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College of Nursing 50th Anniversary

Join Us

Saturday, March 7, 2020
Tour the Carnegie Library and the College of Nursing Simulation Lab, then join us for our 50th Anniversary Gala at the Historic Davenport Hotel to toast the next 50 years.

Gala is Sold Out

Join us to celebrate 50 years of achievement. We’ll honor distinguished alumni, hear from entertaining and inspirational keynote speaker Donna Cardillo and raise funds for 50 more years of excellence.

Donna Cardillo

Keynote Speaker Donna Cardillo

Donna Cardillo, RN, CSP, FAAN is known as The Inspirational Nurse. She is a powerhouse of energy, wisdom, humor and has been referred to as a positive force of nature who lights a path for others to follow. She is co-host of the Talent Brand Show podcast, a wellness blogger at DoctorOz.com, the former Healthcare Careers Expert at Monster.com, and the original “Dear Donna” columnist at Nurse.com. Her accomplished career combines over 25 years of clinical, managerial and business experience, not to mention her stint as a professional singer. Donna is author of four books including the award-winning Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart. Donna is also a certified meditation teacher, Reiki Master, and Forest Therapy Guide.

50th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, March 7, 2020
5:00-6:00 PM – check in and cocktail hour
6:00 PM – Dinner and Program
Tickets: $50  
The Historic Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom
Discounted room rate available – Make sure to specify the The Historic Hotel
Spokane, WA

Sponsorship Opportunities

Questions? Please contact Brooke Ledeboer, Development Director at 509.324.7202 or brooke.ledeboer@wsu.edu.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor – $10,000
MultiCare Logo

Champagne Toast Sponsor – $7,500

Providence Health Care Logo

Premiere Sponsor – $5,000

Kootenai Health Logo

Crimson Sponsors – $2,500

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health logo

Kaiser Permanente Logo

CHAS Health Logo

Samaritan Healthcare Logo

Sigma Delta Chi at-Large Chapter logo

Gray Sponsors – $1,000

Washington Center for Nursing Logo

Inland Empire Nurses Association Logo

WSNA logo

Integrus Logo