Progress and Partnership >

Penn Nursing Engages Local High School to Evaluate Elementary Students' Health Students at West Philadelphia's Sayre High School who are taking a health-education class have been working with Penn Nursing Master's students and faculty to learn accurate growth and diabetes-risk-factor assessment.  They are evaluating children in the Beacon after-school program at Sayre and providing nutrition education and a dance program designed to increase physical activity. 

Penn Nursing Programs help University receive Presidential Award for Community Service  The University of Pennsylvania is one of three schools nationwide selected to receive the Presidential Award for General Community Service from the Corporation for National and Community Service. Penn Nursing programs recognized in announcing the award included:

   -  Living Independently for Elders (LIFE)
   -  Penn in the Gulf program of the schools of Social Policy and Practice and of Nursing
   -  Penn in Botswana, a program of the Medical, Nursing, Wharton and Annenberg schools

Alumni Connections >

Penn Nursing Alumni Weekend, May 16-18, 2008: Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Catch up with classmates, learn how PENN Nursing has changed-and remained the same -and bring your family, because there are events planned for everyone! Watch your mail for more information, or contact the Nursing Alumni Relations Office at 215-898-4841 or email nursalum@pobox.upenn.edu.

Highlights include:

  - Reunion Celebrations: 50^th reunion - Class of 1958, 25^th reunion - Class of 1983 (we are  currently seeking reunion chairs for the 50^th and 25^th reunion)
  - "The Anatomy of Healthcare Reform" - a behind the scenes look at what it takes to change the world moderated by Rosemarie Greco, Director, Office of Health Care Reform (Pennsylvania)
  - Penn Nursing Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau celebrates its 50^th reunion with a special induction ceremony featuring Carol L. Hutson, DPA, MPA, MSN, FAAN, President, Sigma Theta Tau International
  - Announcement and Presentation of Penn Nursing Alumni Award
  - All alumni picnic and parade on Hill Field

Spotlight on Alumni Benefits and Services
For discounts on everything from life insurance to laptops, discover the benefits of being a Penn alumnus at www.alumni.upenn.edu/services/index.html.  Penn Nursing alumni receive a 15% discount on all continuing education programs offered at the School of Nursing.  

Supporting Penn Nursing >

Participate in Where Science Leads
The Annual Fund provides an opportunity for alumni, parents and friends to support Penn Nursing each year. Welcoming gifts of all sizes, Annual Giving raises funds for current student needs.  Because annual gifts are not endowed, your support will impact students immediately.  Participate in Where Science Leads: The Campaign for Penn Nursing with your annual gift.  Your gift can make a difference!

Penn Nursing Happenings and Upcoming Events >
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Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 (4:00-5:00 PM) - Dean's Lecture - China-India in Global Health: Re-emergence and Comparisons by Lincoln C. Chen, MD, President, China Medical Board - Claire M. Fagin Hall, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

Thursday, February 28, 2008 - Making History - The Campaign For Penn Regional Launch Event  with Penn President Amy Gutmann - The Times Center, New York

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - Hillman Alumni Nursing Network (HANN) Reception: celebrating the extraordinary life of Rita Hillman - The Penn Club, New York

Monday, March 10, 2008 - Making History - The Campaign For Penn Regional Launch Event with Penn President Amy Gutmann - Conrad Hotel, Miami, FL. Join Dean Meleis at 5:30pm for a pre-event reception with Penn Nursing alumni, parents and friends.

Thursday April 10, 2008 - Claire M. Fagin Distinguished Researcher Lecture & Award
Marilyn (Lynn) S. Sommers, Nu'72, PhD, RN, FAAN, Lillian S. Brunner Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing will present on "Inquiry and Injury: Why Curiosity Never Killed the Cat" - Claire M. Fagin Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Monday, April 28, 2008 - Making History - The Campaign For Penn Regional Launch Event with Penn President Amy Gutmann - Fairmont, Chicago, IL

May 16-18, 2008 - Penn Nursing Alumni Weekend

Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Penn Nursing Alumni Reception at the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) 25^th Annual Research Conference in Philadelphia, PA.