Wednesday, October 23, 2024 

Late student’s father discusses a “purpose-driven life”; Janis Barner on nursing’s challenges and triumphs; and more

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“What’s good about today?” is a question Cook Honors College student Christian Cochran often asked others. Christian died of cancer in 2021, a year after he graduated. Now, his question is the title of a book by his father, Christopher. Hear his story today at 11:20 a.m. in Whitmyre Hall.

Before becoming a faculty member in the Department of Nursing, Janis Barner worked in the field. Now she shares her experiences with her students, helping them get into one of the country’s most needed professions. Learn more about her in this week’s installment of Meet Our Faculty.

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