Dear Nese College of Nursing Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Friends,
It is such an honor and privilege to begin my term as president of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Alumni Society Board. As I step into this role, I am filled with excitement for what lies ahead and, most importantly, gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside such an incredible group of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the college of nursing.
I have been fortunate to be involved with the Alumni Society for more than ten years, and one thing has always stood out to me: our alumni are truly one of the many great strengths of the Nese College of Nursing. We have an incredible community of nurses who are making a difference in every corner of healthcare, and I am excited to find new and meaningful ways to bring us together, support our students, and strengthen the connection between our alumni and the Nese College of Nursing.
As we look toward the fall, there is so much to be excited about!
Our Alumni Tailgate is just around the corner on Saturday September 19, giving us another wonderful opportunity to gather, reconnect with old friends, meet fellow Nese Nursing alumni, and cheer on our Nittany Lions. Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, I hope you will join us and help us continue building the traditions that make our alumni community so special.
Homecoming will be on Friday, September 25, and will bring another opportunity to celebrate the Penn State and Nese Nursing spirit. These moments of coming together remind us that although our time as students may eventually come to an end, our connection to the Nese College of Nursing never does.
This fall, our board of directors will also come together for our fall board meeting, where we will roll up our sleeves and get to work on the initiatives and opportunities ahead for both our students and alumni. We are focused on creating meaningful engagement, strengthening communication, supporting our students throughout their nursing journey, and building a volunteer experience that is both rewarding and fun.
And speaking of working together—we want you!
The Alumni Society is always looking for alumni who want to get involved. Whether you have a few hours to volunteer at an event, want to mentor a student, have an idea for an alumni initiative, or are interested in serving in a larger leadership role, there is a place for you.
As I begin this journey as your president, my hope is that we continue to build an Alumni Society that feels connected, inclusive, energetic, and welcoming. We will continue to strive to make this a community where alumni want to stay involved and where our students can see the incredible network of nurses who stand behind them.
There is so much ahead, and I cannot wait to see what we accomplish together.
With gratitude and excitement,
Kelsey Meuser, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, CME, ’15, ’20g
President, Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Alumni Society Board