College of Health Professions

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Staff Recognition

Mrs.Irene Talamantes is the Administrative Assistant in the Department of Communication Disorders. She has worked at Texas State for 24 years as the primary administrative support staff for the Chair and faculty in the department.

Irene is married to a great husband, has three children and six grandchildren, and a blue parakeet named Patrick. Irene enjoys spending time with her family. She also crochets and sews quilts in her spare time.

Quote from Dr. Gonzales, Chair of the Department: "Mrs. Talamantes is the glue that holds the unit together." Her focus is on the departmental mission and what she can do to help the faculty, staff, and students.

September 9, 2009

Flintco Construction celebrated the completion of the nursing building's roof truss by holding a rooftopping ceremony, a long-established tradition in Germany.

Left to Right Seated: Dr. Ruth B. Welborn, Dean, College of Health Professions; Dr. Cherie Rowder, Associate Professor; Dr. Lolly Lockhart, Associate Professor.

Left to Right Standing:Ms. Beth Biggan, Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Marla Erbin-Roesemann, Director, School of Nursing; Dr.Barbara Covington, Associate Professor; Ms. Rita Mokarzel, Administrative Assistant; Ms. Lynn Heimerl, Nursing Admission and Retention Coordinator; Ms. Regina Jillapalli, Clinical Assistant Professor; Ms. Josie Zamora, Clinical Assistant Professor

Thumbs up to our School of Nursing building that is both functional and beautiful.

Signing the beam; celebrating the placement of the last and highest roof beam on the School of Nursing building.