2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 30, 2019

Duquesne University

School of Nursing

Alumni Association

2018-2019 has been a productive year!

We are pleased to present the 2018-2019 Duquesne University School of Nursing Alumni Association Annual Report. Our goal is to provide high quality volunteer services to the School of Nursing and its alumni. Please take a few minutes to read our Annual Report and review the progress we have made. We welcomed Aimee McBroom Harris and Joshua Kohl to our Alumni Association Board. This year our enthusiastic board of 15 members, who have generously donated time, raffle baskets, table decorations and energy to DU Nursing Alumni and on campus events, have met six times. We have attended and supported programs hosted by DU student nurses, DUSNA, ATD, nursing alumni and nursing faculty. The Alumni Association fulfilled the funding for the $50,000 DU SON Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund. Duquesne nursing student Daniela Chandler received the first scholarship allotment. Our Alumni By-Laws are now updated and available upon request. We hosted our Annual Homecoming Champagne Brunch for 81 Nursing Alumni. I wrote an article, “Growing through Nursing” for The Scope and was interviewed and featured in an article called “Alumni Association President Terri Tunick Shares Her Vision for the Future” for the DU Nursing Magazine. Both articles received positive reviews. We want to hear the latest about your lives and careers, and keep you updated with exciting news and happenings on campus. To provide the updated information related to your mailings, email addresses, jobs and more, please visit myduquesne.duq.edu/infoupdate. To submit updates related to Alumni news (marriage, births, promotions, in memoriam) please email alumnionline@duq.edu. The Alumni Engagement office coordinates mailings and maintains record updates for all university communications and celebrations. Thank you for your support, loyalty and commitment. We warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming DU Nursing events. Sincerely, Terri Tunick, RN, MSN, N’99 President, DU SON Alumni Association territun@comcast.net

Patricia Schlicht Endowed Nursing Scholarship

In honor of Patricia Schlicht, who lost her battle with cancer on April 7, 2019, the Patricia Schlicht Endowed Scholarship was created. Patricia (Patty) was the quintessential embodiment of a Duquesne University Nursing Alumni. She served over 10 years on the Duquesne University Nursing Alumni Association Board and Board of Governors. Patty delved into projects with enthusiasm, and worked tirelessly to promote the success of the Alumni Association. She regularly attended Alumni Homecoming Champagne Brunches, fund raising dinners, nursing graduations and networking events. Patty served to develop the minds, hearts and spirits of nursing students and alumni.

Patty’s legacy is to become involved, fight for what you believe in and never give up. To make a donation in support of the Patricia Schlicht Endowed Scholarship, visit the Nursing Alumni Association online.

Alice C. Feehan Nursing Scholarship

At their 50-year reunion in the fall of 2018, graduates of Duquesne’s School of Nursing class of 1968 decided to establish a Student Nurse Resource Fund in the name of Professor Alice C. Feehan.

Professor Feehan, N’41, GN’45, was a nursing faculty member

for 35 years. Many remember her because as Director of the

Basic Nursing Program and Associate Professor of Nursing

Education she probably interacted with every basic student

enrolled between 1942 and 1977. Several of her former

students had fond memories of her kindness, generosity and

offers of help in times of trouble or need.

The scholarship fund will provide the Duquesne School of Nursing Dean with the means to offer

financial assistance to a student for non-tuition expenses such as textbooks, lab fees,

transportation and other expenses that might not otherwise be available. Even students who

have received scholarships often need help with other necessities and ancillary expenses. The

required $25,000 minimum required to establish the fund has almost been met and it is hoped

that there are other Duquesne School of Nursing graduates who will want to contribute to the

fund in remembrance of Professor Feehan or to help future nursing students at our treasured

alma mater. If you would like to donate, please contact Adam Novak in Duquesne University’s

Office of University Advancement at novaka@duq.edu or 412.396.2600.

Sister Louise Grundish Distinguished Nursing Alumni Awards

In honor of Sister Louise Grundish three Nursing Alumni Association Awards have been renamed. In 1963, Sister Louise graduated from Duquesne University School of Nursing and was received into the Duquesne Alumnae for Religious Sisters. She holds a BSN and MEd from Duquesne University, a MNEd degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a certificate in gerontology.

Sister Louise has dedicated her life to the service of humankind and the advancement of nursing, and has demonstrated an unbridled commitment to Duquesne University and the School of Nursing. Her 50-year nursing career includes nursing practice, education and

administration primarily at Pittsburgh Hospital.

Sister Louise has been a member of the Boards of Directors of the Pennsylvania League for Nursing and Pennsylvania State Nursing Association. With Sisters of Charity, she has served as health director, counselor and archivist.

At Duquesne, Sister Louise has served on several committees such as the School of Nursing’s 25th and 50th anniversary celebrations and worked with many past nursing deans. She is recognized and valued for her knowledge, dedication and insight. Sister Louise has generously shared her expertise, historical perspective and critical thinking skills to help advance the Alumni Board’s offerings.

Financial Overview

07.01.2018 Balance brought forward was $6,537.11 04.24.2019 Current balance is $3,274.93

2018-2019 Alumni Income $ 555.00 2019 DU Alumni Spring Clothing Sale $ 30.00 Sale of DU Alumni Jewelry $ 460.00 Sale of raffle, mugs and jewelry at Homecoming Brunch $1,000.00 Donation from Heritage Valley Health System on Day of Giving $ 849.00 DU Day of Giving $3,220.00 Alumni Association Dues & Donation

2018-2019 Alumni Donations & Expenses $ 750.00 Three $250 Sister Louise Grundish Distinguished Alumni Awards $ 50.00 Memorial Donation for a DU Nursing Student $ 150.00 Production of The Scope, DU Student Nurses Association magazine $4,240.17 Total Year Gifts and Pledges DU SON Alumni Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund $2,128.01 Hosted Annual Alumni Homecoming Champagne Brunch $ 319.74 Hosted Retirement Dinner for Sister Louise Grundish

$ 531.35 Purchasd IM Injection Simulator for DU Nursing Simulation and Learning Center $ 500.00 Pledged to McGinley Rice Symposium—The Face of a Person who has been Trafficked $ 346.72 Snacks for HESI Testing for DU Nursing Students $ 730.56 Office & Discretionary Expenses (Stationery, Mailings and Printings) *Please note $1,840.00 was disbursed from the DU SON Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund and awarded to two DU Nursing Students. The Fund’s balance is $53,498.36.

2018-2019 DU SON Alumni Association Membership:

The Duquesne University School of Nursing has more than 6,000 alumni. Today, our Association has an enrollment of 110 members who stay connected to one another and the school through various activities. Yearly membership dues of $40 help fund student support initiatives and alumni networking activities. We would love to have you become a member! Annual membership runs from June 30 to July 1. Membership forms are available online at duq.edu/nursing. You may also request to have a membership application mailed to you.

2019-2020 Alumni Events:

5th Annual Uncork the Potential Our 5th Annual Uncork the Potential is tentatively scheduled in October 2019. The event will be $50 per person and includes one drink (wine, beer or soda), appetizers, dessert and Door Prize ticket. We are planning to have three vendors (women’s clothing, LipSense and jewelry/ accessories). The Uncork event is a great time to network with other Alumni, catchup with friends and enjoy a view of the Pittsburgh skyline.

2018 DU SON Alumni Association Homecoming Champagne Brunch

On Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, we welcomed more than 81 guests to a Champagne Brunch in Libermann Hall.

Alumni Board members donated our door prizes, which included four bottles of wine and eight raffle items. PSNA Representative Melissa Dang donated a Skin Care Basket. Bev Wolbert and Pearl Peddler donated two necklaces with matching earrings. Christine Mabon donated her book “101 Ways to Nurture Yourself.” Leah Cunningham donated pumpkins and fall plants for our table decorations. The School of Nursing paid for the rented tables, chairs and linens.

Our speaker, Ms. Christine Mabon, spoke on “The Five Essential Friendships That Enrich Our Lives.” Kathy Lacey and several other alumni from the Class of 1968 told nostalgic stories about their nursing experiences at Duquesne.

Join us at our 2019 Homecoming Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Power Center Shepperson Suite.

An Evening of Giving Back

On March 25, 2018 Abbey Whitewood, Ysabelle Katigbak, Marlana Werderber, Cassidy Handler, Katherine Kocsis and Terri Tunick made a delicious dinner of Mexican chicken, green beans, rice and store bought pastries for the children and families of the Ronald McDonald House of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Abbey, event chair of DUSNA, organized the entire evening. We served approximately 40 people. It was wonderful to see children and families enjoy a home cooked meal.

School of Nursing Alumni Association Jewelry

In 2012, Leah Cunningham presented the idea of selling Alumni jewelry as a fund raising method. Leah contacted an artist and eight items (silver bead, dove charm, nursing cap charm, Christmas ornaments, key fob, glass jewelry beads, book markers and wine stoppers) were designed and custom made. To date, total jewelry sales are $14,425.00 and profit is $7,535.00. Please visit the Alumni site to purchase our jewelry on-line and support our association.

The DU SON Alumni Association Board: Terri Tunick, RN, MSN, President Leah Cunningham, RN, MNEd, Immediate Past President Mary P. Smith, RN, BSN, CDE, CCM, Secretary Eileen Crossey, RN, BSN, MSEd, Treasurer and DU Alumni Board of Governors Representative

Members at Large: Michele Buraczewki, RN, BNS, MSN, CEN, CCRN Jamie Clarke, RN, MSN, FNP-BC Kate DeLuca, EdD. MBA, DU Nursing Administrator Representative Kay Dieckmann, RN, BNS, MSN, Membership Committee & Bylaws Committee Meghan Jones, RN, BSN Joshua Kohl, RN, BSN Aimee McBroom-Harrison, RN, MSN, CNRP Amy Morgan Shultz, RN, BSN, MSN, CRNP, CLC Sharon Munson, RN, BSN, MEd Ginny Pavlick, EN, BSN, MSEd, Membership Committee Leigh Anne Rethage, RN, BSN, Public Relations Committee

Missing from the photo are Jamie Clark, Kate DeLuca, Kay Dieckman, Meghan Jones, Aimee McBroom-Harrison and Morgan Shultz. Former Alumni Board member Sister Louise Grundish is in included in our picture.