The College of Staten Island celebrated the confirmation of a new AAS Nursing graduating class in a Pinning Ceremony held at the College’s Center for the Arts. A total of 46 graduates were honored, taking their oaths and rejoicing in post event activities with faculty, family, and friends.

Today’s ceremony featured AAS Class of 2024 graduate Isabel Gangi serving as Master of Cermonies, who introduced several speakers, led by Department of Nursing Acting Chairperson Danna L. Curcio offering salutations and welcoming remarks. Interim Dean of Health Sciences H. Michael Dreher PhD and Provost Michael Steiper PhD also offered greetings, with graduate Jacob Ladin offering remarks on behalf of the graduating class, The ceremony’s guest speaker Victoria Orleman MSM, RNC, IBCLC, the Assistant Vice President for Women’s & Children’s Services at Richmond University Medical Center, also took the podium, imparting wisdom earned through the years and the impact nurses are making in today’s landscape.

The graduating class was then presented with their pins, and led by Deputy Chairperson Dr. Susan Brillhart, recited the Nightingale Pledge after recieving their lamps and candles. A pair of awards were given as well, presented to the winners by AAS Program Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Macchiarola. Mariam A Hafez was awarded the Patricia Rosenblum Memorial Award, and James E. Fiorelli earned the Mary Ellen Porter Memorial Award.

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