Intergenerational Experiential Learning & Service Opportunities
The Pruett Gerontology Center promotes healthy ways to connect with the older generations both on a personal level and on professional levels. Because the study of aging involves all walks of life, activities involve all ages and all departments across campus.
The Pruett Gerontology Center helps facilitate experiential learning through intergenerational activities such as:
- Intergenerational Study Abroad Programs
- Images of Aging Photo Contest
- Participation in the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Town Hall
You and Your Aging Parent Luncheon
"You and Your Aging Parent" luncheon today: An informative, formal learning opportunity for 45 interested students, faculty, administration, staff, and community representatives What are your thoughts on your role in the legacy of your parents? Please leave a...
Service Learning Nail Day with Sigma Phi Omega
Giving the Gift of their Time, the members of Sigma Phi Omega, sponsored by The Pruett Gerontology Center threw a "Nail Day" party for happy residents at a local assisted living center. Click the picture below or visit this link to see the video:...
The Aging Simulation Class Activity
Yesterday, in Dr. Pruett's "Sociology of Aging" course, students participated in The Aging Simulation. The Aging Simulation is meant to help students experience how much of the geriatric population sometimes treated. The students go through six different scenarios,...
Special Thanks to the Aging Panel
Our students learned so much from the professionals on the Aging Panel in Dr. Pruett's "Sociology of Aging" class. Thank you to: Derral Reed, Owner of Home Instead Home Health Care in Abilene Alex Reed, Social Worker at Hendrick Hospice and Director of Palliative Care...
Gero Students Participate in Sing Song 2015
Turning The Page on Read-A-Thon–Pictures
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that receives it. ~Edith Wharton Such a great experience last Saturday, for our Sigma Phi Omega students and happy residents of Chisholm Place!
Delivering Christmas Cards for Older Adults
We had a great day delivering Christmas cards for older adults! In these pictures, Addie Rich, junior from Boerne, Texas took over 50 cards to our friends at Christian Village. Do you know of an older adult who would enjoy receiving a Christmas card? Please...
Pruett Gerontology Students Making Holidays Brighter for Older Adults
In a time of emails, texts, sms, tweets, and posts, sometimes it is nice to remember the mail. The traditional comfort of a Christmas card signed, sealed, and sent with wishes of Holiday Joy. Our PGC GERO students are signing Christmas cards and delivering them to...
Catchin’ up with Our Gerontology Students ~Christine Gore
Catchin’ up with Our Gerontology Students ~Christine Gore Christine Gore graduated from ACU in 2012 with a major in Family Students. Born in San Ramon, California, Christine is the daughter of Frank and Nancy Gore. Here’s the news from Christine: “I currently work at...
GERO Students Lunch November 11
Please remember the GERO Student's lunch next Tuesday, November 11 from noon-1:00pm! Please RSVP to PGC by email or phone~~ (you can also leave a comment here to RSVP)