From the Alumni Association President
Dear Fellow Columbia Nursing Alumni,
I
t has been a pleasure to serve as Columbia Nursing’s Alumni Association president since October 2017. Alumni embody the spirit of this renowned school, and it was wonderful to see so many graduates at events across the country over the last year. Whether engaging in conversations with faculty and students at Spotlight programs marking our 125th anniversary, participating at Reunion, attending panel discussions on topical issues, or serving as mentors or admissions ambassadors, Columbia Nursing graduates are taking part in the life of our school in record numbers. There is much to make us proud, including last year’s dedication and opening of our new building in Washington Heights. And alumni support—through the always-important Annual Fund as well as capital gifts—was crucial to the successful conclusion of our $25 million Building the Future Campaign last December. I urge you to come back to campus soon to visit our beautiful new state-of-theart home. During your visit, don’t forget to check out the sweeping urban views— including that of the George Washington Bridge—from the rooftop terrace and garden. The Alumni Association’s goal is to help alumni connect with each other, students, and faculty. We provide opportunities that allow alumni to strengthen their bond with the school, and encourage you to take full advantage of our programs and events, including: • Regional events • School- and University-sponsored programs and events on campus • Reunion • Student-Alumni Connection Program • Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program • Recent Alumni Engagement Program • Program-specific mini-reunions I look forward to the opportunity to meet many more alumni in the year ahead. Meanwhile, I encourage you to reach out to the Office of Alumni Relations with suggestions on how we can make our Alumni Association stronger—or send us an update on your professional or personal news. Please contact Mairead Moore, associate director of alumni relations, at 212-305-5999 or mm4513@columbia.edu. It is a privilege to serve as the Alumni Association president and work on your behalf to serve our school. I look forward to all that lies ahead. Warm Regards,
Laura Ardizzone ’04 ’10, DNP, CRNA, ACNP, DCC President, Columbia Nursing Alumni Association Director, Nurse Anesthesia Services, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Columbia Nursing Spring 2018
2017-2018 Alumni Association Board of Directors Ellen Soley Adkins ’81 Laura Ardizzone ’04 ’10 Paige Bellinger ’10 ’12 Daniel Billings ’15 ’17 Kevin Browne ’92 Monica Buff Burrell ’09 ’12 Kenrick Cato ’08 ’14 Sharron Close ’01 ’03 ’11 Patricia C. Dykes ’04 Patricia DeAngelis Fife ’68 Mollie Finkel ’11 ’12 Elizabeth Gary ’14 ’15 Christa Simpson Heinsler ’76 Denise DeMarzo Houghton ’78 Matthew Jenison ’10 ’12 Miriam Kolb ’05 ’09 Kathleen McCooe Nilles ’89 Rose Chapman Rodriguez ’87 ’06 Marty Cohn Romney ’81 Natalie Wilson ’09 ’11 Connie Yip ’11 ’13