June 2022 Newsletter

June, 2022

Summer is the hottest of the four temperate seasons, occurring after spring and before autumn. At or centered on the summer solstice, the earliest sunrise and latest sunset occurs, daylight hours are longest and dark hours are shortest, with day length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice. The date of the beginning of summer varies according to climate, tradition, and culture. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

People generally take advantage of the high temperatures by spending more time outdoors during the summer. Activities such as travelling to the beach and picnics occur during the summer months. Sports including cricket, association soccer, horse racing, basketball, volleyball, skateboarding, baseball, softball, tennis and

Appreciative Reflection of the Day

“True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are; It requires us to be who we are.” Brene Brown

Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing celebrates student and faculty achievements

Read more & watch the video here: https://bit.ly/3ab5Tsd

UMass Chan Medical School held its 49th Commencement on Sunday, June 5th.

Read more about commencement here: https://bit.ly/3NCGsNQ

Class speaker Jennifer DiBenedetto, MS, RN, will address the importance of self-care during her Commencement address. Learn about her dissertation on Reiki's influence on stress & anxiety during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3N0uaiX

Aisling Ryan was the first GSN graduate to sing the National Anthem at commencement.

Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing held an inaugural Nursing White Coat Ceremony

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Faculty Spotlight

The Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing is proud to announce Dr. Jean Boucher’s promotion to Professor. This promotion signifies professional academic achievement.

She has made significant contributions to the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing’s vision and mission. Her service to our school, the University and the community is outstanding.

Please join us in congratulating Professor Boucher!!

In her professional life she is a nurse first, a leader second and a learner always. She is committed to use the endowed funds to co-create a center or institute for interprofessional leadership.

“I envision that this center will engage in targeted education and research promoting transformational health care leaders,” Vitello-Cicciu said. “Such leaders working in teams will identify evidenced-based practice resulting in optimal contributions to patient care.”

Read more about the evening here: https://bit.ly/3bCHv3b

June 22nd Dean Joan Vitello-Cicciu was recognized as the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Chair in Nursing at a Special Investiture Ceremony held in the Sherman Auditorium.

Student Spotlight

Ahead of Commencement, graduating students from paths historically underrepresented in medicine & science spoke about the community that has nurtured them along the way during a stole ceremony, a new tradition at UMass Chan Medical School: https://bit.ly/3H0OHSj

Amanda Hazeltine, GEP-DNP student, been selected as a recipient to receive an Oncology Nursing Foundation Clinical Doctoral Degree Academic Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. The purpose of this program is to provide scholarships to registered nurses who are committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a research doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or clinical doctoral degree (DNP). Read more about the scholarship here: Doctoral Scholarships | Oncology Nursing Foundation (onsfoundation.org)

Amanda Raffoul, PhD

Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Policy recommendations for the prevention of disordered weight control behaviors: Findings from a scoping review

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key policy domains for the prevention of disordered weight control behaviors among populations.

• Describe evidence-informed policy recommendations for policies aiming to prevent disordered weight control behaviors across a variety of settings.

• Assess gaps in the evidence on prevention policies and distinguish areas of future research in disordered weight control behavior prevention.

Samantha Turner presented a paper at the International Conference on Eating Disorders on June 9th alongside colleagues at the STRIPED institute: Raffoul A, Turner SL, Salvia M, Austin SB. Policy recommendations for the prevention of disordered weight control behaviors: Findings from a scoping review.

Announcements

Nursing Schools Almanac released their 2022 rankings of U.S. nursing schools. We are excited to share a few of the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing rankings.

The mission of the Nursing Schools Almanac is to provide aspiring nurses a detailed, comprehensive, and analytical resource for selecting their future nursing school. They collect a wealth of data on nearly 3,000 nursing schools and campuses nationwide, only 3% made their list of the 100 best nursing schools in the nation.

Lunch and Learn Sessions for faculty and staff of Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing. These sessions will be taking place this July and early August - multiple sessions per week on a variety of topics for faculty and staff based on your input! Topics include using OneDrive & Teams; Blackboard Buffet; Learning Modalities; and much more.

Be on the lookout for an email from Andrea and Ricardo outlining session details.

UMass Chan is implementing an E-Bike program with the hope of engaging students and faculty in everyday biking.

Worcester’s E-Bike program will provide approximately one hundred riders bicycles, training through safe cycling and maintenance courses, and coordinate community events to encourage everyday riding. This program is free and will conduct a 2-year agreement.

MassBike advocates for policies that encourage and support community wellness, equity, and inclusion, enable sustainable growth, drive economic vitality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, please visit Worcester E-Bike Program - Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (massbike.org).

Applications for the Worcester E-Bike Rider Program are now open. You can follow this QuestionPro Survey process to apply. Please note: this program is only for people who live and/ or work in the city of Worcester and are 18 years or older. If you have any questions, please let me know. Email: Alexis.Nevalsky@umassmed.edu

Juneteenth – What it is and Why We Celebrate

Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth Independence Day, holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. In 1863, during the American Civil War, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free. More than two years would pass, however, before the news reached African Americans living in Texas. It was not until Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that the state’s residents finally learned that slavery had been abolished. The former slaves immediately began to celebrate with prayer, feasting, song, and dance. The following year, on June 19, the first official Juneteenth celebrations took place in Texas. The original observances included prayer meetings and the singing of spirituals, and celebrants wore new clothes as a way of representing their newfound freedom. Within a few years, African Americans in other states were celebrating the day as well, making it an annual tradition. Celebrations have continued across the United States into the 21st century and typically include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings and picnics, and festivals with music, food, and dancing. Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and a number of other states subsequently followed suit. The day is also celebrated outside the United States, with organizations in a number of countries using the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.

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The below communication is part of our ongoing strategy to educate our community on cultures and the multifaith sharing of holidays and events that hold meaning with members of our community.

Greek

Orzo

Salad

(6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts

tomato, seeded and chopped

cucumber, seeded and chopped

red onion, chopped

cup crumbled feta cheese

(2 ounce) can black olives, drained

cup chopped fresh parsley

tablespoon lemon juice

teaspoon dried oregano

teaspoon lemon pepper

Step 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.

Step 2

In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.

Step 3

Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.