Alumni Reunion Spring Reception

Alumni, faculty, staff and board members gathered to reconnect and learn about current initiatives at the College of Nursing’s Spring Alumni Reunion on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Dr. Marvalee Gilbert-Harris, co-chair of the Nursing Alumni Network, opened the program by describing the ways alumni can support the college, including mentoring students, serving as preceptors and becoming a member of the network. Katie G. Burke, Ph.D. `08, `10, `15, `17, Assistant Vice President, Alumni and Community Engagement, described the many activities the university’s Alumni Association offers, and the benefits associated with membership.  

This year’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni inductee, Dr. Laureen Fleck, spoke about her path to becoming a nurse, opening the Family Medicine of Boca Raton clinic, serving as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students, adding that Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has been a fundamental part of her journey. 

“The breadth of services provided by our alumni is impressive,” said Dean Cameron Duncan. “From conducting innovative research to establishing clinics and treating residents in the Glades and other underserved areas, to precepting our students who rely on our alumni for their expertise and guidance.”

For information about future alumni events or joining the network, please visit our Nursing Alumni Network portal or email inquiries to nuralumni@health.fau.edu.