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Gerontology Grad Student Social
Come one, Come all!! The next Gerontology social is on Thursday November 13 at 8:15pm, in room Hagd 06. This is a joint social for members of the Gerontology graduate program as well as members of the Health Administration graduate program. This will be a great opportunity to meet other School of Education students and expand your network! Stuart Almer, Executive Vice President of Parker Jewish Geriatric Institute will be our honored Guest Speaker!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
6:30 to 7:30pm
There will be food, coffee and merriment. In addition, we will elect a President for the GRON Grad Student Association. The Social will be in Hagedorn 190 from 6:30 to 7:30. Be there, or be square!
Graduate Student Awards
Our deparment is prepared to offer travel awards to Gerontology graduate students who wish to attend professional conferences. The awards will be given to 4 lucky students for up to $1,000 each. Interested students must be matriculated (registered for 6 credits or more), and must apply directly to Dr. Jeffrey Rosenfeld at Jeffrey.Rosenfeld@hofstra.edu
GRON grad student Noreen Amitrano has won the PEIR Scholarship for 2008-09
PEIR is a group of retirees (Professionals and Executives In Retirement). PEIR is based on the Hofstra campus and, every year, gives a scholarship to a deserving GRON grad student. Ms. Amitrano is finishing her Masters degree, and will pursue a career in geriatric nursing.
Astronaut Technology
Reversible Destiny Lofts
Reversible Destiny Lofts are just one example of innovative and groundbreaking environments or older people. Learn more at Hofstra!
101 Careers in Gerontology
Classic Kudumbam Retirement Community
Classic Kudumbam is a luxurious planned retirement community in India. Come to Hofstra to learn more about environments for older people in other nations!
Certificate in Environmental Gerontology
Certificate in Environmental Gerontology coming soon to Hofstra! Ideal for people with backgrounds or interests in:
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Home Furnishings
- and Certified Senior Advisors
If interested, please contact Dr. Jeff Rosenfeld, Director of Gerontology Program via e-mail
Home Design in an Aging World
Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Ph,.D. and Wid Chapman, AIA. Home Design in an Aging World. NY: Fairchild Books, 2008.
Dr. Jeff Rosenfeld has published a book with Wid Chapman, who chairs the Interior Design Program at Parsons School of Design. Dr. Rosenfeld's new book looks at senior home-design; everything from luxury retirement villas to nursing homes in 7 of the world's most rapidly aging nations (USA, China, India, Japan, Israel, Brazil, and Sweden).
"The world's population is aging and we, in the United States, can learn a great deal by understanding how other cultures - with their own distinctive norms and family structures - are dealing with The Age Wave" - J. P. Rosenfeld
FairchildBooks.com
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Scholarships
For more information about scholarships available to gerontology students, please contact the director. There are many possibilities but the following are groups that offer annual gerontological scholarships:
- PEIR - Professionals and Executives In Retirement
- GPNY - Gerontological Professionals of New York
- Bristal Assisted Living