News from the School of Nursing & Health Studies
Community Partner News: Verdant Healthier Community Conference
Register online now for the Verdant Healthier Community Conference, a full day conference on Monday, Feb. 29 at the Lynnwood Convention Center that will bring together several of the Puget Sound region’s leading experts in health, wellness and community building. Breakout sessions will cover: personal and family health, workplace and group health, and the health of the community as a whole. The conference fee is $49 per person and includes a healthy breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available. To register or read more about the conference, visit www.verdanthealth.org.
January 12, 2016
Dr. Breckwich Vasquez Appointed Commissioner, Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Dr. Victoria Breckwich Vàsquez, School of Nursing and Health Studies Assistant Professor, has been appointed to the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs.
January 8, 2016
NHS Newsletter
The School of Nursing & Health Studies is proud to announce the publication of our first newsletter!
December 1, 2015
NHS Student Wins Fellowship
Nursing & Health Studies student Emily Sorman received one of 14 Bonderman Travel Fellowships awarded by the University of Washington.
October 26, 2015
NHS Alum to Help with Earthquake Relief Efforts in Nepal
Nursing & Health Studies Alumna, Miriam Witt, plans to travel to Nepal to assist with earthquake relief efforts after the magnitude-7.8 earthquake on April 25, 2015.
October 26, 2015
NHS RN-to-BSN Alumni Interviewed by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
UW Bothell Nursing & Health Studies alumni were interviewed to contribute to an article from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on the adoption of a standard set of foundational courses that would make it easier for BSN administrators to accept transfer credits and for students to move into BSN programs.
October 26, 2015
UW Bothell Names Swedish CEO 2015 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
The University of Washington Bothell has named Swedish CEO June Altaras the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Each year, the university recognizes an alumnus who has exhibited distinguished professional achievements and outstanding community service.
October 26, 2015
Mayumi Willgerodt Accepts Offer to Become First Graduate Studies Director at UW Bothell
We are pleased to announce Mayumi Willgerodt, Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, has accepted the offer to become the first Graduate Studies Director at UW Bothell.
October 26, 2015
Chris Wade Awarded UWBIG Funding
Chris Wade, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, has received a grant from the UW Bothell Initiatives Group (UWBIG).
October 26, 2015
Seattle Cohort Employer Eligibility List Grows
Applications to the Seattle cohort of the RN-BSN program are limited to employees of certain hospitals. We are proud to announce that we now accept applications from employees of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
October 26, 2015