Events

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University offers and partners on a variety of events for our students, prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Take a look at the upcoming schedule or browse our past events to see what we've been up to!

To submit an event, please use this form.

School Events
Barbara Nichols, ?Betty Smith Williams, May Wykle

A Conversation with Nursing Icons and Black History Makers

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing celebrated Black History Month and kicked off the Centennial Year on Feb. 27, 2023, with a panel discussion at the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion. The panel featured three distinguished alumni, Barbara Nichols, Betty Smith Williams, and May Wykle. Photos from the event can be found here. A video recording of the discussion will be available soon.

More information about the 2023 Centennial of the School of Nursing is available here.


Centennial Gala

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing invites you to celebrate its centennial–100 years of advancing the nursing discipline in Cleveland and the world. A centennial gala event will be held October 14, on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Event attendees will have access to an auction of items, the proceeds of which will go directly to student scholarships.

More information about items in the auction, how to bid remotely and more will be available soon.

To contribute an item to the Centennial Gala auction, submit this form.

A link to register your attendance at the Centennial Gala is coming soon!

Goldbag Research Seminars

Goldbag Research Seminars

All seminars are Mondays from noon to 1 p.m.

More information about the Center for Research and Scholarship available here.

DATE SPEAKER PHOTO SPEAKER INFO & TOPIC ZOOM INFO
March 27, 2023
Sadeer Al-Kindi

Sadeer Al-Kindi, MD, Associate Professor, School of Medicine 

Topic: Neighborhood Socio-Environmental Determinants of Cardiovascular Health 

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 95945933766

Passcode: 800639 

April 10, 2023
Paule Joseph

Paule V. Joseph, CRNP, PhD, Chief, Sensory Science and Metabolism, Intramural Clinical and Biological Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health

Topic: The Neglected Senses: A Program of Research Investigating Taste and Smell in Chronic Diseases 

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 94190567645

Passcode: 800639 

April 17, 2023
Laura Wagner

Laura Wagner, PhD, RN, GNP, FAAN, Professor, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco

Topic: Expanding the Geriatric Nursing Workforce in Long-Term Care Settings 

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 91490842471

Passcode: 800639

April 24, 2023
Chris Friese

Christopher Friese, PhD, RN, AOCN, Elizabeth Tone Hosmer Professor of Nursing, University of Michigan

Topic: Improving Cancer Care: Listening to Patients and Clinicians

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 94840190820

Passcode: 800639 

Shaughnessy Academy

The Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing is a groundbreaking initiative that influences nursing education practices nationwide, conducts research on nurse leadership, and brings its best lessons to other cities through concentrated executive development programs. 

More information about the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy available here.

DATE SPEAKER PHOTO SPEAKER INFO & TOPIC ZOOM INFO
March 29
4:30 p.m.
Margaret Fitzgerald

Executive in Residence: Margaret Fitzgerald
Keynote: "The Difference Between Entrepreneur and Intraprenuer"

In partnership with the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship
Fitzgerald is founder of Fitzgerald Health Education Associates. She is an alumna of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing DNP program and member of the Shaughnessy Academy's Global Advisory Board.

Keynote: HEC Room 153 A/B
Reception immediately after in HEC 359

Register here
March 29
Noon to 1 p.m.
  Executive in Residence: Margaret Fitzgerald
"Career Advice For Junior Students"

Do you feel overwhelmed by the wide range of opportunities available to nurses, and are you unsure of what your niche is? We've got you covered! Join us for a pizza lunch and get tips from Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald on how to find your fit through entrepreneurial thinking.

HEC 153 A/B

 
March 29
2-3 p.m.
  Executive in Residence: Margaret Fitzgerald
"The Nurse Entrepreneur: Business Plans and Investing"
Register in advance here
March 30
10-11 a.m.
  Executive in Residence: Margaret Fitzgerald
"Follow Your Hunch"

A discussion on the current and future state of healthcare. Our esteemed presenters, Dr. Shanina Knighton and Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald, will explore the drivers of change in the industry, including the impact of technology, big data, health apps, and automation. You'll leave with a deep understanding of the industry's transformation and practical insights on how to make a difference in this ever-evolving field. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and be inspired by healthcare industry leaders. Register now for "What's Your Hunch?"

HEC 103 A/B
 
March 30
Noon to 1 p.m.
 

Executive in Residence: Margaret Fitzgerald
"Nurse Practitioner Luncheon"

HEC 359

 
June 23
Jim Towey Headshot
Centennial Event with Jim Towey
"To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa"

HEC Lecture Hall
Reception immediately after in HEC South Winter Garden
 

 

Admissions Events

Check the listing below to see when we are attending an event at a location near you or hosting an event on campus. Questions? Email us at admissionsfpb@case.edu or call us at 216.368.5981.

DATE EVENT INFO
Spring 2023 No webinars scheduled
March 30 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.
March 31 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.
April 6 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.
April 7 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.
April 13 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.
April 14 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.
April 18
3-5 p.m.
MN admitted student day hosted at the Health Education Campus.
Click here to register.
April 20 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.
April 21 BSN Undergraduate Admissions tour of the HEC 12:45-1:45 p.m.