Annual Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Nursing Graduates

At May’s annual senior pinning and recognition service for nursing graduates, students were encouraged by the words of professors, fellow students, and alumni and the presence of friends and family.

“It has been an honor to teach and grow with these students,” said Tina Decker ’06, chair of the nursing department.

Chaplain Bill Van Groningen, Ph.D., delivered a message to the soon-to-graduate “agents of hope and healing” before the ceremonial hand-washing of each student.

“You are participants in God’s redemptive activity in this world,” said Van Groningen.

Following the ceremony, Keren Nobel ’15 of Dorr, Michigan, offered the class message. Amy Nagelkirk ’92, a member of the newly established Trinity Alumni Nursing Association, shared her thoughts as well.