Nora Whyte who had been the speaker at the inaugural meeting of the BC History of Nursing Group, as known then, brought greetings with a lovely synopsis of the 25 growing years of our group.
Other Greetings were read by Kathy Murphy from the CAHN President & RJH Alumni as well as the President of Hycroft.
| Date: | Thursday, October 15, 2015 |
| Time: | 7-8pm with a reception to follow |
| Venue: | UBC Robson Square [Map & Parking] |
| Speaker: | Robyn Tamblyn, BSCN, MSc, PhD Scientific Director, CIHR – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research Professor, Depts of Medicine and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McGill University, Faculty of Medicine |
http://apsc.ubc.ca/webform/2015-marion-woodward-lecture-and-symposium-rsvp?
[highlight link & then click on ‘go to http://spsc.ubc.ca etc. & it will take you to registration]
This event acknowledges the generous donors, as well as five of the RNFBC 2014 Bursary Recipients, and is a unique opportunity for all the guests to mingle, enjoy exquisite light refreshments and sweets, and listen to a fantastic speaker. Dr. Lynn Stevenson has a passion for nursing and education, so it is fitting that she is our guest speaker for this inaugural event.
Seating is limited so why not buy your ticket today and join us on October 1st for this celebration of education!
Cost is $50 & Deadline for Registration is September 21, 2015
The photo shows BCHNS representative Nan Martin standing by 1860s Cornish Waterwheel for gold panning on Williams Creek in a picture taken during the field trip to historic Barkerville.
Glennis Zilm also represented the BCHNS
Thank you!
In photo with Glennis is Dr Suzanne Campbell, School of Nursing Director.
To view the event click on http://www.nursing.ubc.ca/News/NewsItem.aspx?id=412
The April speaker is Susan Martens Kehler who has an inspiring history to share about her years at the Mennonite Christian Hospital Nursing School Taiwan (1957-1980). Dr. Sonya Grypma will offer a commentary on the relevance of nursing history to the nursing profession of today.
For further information, directions and parking information RSVP to Guelda.Redman@twu.ca, by April 3, 2015 or call 604-888-7511, local 3239.
For more information on both these presentations visit http://blogs.ubc.ca/nursinghistory
Alice Sims is RJHSN Alumnae President and laid a wreath on behalf of RJH Alumnae in Victoria honouring Nurses War contribution
The RJH Alumnae is a member of BCHNS
Beth the “Award of Recognition.” for the UBC 2014 School of Nursing alumni division, Congratulations Beth!
Irene Goldstone BCHNS May 2014Irene Goldstone the “The UBC Nursing Partnership Award” which is awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School to non-alumni who have made significant contributions to nursing and to the School. Congratulations Irene!
