Reunion
Join us for Alumni Reunion on May 2nd and 3rd!
Reunite with classmates, visit campus, connect with faculty and students, and enjoy programming that will make for a memorable return. We are excited to welcome back our milestone classes ending in "4" and "9!" This year we look forward to featuring a Thursday evening dinner and a recent graduate happy hour in midtown on Friday.
Thursday, May 2nd
Dean's Dinner: A celebration of alumni and student leadership.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Columbia Nursing
Friday, May 3rd
Reunion Programming: Featuring this year's theme Nurturing the Nurse.
*Certain programs will be available to watch virtually. See the detailed schedule below. To participate virtually, check this website or your email the morning of reunion to receive the link.
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Columbia Nursing
Recent Graduate Happy Hour: A fun way to reconnect with fellow alumni from 2013 - 2023.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: The Elgin (64 West 48th Street, New York, NY)
Reunion Programming
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Breakfast & Registration
10:00 - 10:15 AM | Opening Remarks
10:15 - 10:45 AM | *State of the School Update*
Speaker: Dean Lorraine Frazier
* This can be watched virtually.
10:45 - 11:15 AM | *Alumni Awards Ceremony*
Awardees: TBA
* This can be watched virtually.
11:15 - 11:30 AM | Break
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | *Nurturing the Nurse: Alumni & Student Panel Discussions*
* This can be watched virtually.
1:00 - 3:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 PM | Student Poster Session
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Simulation Demonstrations
3:00 - 4:00 PM | Food & Wine Tasting & Discussion
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stay if I am traveling from out of town?
A hotel room block has been reserved at the Edge Hotel (514 West 168th Street, New York, NY) 212-543-0005. Please mention the group code CUAR or Columbia University School of Nursing Alumni Reunion 2024 when reserving your room.
How do I get to Columbia Nursing by subway?
Take the A, C or 1 train to 168th street.
Where can I park?
New York-Presbyterian Hospital 115 Fort Washington Avenue (at 165th Street) 212-305-4903
Central Parking 165th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue 212-543-3629
J & V Garage 2123 Amsterdam Avenue (at 165th Street) 212-543-3328
Public Garage 467 West 165th Street (at Edgecombe Avenue) 212-923-7239
Can I participate in reunion virtually?
Yes, certain programs of reunion will be livestreamed for you to watch virtually. Visit this website or check your email the morning of reunion for the link.
Reunion Planning Committee
Thank you to the alumni who help make reunion a success each year. If you are interested in joining the reunion planning committee, please email Sharon Sobel ss5560@cumc.columbia.edu.
- Laura Ardizzone, DNP '10
- Daniel Billings, DNP '18
- Katherine Brewer, BS '02
- Olga Brown Vanderpool, BS '70
- Kevin Browne, MS '92
- Lois Glazier, BS '60
- Hilda Haynes-Lewis, MS '99
- Sandra Johanson, BS '64
- Julie Yoshimachi, DNP '20
Memories from Reunion 2023
Check out the links to the reunion programming and photographs!
Video Recording of Programming
Alumni Reunion Photographs
Contact Us
For all questions or concerns, please email sonalumni@cumc.columbia.edu.
We will send reunion communications and updates via email, so ensure that we have your most up-to-date contact information. Visit the Columbia Alumni Association website for assistance with your UNI.
For more information on upcoming events, visit our website