well as resources on stress management, coping skills and more.

Many college students across the nation face a similar reality: lack of financial resources for basic necessities. While many students receive financial aid to cover tuition, books or housing, some are still in need of toiletries and food items to help them get through the college life experience. In response to this need, the North Miami Campus recently established the Student Pantry. Located in the Talent Advancement Program office in the Academic & Student Center, the pantry is open to all students enrolled in classes during the current term.

“The pantry provides a means for all students to

“Student success goes beyond their experience in

stay focused on their academic studies despite

the classroom,” said Sompa Adhya-Taylor, director

any financial hardships they may be faced with

of counseling services. “The Wellness Center

while they are working on achieving their degree,”

allows students to take a break from focusing on

said Anedriana Franck ’20, fashion merchandising

all of their external responsibilities and focus on

& retailing major and student assistant with the

their greatest responsibility: their own well-being.”

Student Pantry. “Students can access the pantry

Located in Academic & Student Center, Room 210,

for nonperishable food items or toiletries, such as

the Wellness Center is an extension of Counseling

deodorant and detergent.”

Services.

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CULINARY ARTS

RECIPE TOMATO & CARROT GAZPACHO GENNY KOMAR, RD, CC IN GREDIE N TS

2 pounds tomatoes, concasse (cored, peeled, deseeded)

(preferably glass) and chill until

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Combine tomatoes, pepper,

very cold, at least 6 hours or

carrot, onion, water and

overnight.

necessary, work in batches.) Blend

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1 small white onion, peeled and roughly cut into chunks

at high speed until very smooth,

a few tablespoons ice water.

at least 2 minutes, pausing

1 clove garlic, peeled

occasionally to scrape down the

½ cup water

sides with a rubber spatula.

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1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and roughly cut into chunks 2 carrots, about 8 inches long, peeled and roughly cut into chunks

garlic in a blender or, if using a hand blender, in a deep bowl. (If

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Salt, to taste

mixture will turn bright orange or

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste, plus more for drizzling

vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in

if desired. A few drops of

Garnish with fresh vegetables if

add the vinegar and salt.

desired.

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The dark pink and become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. in more olive oil until texture is creamy.

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Serve in glasses, over ice

With the motor running,

If it still seems watery, drizzle Yield: 1 quart

seasonings with salt and

olive oil on top are a nice touch.

2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, or to taste

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Before serving, adjust the

Strain the mixture through a

strainer or a food mill, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher

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