Photo finish
October 29, 2021
![Blessing Azonwu celebrating her DNP in mental health with women wearing traditional Nigerian garb](/sites/nursing.umn.edu/files/2021-10/Blessing_770px.jpg)
As part of the school’s planetary health efforts, the school co-sponsored Healing the Planet - Healing Ourselves with Northside Healing Space. It included a gathering at the Mississippi River to offer blessings of peace and healing.
![2021 school of nursing graduates holding a "21" gold balloons](/sites/nursing.umn.edu/files/2021-10/Commencement_770px.jpg)
The school celebrated the graduation of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD in Nursing students at ceremonies in May.
![four minnesota State Fair researchers](/sites/nursing.umn.edu/files/2021-10/D2D1_770px.jpg)
Nursing faculty conducted research at the Minnesota State Fair, including the Tip Top Kids study that is analyzing how kids feel about their life and how that changes over time. From left, Jiwoo Lee (nursing faculty), Adrianna Bell (PhD student), Parker Winkelman (BSN student), Paula Nersesian (nursing faculty at University of Southern Maine and research collaborator), and Wendy Looman (nursing faculty and principal investigator).
![five female PhD students talking outside](/sites/nursing.umn.edu/files/2021-10/PhD_770px.jpg)
PhD students were on campus for the inaugural Doctor of Philosophy Intensive Experience, which is focused on engagement, mentorship and professional development. The PhD program is now delivered in a HyFlex instructional format, which allows students the choice of attending class in person or remotely.
![research day 2021 kickoff](/sites/nursing.umn.edu/files/2021-10/Kickoff_770px.jpg)
Faculty and staff gathered at the Health Sciences Education Center and virtually for the All School Fall Kickoff for the 2021-2022 academic year.
![MSNB students](/sites/nursing.umn.edu/files/2021-10/MNSB_770px.jpg)
Students in the Minnesota Nursing Student Board volunteered at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Target Field.