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Dimensions of Nursing – Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

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.

For this month, we are Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at JHSON. Each month will highlight diverse and unique populations within our community. Alexander Murphy, assistant director of Admissions for diversity initiatives and recruitment, will facilitate a discussion among current students and faculty who are involved in advocacy and policy from a nursing perspective.

Registration is required

Learn More: Impacts & Implications of Federal Policy Shifts

The Dean’s Office shares a reminder of two optional opportunities Wednesday, June 18 for staff to hear more about the implications of the federal policy shifts on JHU and SON’s budgets.

• 9:30-10:30AM – JHU Community Updates: University Budget & Financial Outlook
  University leaders will share information about the university’s financial position in light of federal policy shifts and JHU’s recent budget actions as part of the Community Updates virtual briefing series. Community members are invited to submit questions in advance to [email protected]. JHED login required 

• 1:30-2:15PM – SON Townhall

Our SON Townhall will be a budget and planning forum for SON staff members. Faculty recently had a similar forum. There will be a brief presentation followed by discussion and Q&A. Staff are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the forum via our Townhall survey.

Commitment to Excellence Award

Please join us in congratulating Sam Curriero, the recipient of the 2025 Commitment to Excellence Award—an annual honor that recognizes the exceptional contributions of full-time JHSON staff members who embody outstanding performance, initiative, integrity, and a deep commitment to excellence.

As a senior research program coordinator in the Center for Equity in Aging, Sam is responsible for monitoring, collecting, and organizing research data across multiple studies. Sam was nominated by colleagues who highlighted her unwavering dedication, positive leadership, and consistently excellent work. Congratulations also to our outstanding runners-up: Trevor Mitchell, Christine Baltimore, and Alexander Murphy. Thank you to all who submitted nominations and helped recognize the many staff members who make JHSON a stronger, more vibrant place to learn and work.

Peer-to-Peer Nominations (May)

Congratulations to our Peer-to-Peer nominees for the month of April: Andy Branch, Jack Cassaro, Erin Sturgis, Florentina Costache, and Ebonie Pierce!

Jack is the random drawing winner and will receive a half-day of paid time off.