Lorita D. Jenab Nursing Lectureship

On Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., the WVU School of Nursing will host the Lorita D. Jenab Nursing Lectureship in the Okey Patteson Auditorium of the Health Sciences Center. Dr. Jenab was Dean of the School of Nursing from 1968 to 1992. Dr. Cynthia A. Persily, Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Human Services, will present “Excellence and Integrity: The Gateway to Leadership” during the lectureship.

In addition to the lecture, we will honor outstanding achievements of students, present student awards, and induct new members into Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

RSVP Information

To allow us to properly plan for this event, we ask that students, STTI inductees, faculty, and invited guests RSVP by April 10, 2025. A light reception will take place at 5:00 p.m.

 Parking Information

Limited parking is available in the lot in front of the HSC beginning at 4:00 p.m. Additional parking is available at the regular rate as space permits in Mountaineer Station beginning at 4:30 p.m. Please car pool to allow for parking for all students and guests. For students who have a parking pass for lot 81, please park in your assigned lot to allow additional spaces in the parking garage. Drivers can drop guests who require ambulatory assistance at the Pylons Entrance prior to parking. For additional information regarding parking at Mountaineer Station, please visit the WVU Transportation and Parking website.

Guests parking in Mountaineer Station can take the elevator or stairs to the PRT bridge and follow the covered walkway to the Pylons Entrance and to the Okey Patteson Auditorium.

Additional Ceremony Information for Students and STTI Inductees

Registration Information

Please make sure you are registered by 5:30 p.m. – registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the foyer of the Okey Patteson Auditorium.

Program Information

Line-up for the ceremony begins promptly at 5:45 p.m. – lineup will be held in the hallway outside the commons area between the SOD and SOP.

Ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Required Dress Code

The dress code for the event is professional attire. Professional attire for this event is defined as a dress or skirt (not any higher than the top of the knee), suit, sports jacket, or dress pants and shirt. Make sure your shoes are comfortable enough to walk the steps in the Okey Patteson Auditorium and to walk across the stage gracefully.