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Alumni Weekend and Reunion 2011

October 14 and 15, 2011

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Please note: The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2011 events will coincide with the Case Western Reserve University Alumni Weekend dates of October 13-16, 2011.

There will no longer be nursing reunion events held in May. If your reunion year ends in 1 or 6, or you simply want to come back to visit us at the best time, please mark your calendars for these new dates in October. We look forward to seeing you then!

 

Schedule of Events


Thursday, October 13, 2011

7:00 pm
Veale Center

CWRU Blue Bash: A Special Kickoff to Alumni Weekend

Alumni are invaluable to this momentous University event!  Alumni receive 2 FREE tickets each to attend with a spouse or friend.  You’re an important part of CWRU’s history and its future, so please don’t miss this unforgettable evening!

Includes interactive showcase, dessert reception, announcement by President Barbara R. Snyder and more! Creative blue attire optional.  Followed by a concert from national recording artists the Goo Goo Dolls!

Friday, October 14, 2011

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Veale Center

Complimentary valet parking available

All CWRU Alumni Luncheon honoring Grand Classes Alumni

State of the University address given by President Barbara R. Snyder

1:30 - 2:30 pm
Ford Auditorium, Allen Medical Library

Beyond the Printed Page: Featuring Richard North Patterson (LAW '71)

#1 New York Times best-selling author discusses his most recent novel, The Devil’s Light

2:30 - 4:00 pm
Iris S. & Burt L. Wolstein Research Building Auditorium

Think Forum
Moving the Needle on Urban Health: The Role of Health Education Today

Student panelists include CWRU Student Run Free Clinic Team: David Lawrence (MED ’14), Lauren Rotman (MED ’14) and Alyssa Wagner (NUR ’14)

Cleveland is a perfect microcosm for studying ways to improve access to health food, exercise, and medical care to enhance health in urban settings.

5:30 - 6:30 pm
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Complimentary parking in Health Sciences Lot

FPB Educational Seminar - Quality and Safety in Nursing

Mary A. Dolansky, PhD ’01, RN, will present on nursing quality and safety, and discuss how FPB prepares future nurses to continuously improve quality and safety in healthcare systems.

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (OH-216/11-01-12) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

6:30 - 8:30 pm
Nursing Learning Resource Center lab and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Welcome Back Reception & Tours (following seminar) of FPB Nursing Learning Resource Center lab and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Also check out BSN Seniors’ Capstone Posters and talk with the Seniors about their experiences!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

9:00 - 10:00 am

CWRU Alumni Weekend Breakfast

10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Richard F. Celeste Biomedical Research Building (BRB)

School of Medicine & Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Collaborative Tours

Tour groups will leave the BRB via shuttle at 10:30am and 11:30am, and each tour will be about an hour long

Option 1: Student Run Free Clinic Tour

Option 2: Mt. Sinai Skills & Simulation Center Tour

Casual lunch follows at 1:00pm in the BRB dining room

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Alumni House and Leutner Commons

Homecoming Parade & Tailgate

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Homecoming Football Game ~ Hiram College vs. Spartans

Please visit http://www.cwru.edu/alumni/weekend/schedule.html for the full listing of campus events.

Saturday Evening:  Nursing Alumni & Reunion Events at the Tudor Arms Hotel

10600 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44106
(Complimentary Valet Parking)

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Cocktails & Reunion Class Photos followed by Alumni & Reunion Dinner

Join us for Dean Kerr’s inaugural Alumni Weekend!  Dinner will include recognition of reunion classes with years ending in 1 or 6, Dean’s remarks, and Alumni Awards Program featuring 2011 Alumni Award Recipients:

  • President’s Award:  Rachel Atkins Freeman, MSN ’89, RN
  • Award for Excellence: Abir Bekhet, PhD ’07, RN, HSMI
  • Distinguished Alumna: Mary Beth Happ, PhD, MSN ’88, RN, FAAN

7:00 - 7:30 pm

Grand Classes (50th, 55th, 60th, & 65th reunions) Toast with Dean Kerr

Questions? Please contact Nada DiFranco for more information.


Tudor Arms HotelHotel Information

Our host hotel is right near campus--the historic Tudor Arms Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton, which has been newly restored to its original old-time Cleveland style with a touch of Hollywood. Featuring allergy-friendly rooms designed to save the environment while providing modern conveniences for the disabled, the Tudor Arms Hotel beautifully blends the traditional with the contemporary.

Tudor Arms Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton
10660 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Hotel Phone: 216-455-1260

Room Rates:

  • $99 per night regular room; based on availability (If interested, ask about a connecting suite)
  • $119 per night junior suite includes separate living room with sofa bed; based on availability
  • $129 per night standard suite includes everything plus connecting hallway, larger bathroom and extra large closet; based on availability

Room Block Code: CWRU School of Nursing

Please call the Tudor Arms Hotel to reserve your room at the discounted rate before the October 1, 2011 deadline. Remember to mention you are with the Case Western Reserve University School of Nursing to receive the special rate.

All rooms equipped with the basic amenities: high speed internet access, Sweet Dreams by Doubletree plush top bed, flat panel TV, Wolfgang Puck coffee in room.  Standard rooms have either a king bed or two queen beds. 

Transportation & Parking

After you send in or complete your registration online, you will receive a confirmation packet in the mail, which will include your parking pass and a campus map indicating the parking lots available for your use throughout the weekend. Once you arrive, multiple shuttles, including the campus circulator and CircleLink, will be available throughout the weekend and can take you to most destinations around Case Western Reserve and University Circle.

Questions about Alumni Weekend 2011?

Please call 1-800-825-2540 and ask for the Alumni Office, or send email to Rosemarie.Ousley@case.edu or Nada.Difranco@case.edu.



Alumni Information

Contact Us

Assistant Dean:

Nora Hennessy
216-368-6531
nch2@case.edu

Director, Alumni Relations:

Nada Di Franco
216-368-5568
ngd2@case.edu

Director, Development:

Amy Raufman
216-368-6324
aer25@case.edu

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