I'm thrilled to share some exciting announcements about our upcoming Region 15 events!
🎓 SYMPOSIUM UPDATE What a productive and exciting symposium meeting we held last night! This year's event is shaping up to be one of our best ever. We received over 65 high-quality abstracts before having to close submissions—unprecedented engagement in our region's history!
I want to extend special thanks to my co-Chair, Karen McKenny of Omega Mu (this year's host chapter from Vermont State University), and all our talented committee members for their dedication and participation.
🌟 FEATURED SPEAKERS I'm delighted to confirm our incredible keynote speakers:
- Dr. Melanie Dreher, past President of STTI (Keynote)
- Luke Davis, our new CEO of Sigma (Endnote)
Both are phenomenal individuals who will deliver inspiring and motivational messages. You won't want to miss this opportunity!
💰 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Early registration will open soon on Eventbrite:
- Full in-person attendance at UVM: $95 (early bird until 8/31), then $120
- Virtual attendance: $65 (includes CEUs and access to poster sessions)
- Students: FREE virtual attendance with CEUs; only $35 for in-person attendance (covers food costs)
🏆 NEW! REGION 15 AWARDS CEREMONY We're introducing a new special Region 15 awards ceremony to recognize the incredible work throughout our region and chapters. The ceremony will take place Friday, October 3rd from 5-7pm (the night before the symposium), followed by a networking reception.
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Please recognize your amazing chapter leaders, living legends, students, and novice nurses today!: https://forms.office.com/r/QvafT79i3h
Thank you to our Awards Committee members for spearheading this initiative:
- Dr. Wendy Sergeant, UMASS (Beta Zeta at-Large Chapter)
- Dr. Karin Ciance, Anna Maria College (Iota Phi at-Large Chapter)
- Dr. Larry Slatter, Quinnipiac (Tao Rho Chapter)
- Dr. Catherine Thomas, Worcester State College (Iota Phi at-Large)
- Dr. Constance H. Glenn, Sacred Heart University (Mu Delta Chapter)
- Dr. Melissa Pollard, (Eta Iota at-Large)
📋 CHAPTER SUPPORT As chapter leaders, you've recently received correspondences requesting support for this year's symposium. Your chapter's participation is crucial as we work to ensure sustainability and provide unique opportunities to keep the event affordable and accessible to all Sigma members, students, novice and professional nurses. We truly have the most incredible Region in all of Sigma!
📣 TOWN HALL MEETING Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 7PM for an engaging town hall to discuss all this and more! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pYDV1NGUQjqShYV82K4gvg