ALUMNI NEWS
Ellen’s Corner 2013 Alumni Reunion
by Ellen Byrd BSN ’64
Plan now for a splendid alumni reunion day on March 23, 2013, as we celebrate all Baylor University LHSON former classmates. This year, our alumni gathering will be especially blessed as Baylor University’s First Lady, Mrs. Alice Starr, will be our featured speaker. During the luncheon, we will also present the 2013 Distinguished Recent Graduate award, the 2013 Friend of Nursing award and the 2013 Distinguished Alumni award. Special recognition will be given for the class of 1963, as they receive their 50th anniversary certificates from Dean Conroy. This event is for recent graduates and alumni from all classes. In the past, we have hosted alumni from the class of 1948 to the class of 2011, and we look forward to seeing some of our most recent graduates from the class of
LHSON Alumni Reunion March 23, 2013
Schedule of Events ALUMNI OPEN HOUSE AND WELCOME 9:00 – 11:00 AM Come join us at the nursing school for a cup of coffee while you enjoy a light complimentary breakfast in the student lounge. We will have special music, provided by senior nursing student Bekah Lemonds, to welcome you and start the day. The open house portion of the morning will include current students who will guide you on a tour of the building. Be sure to gather your friends and stop by the complimentary photo booth. Be prepared to make new memories with some old friends and take some pictures home with you to commemorate the day! At 9:45 am, Dr. Jane Nunnelee, coordinator of LHSON’s Gerontological Nursing Initiative, will present a brief overview of the GNI program in the student lounge to discuss the value it brings to LHSON. Reservations are required. Activities are optional. 22
2012 in the mix this year. Also, you will not want to miss the morning welcome coffee service at the nursing school, which will include a brief presentation from Dr. Jane Nunnelee, coordinator of LHSON’s Gerontological Nursing Initiative. Special music will be provided by senior nursing student Bekah Lemonds. We also encourage you to capture the memories with your friends in the photo booth. Please plan now to be a part of this special day to commemorate our extraordinary alumni and support our distinguished nursing school. We have much to be grateful for in all of our graduates. For more information or to share your ideas with us, please contact me at ellenbyrd@aol.com or (972) 234-1122.
GROUP TOURS OF BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Associate dean Dr. Linda Plank will serve as our group tour guide of the Baylor University Medical Center’s downtown Dallas facility. Join us as we reminisce about the times we spent at BUMC as a student of the nursing school. Take this opportunity to see the recent advancements and additions to the hospital while catching up with friends. Reservations to join this tour are required. REUNION LUNCHEON 12:00 –2:00 PM Doors open at 12:00 pm; program begins at 12:15 pm We are honored to host Baylor University’s First Lady, Alice Starr, our featured speaker for the luncheon. Dr. Shelley Conroy, dean and professor of nursing, will recognize the class of 1963 in the presentation of the 50th anniversary certificates. See enclosed registration form. The luncheon will be held at the Baptist General Convention of Texas building, one block south of the nursing school on Washington Avenue. Reservations are required. Winter 2013