GAMECOCK
The CONnection News and Views from the University of South Carolina COLLEGE OF NURSING
JULY 2016
First Annual Alumni College of Nursing Weekend Make plans now to join us October 6-8, 2017 for our first annual alumni weekend which is themed, Locally Grown, Globally Known. We are now approaching 10,000 alumni from the College of Nursing and we have a lot to celebrate.
Dean Jeannette Andrews
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On Thursday, October 6 at the Capital City Club, we are partnering with the Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International to celebrate the chapter’s momentous 50th anniversary. The celebration will reunite Alpha Xi’s prestigious leaders who have contributed to the success of our historic chapter over the past 50 years. As many of you know, Alpha Xi was the 36th chapter in the country to be established in 1966 under the leadership of our first Dean, Amy Viglione Cockcroft. Dean Mary Ann Parsons (5th Dean of the College from 1988 – 2005) was a charter student member along with other 1966 classmates, who are still highly engaged with the College. On Friday morning, we will host our annual Viana McCown lectureship at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Dr. Beth Tigges, President Elect, Sigma Theta Tau International will be our keynote speaker with a focus on global health. We have several exciting panels lined up to share perspectives on global health from both providers’ and patients’ viewpoints. Over lunch, we will present our annual alumni awards and will provide an update on our current and future strategic initiatives in the College. You will want to hear about our new simulation and telehealth training initiatives, academic-practice partnerships, global health projects, cancer survivorship research, honors college initiative, advanced practice nursing highlights, new graduate programs, and much, much more. After lunch, there will be options for campus and college tours, or other interesting places to visit in the Columbia area. On Friday evening, you and a guest will want to join us for an oyster roast on the College’s patio, along with student leaders and other special guests. This will be a fun and relaxing evening to catch up with college classmates and friends of the College. And finally, on Saturday, alumni can make plans for tailgating and an “electrifying” game at the Williams Brice Stadium for the South Carolina vs. Georgia football game. Please see our flyer in the newsletter, or contact Annie Lambert, for more information about our Alumni Weekend. Reach out to members of your cohort now and make arrangements to reunite, reminisce, and recharge. We look forward to your support and ongoing engagement with the College. From one proud Gamecock nurse to all of you, let’s come together to celebrate our past as well as our exciting future ahead.
Jeannette O. Andrews PhD, RN, FAAN Dean & Professor University of South Carolina College of Nursing
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