Broward College Alumni & Friends

Please join us in congratulating alumna Avesta Shaygannik, Class of 2017, who was recently honored as a finalist at the 2024 South Florida Business & Wealth Prestigious Women Awards. SFBW honored over 70 influential South Florida women who have significantly impacted the regional business and philanthropic communities through their careers, mentorship, and generosity 🙌 https://lnkd.in/gV32AvhJ

We wish a joyful day to the mothers and mentors who nurture and inspire us all. 💌

We congratulate alumna Claudette Goico Sernius, Class of 2018, who has received a grant from Broward County's Cultural Division to expand her body of work about human trafficking and raise awareness about the issue. You are invited to attend the opening reception of her art exhibition entitled "Stand for Freedom: Unfinished Stories" on Saturday, June 29th from 5-9 pm in the lobby of building 6 on Broward College's Central Campus.

Romeyne and Sara Klingensmith emerged as nurses during the 1918 flu pandemic, shining as beacons of compassion. Their legacy continues through the Romeyne and Sara Klingensmith Nursing Scholarships, which have supported more than 150 Broward College nursing students. The Klingensmith family's dedication to nursing education and kindness has sparked a ripple effect, honoring Romeyne and Sara's memory and transforming lives. #FamilyLegacy #NursingEducation #KlingensmithSisters #BCProud Read More: https://lnkd.in/ed4aTS3d

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Cathileen Montesarchio, Ph.D., CPA, associate professor of business administration at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, who received the Causeway Lumber Company Endowed Teaching Chair. 🏆 She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership from Lynn University, and a Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Accounting, both from Nova Southeastern University. Learn more about Dr. Montesarchio by visiting https://lnkd.in/eHmk6jiF

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Lilian Muñiz Alvarez, associate professor of mathematics at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus, who received the Southeast Banking Corporation Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair. 🏆 She has taught at Broward College for eight years and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics from the University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse in France. Learn more about Dr. Muñiz Alvarez by visiting https://lnkd.in/eHmk6jiF

🎉Congratulations to Joshua Kimber, associate professor of philosophy at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, who received the Truist Financial Corporation Endowed Teaching Chair. 🏆 Professor Kimber holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, both from Boston College. He shares, “I aim to spark a love for learning by structuring learning activities in a way that inspires and encourages students to engage their thinking more fully while appreciating the value of listening to diverse perspectives." Learn more about Professor Kimber by visiting https://lnkd.in/eHmk6jiF

🎉Congratulations to Broward College Alumni & Friends Marjetta Geerling, associate professor of English at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, who received the International Education Endowed Teaching Chair. 🏆 Professor Geerling has taught at Broward College for 13 years. She holds a Master of Fine Arts with a specialization in Writing for Children from Spalding University. In addition to serving in various essential college programs, Professor Geerling is the permanent advisor for P'an Ku, an award-winning student literary and visual arts magazine. 🌟Fun fact: this year marks the 60th anniversary of the P'an Ku magazine! Learn more about Professor Geerling by visiting https://lnkd.in/eHmk6jiF

Catch up on the latest Broward College and Alumni & Friends news, events, spotlights, benefits and more in the April edition of the You and The Blue newsletter. Read it here https://ow.ly/jfZy50RsW6L

🎉Congratulations to Dina Durand, associate professor of business administration at the North Campus, who received the Gene A. Whiddon Endowed Teaching Chair. 🏆 Professor Durand has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and a Bachelor of Business Administration and Computer Information Systems from Walsh College. She also has certifications in Six Sigma Black Belt, Dale Carnegie Training, and in Entrepreneurial Mindset. Learn more about Professor Durand by visiting https://lnkd.in/eHmk6jiF