On January 4, 2011, the Governors Task Force on Higher Education released a report recommending sweeping changes to higher education in the New Jersey including merging some parts of UMDNJ with Rutgers University. While supporting many of the report's recommendations, UMDNJ President William F. Owen Jr., MD argues against any merger of the two universities saying that it will not benefit healthcare education in the state. Click here to read Dr. Owen's letter to the University Community>>
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT
Tee-shirts & more--Order by Jan 17. This cut-off date guarantees delivery of your customized items in February Check out the online stores here>>
BOOST YOUR SKILLS FOR RETURN TO ACTIVE RN PRACTICE
Been away from the front lines of nursing? SN's intensive RN Refresher Course will boost your skills and employability. Next session starts Feb. 18, 2011. SN Alumni get discounted rates for all SN Continuing Education programs. Click here for the Center for Lifelong Learning Catalog>>
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| Tara Olivo-Moore, BSN '11, left, and Professor Sharon Anderson |
SN HOLDS FIRST PINNING CEREMONY
The School of Nursing held its first stand-alone pinning ceremony on December 16, 2010 at the Oral Health Pavilion, Newark in recognition of the 50-member accelerated BSN Class of January 2011.
Students voted for one of their classmates, Tara Olivo-Moore, to present "Reflections of a Future Nurse." Professor Sharon Anderson, 2010 Teaching Excellence Award recipient, also presented remarks. All 2011 candidates for graduation from all SN degree programs will be invited to attend the Honors Convocation to be held May 23. Click here to view more pinning ceremony photos>>
