Fall 2005
Vol. 12/ No. 2

Power of One; Strength of Many
written by Connie Mitchell

However you define nursing, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing is continuing its history as a place for those who want to serve others. It is also serving as a repository of helpful people who have the means and desire to make a difference in the world around them.


Smashing the Record
written by Laura Schafer

Since she was 6 years old, Valerie Lauver has been running track. Her passion ignited a career and broke a 22-year-old MU track record held by Andrea Fischer.


Framing Success
written and photographed by Pam Roe

For 15 years, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing has celebrated the accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends at our annual banquet.

Learning Life Lessons
written and photographed by Pam Roe

Tears welled in the 22-year-old’s eyes as she described to her landscape class that her client didn’t want anything that would take 10 or 15 years to grow because he might not be around to see it.

Finding Balance
written by Laura Schafer; photographed by Pam Roe

Being a nursing educator and/or researcher can be all-consuming. Just as they throw themselves into their work whole-heartedly, they are passionate about their hobbies as well. Their outside interests help them unwind, forget and renew so they can refocus their energy in meeting their profession's challenges.

Power of the Mizzou
Connection

News Briefs

Creative Ways to Give
This column spotlights a few unique giving opportunities within the MU Sinclair School of Nursing. This list is merely a snapshot of the interesting things going on in the school that could benefit from your support.

Class Notes
Help us, and your former classmates, keep track of where you are and what you’ve
been up to since graduating by sending in your news. Send to Mizzou Nursing, S218 School of Nursing, Columbia, MO 65211 or MizzouNursing@missouri.edu

Calendar of Events

Alumni president’s letter