Alumni Events

Wine & Cheese Reception
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Students, alumni and members of the initial PhD class celebrated the launching of the School's PhD Program at a wine and cheese reception held at The Faculty Club. Speakers included Nancy Reame, PhD, Mary Dickey Lindsay Professor of Nursing, Director of the PhD program, and Sharron Close, a current student of the PhD program.

Annual Scholarship Reception
Thursday, October 16, 2008

At this celebratory event held at the Columbia Club, over 40 donors were recognized for their commitment to supporting nursing students and 63 scholars were honored for their achievement. To learn how you can provide a scholarship for a dedicated nursing student, please click here.

Wine & Cheese Reception
Monday, September 15, 2008

Graduate students exchanged thoughts at the Wine & Cheese Reception where special guest speaker, Christine Frisbee, discussed her recent book: Day by Day: Children tell their journeys of faith and determination living with a sick sister or brother.

Welcome Breakfast and Trip to the Cloisters
Saturday, May 31, 2008

ETP students on the way to the Cloisters. Click on the photo to view more photos.

2008 Alumni Reunion
Friday, May 2, 2008

Alumni enjoyed a day of reminiscing, meeting friends, and learning about the School. Click on the photo to view more photos.

Wine and Cheese Reception
Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Students Cassi Shelly and Heather Johnson at the Wine & Cheese Reception in March. Click on the photo to view more photos.

Psych-Mental Health Reception
November 19, 2007

Alumni from the Psych-Mental Health Program met for an evening of networking, laughter and shared memories. Program Director Penelope Buschman greeted former students and discussed issues in practice. Click on the photo to view more photos.

Student and Alumni Reception
November 13, 2007

Alumni Association Board member Judy Graham '92, '96 with student Kenrick Cato.

CAPNA Celebration
October 25, 2007

Left to right: Kristine Takamiya, DNP; Karen Desjardins, DNP; Dean Mary O'Neil Mundinger, DrPH; and Edwidge Thomas, DNP.

Annual Scholarship Reception
October 18, 2007

Scholarship recipient Jennifer Walsh with Mary Dickey Lindsay’45

Scholarship donors and their student recipients had the opportunity to meet and become acquainted. At this special annual event, over 40 donors were recognized and thanked for their commitment to supporting nursing students, and 56 scholars were honored for their outstanding achievement. Over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, students and donors, including alumni, foundations and friends, shared an evening of friendship and pride. To learn how you can provide a scholarship for a dedicated nursing student, please click here.

2007 Alumni Reunion
Friday, May 4, 2007

Class of 1957's 50th Reunion

This year’s alumni reunion celebrated the Pediatrics Program. Over 150 alumni attended from across the country. For the class of 1957, it was their 50th Reunion, shown seated. Click on the photo to view more photos and here for the 50th Reunion Book.

2006 Alumni Reunion
Friday, May 5, 2006

Alumni Reunion 2006 honored the Class of 1956 and all alumni. Click on the photo to view more photos.

Psych-Mental Health Reunion
October 24, 2005

Sharon Colwell '00 and Donna Shinn '03 (far right) enjoy cocktails with a classmate (left).

Tenth Annual Scholarship Reception
October 20, 2005

Student Shira Selevan (right) admiring a photo of Ines DeBaun Berndt '51, after whom her scholarship was named. Donors Vincent and Hillary DeBaun are shown left.

Alumni Gathering in Buffalo, New York
July 21, 2005

Buffalo-area alumni joined Dean Mary O'Neil Mundinger for lunch and conversation at the Saturn Club. Lunch was followed by a visit to the historic Wilcox Mansion. Hosted by Gretchen Leeds Smith '51, a lovely afternoon was had by all...

Alumni Reunion 2005
May 5 and 6, 2005

Alumni Reunion was a huge success with over 150 alumni gathering in New York City to celebrate. Events on May 5 focused on the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the Nurse Midwifery Masters program at Columbia, the oldest in the country. Guests were honored to have Faye Wattleton '67 as the featured speaker. Twenty five members of the Class of 1955 gathered to celebrate their 50th Reunion - many memories were shared, friendships renewed and a generally good time was had by all. Click on the photo to view more photos.

"All My Babies" Exhibit
May 4, 2005

The national tour of the "Reclaiming Midwives: Stills from 'All My Babies'" exhibit kicked off at the Hammer Health Sciences Library. Co-sponsored by the School of Nursing and the School of Public Health, the exhibit featured rare images depicting the work of an African American "granny" midwife. Click on the photo to view more photos.

Psych-Mental Health Reunion
October 18, 2004

On October 18, the School of Nursing hosted a reunion for graduates the Psych-Mental Health program. About 30 program graduates attended the event, held at the Faculty Club at the Columbia University Medical Center. Organized with the help of Program Director Penny Buschman Gemma '64, the evening included a great discussion of issues in the field. Alumni also enjoyed reconnecting with friends and meeting colleagues. Click on the photo to view more photos.

Scholarship Reception
October 14, 2004

At the Ninth Annual Scholarship Reception on October 14, the School recognized and thanked donors of named scholarships, and honored the student scholarship recipients. Donors, including alumni, foundations and friends, had the opportunity to meet the 56 students they have supported through contributions of $5,000 or more. Click on the photo to view more photos.

Alumni Reunion 2004
May 6 and 7, 2004

Classmates Jacquey Brown Yocum '64 (left) and Ann Homer '64 (right). Click on the photo to view more photos.