Campus Events PTA PINNING: CELEBRATION AND REMEMBRANCE Twenty-seven graduates of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program received their coveted pins on Wednesday, June 30, during a ceremony in Klein Dining Hall attended by PTA faculty, Harcum administrators, graduates, and their family members. The event struck the perfect balance between a celebratory and commemorative tone. Program Director Jacki Kopack told the assembled students and guests that this class persevered through the pandemic, facing “hardships, trials, and pervasive sorrow” compounded by the untimely passing of classmate Devin Gold. Christine Sturgis ’10 gave the keynote address. She told graduates her Harcum education helped her open her own The PTA PINNING CEREMONY on June 30, 2021, studio called MovementRx, which challenged her to help was one of the first events to be held on the Bryn Mawr people exercise more safely. Seven graduates were recognized Campus since the very earliest days of the pandemic. for special awards.To conclude, all graduates in attendance received their coveted pins from a family member, friend, or faculty member before observing a moment of silence and reflection for their fallen classmate.
Nursing faculty member DOLORES ALABRODZINSKI leads graduates in a special oath to the profession, a traditional pinning ceremony element.
INTIMATE CEREMONY FOR NURSING GRADS The Nursing Department hosted their annual event for graduates on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Their event symbolized the nursing students’ hard work and dedication towards completing their coursework and clinicals and is a formal event to mark the transition for student to nurse. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the event was held outdoors and was by invitation only.
PARTNERSHIP SITES HOLD CEREMONIES Several of the Partnership Sites organized events for 2021 graduates at their sites, including Grace Trinity Church in Philadelphia and the Coatesville Partnership Site. These celebrations offered some respite from the remote learning and rapid transition to online learning in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. “It seemed to be very meaningful for them to reconnect in person one last time as a group,” said Bill Shaw, director of the Coatesville site, who was impressed with the plans graduates detailed for their next steps academically and in the workforce.
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