On March 8, 2007, over 200 guests convened at Gracie Mansion to celebrate the launch of festivities to mark the 75th anniversary of nursing at New York University.

Carole A. Marchese, Director of Nursing Services for the Office of School Health at the New York City Department of Health presented College of Nursing Dean Terry Fulmer with a proclamation from Mayor Bloomberg’s office officially designating March 8, 2007, as New York University College of Nursing Day in the City of New York. The proclamation also stated, "The New York University College of Nursing plays a vital role in providing our future nursing professionals with the education and experience that they need to succeed in the challenging and rapidly evolving healthcare field. The College is a model educational institution and a crucial part of our healthcare community, thanks to the faculty’s expert teaching, outstanding scholarship and dedicated service to the city and global community."

Speakers included Dr. Robert Berne, Senior Vice President for Health at New York University, and Susan Danilow, Director of the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, who were joined by faculty and staff both past and present, alums, and other distinguished guests.

Dean Fulmer expressed the College of Nursing’s joy at receiving the Mayor’s proclamation and discussed both the history and future of the College: “Ours is a rich and vibrant history with one continuous mission—improving the health of the public through our practice, education and research. As we mark our 75th anniversary and focus on the road ahead, our aim is to reach new heights, create new paradigms, spark innovation, impact outcomes in practice, and define nursing’s future in health care.” Dean Fulmer continued, "On behalf of the College of Nursing faculty, staff and students as well as all of the New York University community here tonight, we thank the Mayor for this proclamation that is so very affirming and meaningful to us!"