DANBURY, CONN. — A group of students and faculty from Western Connecticut State University participated this fall in the Alzheimer’s Walk in New Milford, raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association as part of the Department of Nursing’s commitment to the greater Danbury community.

The team, organized by Adjunct Nursing Professor Nancy Carlson, was joined by Nursing Department Chair Dr. Joan Palladino and department secretary Terri-Ann Tilquist.

Pictured are:

(Back row): Nancy Carlson; Kelli Rotatori, of Enfield; Jessica Mooney, of Ansonia; Flavia Quaglia, of Southbury; Terri-Ann Tilquist; Dr. Joan Palladino; Kaitlyn Caldara, of Hopewell Junction, New York; and Ryne Tompsen, of Milford.

(Front row): Camille Kuzel, of Lebanon; Kristina Ferrari, of Northfield; and Lana Clement, of Middlebury.

Students who participated in the walk but are not in the picture: Rachel Galuska, of Cheshire; Abigail Lynch, of Seymour; and Sarah Esposito, of Bethel.

Photo credit: Sonia Grube.

For more information, contact the Office of University Relations at (203) 837-8486.

Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England’s best small private universities.