2024.07.30
The Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care holds the Pinning Ceremony before full-scale clinical training begins, providing an opportunity for Keio students to reflect on their future as they aim to become leaders in nursing and medical care with a broad perspective. The Pinning Ceremony, which began in 2014, was held for the 10th time this year, with 102 third-year students participating.
The Pinning Ceremony was traditionally held for second-year students, but it has been moved to the third year, when students have a deeper understanding of nursing and are more motivated for their nursing practicum and future careers as nursing professionals. The venue was also moved from the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care Building at the SFC Campus to the Kitasato Hall on the Shinanomachi Campus, where the ceremony was solemnly held.
On the day of the ceremony, the students sang the Juku-ka with live accompaniment by Maho Kadoya, a third-year student, and the strength of their aspirations as Keio students was palpable in their voices. Many distinguished guests were also in attendance. Beginning with an address by Seika Nozue, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, words of encouragement were received from Kohei Itoh, President of Keio University; Yuko Kitagawa, Vice-President; Takanori Kanai, Dean of the School of Medicine; and Makoto Arita, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy. Congratulatory remarks were also given by Mika Chaen, President of the Kobai-kai (Alumni Association), and Eriko Kato, Director of the Department of Nursing at Keio University Hospital.
During the pin presentation, Dean Nozue and Associate Dean Nagata presented a pin to each student, which was then affixed to their chests by faculty members.
After receiving their pins, the Keio students recited and declared in unison the statement of the 22nd class, which they had created together. The statement was written by the Pinning Ceremony student committee (led by Sara Matsumoto), who compiled the individual resolutions collected from all students. Many parents and guardians were also in attendance to witness the Keio students' commitment to their future.
With the inspiration of the Pinning Ceremony in their hearts, the Keio students have taken a new step toward nursing and medical care. We look forward to watching them grow in the future.
Photos: Aki Takematsu and others