Nursing graduates to be recognized in candlelight ceremony

KENNEWICK, Wash. – Tri-Cities graduates of the Washington State University College of Nursing will be recognized at a special pinning and candlelight convocation ceremony at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at City Church, 4624 W. 10th Ave., Kennewick.
 
Convocation is a thoughtful occasion where faculty, staff, medical professionals and students’ family members celebrate the hard work and special relationships of the fall 2012 graduating class.
 
This group of graduates includes 18 earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, three completing the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) and three earning the Master of Nursing.
 
Speakers at the free, public event will include WSU Tri-Cities interim Chancellor James R. Pratt, nursing instructors and graduating students.
 
Convocation is sponsored by Kadlec Regional Medical Center.
 
WSU Tri-Cities is located along the scenic Columbia River in Richland, Wash. Established in 1989 with upper division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities expanded in 2007 to a four-year undergraduate campus offering 18 bachelor’s, 10 master’s and six doctoral degree programs. Learn about the most diverse campus in the WSU system at http://www.tricity.wsu.edu.