Campus Events LECTURE SERIES EMPHASIZES THE VALUE OF SELF-CARE The presenter in the third lecture series event, Positive Psychologist Elizabeth Elizardi (right) provided an informative session on “Self-Care: How to Live Well” on February 20 to about 70 guests assembling in the Trout Library, roughly half of whom hailed from the wider community. Elizardi offered practical tips for staying psychologically healthy, which included engaging with your strengths to open up a pathway to positive emotions, which will be energizing. Elizardi is the Lower School Director at the Agnes Irwin School.
HARCUM CHANGES PROGRAM NAME TO VETERINARY NURSING As part of the program’s name change, the Veterinary Nursing Program hosted an Information Session in support of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Nursing Initiative on Saturday, November 16. More than 70 professionals attended. Presenters included Ken Yagi, Jaclyn Mason, and Kathy Koar ’99. NAVTA launched the Veterinary Nurse Initiative in 2017 to unite the veterinary technician profession in educational standards and scope of practice under the title of Registered Veterinary Nurse. Harcum was one of the first colleges and universities to officially change the name of its program to Veterinary Nursing in 2019.
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SEALANT DAY Dental Hygiene students treated pediatric patients aged 6–12 on February 17, Presidents’ Day, offering oral care instruction and cavity preventing sealants at no cost. This program serves the community while allowing our students to obtain valuable hours working in pediatric dental service. DENTAL EXPO SOLD OUT The 14th annual Dental Expo on Saturday, March 7 packed in 250 attendees, all of whom work in the dental professions, including Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting. The event is organized by Terri Groody, Director of Professional Studies, and offers valuable continuing education units which help dental professionals retain their certifications.
