The Bulletin - April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024
Two Nursing Faculty Members Named to Baltimore Magazine’s 2024 Excellence in Nursing List
Congratulations to School of Nursing faculty members Dr. Kathryn Handy and Dr. Mary Packard, who were selected to Baltimore magazine’s 2024 Excellence in Nursing list!
Dr. Handy and Dr. Packard were each recognized as Top Nurses in the publication’s Educator category, recognizing their outstanding work preparing the next generation of nurses to succeed in the profession. Selections were made by a panel of several registered-nurse advisors, who reviewed hundreds of nominations submitted over the past nine months.
Women's Tennis Advances to United East Skye Division Final
NDMU's women’s tennis team is moving on to the United East Skye Division final after earning a historic 5-1 victory over Bryn Athyn in Tuesday’s semifinal round!
The Gators, who are playing in the postseason for the first time since winning the former Atlantic Women’s Colleges Conference in 2007, will travel to top-seeded Cairn on Saturday, with the winner advancing to the United East championship on May 4. NDMU clinched the division's No. 2 seed after finishing with a 3-1 record against conference opponents this spring.
School of Pharmacy Honors Students, Faculty at Annual Awards Ceremony
NDMU's School of Pharmacy hosted its annual Scholarship and Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony in the Knott Science and Innovation Center Lecture Hall last Tuesday. Congratulations to Dr. Ka Hong, who was honored as the school’s Teacher of the Year, and to 13 students who were awarded scholarships in recognition of their outstanding academic accomplishments!
The Teacher of the Year selection process involves both student nominations and peer evaluation of teaching. Dr. Hong, who has taught in the School of Pharmacy since 2021, becomes the school’s 12th Teacher of the Year honoree.
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NDMU Drama Welcomes Large Crowds for Little Shop of Horrors Spring Production
NDMU Drama was excited to welcome over 250 audience members to LeClerc Theatre for its spring musical production of Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Ann Turiano and musical direction by Adele Dinerstein! The ensemble—22 members strong—represented all corners of the University, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members and alums. Read more about them in the digital program, and view photos from the production's rehearsal show on NDMU's Flickr page.
Digital Program | Rehearsal Photo Gallery
Student Alumni Leadership Council Hosts Bridge the Gap Networking Event with NDMU Alums
Thanks to all NDMU alumni who returned to campus last week for our Student Alumni Leadership Council’s Bridge the Gap networking event! Alumni were able to connect with current students in an informal setting, sharing experiences in their chosen career field and providing tips on how to succeed professionally after graduation.
School of Pharmacy Graduate, Current Adjunct Faculty Member Earns National Leadership Award
A 2018 graduate and current adjunct faculty member for NDMU's School of Pharmacy received a prestigious national award for her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for Hispanic communities.
Dr. Mayrim Millan-Barea D’18 was named to the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) inaugural 40 Under 40 list, which spotlights individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication, exemplary leadership, and profound contributions to the advancement of health equity. Dr. Millan-Barea was celebrated along with the other honorees at the NHMA and NHHF’s 30th Anniversary Celebration and Leadership Summit Gala in Washington, D.C. on April 13.
ABSN Graduate Spotlight: Kaya Stokes
Kaya Stokes’ desire to work in healthcare began early on, and it only grew stronger in high school after a concussion led to the discovery of a pituitary adenoma tumor in her brain. Stokes had already overcome other health obstacles as a child. After working with so many medical professionals over the years, she wanted to be able to provide the same kind of support to future patients.
Kaya’s goal will soon be realized, as she will join Mercy Medical Center as an ICU nurse after graduating from the School of Nursing’s ABSN program this May!
NDMU Community Gathers for Plant It! 2024
Thanks to all volunteers from the NDMU community who combined to plant 88 trees and over 1,000 flowers across campus during Plant It! 2024 on April 23! Our championship team, with 746 points, is Make Some Noyes, composed of team members from both the Registrar’s Office & Institutional Advancement.
Special thanks goes to:
- Facilities who prepped the beds, drilled holes for the trees and spread out the flowers
- Student Engagement and Human Resources for sponsoring lunch for all our volunteers
- Every single one of our NDMU community members who spent time planting trees and flowers!
Dr. Meaghan Davidson Receives Baltimore Collegetown Network 25th Anniversary Staff Award
Congratulations to Dr. Meaghan Davidson, NDMU’s Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students, who received the Baltimore Collegetown Network's 25th Anniversary Staff Award in recognition of her outstanding service to our students and the NDMU community!
Dr. Davidson was one of 13 professionals across the Baltimore Collegetown Network to be recognized at the celebratory event, whose invited guests included Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman, college and university presidents, including NDMU president Marylou Yam, and Baltimore Collegetown board members.
Student/Faculty/Staff Updates
School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Dr. Nicole Dular, assistant professor in NDMU's Philosophy Department, had her paper of original research, “Moral Rackets”, finish as a finalist in the Northeast Normativity Workshop. It was one of seven top ranked papers out of 53 papers that were assessed by blind peer review.
Dr. Dular has additionally been invited to participate as a speaker on a panel on standpoint epistemology at the Canadian Philosophical Association in Montreal this June, and she has been accepted to participate in a conference in philosophical pedagogy in Boston from June 24-28. The Northeast Workshop to Learn About Multicultural Philosophy (NEWLAMP) is designed to give philosophy teachers the tools to approach, and successfully integrate in their general undergraduate courses, contemporary issues in Native American, Indigenous and Land-Based social and political philosophy.
School of Education
Four School of Education members and one Professional Development School (PDS) partner traveled to Anaheim, California for the National Association for School University Partnerships (NASUP) Conference from March 23-25. From left to right in the image above, Dr. Joanna Newton, Dr. Stephanie Savick, Dr. Patty Silver, Ms. Lauren Watson, and Ms. Molly King participated in four presentations combined:
- Re-envisioning PDS to Support Employed Interns in Partner Schools (Stephanie Savick and Molly King)
- Supporting PK-12 School Improvement Efforts in a School-University Partnership Network (Stephanie Savick, Patty Silver, Lauren Watson)
- Behind the Scenes of an Apprenticeship Program (Patty Silver, Lauren Watson, Molly King)
- "Less Hand Raising, More Turn and Talk:" The Impact of an SUP Professional Development Cohort on Instructional Beliefs and Practices Around Supporting English Learners in a K-5 Elementary School (Joanna Newton)
On Tuesday, April 16, The School of Education held its annual Spring Retreat at the National Aquarium! It was a great productive day full of strategic planning, presentations on the National Aquarium’s sustainability efforts, a visit to the new Harbor Wetland exhibit, a behind the scenes tour of Shark Alley, and building healthy relationships with one another. Many thanks to Dr. Juliann Dupuis, Associate Dean, Associate Professor of Science and STEM Program Coordinator, and Dr. Lisa Pallett, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, who graciously organize such wonderful retreats for SOE faculty and staff!
Dr. Angelo Letizia, associate professor in the School of Education, has a new publication, Learning to Love in Winter, published by In Case of Emergency Press. The publication is available here.
Ashley White, a current student in the School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program, was selected as a 2024 Golden Apple Winner in Washington, DC. The equivalent of a Teacher of the Year award, 10 teachers from the Archdiocese of Washington are selected annually for the prestigious award.
School of Nursing
Congratulations to the May 2024 graduates of the School of Nursing's Hybrid Accelerated Second-Degree BSN program, who were celebrated at a Pinning Ceremony in LeClerc Theatre last Friday!
Library Updates
One month to go! New library search tool, OneSearch, coming May 23, 2024
On May 23, 2024, the Loyola Notre Dame Library, along with the 17 libraries across the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions, will be implementing a new integrated library system, which includes a new and improved search tool, OneSearch! Learn more here, and check out the library's new FAQ page about the migration.
Conference and Auxiliary Services
Updated Dining Information
Save the Dates
Pride Carnival
Thursday, April 25 | 12 - 5 p.m. | Doyle Lawn
Pride Month is here at NDMU! Join us for snacks, games, and fun.
Healthy Relationships Workshop
Thursday, April 25 | 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Fourier Library
A presenter from the House of Ruth, an organization leading the fight against domestic violence, will give a talk on healthy relationships as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Nancy Kreiter Student Research Day
Friday, April 26 | 2 - 6 p.m. | Knott Science and Innovation Center
One of the hallmarks of the rich educational environment at NDMU is the opportunity for students to participate in research. Our annual Nancy Kreiter Student Research Day provides the perfect forum to showcase student work with a formal research presentation to the NDMU community.
Senior Thesis Exhibition Artist's Reception
Monday, April 29 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Gormley Gallery
The Senior Thesis Exhibition, which will be on display at Gormley Gallery from April 29 - May 17, showcases various works from Jensen Armstrong and Rebekah Borman, who are seniors graduating from the art department at NDMU. Works include abstract landscape photographs and an art history thesis. The students are working with concepts such as the role of light in landscape photography and visual culture post-9/11.
Spring Formal 2024
Friday, May 3 | 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. | Doyle Formal
Get ready to step into a night of elegance and enchantment at this year's Spring Formal! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, and cherished memories.
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