Convocation Ceremony
Summer 2025 Ceremony Program
Congratulations to all our Summer 2025 graduates and award winners!
Parking Information.
A parking permit is required for this event. Attendees may park in Lot 44 within Zone 9257 for the duration of the event.
Program
Procession 11:45 A.M
Welcome
Kathleen Mitchell, D.N.P., APRN - CNS
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Introductions
John Laux, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Honors Director
Student Awards/Honors Recognitions
EIleen Walsh, Ph.D., APRN, CVN, FAHA
Associate Dean Chief Nurse Administrator
John Laux, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Honors Director
Presentation of Candidates for Pinning
Elizabeth Grothaus, M.S.N., RN-APRN, CNSInstructor, RN-B.S.N. Track
James F. Oberlander, Ph.D. , RN
Director Pre-Licensure B.S.N. Track
Student Speaker
Adam Fredritz
The University of Toledo School of Nursing Pledge
EIleen Walsh, Ph.D., APRN, CVN, FAHA
Associate Dean Chief Nurse Administrator
Closing and Recessional
The University of Toledo School of Nursing Pledge
I solemnly promise to practice nursing to the best of my ability and to live my life with integrity. I will strive for excellence using professional nursing standards and the ANA Code of Ethics as guides. I will endeavor to use my intellect, spirit, and knowledge in providing non-judgmental, compassionate, and quality care to all I serve. I accept the responsibility of this important work and embrace a journey of constant learning and growth. I will work collaboratively with all others to protect and promote the health and safety of individuals, communities, and society. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the art and science of nursing, respectful of the contributions of nurses who have come before me. Today, I proudly affirm my commitment to our wonderful profession.
Updated version of the Nightingale Pledge by:
Dr. Katherine Sink
Dr. Carolyn Lee
Student Honors
Summa Cum Laude
- Addy Chavalia
- Adam Fredritz
Magna Cum Laude
- Livia Barger
- Eryn Blair
- Teressa Bradley
- Nicole Chun
- Maddie Eberts
- Josie Espinoza
- Lia Raftis
- Elyse Schroeder
- Jamilia St. Louis Rowe
- Brittany Willey
Cum Laude
- Abby Allen
- Audrey Bouton
- Samantha Carrow
- Jamie English
- Kiley Forrest
- Maddie Foss
- Noor Gill
- James Grondin
- Haley Hecklinger
- Lauren Hillesheim
- Sofia Hoffman
- Hunter Holmes
- Sangita Khulal
- Kristalynn Pfaff
- Andrea Rios
- Kaitlyn Rovnak
- Lauren Silvers
- Taylor Simmons
- Lily Simone
- Julie Steele
- Cassidy Szymanski
- Alaina Tiell
- Adriann Waisanen
- Sofia Wilde
- Madison Williams
Awards
Dean's Award
Undergraduate
RN- B.S.N. : Jamilia St Louis Rowe, RN
Pre - Licensure B.S.N. : Lily Simone
Ruth L.Kelly Undergraduate Award
RN- B.S.N.
Jamilia St Louis Rowe, RN
Pre - Licensure B.S.N. :
Adam Fredritz
Excellence in Teaching Award
RN-B.S.N.
Kelly Lewandowski, M.S.N., RN
Pre-Licensure B.S.N.
Sharmeta Gibbon, Ed D, RN, CNE
Graduating Officers
Student Nursing Association
- Lindsay Beatty
- Samantha Crow
- Hope Schaefer
- Kaitlyn Rovnak
Nursing Student Ambassador Program
- Lindsay Beatty
- Nicole Chun
Jesup Scott Honors
- Lily Simone
- Lia Raftis
SIGMA
- Madison Eberts
- Elyse Schroeder
School of Nursing Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Susan Batten, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, FNP-C
Jennifer DeVries, D.N.P., RN, NP-C
Sharmeta L. Gibbon, Ph.D., RN, CNE
Elizabeth Grothaus, M.S.N., RN, CNS
Cindy Herrera, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, PPCNP-BC
Karen Hoblet, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, CNL
Jennifer Johnson, D.N.P., RN, APRN-CNP, ACNPC-AG, CCRN
Kelly Lewandowski, M.S.N., RN
Kathleen Mitchell, D.N.P., APRN-CNS
Holly A. Myers, D.N.P., RN, CNE
James F. Oberlander,Ph.D., RN
Mary Jean Ohns, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, CPNP-AC/PC, CCRN
Kelly Phillips, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, CNL
Kathryn Pilliod-Carpenter, M.S.N., RN, FNP-C
Susan L. Pocotte, Ph.D.
Colleen Quinlan, Ph.D., CNP, WHNP-BC
Kristi Reuille, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN
Susan Rice, Ph.D., RN, CPNP-PC, APRN-CNS
Janice Servick, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN
Heidi Shank, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN
Gregory A. Shannon, D.N.P., RN
Colleen Taylor, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Karen M. Vargas, Ph.D., RN, CNE
Eileen Walsh, Ph.D., APRN, CVN, FAHA
Dawn Woolford, Ph.D., RN
Professional Staff
Pamela Alexander, M.S.N., RN
Ecole Charley, B.S.N., RN
Jordan Glaze, B.B.A.
Karen Jackson, M.S.N., RN
Kyle Kitchen, B.T.A.S.
Dawn Ray. M Ed
Rachel Sinnott, M.S.N., RN
Lindsay Smith, M.S.N., RN
Bari Staelgraeve, M.S.N., RN
Linda Sulpizio, B.S.N., RN
Support Staff
Mary Babcock, B.A
Annette Durdel, AA
Pamela S. Rice, MA Ed, B.A.
Farrel G.Santosa, B.S.B.M.
Claudine Umutesiwase, B.B.A.
