CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATES!!!!  

GRADUATION PICTURES:
Graduation pictures are posted on the School of Nursing Student Services webpage. Go to the Photo Gallery.

MORE GRADUATION PICTURES:
The School of Nursing will give you one 5x7 of your picture taken with Dean Martin at the May 14 School of Nursing graduation ceremony. WVU Department of Photo Illustrations will also email you following graduation with an online address you can use to see your picture with price list and you can order more pictures if you wish.

SUMMER SESSION:
If you are planning to attend the Summer session, please check your registration through STAR to make sure you are registered for all courses you had planned. Contact the Office of Student Services if you have any questions, (304) 293-1386.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
MonPointe Care Center is in need of individuals who enjoy spending time with the elderly population. Volunteers are needed to read, play or sing. Whatever you do, you can help. For more information, call Christina Brown at 285-2720.

Student volunteers are welcome at a summer camp for kids with diabetes, Camp KnoKoma. The camp is a great opportunity to work with children with diabetes, learn more about insulin and pump use, and have a great time while doing it all! Dates of the camp are July 9-16 in Charleston. Information about signing up to be a counselor can be accessed at http://www.campknokoma.com/counselor.htm . You should note on the application that it is for a nursing student position. General info about the camp can be accessed at http://www.campknokoma.com/ . For more information, contact bowersja@rcbhsc.wvu.edu and indicate camp in the subject.

Preparations are well under way for the 2005 Special Olympics West Virginia Summer Games June 3-5 at WVU, and organizers are once again looking to the community for help in making sure the success of the games continues. "We are now seeking about 1,500 volunteers from the local area to help run the Summer Games," said Nancy Moore, volunteer co-coordinator. "Each year, the event increases in excitement as more and more special athletes compete in these games. This is a wonderful opportunity for residents, WVU employees and students to get involved in a worthwhile and rewarding community event.” To help with the games, volunteers must complete an application form available at

http://www.wvu.edu/specialolympics/ .

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Congratulations Class of 2005!! Glad to have you in the profession. MonPointe Care Center is looking for good RN’s. Ask for Suszann, 293-2720. (Suszann Haught, BSN, RN, Class of 1994).

ALUMNI NEWS:
Congratulations to Brina Davis-Goodwin RN, BSN, graduate of the BS/BA to BSN program, who was married on 05/05/05 at 5:55pm to her long term boyfriend of almost 8 years.

NEARLY NEW SCRUBS:
Former nursing student has nearly unused scrubs and lab coat with patches. They're all in good condition and are available as a discounted price. Contact ejenkins@mix.wvu.edu or 571-259-7482.

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