Onyx Spring-Summer 2018

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announced the addition of a master’s degree in nursing to its graduate studies offerings. This program's being launched with a $250,000 grant from the Hollie and Anna Oakley Foundation. The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) degree program is designed to prepare registered nurses for a career as a family nurse practitioner. The three-year, part-time program requires 44 credit hours of coursework and 500 clinical hours. Students will attend classes on campus once a week. To apply, visit www.smwc.edu/msn Master's Degree in Nursing Announced

SMWC Athletic Hall of Fame

Three former student-athletes were inducted into the SMWC Athletic Hall of Fame for 2018. The College recognized the athletic accomplishments of Erin Pugh Lucas ’11 - soccer, Stephanie Martoccio Hughes ’02 - basketball and Jamie Christopher Thomas ’02 - softball. Athletic Director Deanna Bradley said the three represent SMWC well and she was pleased to have had the opportunity to either watch or coach these exceptional women in a variety of sports at SMWC. L to R: Lucas, President King, Thomas and Hughes

President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., was awarded the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s Leadership Award for Confidence. She was recognized at the annual Girl Scout Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Luncheon sponsored by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. President King was presented a pin with the letters CCC for courage, confidence and character. She gave an acceptance speech to an audience of 900 people in the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis on the importance of confidence. Girl Scouts, Lieutenant Governor Honor President King

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