A public health nurse and policy advocate, Verna Huffman Splane was a pioneer in nursing through her extensive international health and development work with the World Health Organization and the International Council of Nurses. Splane had worked closely with the UBC School of Nursing in various capacities since the 1970s and was granted the distinction of honorary professor in 2006, a position in which she maintained an active interest until her passing. In 2006, she established the Verna Huffman Splane Global Health Endowment which supports global health education, international projects, and interdisciplinary global health initiatives within the School of Nursing. A service of remembrance will be held on January 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the University Hill Congregation at 6030 Chancellor Boulevard. Donations in her memory can be made at www.startanevolution.ubc.ca or through (604) 827-411 and annual.giving@ubc.ca (please reference the “Verna Huffman Splane Global Health Endowment”). Click here for more information.
