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THE The Original Since 1892 MAGAZINEALUMNI Columbia University-Presbyterian Hospital Summer 2012 School of Nursing Alumni Association, Inc. Vol. 105, No. 1 REMINISCENCE AND REFLECTION Class of 1962 and our 50th Reunion mmediately after graduation in 1962 we attended our first program offerings, we learned about the School of today, its alumni reunion. Our Alumni Association was so gracious various degree programs, the learning experiences of students, Iand gave us the first introduction to the organization and and many other changes that have occurred over the years. the fellowship that would follow. Now, 50 years later, what Change, of course, is inevitable and most times it is for the once seemed like a very long time ahead became instead, a betterment and modernization of the educational process and brief interval that passed so quickly. Looking back, the School patient care. Despite the differences of what “was then and is and our profession certainly had tremendous impacts on our now,” nursing and nursing education still have the same goals: lives, our commitment to others in need, our way of thinking, those of excellence in nursing, patient care and personal and and our careers in their many professional growth in both diverse applications. students and graduates. We At this, our 50th year reunion, can easily understand and my classmates experienced integrate the modern changes those good feelings of because of the excellent continuity, friendship, frame of reference gained colleagueship, and pride in from our own learning and being graduates of a fine experiences. school. The memories and Our class of 1962 is doing sense of accomplishment well. We still care and are were also shared by so committed and accomplished many other alumni that individuals. We feel young were present. This particular and remain active. We are reunion day was filled with interested and actively good will as both alumni participating in life. It is groups met together in a good to return to our School joint reunion for the first and share in its growth, time in many years. The spirit of collegiality was truly focus, and methods used in delivering nursing education. present. Our heartfelt thanks go to Dean Berkowitz, the Alumni About one fourth of our class attended the reunion and they Association Presidents Sue Hawes and Don Boyd, the reunion traveled here from such distant places as Ecuador and Hawaii committee members, and the staff of both associations. They as well as many parts of the mainland. Others, who could not all worked to make this reunion a very special day and they attend, sent their personal greetings. Throughout the day’s surely succeeded. Louise Malarkey ’62 SUMMER 2012 Summer 2012 Volume 105, Number 1 The Alumni Magazine A publication of the Columbia University-Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, Inc. 480 Mamaroneck Avenue • Harrison, NY 10528 Contents Phone: (914) 481-5787 Fax: (914) 481-5788 President’s Message ............................................ 3 E-Mail: [email protected] Alumni Day ......................................................... 4 Website: www.cuphsonaa.org Distinguished Alumni Awards ............................ 9 Administrator of Alumni Affairs Scholarship Awardees ........................................ 13 Denise N. Ewing Class News ........................................................ 14 In Memoriam ..................................................... 18 Board of Directors Officers Neighbors Honor Roll ....................................... 19 President Suzanne Law Hawes ’59, EdD, RN Vice President Margaret L. Fracaro ’70, MA, RN Treasurer Congratulations Louise Malarkey ’62, EdD, RN to the Secretary Class of 2012 Lois Mueller Glazier ’60, PhD, RN We welcome all of you into an august membership CLASS OF 2013 of nursing professionals. You have a proud Janice Cobb Ziemba ’74 BS, RN heritage and we are looking to you and your future Joan Ambrose McCormick ’61, JD, RN accomplishments to continue this legacy. We are Sandra McLaughlin Johanson ’64, PhD, RN the original School of Nursing Alumni Association, founded in 1892 through the efforts of Anna C. CLASS OF 2014 Joan Hagan Arnold ’69, PhD, RN Maxwell. Then, as now, our mission is to assist Pamela Scott Heydon ’60, BS, RN alumni through scholarships, sick benefits and Judith Hupcey ’77 EdD, RN annual stipends for those in financial need and provide opportunity for alumni to connect and share. CLASS OF 2015 Learn more about your origins. Go to our website: Patricia Jones ’60, MEd, RN www.cuphsonaa.org and find out more about us. Jill Nadolny Kilanoswki ’77, PhD, RN Nora Barrett Tulchin ’70, BS, RN Permanent Members Committee Members Wanted Marion Richardson Thompson ’60, MSN, RN Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee Laurie Verdisco ’58, MA, RN & CUPHSONAA Publications Scholarship Committee. Suzanne Law Hawes ’59, Editor Viola Gommer ’60, Associate Editor Patricia Jones ’60, Associate Editor Applications can be found on our website, The Alumni Association’s magazine and newsletters are distributed www.cuponsonaa.org regularly to all alumni. “In spite of the time and distance that or call the office and leave your name separates us, all alums - staff nurses, administrators, educators, scientists, volunteers, and parents - remain ‘Neighbors,’ united in and number and the committee of choice spirit by our commitment to nursing and to each other.” 914-481-5787. Keville Frederickson ’64 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Suzanne Law Hawes ’59 riday, May 4th was a memorable day! The two alumni associations joined with the School to welcome over 230 alumni, faculty and friends to the first joint reunion. From the post-event Fsurvey, it appears that most had a delightful time, not only sharing with their classmates, but seeing the School, meeting student scholarship winners, hearing about nursing informatics as well as a report from the Dean, Bobbie Berkowitz. Several years from now, the School will have a new home, to be built across Broadway. Planning and fund raising are already underway. Closer to home, the past year provided us the opportunity to move closer to the School and its modus operandi and staff, a beginning step. While there were obstacles that we dealt with in the Planning Committee for the reunion, most were surmountable. Retrospectively and with the help of the survey, we were able to identify areas that need to be changed to better serve our alumni in the coming year. A word of caution, however, in all of our jubilation. We still have work to do to ensure that the interests of both alumni associations are met. With the support of the Dean and her staff, the Board of CUSONAA and our Board, I believe that we can successfully address these issues. As has been said before, our individual missions are different but not incompatible. How to blend them to best advantage is the challenge of the coming year. Save the Date APRIL 26, 2013 Our next reunion will be held on April 26, 2013 with the Class of 1963 celebrating their 50th. Other milestone class years from 1943–2007 are encouraged to attend. Even if it is not a milestone year for your class, invite your classmates to attend with you. It is fun for all. For alumni of the graduate programs, please let us know how we may ensure that your specialties are honored. 2013 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS o nominate a candidate for a 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award presented jointly by the two nursing alumni associations, please complete the nomination form found on the website at Twww.cuphsonaa.org and write a detailed description of your nominee’s accomplishments. The nomination packet should include your candidate’s resume and up to three letters of support. All documents should highlight and help explain how your candidate meets the general and specific award criteria listed on the website. The information submitted in support of your nominee will be the basis for award selection. For more information call Denise Ewing at (914) 481-5787 or Sarah Monrraga at (212) 305-6542. 4 SUMMER 2012 2012 Dean Bobbie Berkowitz delivering the State of the School address as part of the morning program. On hand at the reunion to celebrate their 60th Reunion of the Class of 1952 were, left to right, Carol Wagner Horst, Joan Delaney Hobart, Marilyn Wagner George, Elizabeth Leggett Black, Jean Willis Vernon, Margaret Risdale Pomeroy and Elizabeth Lloyd Graham. Muffy Pearson and Marion Swarthout, from the class of 1942, Margot Webber Arnold and Judith Diener Cruckenmiller, both of the Class of were on hand to celebrate their 70th reunion 1962, visit together after the morning coffee break. THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 5 At the Luncheon several of the members of the Class of 1962 were able to catch up with one another. Left to Right: Susan Strong Martin, Donna Geiser Knauth, Ellin Weiner Friedman, Barbara Beucler Rooney, Catherine Sand Sulzman and Marie Diaczynsky Kalson. Celebrating their 50th Reunion: L to R, Louise Malarkey, Virginia Atwood Davies, Donna Geiser Knauth, Joan Chamberlain Roe, and Barbara Beucler Rooney. Many attending the 2012 Reunion took advantage of the opportunity to take a tour of the medical campus. Left to right are Linda Heitman, Brenda Johnson ’82, Karin Hawkinson ’72 and Carolyn Florshein Izsak ’82. SUMMER 2012 2012 It was a milestone year for the Class of 1957 celebrating their 55th Reunion Longtime Family Friends Nora Barrett Tulchin ’70 and Muffy Pearson Freeman ’42. Marion Howald Swarthout, Class of 1942, traveled all the way from Muffy was a lifelong friend of Deanie Wallace Barrett, Class of ’41 and mother of California to celebrate her 70th Reunion. The teddy bear is a prize for Nora Barrett Tulchin. winning one of the Lunchtime Fun Awards by having the greatest number of grandchildren. (She also won for the greatest number of great-granchildren). THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 7 Members of the Class of 1964 are already looking forward to their 50th Reunion. They are hoping to top the attendance charts in 2014.