Gretings, See post below. Mantra Henderson, MLIS Director of Library Services James H. White Library Mississippi Valley State University 14000 Hwy 82 W MVSU 5232 Itta Bena, MS 38941 662-254-3494 (phone) 662-254-3499 (fax) ________________________________ From: Sandra Phoenix <sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:35 AM To: Mantra L Henderson Cc: Stephanie A. Smith Subject: Dr. Karen Faison receives Virginia Nurses Association’s highest honor Virginia State University News November 5, 2015 Dr. Karen Faison receives Virginia Nurses Association’s highest honor The Virginia Nurses Association Foundation has awarded its highest honor, the Nancy Vance Award, to Virginia State University faculty member Dr. Karen Faison. The award honors and continues the legacy of Nancy Vance’s excellence in service. The award is bestowed upon a VNA member who has made significant contributions to the community through their exceptional leadership, sustained dedication and inspiring achievements. Dr. Faison is a Professor in the VSU Department of Nursing. She has chaired the VSU Community Healthcare Initiative – VSU Cares – since its inception in 2012. Dr. Faison established a mentorship program for nursing students with the Central Virginia Chapter of the Black Nurses Association. Her research focus is addressing health disparities and promoting diversity in nursing education. Share this page: SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.