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Nova Southeastern University’s Palm Beach SEC Unveils Magnificent Shark Sculpture
Left to right: David Levy, mayor of Palm Beach Gardens; George Dungee, M.B.A., director of NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Center; Dave Porter, chairman of Palm Beach Gardens’ Art in Public Places; George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU President and CEO; and Kent Ullberg, internationally renowned sculptor and creator of “NSU Underground Shark,” unveil the 4 foot, 6 inches tall sculpture that spans 18 feet.
Leaders from the city of Palm Beach Gardens and NSU unveiled a magnificent sculpture depicting an 18 foot Mako shark at the entrance of NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Center (SEC) on Tuesday, May 8.
The head of the shark, bursting out of the pavers, is 4 foot, 6 inches high and features polished bronze teeth. At the other end, is 36 inches of tail, also bursting out. This major creation was commissioned by NSU in support of Palm Beach Garden’s Art in Public Places Program. Crafted by famed international wildlife sculptor Kent Ullberg, the sculpture depicts a leaping Mako shark – the university’s mascot.
The unveiling of “NSU Underground Shark” occurred at the Palm Beach SEC’s state-of-the art 75,000 foot facility at 5:30 p.m.
“We believe art enriches one’s character and contributes to the quality of life of the community,” said NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Director George Dungee. “Not only is it important to a student’s development, but it is also important to a community’s development. We are proud to support Palm Beach Gardens and its Art in Public Places initiative with this beautiful shark sculpture created by renowned artist Kent Ullberg.”
NSU has had a presence in Palm Beach County for more than 35 years and currently offers degrees at the bachelor, master, doctoral and professional degree levels. Programs include pharmacy, business, education, mental health counseling and school psychology. Two new nursing programs, a Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioner and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, were added to the curriculum at the start of the Winter 2012 semester. For a list of all educational programs offered, or for additional information about the Center, visit www.nova.edu/palmbeach.
The Palm Beach SEC is located off I-95 at 11501 North Military Trail. For additional information contact: nsu-palmbeach@nova.edu or call 561-805-2100.
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- From left: Ricardo Belmar, M.I.B.A., NSU Interim Executive Director of Student Educational Centers; Bert Premuroso, Vice Mayor of Palm Beach Gardens; Eric Jablin, Palm Beach Gardens City Council Member; George Dungee, M.B.A., NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Center Director; Joe Russo, Palm Beach Gardens City Council Member; George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU President and CEO; the “NSU Underground Shark” statue; Dave Porter, Chairman of Palm Beach Gardens’ Art in Public Places; David Levy, Mayor of Palm Beach Gardens; Ed Chase, President and CEO of Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce; Kent Ullberg, internationally renowned sculptor, and Ray Ferrero Jr., J.D., NSU Chancellor.
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- NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., and Kent Ullberg, internationally renowned sculptor and creator of “NSU Underground Shark” get their first glimpse of the fully unveiled sculpture at a May 8 celebration in honor of the artwork at Nova Southeastern University’s Palm Beach Student Educational Center.
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- Ricardo Belmar, M.I.B.A., NSU Interim Executive Director of Student Educational Centers; Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D., NSU Chancellor; George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU President and CEO; Kent Ullberg, internationally renowned sculptor; and George Dungee, M.B.A., NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Center Director; get a close look at the “NSU Underground Shark” statue’s gleaming bronze teeth.