{"id":3015,"date":"2023-09-01T20:42:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/?p=3015"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:58:52","slug":"calling-all-alumni-to-connect-and-stay-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/2023\/09\/01\/calling-all-alumni-to-connect-and-stay-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling all alumni to connect and stay connected!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear School of Nursing graduates,<\/p>\n<p>I am honored to serve as the chair of the School of Nursing Alumni Council, representing more than 13,000 nursing alumni of UT Health San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p>The council\u2019s mission is to support the mission and goals of the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, represent the voice of nursing alumni and serve as an adviser to complement alumni initiatives at the school, department and program level.<\/p>\n<p>Our purpose is to support the strategic goals of the School of Nursing by increasing alumni involvement through alumni events, fundraising support and outreach efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the council, we would love to hear from you! Whether to share updates about your career journey, let us know about the kinds of programs and resources you would find beneficial or inquire about opportunities to get involved and give back, please be in touch.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you in advance for your participation as we seek to build a strong network of proud UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing alumni.<\/p>\n<p>Respectfully,<br \/>\n<strong>Tricia Garcia-Choudary, MPH, BSN, RN<\/strong><br \/>\nClass of 2014<br \/>\nAlumni Council Chair<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3016 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/connected-403x300.png\" alt=\"social media and alumni@uthscsa.edu contact information.\" width=\"403\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/connected-403x300.png 403w, https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/connected-850x633.png 850w, https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/connected-768x572.png 768w, https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/connected.png 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The School of Nursing Alumni Council represents over 13,000 alumni and serves to support the school&#8217;s mission. 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