The 22nd Annual Littlefield Leadership Lecture
Dr. Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, an internationally recognized burn care and fire safety expert and the 36th president of the American Nurses Association, presented the 2021 Littlefield Lecture keynote. As an African American man and the ANA’s first male president, Dr. Grant is purposeful and inspirational in advancing education, promoting health, and advocating for social justice. Dr. Grant’s presentation, “Nurse Advocacy, Social Justice, and Health Equity: A Call to Action,” draws on his distinguished leadership and expertise.
Nurse Advocacy, Social Justice, and Health Equity: A Call to Action
Presented October 20, 2021, 7-8:15 p.m., CDT, by 36th ANA President Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN
The 2021 Littlefield Leadership Lecture is a free, live online event.
“We were fortunate to have the opportunity to hear from Rear Admiral Trent-Adams. Her comments reflect and validate the public health content in our curriculum and present public health as a dynamic and meaningful practice area for our students.”
Dr. Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, dean and professor, School of Nursing
More from the Littlefield Lecture Series
A New Twist on an Enduring Tradition
Presented October 6, 2020, the 21st Annual Littlefield Leadership Lecture is available to watch online. The event features associate dean for research and Charlotte Jane and Ralph A. Rodefer chair, Dr. Barbara Bowers, PhD, RN, FAAN, joined by Dr. Robyn I. Stone, DrPH, senior vice president of research with LeadingAge, and co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston.
History Lessons
Native Americans face some of the highest rates of health disparities and poverty in the country, inequities that indigenous health care expert Dr. John Lowe explored when he visited the School of Nursing to deliver the 20th Littlefield Leadership Lecture.
Dr. John Lowe to Present 20th Littlefield Leadership Lecture
With support from the Friends of Littlefield, the UW-Madison School of Nursing offers the annual Littlefield Lectures as a way to highlight nurse leadership. The UW–Madison School of Nursing is proud to celebrate this milestone 20th lecture in 2019. Dr. John Lowe’s lecture will draw on his experience in research, consulting, and advocacy for health equity and culturally competent health care for Native Americans and Indigenous people globally.
Public Health Is Community Health
The United States Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, visited the School of Nursing to deliver the 19th Littlefield Leadership Lecture, an annual speaking event that brings in a renowned nurse leader to share experiences and ideas to educate and inspire the Madison-area nursing community.
AARP President-Elect to speak about building cultures of health for older adults
Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, 2017 Littlefield Leadership Lecturer, delivered a free public talk, “Building a Culture of Health for Older Adults through Community Engagement,” at the UW–Madison School of Nursing.
A Conversation on Aging Science and the Care of Older Adults
With Barbara J. Bowers, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research and Charlotte Jane and Ralph A. Rodefer Chair, UW–Madison School of Nursing, and Robyn I. Stone, DrPH, Senior Vice President of Research at LeadingAge and Co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston.