Centennial Trivia 8

Test your knowledge of Samuel Merritt University and our community with fun Centennial Trivia!

  1. Who joined the College in 1973 that is still an employee here today?

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    Sharon Diaz (President Diaz!) joined the faculty in 1973 as an instructor of medical-surgical nursing.

  2. A housing policy approved in 1976 required all unmarried students who had not reached their 25th birthday by September 1, 1976, to do what?

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    To live in housing provided by the school.

  3. In 1976, negotiations for affiliation agreements began with what two Colleges?

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    Holy Names College and Saint Mary's College.

  4. On June 25, 1976 Samuel Merritt Hospital School of Nursing affiliated with which College and for which degree?

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    The College of Alameda for the associates of science in nursing degree.

  5. Who was the consultant that began in 1977 relative to a joint baccalaeurate program

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    Our very own, Dr. Abby M. Heydman!

  6. Who was hired as a part-time freshman medical-surgical instructor in 1977 that is still a faculty member at Samuel Merritt today?

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    Dr. Audrey Berman, Dean of the School of Nursing.

  7. When did the Board of Registered Nursing approve the curriculum for the intercollegiate nursing program with Saint Mary's College?


  8. Who was "administratively responsible" for Samuel Merritt Hospital School of Nursing in 1978?

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    In 1978, Sharon Diaz was named administrative assistant to Richard Wickel, the Hospital's Administrator. "She is administratively responsible for the school." Following resignation of Lorieta Howes, Sharon Diaz is named to fill the position of Director of Nurisng Eduation.

  9. When did the Samuel Merritt Hospital Board of Directors approve Samuel Merritt Hospital School of Nursings name change to Samuel Merritt College of Nursing?


  10. In what year did the Samuel Merritt Hospital Board of Directors approve a resolution for Samuel Merritt Hospital College of Nursing to affiliate with Saint Mary's College for a joint bachelor of science in nursing degree?