Denise (Hallberg) Hammer ’86 and Brenda (Ward) Drury ’85

Posted on April 13, 2023 by classnews

Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing Assistant Professor and Maternal Infant Course Leader Denise Hallberg Hammer, DNP, RNC-NIC ’86 and Illinois Wesleyan Assistant Professor of Nursing Brenda Ward Drury, DNP, RNC-MNN ’85 published a journal article in Neonatal Network, The Journal of Neonatal Nursing with colleagues Keli Sidebottom, MSN, RNC-OB, Angela Philpott, BSN, RN and Loretta Tay, BSN, RN. The article, “Keeping Families Close: A Hospital-Sponsored Boarder Program That Facilitates Parents’ Presence at the Infant’s Bedside,” describes the Boarder Program at a community medical center, shares its history, and provides evidence-based support for the effectiveness of this model. The Boarder Program is a unique, family-centered program designed to keep a mother and her infant together when the mother has been discharged but her infant requires additional medical attention and hospitalization. This provides the mother and a second caregiver increased opportunities to participate in their infants’ care and to engage in decision making.

Class of ’83 & ’88: Join Your Class Reunion Committee!

Posted on March 30, 2023 by acrumba1

Victoria Olds ’88

Posted on February 24, 2023 by classnews

Victoria Olds ’88 was selected as the Nez Perce County Magistrate Judge. She was unanimously selected by the Second District Magistrate Commission of Idaho. Read the full Big Country News article here.

Jerry Gore ’87

Posted on February 23, 2023 by classnews

Jerry Gore ’87 was named chief technology officer for Cloud5 Communications, a provider of communications and technology solutions for more than 5,000 hotels, multi-dwelling units and commercial facilities across the Americas. You can read more here.

CJ (Warnken) Jonasen Blackwell ’83

Posted on February 22, 2023 by classnews

CJ (Warnken) Jonasen Blackwell ’83 married her second husband in August of 2019. She soon after retired in June of 2020 after 30 years of teaching. She now plans to enjoy her retirement by moving onto a 44-foot yacht to live abroad full-time. She’ll spend her time living in Chesapeake Bay for 2023-24. Congratulations CJ!

Barb Nathan ’80

Posted on February 16, 2023 by classnews

Barb Nathan ’80 was recently featured in a Pantagraph article where she reflects on her extensive career journey in nursing, healthcare, and most recently, director of Westminster Village in Bloomington. Read the full article here.

Meg McDonald ’82

Posted on February 3, 2023 by classnews

Meg McDonald ’82 retired in 2018 after 34 years at Northwestern University to join her Australian husband and family in relocating to Sydney. While at Northwestern, she served as AVP for Research and finally, Senior Director of the Buffett Institute for Global Studies. Since moving to Australia, she has been a very active volunteer with Sydney Wildlife Rescue and the Animal Rescue Cooperative, both of which rescue and rehabilitate native animals.

Marcia (Keown) Padden ’83

Posted on January 23, 2023 by classnews

Marcia (Keown) Padden ’83 recently retired after twenty years of being a Labor Relations Program Manager for Metropolitan Council/Metro Transit! Marcia is looking forward to all the “normal” retiree activities – like no alarm clock! Congratulations Marcia!

Warren Kistner ’83

Posted on January 18, 2023 by classnews

Warren Kistner ’83 was presented the Max L. Starkey Award by President S. Georgia Nugent on August 22, 2022. Warren has provided guidance and encouragement for Titans as they explore internships, career opportunities and pathways to graduate school. Read the full article here.

Kevin Cellini ’84