Celebrating the Class of 2024! 🎓
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Celebrating the College of Nursing Class of 2024!
Note from Dean Butch de Castro
These past few months have brought much joy and recognition as we celebrated our 2024 graduates through various culminating events. The Commencement season officially ended at the close of summer quarter, marking the completion of studies for our undergraduate diagnostic ultrasound and transfer nursing cohorts. In this newsletter, I am proud to highlight some who have received awards and other acknowledgments for their achievements and contributions during their time at Seattle University. Congratulations, RedHawks!
Adeline Ong, BSN '24, from Nursing Grad to Fulbright Scholar
Following commencement Adeline Ong embarked on a months-long journey teaching English abroad.
Adeline Ong enjoys connecting with people by really engaging with them, learning about their lives, shared experiences, fears and hopes. It’s a compassionate trait that will serve this nursing graduate as she aspires to be a pediatric nurse before ultimately transitioning into primary care.
Nathan Eller, BS '24, A Heart for Healing
In high school, an echocardiogram discovered the cancer hiding in Nathan Eller’s chest, possibly saving his life but also setting him on track to help others.
That experience led him to Seattle University’s Diagnostic Ultrasound program, the first of its kind in Washington state, and from which Eller officially graduated from with his Bachelor of Science degree this summer.
Jaiden Childs, BSN ’24, Embarks on her Nursing Career as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army
Jaiden Childs, ’24, graduated from Seattle University with goals in place, the determination to meet those goals and a deep love for nursing. Along with earning a nursing degree Childs is a Distinguished Military Graduate, an honor reserved for the Top 20 percent of graduating U.S. Army ROTC cadets in the nation.
Daniel Fernandez Tamayo, '24, Hunthausen Award Winner and Valedictorian
Daniel Fernandez Tamayo, DNP ’24, was awarded the 2024 Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen Outstanding Service Award and delivered the valedictory address at Seattle University’s Graduate Commencement ceremony.
Tamayo’s passion for public service and health advocacy drew him to participate in student and local government since he was an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health. His desire to effect change through public health policy, coupled with a keen interest in the clinical aspects of health care, motivated him to explore a career in nursing and enroll in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Seattle University.
Class of 2024 College of Nursing Awards
Each year, the College of Nursing takes time to acknowledge and honor graduating seniors and doctoral students who have made significant contributions to the university community. This recognition celebrates their hard work, dedication and achievements throughout their academic journey. Awards are presented during annual celebrations held in both spring and summer quarters.
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