8th Annual Norman and Alicia Volk Lecture in Geriatric Nursing: April 6

New York University College of Nursing (NYUCN) and its Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) are pleased to present the 2016 Norman and Alicia Volk Lecture in Geriatric Nursing, Thursday, April 6, 2016, from 4:00PM—5:30PM at the Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 4th floor, NYU Kimmel Center.  This year’s lecture focuses on “Addressing the Workforce in Geriatrics.”

“This annual event is especially important this year as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing,” said Tara A. Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN, executive director of HIGN and professor at NYUCN.  “The three speakers have had a profound impact on the nursing profession and its role in improving the health and quality of life of older people and will share some of their experiences in developing a workforce to meet the needs of the fast growing aging population. “

This year’s speakers include: Claire M. Fagin, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Dean Emerita of University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing; Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President of the John A. Hartford Foundation; and Mathy Mezey, EdD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita, Founding Director of The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University.

To RSVP, please email nursing.rsvp@nyu.edu and indicate the names of guests who will be attending.  For more information, the public may call 212-998-5045. 

About this year’s speakers:

Dr. Fagin’s career has blended an interest in consumer health with professional health and nursing issues, and she is known for her efforts to create a new paradigm for access and quality. Currently she is Director of the John A. Hartford Foundation National Program, “Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity.” This program supports Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, schools and institutions looking to enhance their geriatric expertise, and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars. 

Dr. Fulmer, is the current President of the John A. Hartford Foundation. Prior to this, she was the distinguished professor & dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University. She is known for her extensive research in geriatrics and elder abuse.  She has received funding from the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Nursing Research for her research regarding elder abuse.  In addition to being the active dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Fulmer has also served as a visiting professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and adjunct professor at the New York University School of Medicine.

Dr. Mezey was the founding director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at NYUCN in 1996. Her work has served as a foundation to the expansion of geriatric education for nurses across the nation and around the world.  She served on the faculty of Lehman College, and the University of Pennsylvania before joining the NYU College of Nursing in 1991 where she was the Independence Foundation Professor until 2008. Dr. Mezey has authored 11 books and over 70 publications. 

The Annual Volk Lecture is made possible through the generous support of Norman and Alicia Volk.Norman Volk serves as a vital member of the College's Board of Advisors, the Chairman of the Board of the John A. Hartford Foundation, and the President of Chamberlain and Steward Associates, Ltd. He is also a member of the External Advisory Council of the Stanford Center on Longevity. Alicia Volk, formerly the Head of Client Services at Christies Auction House, is an independent art advisor and was also the President of the Hermitage Museum Foundation USA, Inc. She is one of the key founding members of the committee organizing the Harvard University symposium on Art and Science "Parallels in Creativity" along with Dr. Dimitar Sasselov, Director of the Origins of Life Initiatives at Harvard University. Mr. and Mrs. Volk are truly committed to the mission of excellence in the care of older adults.

The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing:

The mission of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) is to ensure older adults achieve optimal health and quality of life. The commitment to this mission exhibited by the dedicated Hartford Institute leadership, staff and affiliate organizations has made the HIGN today a globally recognized geriatric presence. The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing is the geriatric arm of the NYU College of Nursing, and has become, over the years, a beacon for all those who wish to advance geriatrics in nursing.

About New York University College of Nursing

NYU College of Nursing is a global leader in nursing education, research, and practice. It offers a Bachelor of Science with major in Nursing, a Master of Science and Post-Master’s Certificate Programs, a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and a Doctor of Philosophy in Research Theory and Development.  For more information, visit https://nursing.nyu.edu/.