<h2>Other Needs and Sponsorship Opportunities</h2><p><br /><strong>School of Nursing Development Fund:</strong>&nbsp; Annual gifts to this fund allow our school the flexibility to utilize new opportunities and expand programming.</p><p><strong>Other Current Needs:&nbsp; </strong>(You may choose to contribute to the endowments of these funds, or to create your own)</p><p><strong>Martha J. Welch Memorial Lecture Fund:&nbsp; </strong>Supports our annual Research Conference that merges theory, research and evidence-based practice in health care. Attended by all students and faculty, as well as alumni and other nursing and health care scholars and professionals.</p><p><strong>Convocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>Our graduates participate in a pre-commencement ceremony during which awards and individual recognition are given. Average attendance is 600.</p><p><strong>Dedication to the Profession:&nbsp; </strong>Our BSN students mark their entrance into clinical practice during this ceremony (and receive their white coats!). Average attendance is 200-400.</p><p><strong>Simulated Learning Center for Health Sciences:&nbsp; </strong>There are many naming opportunities and ongoing equipment needs in this state-of-the-art learning lab (click <a href="/id0904f67a8041aeb8">here</a> for information on the SLCHS)</p><p><strong>School of Nursing Emergency Fund for Students:&nbsp; </strong>Provides immediate support for School of Nursing students who face an emergency or disaster situation that affects their ability to pursue their studies (Just established, this fund currently has a zero balance).</p><p><strong>Establishment of Endowed Chairs:&nbsp; </strong>Family Health &amp; Community Health, and Primary Care &amp; Health Systems Nursing.</p><p><strong>Naming of the School of Nursing.</strong></p>