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CAMPUS NEWSNurse working abroad plans reunion for NICU unitAndrea Noggle, whoearned a bachelors degree innursing in 2004, is currentlyemployed at LandstuhlRegional Medical Center(LRMC) in Germany, thelargest military hospital outsidethe United States and thereferral center for Europe, theMiddle East and Africa.While still a relatively newpart-time employee in theNeonatal Intensive Care Unitpart-time and expecting herthird child, Andrea plannedthe first-ever NICU reunionfor LRMC.According to KathleenBailey, NSU nursing facultywhose husband was transferredto Germany, Andreaplanned the event fromscratch with no funding orassistance.“She planned a greatevent that was well-attendedby over 200 families whosechild or children started out atthe LRMC NICU,” Kathleensaid. “It was great for thefamilies and for the staffmembers.”The neonatal unit treatsbabies born pre-term or whodevelop problems after birth.The reunion was heldJuly 15 and several families ofNICU babies were reunitedwith their caregivers and hospitalstaff.Because the relationshipsthat develop at the hospital arestrong, the event was a success.“The reunion was fabulous.It turned out just as Ihad pictured. When my husbandand I lived in Okinawa,Japan, I worked in the NICUand we had reunions there, sowhen I accepted the job herein Germany I asked if theyhad any reunions so that Icould help,” Andrea said. “Itwas wonderful to see a lot ofthese families again. I had ascrapbook area so that familiescould write down theirmemories from the NICU.Several families put in pic-Andrea Noggle, RN, BSN, left a 2004 NSU graduate, organized areunion for families treated in the NICU of her hospital in Germany.She was joined by Kathleen Bailey, RN, BSN, MA, MS, formerassistant professor in NSU’s College of Nursing.tures and lots wrote howgrateful they were to have theNICU team.”Forty-six families attended.Among the former patientswere one 5-month-old Trisomy18 “miracle baby” andthe first-ever identical tripletsdelivered at Landstuhl.“We had so much fun andit was just amazing to havepeople come up to you andthank you for putting on suchan event, it really meant a lotto all of those there and I lookforward to next year,” Andreasaid.Culinary Arts...continued from Page 5Bridgette Coleman and Carrie Beth Burns bakedmeringue to form cookies and pie discs during anadvanced baking class at NSU. The studentstopped the baked meringue pie crusts with fruit preservesand chocolate.ness as a server and cook’s assistant.“Currently, my career ambitions areto stay on track with my catering businessand use all of my culinary classes to aidin making it very successful,” Thorntonsaid. “If I decide to move out of the localarea, I would like to be a catering managerin a hotel or work in events planning ata major venue.”“Starting this past summer and rotatingevery other summer after that, I willbe teaching a Creole Cuisine class for thenew Creole Heritage Studies curriculum,”Barrios said.“As we grow, I definitely would liketo take students to visit professionalkitchens and bring other professionals in,such as a pastry chef,” Barrios said. “Apositive aspect of this degree program isthat it teaches the business and financialaspects as well as the culinary aspect.Successful managers should understandthe concept of what they’re serving.”For more information about Northwestern’sculinary arts concentration, callthe Department of Family and ConsumerSciences at (318) 357-5587.Alumni Columns Fall 2006 / 6Visit our website at:
CAMPUS NEWSWhere to Retire Magazine listsNatchitoches as among mostdesirable college townsNatchitoches was listed among eightsmall cities in Where to Retire Magazine’sarticle “Captivating Towns withCollege Spirit.” The article appears in theJuly/August edition of Where to Retire.The cities were selected for their “laidback,culturally diverse and intellectuallystimulating” environments that appeal toretirees with consideration to cost of living,housing, scenery, and variety ofleisure activities.The article describes the quaint Europeanambiance found in Natchitochesalong with the cultural activities supportedthrough Northwestern’s presence, suchas the symphony and theatre, the numerousfestivals held in the area and the mildclimate.Other cities listed were Las Vegas,N.M.; Chico, Calif.; San Marcos, Texas;Flagstaff, Ariz.; Boone, N.C.; Gainesville,Fla., and Durango, Colo.“People who are natives of Natchitochesor who have lived here a long timeare well aware of its allure, and knew itlong before the city’s increased visibilitywithin the past couple of decades,” saidNSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb. “It isgratifying that people, including magazinewriters from far-flung places havecome to appreciate Natchitoches as anhistoric city with special charm, quaintnessand fine people.”According to Webb, “the increasedexposure reminds prospective Northwesternstudents and their parents that we havean outstanding university with a nationalreputation in a city that is known nationallyas well.“In view of the fact that NSU hasbecome a leader in distance education, wenow attract students from all over theworld,” he said. “The more opportunitiesthey have to learn about Natchitoches andits partnership with the university, regardlessof the source, the greater the likelihoodthat more discerning students willmake this their university of choice.”The city of Natchitoches also enjoys itsworking relationship with Northwestern.Reprinted with permission from Vacation Publications Inc.“We feel the university creates a specialatmosphere in our community thatcannot be found in other small towns,”said Natchitoches Main Street ManagerCourtney LaCour Hornsby (NSU 1999)“Inclusion in this national publication willlet people know that Natchitoches is awonderful place to retire and, thanks toNorthwestern, our city has ready access toquality education programs, entertainmentand athletics.”Spotlight■ Dr. Willie Hey (M.ED. 1987), aMarthaville native who is currently professorof health education within theDepartment of Health, Physical Educationand Recreation at Jacksonville StateUniversity in Jacksonville, Ala., was recognizedas the Health Education Professionalof the Year for Colleges and Universitiesby the American Association ofHealth Education (AAHE). He receivedthe award at the April AAHPERD nationalconference in Salt Lake City.The national award is presentedannually to recognize an individual whohas made substantial contributions as apractitioner to professional practice ofhealth education at the college/universitylevel.■ Normal School alumna NoraTrosclair celebrated her 100 th birthdayon June 27. Mrs. Trosclair attended theNormal School in the summers of 1924-26 and took correspondence courses toobtain her teaching certificate. She taughtfor 11 years and worked for the LouisianaState Department as a caseworker for 18years.■ Jim Hawthorne, a 1967 graduate ofNorthwestern widely recognized as thevoice of LSU sports, has penned a bookentitled “The Man Behind the Voice.”Hawthorne got his start in sports broadcastingdoing Demon games with NormFletcher and one chapter of the book isdevoted to Hawthorne’s years as a Demonbroadcaster. The book was published byDr. John Price and his Southern LegaciesPress and by Moran Imprint in BatonRouge. An accomplished singer,Hawthorne has also recorded a CD.■ NSU freshman distance runner CadeGentry is the third generation of his familyto attend NSU and contend as an athleteat Northwestern. His grandfather, RoyGentry, attended NSU on a footballscholarship and graduated in 1940. Dr.Roy Gentry Jr., Cade’s father, was along-time professor at NSU, who receiveda scholarship to play football in 1960.Cade began his career this semesteras a member of the NSU cross countryteam and will compete as a middle distancerunner on the track beginning in thespring.www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2006 / 7
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