SON Home | UW Home | MyUW | UW Bothell | UW Tacoma | HealthLinks | Contact the School | Search SON | Internal Headlines | Briefly | From the Deans Desk Thai and UW Nursing Schools Enjoy Many Happy Returns Two nursing deans from Chiang Mai University School of Nursing in Thailand met with faculty and administrators and sampled American culture during a five-day visit to the School of Nursing this summer. The UW and Chiang Mai schools of nursing have enjoyed an active international exchange program since 1996 and even earlier, serving as a model for other schools at the UW. Seven nursing faculty from the UW have taught courses at Chiang Mai University, taking with them both undergraduate and graduate nursing students who study with Thai nursing faculty. Nine students from Chiang Mai have studied at the UW or are currently enrolled. Visitors to both countries are provided with outstanding hospitality that immerses them in the local culture. The Thai guests enjoyed a reception at the home of School of Nursing Dean Nancy F. Woods, as well as an informal outdoor dinner at the home of Associate Professor Basia Belza, who introduced them to roasted marshmallows. In support of the seven years of successful collaboration with Chiang Mai School of Nursing, former UW President Richard McCormick visited Chiang Mai University during a trip to Thailand this year. Return to Headlines Headlines | Briefly | From the Deans Desk   Copyright © 2008 University of Washington 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, Washington 98195