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Welcome, Marlene Gonzalez Moya!

Marlene Gonzalez Moya joins JHSON this week as a research project coordinator. Welcome, Marlene!

June SON Birthdays

Happy June Birthday to staff and faculty members Subhash Aryal, Lesa Bain, Debbie Band, Melanie Branagan, Charlene Camponeschi, Amber Clough, Jennifer Dotzenrod, Lia Escobar Acosta, Colleen Goode, Brandi Hudson, Melissa Hunter, Mint Kueakomoldej, Brandon LeBlanc, Junxin Li, Daniel Martinez, Alexander Murphy, Katherine Ornstein, Francia Pierre, Martha Saylor, Maria Servodidio, and Sibyl Snow! Best wishes to all.

Add a Holistic Touch to Your Care: Auricular Acupressure Training

Chronic pain has become a tremendous challenge as the population ages, gets sicker, and demands relief, too often in the form of opioids. Now, a JHSON Executive Education course offers the first steps in bringing a newer type of healing touch to health care toolboxes. Auricular Acupressure Training, an evidence-informed, five-module course, offers an overview of how auricular acupressure, in which a practitioner presses small seeds against specific regions of the ear, may complement holistic approaches to health and wellness.

2026-27 SOURCE Service Scholars program

Pride Parade 2026

Wear your JHU affiliation with pride. Join in this year’s Baltimore Pride Parade, Saturday, June 13.

From the Magazine: Samantha Tsuchiya Scholarship

Samantha Tsuchiya loved the outdoors, particularly skiing, snowboarding, and dirt biking with friends—and was an evacuation nurse, riding in helicopters to bring in sick or injured kids from rural outposts. She served in the Peace Corps in Uganda and never missed a chance to join a team. As her mother, Jan, remembers, “Sam just really loved helping people. They naturally turned to her.”

Samantha Keiko Tsuchiya died April 10, 2025, just shy of graduation from the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program. In her memory, her parents established a scholarship, the first of its kind dedicated to supporting students in the CRNA program at Johns Hopkins to support CRNA students.

Dimensions of Nursing – B’More BDay

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is committed to highlighting the experiences, research, and practice of various identities belonging to our nursing community. It is a priority for us to amplify the voices belonging to underrepresented communities while providing equitable and accessible opportunities for education and healthcare within our Nursing programs. This month Participants will explore Baltimore’s legacy as a city of resilience, innovation, and culture—from its founding in 1729 to its role today as a hub for public health and community-based care. The session will also spotlight how the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is deeply rooted in Baltimore through programs that bring care directly into neighborhoods, creating meaningful, real-world clinical experiences for students. Through interactive moments, fun facts, and community highlights—including local traditions like Baltimore’s Birthday Bash—attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how the city itself serves as a living classroom for nursing education. Whether you are considering a future in nursing or simply want to celebrate the city behind the journey, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Hopkins community and experience the spirit of Baltimore. (Save the date—Baltimore’s official birthday is July 30, 1729.) Registration is required. Audience: Public, Staff Date/Time: Monday, July 27, 2026 (03:00 am - 04:00 pm)

Chat Session for Advanced MSN, DNP, PhD Programs

The Thursday, June 25 online chat is a great way to ask any questions you may have, or see other questions being asked that you may not have thought to ask yourself. An abundance of information is discussed and we hope you will join us. Be sure your computer has Java properly installed and enabled, and your pop up blocker is turned off in order to successfully log into the chat. Chat sessions will become active 15 minutes before the start time to allow students to join. Registration required. Audience: Public, Staff Date/Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026 (03:00 pm - 04:00 pm)

MSN (Entry into Nursing) Open House

The Office of Admissions will host a June 5 Open House for prospective students interested in our Master of Science in Nursing — MSN (Entry into Nursing) — program. The event will include an overview of our innovative curriculum, an immersive simulation demonstration, lunch with current faculty and students and more.

One guest is permitted to join each prospective student for this event and RSVP is required. Audience: Public, Staff Date/Time: Friday, June 5, 2026 (11:30 am - 03:15 pm) Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing 525 N Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 United States