College of Nursing Diamond Jubilee events to be held March 3

For the past 75 years the College of Nursing has prepared students to enter the nursing profession as leaders in their communities. The college’s year-long anniversary celebration culminates on March 3 with a full day of events and a black-tie gala in the evening.

All events on March 3, including the gala, are open to everyone.

The gala begins at 6 p.m. and is set to include remarks from Dean Lucy Marion and President Brooks Keel. The event will also honor the Class of 1968, which celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year.

Tickets for the gala are $25 each and $500 for a table of 10 and can be purchased online. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for nursing students.

The full schedule of events is as follows:

Sigma Theta Tau International Induction Ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Building atrium
State of the College Address by Marion from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Sciences Building room 1222
Showcase: Leadership Journeys of Outstanding Alumna followed by reception honoring the Class of 1968 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Health Sciences Building room 1222
Diamond Jubilee Gala beginning at 6 p.m. at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center (2 10^th Street, Augusta, GA)

For more information on these events, registration, and the college’s 75^th Anniversary, visit the Diamond Jubilee webpage and click the “Schedule” tab.