Psi at-Large Chapter

Region 1 has a limited number of Biennial Presenter Grants available for those presenting at the 48th Biennial Convention.  Eligibility: Must be a current Sigma Region 1 chapter member No prior grant received in 2025 from Region 1. Not open to delegates receiving chapter funding. The presenter must request the grant personally. If interested, please send an email to both of the following addresses: lvanauker@health.ucdavis.edu (Regional Coordinator) and hkim@samuelmerritt.edu (Regional Treasurer) with "Biennial Presenter Grant" in the subject line and the following information in the text: Title of presentation Chapter membership Your name, address (to receive check), and phone number Checks will be distributed first-come, first-served for the first 15 requests. Checks will be sent the month following the Biennial (or sooner). Congratulations on the acceptance of your scholarly work! Laura Van Auker, Region 1 Coordinator, encourages you to come say hi at the Region 1 table.

Greetings! Please review the Fall 2025 Psi at-Large Newsletter, containing highlights about chapter happenings and member benefits, including: Highlights from the Sigma International Research Conference in Seattle. Information about the upcoming 46th Biennial Convention and an opportunity to Share Your Input and provide feedback to your chapter delegates on proposed changes to Sigma's bylaws and resolutions, as well as voting on candidates for the slate of international offices. Links to sign up for the upcoming Psi at-Large Research Summit on November 15. Awards and recognitions of Psi at-Large Members (please send your accomplishments to be included in our next edition). Many thanks to Anne Mulligan, Past-President and Newsletter Chair, for her work on this edition! I hope to see many of you at the upcoming Research Summit! Beth Gill President, Psi at-Large Chapter

Three large inductions were held the end of May.  On May 22 University of Washington Tacoma held their induction, with students families and friends in attendance. Top picture is three new RN-BSN graduates.  Please welcome these new members to our group! Anurita B, Nellie H, Devan S., Mandy A., Silas E, Kimberly J, and Maegan J,Oluwakemi O, and Katie R. University of Washington Seattle held a virtual induction on May 28 at noon. Twenty three students were celebrated following a warm welcome by Dean Hilaire J. Thompson PhD, RN ARNP FAAN.  Please welcome: Rebecca E. Micah F. Jemima G. Latisha H. Lucy H. Yufei H. Jun H. Hae-Jin K. Nathanael K. Harison L. Nicholas L. Eva L. Raina Faith M. Andronicus M. Katherine M. Alexandra M. Fiza No. Meshack O. Alicia S. Aymee S. Nicole S. Alisha T. Claire U.  Sorry, there is no picture because it was virtual. University of Washington Bothell had a joyful and meaningful induction on May 29th. Dean Vanessa Lopez-Littleton gave a warm welcome and Dr. Renee Rassilyer- Bomers, CNO at Providence Swedish North Division, shared her heartfelt story in nursing and welcomed the newly invited members, offering a sense of hope for the future. Please welcome baccalaureate nurses (BSN) Natsinet A. , Maria A., Stacy b., Ana C., Feven G.,Deanna H., Ponsawan J., Khadija K., Chreistopher K., Lidya L., Alissa L., Mamusu M., Natsinet N., Zebib N., AdamarisO., George O., Jaylen O., Emiliy S., Rochelle S., Kristin S-R., Elisa T., Polin V., & Aaron W.  Master of Nursing students include Froskhan A., Camille C., Melissa H., Mariah W., Anna W., JessikaB., Kelsey H., Melanie J., Liz L., Li-Fang H., Lisa H, Jack J., Hannah P., Chelsea P., Ana P., and Christen Y. Second picture is the end of ceremony for UW Bothell new members.

Olympic College held new member induction on May 13 with a keynote speech by last year's inductee, Inga Jordan.  Inga encouraged students to consider Sigma's core value of love and apply it to research in nursing.    Please welcome David C., Amger D., Maria G., Alexis G., Leeza K., Mackenzee L, Shannon M. Nicole P, Desirae S., and Lillian S.  Nurse Leader Vicki D. was also inducted.

Students:  Megan C., Heidi L., Heidy G., Valeria D-A, Evelin A. and Salma Z. Faculty:  Shelby C., Jacob G., and Viviana G. G.