Last week, I sent you an email with the invitation to join the screening of the documentary, Everybody's Work this Thursday evening at UNC-CH (5pm reception; 5:30pm movie in the MBRB building).
Now, I need to let you know that we have just confirmed an exciting guest speaker (and UNC-CH SON alumna), Dr. Shelley Lynch, to speak with us via Zoom on Tuesday, November 19th at 1pm https://zoom.us/j/91217254774. Dr. Lynch is active in Global Health and will share some of her experiences with us. Information is in the attached flyer.
Finally, an international service opportunity and a Western NC service opportunity are available to us.
· On Thursday, November 14th attend a Zoom meeting at 7pm to learn about a Service-Learning trip organized by Dr. Jean Davison (Alpha Alpha Past President and Associate Professor with UNC-CH). Details in the event list below.
· On Saturday, November 16th, MERA (Middle East Refugee Aid) is hosting a Health Fair in Raleigh, NC from 10am to 5pm. Sally Williford, RN, MSN, UNC-CH Adjunct Faculty and SON alumna (and frequent UNC Mobile Health Clinic volunteer) is leading this important service effort. Information is in the attached flyer.
November 2024 and December 2024 are BUSY!! Can't make it to everything? See what might work for your schedule. We would love to see you soon!
NOVEMBER
07 November; 5pm reception; 5:30pm Documentary film screening of Everybody's Work
14 November; 10am - 3pm FREE Sigma Chapter Leadership Connection Virtual Only Conference (click here to register)
14 November; 4pm - 5pm Virtual Sigma Annual Membership Meeting (click here and then select the meeting name to register).
14 November; 7pm - Info Session: Spring Break 2025 (3/9-3/14) Service-Learning trip to Western, NC. Click here to connect via Zoom. Contact Jean Davison for more information: davison@unc.edu.
16 November; 10am to 5pm Service Opportunity with MERA Health Fair
19 November; 1pm - 2pm Global Health Zoom Program with Dr. Shelley Lynch
19 November; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Holiday Greetings + Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US
DECEMBER
11 December 2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Award nomination deadline. All active Sigma members worldwide are eligible for this award. If you are considering applying, let us know! We would love to support you! Email Leigh at lmullen@unc.edu. https://www.sigmanursing.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2025-hall-of-fame.pdf?sfvrsn=4e8bf6f2_0
11 December 2024 Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award nomination deadline. All active Sigma members worldwide who completed and earned a master’s or doctoral degree after 1 December 2019 are eligible for this award. If you are considering applying, let us know! We would love to support you! Email Leigh at lmullen@unc.edu https://www.sigmanursing.org/docs/default-source/awards-documents/nurse-researcher-awards/2025-emerging.pdf?sfvrsn=7acff7f2_5
15 December 2024 Alpha Alpha Research/Scholarship Grants Deadline (FLYER ATTACHED).
17 December 1830 Region 13 Holiday Greetings. Webinar/Zoom Christmas Party, Games, Prizes, Wear your Santa hat! (link TBD)
2025 is shaping up to be busy as well...here is a sneak peek of a few things on the calendar so far. Would you like to be involved in program planning? Join the Programs Committee! You can work on one program or multiple - your service level is determined by you.
28 January 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US
25 February 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US
9-14 March 2025 | Western NC | ALPHA ALPHA SUPER SERVICE COLLAB OPPORTUNITY - Nursing 609.001 Service Learning to Increase Students’ Understanding of Disaster Recovery in Western, NC, using a Trauma-Informed Approach. For more information contact:
Jean Davison, DNP, RN, FNP davison@unc.edu
22 March 2025 | Christ the King Church, Cary, NC | ALPHA ALPHA, NC MED ASSIST AND AND MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC SERVICE COLLAB. OTC Medication Giveaway and health screening event for neighbors in need.
25 March 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US
28-30 March 2025 | Phoenix, Arizona, USA | Creating Healthy Work Environments
Save the date for the event designed to help leaders in both academic and clinical settings develop, implement, and maintain strategies that will improve their organizations' work environments.
Registration is opening soon!
06 April 2025 | Alpha Alpha Induction | MBRB UNC-CH Campus.
TBD April 2025 | Diane Berry Research Day
22 April 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US
27 May 2025; 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sigma Region 13 Monthly Meeting. Click here to connect to Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 992 1313 6946; Passcode: 840002; One tap mobile: +16469313860,,99213136946#,,,,*840002# US
17-20 July 2025 | Seattle, Washington, USA | 36th International Nursing Research Congress
Join Sigma to connect and engage with over 800 nurse researchers, students, clinicians, and leaders who are focused on evidence-based research.
Call for abstracts is open.
8-12 November 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA | 48th Biennial Convention
Save the date for our biggest event! Join more than 2,000 Sigma members and global leaders in nursing as we come together to celebrate our rich heritage and build upon our successes, embracing the 2023-2025 organizational call to action: Represent. Until then, take a look at photos from the 47th Biennial Convention in San Antonio.
Call for abstracts is open.