Nursing students receive pins
Indiana University Columbus honored 15 students in the accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program during a pinning ceremony on Oct. 27. A pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of newly graduated or soon-to-be graduated nurses into the profession.
“While graduation recognizes the completion of academic studies, the pinning ceremony celebrates the transition from student to nurse,” said Paige McDaniel, health sciences interim division head. “With this pin, we acknowledge the journey to becoming a nurse, recognize students’ hard work and dedication throughout the program, and formally welcome them into a profession that is so meaningful.”
IU Columbus students receive a pin that incorporates the cream and crimson seal of Indiana University, an open book symbolizing education, and a border inscription that says, “School of Nursing.”
The following students received their pins on Oct. 27:
• Ashley Taylor Duncan
• Tiaunna Marie Moore
• Daniel Nobel
• Natasha Marie Wagner
• Elizbeth Marie Reckers
• Kelley Rae Mikels
• Kendra Michelle Auleman
• Jennifer Anne Avila
• Heather Leann Davidson
• Brandon Allan Edwards
• Dana Katherine Hovis
• Maggie Mae Law
• Kilee Rychole Littrell
• Mary Frances Wagner
• Savannah Brooke Summers
While IU Columbus began conducting pinning ceremonies in March of this year, IU’s School of Nursing has held pinning ceremonies since 1948, though the tradition dates back centuries. Notably, Queen Victoria awarded Florence Nightingale the Royal Red Cross for her service as a military nurse during the Crimean War.
Ivy Tech offers trip vouchers
INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College announced it will offer Uber vouchers for round-trip rides (up to $100) to and from Ivy Tech campuses on Tuesdays.
The rides are part of Tuesdays@TheTech, which are events hosted at Ivy Tech locations to help current, new, and prospective students apply and enroll in classes.
“We want to ensure students and prospective students have whatever they need to reach their educational and career goals,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, Ivy Tech President. “By removing the transportation barrier for students with the support of Uber, we can ensure everyone has easy access to campus and work-based learning.”
A $100 Uber voucher is available per student, which includes a round trip ride on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Central and Eastern time zones, to and from an Ivy Tech campus within a 25-mile radius. Riders must be 18 or older, and riders are responsible for any costs incurred over the $100 voucher. Vouchers are good on Tuesdays only. Uber terms and conditions apply and shall be provided upon distribution or claiming of the voucher.
Locations participating in the partnership between Tuesdays@TheTech and Uber include Anderson, Bloomington, Columbus, Crown Point, East Chicago, Evansville, Ft. Wayne, Gary, Hamilton County, Indianapolis and Lawrence, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrenceburg, Madison, Marion, Muncie, Richmond, Sellersburg, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Valparaiso.
Students and potential students can learn more at https://www.ivytech.edu/admissions/local-enrollment-centers/tuesdays-thetech/.
Students named AHEC Scholars
The Indiana AHEC Scholars program is a part of a national initiative to prepare future health professionals to become leaders in interprofessional, transformative practice who serve those who need it the most.
The competitive program is designed specifically for individuals who possess a strong drive to provide care to those living in rural and medically underserved communities across Indiana.
Over the two-year program, AHEC Scholars complete didactic training opportunities and field experiences with a focus on rural and urban health care and caring for underserved populations.
The new class of Indiana AHEC Scholars are nursing students Alexandra Barnette and Kylia Siefert, graduates of Columbus East High School, and Madelin Hoover and Sirinat Mumuni.
Franklin hosts art competition
FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Franklin College Art Department is hosting its second annual high school art competition. The event invites high school artists from across the state to gather and compete for cash prizes at the Johnson Center for Fine Arts on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Categories eligible for students to compete in consist of: 3D/ceramics/sculptures, drawing, graphic arts, painting and photography. Students submitted their works of art on Monday, Oct. 2, and juried selections were announced on Friday, Oct. 13.
Digital submissions will be juried by the Franklin College art faculty. Selected artworks will be on display in the Johnson Center for Fine Arts through Saturday, Nov. 11.
On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 11, faculty will begin portfolio reviews and art demonstrations, where participating students may be eligible for Franklin College Art Department scholarships of up to $3,000. The closing reception and cash awards presentation will take place in the afternoon.
Franklin College invites the public to attend the exhibit. Doors will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Franklin College hosted its inaugural high school art exhibition last year. Students in grades 9-12 across Indiana submitted their unique and talented pieces and over $10,000 in prizes and scholarships were awarded to winners. Best of Show winners received a $100 cash prize and a $1,000 scholarship.
