Welcome to the Beta Mu Chapter Website!


Beta Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, referred to as Sigma, is making plans to further our mission, expand our knowledge, and foster a vibrant and lively professional association.
Each member builds a link to the next that extends our impact just that much further! Get involved today and engage in any upcoming chapter events and/or consider membership in a committee.
Pictured above at the University of Arizona Wildcat Nursing Alumni Breakfast: (Left to right, top row) Melanie Welch, Lateefah Collingwood, Julie Davis, Kelly Pucci, Karin Blasko (Bottom row) Stephanie Donovan, Nicole Reynolds


Welcome to our new and returning board members! As of January 2024 here is our team:

President - Lateefah Collingwood
Vice-President – Karin Blasko
Secretary – Julie Davis
Treasurer- Alina Wingstad
Governance Committee-Sarah Locke (chair), Melanie Welch
Research Chair- Melissa Goldsmith
Communications Committee – Matthew Choate
Leadership Succession Committee- Chris Beier, Matthew Choate, Michael Gerhart, Joni Pamela-Shaw
Past President- Carlolina Baldwin


Would you like to join the board next year? Contact us!

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Chapter News

  • Voting for Beta Mu Board Members

    By: Matthew Choate Matthew Choate , 15 days ago

    Greetings Beta Mu Members,

    It is that time of year where we will be voting for new board positions, and we invite you to join us in voting via the link below. If you intend to participate, please note that all votes must be received no later than Saturday April 13th. Thank you very much for participating.

    Our ballot for the 2024 term is as follows:

    • Counselor - Stephanie Donovan
    • Governance Committee - Kimberley Richardson, Sarah Hoogasian
    • Treasurer - Michael Gerhart
    • Leadership Succession - Melanie Welch (Chair), Susan Bohnenkamp (member)

    Please vote through the attached link.

  • Join us in the Fight Against Hunger

    By: Matthew Choate Matthew Choate , 3 months ago

    Beta Mu Chapter - UA Join us in the Fight Against Hunger

    As we enter a new year, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing's Beta Mu Chapter is excited to continue our commitment to community service and outreach. We believe in the power of unity and the positive impact we can make when we come together for a common cause.

    This month, we are launching a special initiative to support the Tucson Community Food Bank, a vital organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and providing nourishment to those in need within our local community.

    How You Can Contribute:

    We invite all Beta Mu Chapter members to join us in making a difference by contributing to this important cause. Your donation, whether big or small, will play a significant role in helping families facing food insecurity in the Tucson area.

    To make a contribution, please visit our dedicated donation page  and follow the simple steps to complete your donation.

    Every dollar counts, and your generosity will directly impact the lives of those struggling with hunger.

  • Free NCLEX prep webinar

    By: Matthew Choate Matthew Choate , 3 months ago

    The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is fast approaching. Are you familiar with the format changes and question types you can expect to see? Learn about the NGN, get tips and tricks for success, and work through practice questions in this upcoming webinar from expert Lois Marshall. Reserve your spot now!

  • 2024 Sigma Beta Mu Chapter Grant

    By: Matthew Choate Matthew Choate , 3 months ago

    We are pleased to announce our 2024 Sigma Beta Mu Chapter Grants. We are accepting applications for 4 categories:

    1.   Community Partnership Project

    2.   Knowledge Dissemination

    3.   Research Conduct Grant

    4.   Doctoral Student Grants

     

    All proposal submissions are due via email to mgoldsmi@arizona.edu by 0800 (Arizona time) on Monday, March 11th, 2024.

    Notification of the decisions of the review panel will be made by April 1, 2024. 

    Grants will be awarded during Beta Mu’s Virtual Induction Ceremony on April 28th 2024.

    Please refter to the following downloads 

    2024 Beta Mu Grant Instructions Helpful information pertaining to eligibility, important dates, and aplication instructions.

    2024 Beta Mu Grant Example Budget An excel template with examples to follow.

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