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Congratulations to our Gerontology Student Graduates!
Congratulations to our Gerontology Students who received their Certification in Aging Studies! Barbara Stafford, Graduate Student from Abilene, Texas Laura Baxter, Honors Student and Communication Disorders major from Houston, Texas Kylie Cuevas, Family...
Semester Farewells: The Flight of the Geese
A major corporation conducted a study on the flight of geese. In their study they found that geese fly in a "V" formation with one goose in the lead. After a period of time, this goose relinquishes the lead to another goose. During flight they noticed head movements...
Sigma Phi Omega New Officers for 2014-2015 School Year
At their recent meeting, members of Sigma Phi Omega elected new leaders for the upcoming school year. The new President is Mallory Wilkins, junior Communications Disorders major, the new Vice President is Kaitlin Jarrold, junior Nutrition major, and the new Secretary...
A Mini Taste of Abilene
Our Talking Points luncheon yesterday with Representative Susan King involved teamwork with the prettiest and tastiest offerings from our local Abilene businesses: Philpott Florist & Greenhouses, 1902 North 1st Street Micks, Just Good Food, 1265 Ambler Hickory...
Talking Points Luncheon at PGC with Representative Susan King
Today was a very special day at the Pruett Gerontology Center. Dr. Pruett hosted Texas State Representative Susan King, Chris Kyker, Robyn Wertheim and several students to visit about issues affecting adults over age 65 years. Chris Kyker gave an update on special...
Sigma Phi Omega Certificates Cords and Pins Available in the PGC
Sigma Phi Omega certificates will be ready for pickup Tuesday, April 29 through May 9, 2014 in the PGC Office. Also, graduating seniors who are members of Sigma Phi Omega, please come by and pick up your special cords for graduation. Sigma Phi Omega President Laura...
Gerontology Careers Outside of Academia: Broadening Your Horizons
Here is an informative article by Jennifer Palmer on options for putting your Gerontology Certificate to good use! Gerontology Careers Outside of Academia: Broadening Your Horizons There are many career opportunities in gerontology beyond academia. ...
Pruett Gerontology Center Good Friday Office Hours
The Pruett Gerontology Center will be closed Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 20, 2014. As an added FYI, the ACU Brown Library will be closed for the Easter holiday from Thursday night, April 17 at 10 p.m through Sunday, April 20. Please travel safely and “hop”...
Conference Presentations at Southwestern Social Science Association
Travel is the key word again at the Pruett Gerontology Center. Dr. Pruett will be presenting a conference session today at the Southwestern Social Science Association 2014 annual meeting in San Antonio. Founded in 1919, SSSA is the oldest interdisciplinary social...
Images of Aging Photo Contest Winners
Our Images of Aging Photo Contest winners reflected a continuum of life events. Recognition at our awards luncheon spotlighted the following students from several curricular majors. In the Mobile category, congratulations to Asia Todd (Journalism and Mass...