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Joanne Disch, Ph.D. |
Dr. Disch is the the Katherine R. and C. Walton Lillehei Chair in Nursing Leadership and is director of the Katharine J. Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.
Her lecture — which starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Sorrell Center, Room 3002 — is titled “Embracing Paradox and Ambiguity in Nursing.”
“Dr. Disch is known nationally for her provocative and timely perspectives on the challenges faculty face as they create healthy learning environments,” said Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing. “As traditional teaching gives way to an emphasis on student learning, paradoxes arise.
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The Audrey Solberg Smith Distinguished Lectureship for Teaching Excellence promotes learning skills and outstanding teaching at the UNMC College of Nursing.
The lecture is made possible by a generous endowment from Audrey Solberg “Solly” Smith. She graduated with a degree in nursing from the University of Nebraska School of Nursing in 1947, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the UNMC College of Nursing in 1965.
Pre-registration for the lecture is required and must be completed by Aug. 14.
Registration forms can be found here. Fill out the form, click on “Submit by Email”, or send registration information to concne@unmc.edu.
Registration can also be completed by leaving a message at 559-6731 with your name, organization, address, phone number and e-mail address.
Continuing education credits will be available.