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

GERO Student Focus~Mathew Molina

Summer activities for Junior Mathew Molina included research was on parental concerns about early childhood vaccinations.       The objective of this study, under the guidance of Dr. Anita Broxson, was to identify parental concerns of children less than seven years of...

GERO Student Focus~Our Student Workers!

Our office would not run efficiently and happily without the talents and care given by our student working associates! Laura is a senior majoring in Communications Disorders and Gerontology. Mackenzie is a senior majoring in Communications Disorders and Gerontology....

Sigma Phi Omega Reminder

A reminder from Sigma Phi Omega President Laura Baxter: Hey Gero students, If you are still interested in joining/renewing your membership for ACU's chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, the national honor society for gerontology students and professionals, come by our office...