A new event is coming to Union College

A December nursing pinning ceremony and graduation are coming soon

With the coming end of the semester on the horizon, tensions are high, adrenaline is pumping and everyone is scrambling to get ready for the dreaded moment almost all students despise: final exams. On the bright side however, this month is hosting two very important events for students in their respective fields. These are the December graduation as well as the nursing dedication service which happens at the end of each year.

The nursing pinning service holds a purpose for many individuals especially for the students who are in the nursing program. Starting in 1949, the pinning ceremony is an event where nursing student graduates receive their pins, a thousand dollars and a well deserved welcome into their very own respective vocations. This event will take place Dec. 10. The service will start at 7 p.m. at the College View Church after the closing of the Sabbath.

The commencement of the December graduates will take place the next day, Dec. 11. The service will start at 11 a.m. and will last until 1 p.m. Just like the nursing pinning service, it will take place at the College View Church.

Nursing Program Director Elysia Ockenga shared that the nursing graduates who will appear during the service are Stella Amal, Lilly Blecha, Kaylie Dengel, Petra DeVorss-Behrends, Faith Dominguez, Sherry Costa, Gabriella Hanson, Sarah Johnson, Janelle Lira, Seth Martin, Samuel Ortiz, Juan Rejino, Rebecca Rose, Arianna Shuck, Taryn Spence, Jodi Theye, Baylee Thiel, Daniela Villarreal.

“It's a wonderful blessing to be a part of this service and celebrate alongside our nursing graduates,” said Ockenga. “Nursing school requires a lot of time and effort to be able to meet the standards that are required to graduate. I am proud of each graduate and the hardwork and dedication they have put forth to get to this point. It's wonderful to see them meet the goal that they have been working towards for so long.”

In order to participate in the graduation, students must complete their graduation requirements and make sure everything on their bulletin is completed. Students who have questions may visit the Records Office or their academic advisors. Graduated students are able to order personalized graduation announcements to send to friends and family. These announcements can be ordered from CB Announcements. The cost will vary depending on the selection and delivery may take up to two weeks.

By: Robert Tengker