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2006 Living Legends Award Honorees
2006 Honorees
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Bernice DeShay |
Charlotte Holloman |
Curla Walters |
ABOUT THE HONOREES . . . .
BERNICE DESHAY - her name is synonymous with missions. After all, she’s been a nurse for almost half a century, serving primarily in Africa, but giving advice and aid to people all over the world and sharing the love of Christ through the healing message. Her history is simple, being born in West Virginia, educated in Loma Linda California and in Edinburgh, Scotland. She served beside her husband, Dr. Samuel DeShay in Africa off and on for more than 20 years in a number of countries, doing God’s work. She has co-authored the famous “Plus 15” book with him, which has blessed countless hundreds in reducing hypertension, particularly among people of color.
Speaker, author, lecturer par-excellent, Professor DeShay has spoken and participated in many lectures and faculty development series, over her 50 years as an educator. Known as a strict but loving educator, she has worked to teach hundreds of nurses to help heal the sick and relieve suffering all over the world. As a presenter and as a nurse, Bernice has worked in a number of nursing arenas, specializing in obstetrics and medical-surgical nursing.
As a community activist, Mrs. DeShay has worked in the local church in many capacities including head elder, church board committee member, health ministries member, and many others too numerous mention. Presenting to the world: Bernice DeShay, the mirror of Jesus in the flesh.
Mrs. Holloman has been a vocal instructor at CUNY Lehman College, Catholic University, Northern Virginia Community College and the University of District of Columbia. She currently resides in Washington, DC and is the Coordinator of Vocal Area and a Lecturer of voice in the Department of Music at Howard University. Her teaching career has spanned over 25 years. Mrs. Holloman maintains a full private voice studio from her home. Mrs. Holloman remains a gifted pianist and has produced outstanding students.
DR. CURLA S. WALTERS is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Medicine at Howard University since January 1, 2005, and was were formerly director of the Immunology and Flow Cytometry Unit in the Department of Medicine. She was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and later immigrated to the United States to further her studies. She attended Andrews University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. At Howard University she received a Master of Arts in Microbiology. She obtained a Ph. D. From Georgetown University in Microbiology and Immunology. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Walters received a fellowship from the American Association of University Women to continue her studies at the World Famous Karolinska Institute in Sweden, she later completed her postdoctoral tenure at the University of Colorado, Denver, and joined the faculty there in the Division of Clinical Immunology as instructor and later as assistant professor.
In 1975, Dr Walters returned to Howard University and joined the faculty in the Department of Medicine as associate professor. She also served at similar rank in Departments of Microbiology and Dermatology and as graduate associate professor. Faculties, graduate students, residents alike have lauded her for her excellent teaching proficiency and techniques.
Dr Curla Walters was also a dedicated participant in the development of the new integrated medical school curriculum for which she was recognized. She served on several committees in the College of Medicine, including the Admissions Committee, Nominating Committee, Grievance Committee and Sabbatical Leave Committee. Over the years, Dr Walters has successfully competed for research grants and maintained a very active and productive research program. She has successfully guided several PH.D and Master’s Degree candidates in their research projects. These individuals are following successful careers in their chosen fields. She has 27 publications in peer reviewed journals and numerous presentations nationally and internationally.
Dr Walters has had a long and distinguished professional career and life devoted to excellence in teaching research and training and serving others. Her philosophy of life is “if you are successful, always turn around and bring someone with you”; thus she often opened up her home to medical students in search of housing. She has served as mentor for University students as well as for high school students. She has also been involved for several years with programs for feeding the homeless. She was a founding member of the Jamaica Volunteers Association and a board member of the George E Peters Elementary School for eight years. As a member of the American Association of Immunology Access Committee, she coordinated the minority high school students’ program, exposing students to the field of immunology.