Kettering College graduates its 47th class
On Saturday, May 2, Kettering College conferred degrees and certificates on 235 students from 14 different programs of study at the school’s 47th annual commencement. The event, held at the Dayton Convention Center, featured keynote speaker Leslie Martin, a professor at La Sierra University and a health researcher who has collaborated in two long-term research studies on health and longevity. Highlights included presentations of the George B. Nelson Award to Timothy Miller (sonography) and the Margaret L. Rodenburg Graduate Scholar Award to Michael Snider. Named after the founding president of Kettering Medical Center, the Nelson Award is given to the associate or bachelor’s graduate who most exemplifies the spirit and practice of the College’s mission. The Rodenburg Award recognizes a master’s-level graduate for excellence in scholarship and professional growth; compassionate Christian service; leadership; an interest in his or her profession that exceeds customary academic requirements; and a commitment to quality and lifelong learning. President Nate Brandstater granted four certificates, 31 associ ate degrees, 36 bachelor’s degrees, 19 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degrees, 105 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees and 40 master’s degrees. Six students graduated with Anna May Vaughan-Winton Beaven Service Learning Honors. Also notable was the recognition of the 40th graduating class from Kettering College’s physician assistant program, which is the longest continuously running PA program in Ohio.
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NURSING STUDENTS AND FACULTY GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY SEWING HATS AND BLANKETS
More than 10 years ago, Joan Ulloth, a professor of nursing, began sewing
hats to keep her head warm after losing her hair to cancer treatments. After making several for herself, she began sewing hats for friends and organizations including Head Start, Good Neighbor House, the oncology department at Kettering Medical Center and the YWCA. Over the years, groups of students have seen the positive impact of this caring endeavor and joined Ulloth in the project. In June, a group of nursing students kept the tradition going, sewing both hats and blankets. “It’s the little basic things that make such a difference to the community and those in need,” said nursing student Amanda Lovely. The group donated their work to the YWCA because of their past involvement with the shelter.
C A M P US N OT ES
Top to bottom: • Physician assistant students commemorate their graduation • Radiology students in the Class of 2015 • Sonography student and George B. Nelson Award winner Timothy Miller
Joan Ulloth instructs nursing student Sukira Totty’s daughter on how to make a blanket. kettering college
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