Iowa State University Gerontology

With everything happening in the world right now, The Gerontological Society of America is offering free access to “Ageism First Aid.” This is an online multi-module course aimed to help change negative misconceptions of aging adults and replace them with the facts.

Check out the link below. This module will be online and freely available until July 1, 2020.

Individuals The Gerontological Society of America

FYI: important information for all!

Read the latest Iowa State University updates on virtual instruction, commencement, and availability of campus services and programs.
https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2020/03/18/springonline

Check out the new Foundation article!
Our director, Jennifer Margrett, and doctoral student in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Joe Sample, are both highlighted.

“We are underprepared and undertrained to deal with aging,” says Joe Sample, executive director of the Iowa Area Agencies on Aging and current Iowa State doctoral student. “Never before in human history have we had this many older adults on the planet.”

The question becomes, how will we care for them all? The answer, if you ask most older Americans?

We’ll take care of ourselves.

And if the people in the interdisciplinary gerontology program at Iowa State have a say in it, that answer won’t be hyperbole.

Learn more in this issue of Forward magazine:https://www.foundation.iastate.edu/s/1463/images/editor_documents/news/forward/2019/vol8issue3_web_spreads.pdf

Under a week left -- get started on your career for life with our Gerontology department! Aplication fee is covered through December 1!

http://bit.ly/ISU_geron

Don't forget that there's still time to apply for your career for life! Free applications until Dec. 1! More information can be found online: http://bit.ly/ISU_geron

Are you looking for a career for life? You don't have to look anymore! Check out our program! Our graduate programs are accepting applications through December 1 and you can apply for free!

Check out more information on our website here: http://bit.ly/ISU_geron

Or, if you're ready to apply, go straight to our graduate programs page: http://www.gerontology.iastate.edu/on-campus/

Want to know what our program is all about? Or did you hear about the free application process and want to know about it? Join us TONIGHT from 6-7 pm CST for an ONLINE open house!

We are currently recruiting a Fall 2020 cohort of master’s and doctoral students from diverse majors and backgrounds. We are seeking excellent students with a desire to contribute to adult development and aging issues from a variety of perspectives. No prior gerontology training is required and we'll cover your application fee!

Below is information about our online open house October 30 from 6-7 PM CST. Ticketing information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isu-gerontology-open-house-tickets-76298211003

Reminder! Tonight is the opening reception for the ReACT Exhibit, hosted by us! The gallery focus is titled "Connections and Intersections - People, Place and Time."

Join us from 4:00-6:00 pm in Reiman Gallery in Morrill Hall tonight for light refreshments. Gerontology Director of Graduate Education Jennifer Margrett will also deliver a few words at the opening.

We look forward to seeing you tonight and hope you take advantage of visiting this gallery regularly while it is open. The exhibit will run through November 22.

See you later this afternoon!

**ONLINE OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 30!**

We are currently recruiting a Fall 2020 cohort of master’s and doctoral students from diverse majors and backgrounds. We are seeking excellent students with a desire to contribute to adult development and aging issues from a variety of perspectives. No prior gerontology training is required and we'll cover your application fee!

Below is information about our online open house October 30 from 6-7 PM CST. Ticketing information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isu-gerontology-open-house-tickets-76298211003