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New program explores aging,
provides needed information
By Kelsey VanArsdall
Staff
Writer
When most people hear or see the word elderly they
unfortunately think of a bitter, old, barely-breathing man or woman
stuck in the stuffy back room of a nursing home.
However, there is more to aging than white hair
and wrinkles.
A new program, the Gerontology Student Organization,
makes it possible for both graduate students and undergraduates to further
explore the process and phenomena of aging.
"The Gerontology Student Organization, or GSO,
is the perfect opportunity for students to discuss what has become a
huge field of research — our baby boomers are getting old and what
can we do about it," said Jessica Kelley-Moore, the organization's campus
representative.
"The 'baby boomer' generation includes the parents
of most of the students at Purdue, so this is more important to them
than they may realize," said Kelley-Moore.
The group will focus on everything about aging
from the financial planning involved to the biological aspects.
"We hope to relay information about gerontology
and the process of aging to anyone interested whether they want to make
a career out of it or just find it fascinating," said Stephanie
Thurman, the president and founder of the organization.
The callout for the program is 6 p.m., Sept. 11,
in the Stewart Center, room 214B.
At the callout, those interested will learn about
the organization's mission and what it plans to accomplish this year,
including designing a logo that will represent the club and all the
physical, spiritual and emotional aspects of growing old.
The callout will also provide information about
Intergeneration Day, a nationally recognized day of activities involving
the young and old. Intergeneration Day is the first Sunday in October.
One thing potential members can look forward to
is traveling to Chicago to hear from the National Gerontology Association
and its representatives.
"We mainly want to know why students are interested
in Gerontology and help them explore their interests further,"
said Thurman.
The program's leaders hope the new group will become
a multi-disciplinary organization that provides ways for students to
grow academically and socially.
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