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The first five: Inaugural group of Concordia-Chicago students graduate from new Nursing program
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Kristen Bayer, director of CUC's Nursing program, hugs one of the graduates, Gabriella Galvez (BSN '25).
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The first five graduates from CUC's Nursing program were celebrated December 11.
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University Chaplain Rev. Simeon Raddatz (BA '13) administers a blessing of the hands.
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Amy Lobo (BSN '25) receives the Academic Excellence Award.
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Nicolaus Anderson (BSN '25) hugs Laurie Zack, associate director of nursing, after receiving the Rose Brehm Law Award for Clinical Excellence.
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Stephany Arroyo (BSN '25) and University President Dr. Russell Dawn.
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Galvez smiles for a photo during the conferring of degrees.
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Anderson addresses his classmates and commencement attendees, reflecting on his CUC experience.
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The Nursing class of 2025 during the ceremony.
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Bayer thanks many who supported the Nursing students and program.
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Arroyo during the recessional.
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The "first five" pose for a photo.
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