Alumni & Friends - News

Dean Rita Frantz recently announced that Dayna Ballantyne has joined the University of Iowa Foundation as the director of development for the College of Nursing.

Ballantyne formerly served as executive director for the Iowa Women’s Foundation, and she has more than 15 years of nonprofit management and philanthropy experience focusing on strategic planning, fundraising, donor relations, and events.

“With her background, Ms. Ballantyne will be experienced to interact with our alumni and friends on a very professional level,” said Dean Frantz.

No matter how long ago, there’s no doubt that most of you vividly remember what it was like to be a brand new nurse. For some, it was an easy transition in a familiar territory. Yet many graduates moved away from Iowa City and started in a new facility in a different city. No matter the type of the move, did you ever wish you had someone who could answer your questions outside of your new work place? Maybe even outside of your friends circle?

Chris Forcucci (BSN ’94), RN, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been accepted into the Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy (GNLA), which is presented by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). In collaboration with the John A. Hartford Foundation Centers for Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the program pairs Leadership Mentors and Fellows in a blended curriculum designed to empower nurses to effectively lead their organizations through challenging times regarding elder care.

Adelaide “Addy” Caprio (BSN ’06) has been selected to serve as the College of Nursing’s representative on the University of Iowa Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. 

“Representing the CON is an honor,” said Caprio. “I have a sense of finally being able to give back to the CON and to UI after all that they have given me. The personal and professional ties I have with the university will only strengthen and grow with this opportunity.”