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Gerontology Academic Program hosts lectures about aging

The lectures are open to faculty and students to explore the aspects of aging

Three Gerontology Students sitting at a desk, wearing branded Sanford polo shirts. Two look at a laptop.

Gerontology Academic Program hosts lectures about aging

The lectures are open to faculty and students to explore the aspects of aging

Three Gerontology Students sitting at a desk, wearing branded Sanford polo shirts. Two look at a laptop.

under the will host three lectures this spring on the subject of aging. This Brownbag Series will explore the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. All lectures will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Graduate Student Lounge, JCSU 301. The organizers encourage visitors to bring lunch and light refreshments will be provided. For more information or questions, please email gap@unr.edu.

These are free and open to students and faculty:

  • February 14: “Dementia Self-Management: A New Frontier in Dementia Support” featuring Jennifer Carson, clinical associate professor and director, Dementia Engagement, Education and Research Program (DEER) in the School of Public Health.
  • March 13: “Aging Behind Bars” featuring Jennifer Lanterman, associate professor, Criminal Justice Department and Director, School of Social Research and Justice Studies in the College of Liberal Arts.
  • April 10: “Age-Related Dual Decline in Cognition and Gait” featuring Fang Jiang, associate professor, Psychology Department in the College of Science.

The Gerontology Academic Program's mission is to engage and serve the community and it strives to continually shape the future gerontological workforce through high-quality education. Gerontology, the study of aging and older adults, is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field exploring the biological, physiological, communicative, psychological, social and health aspects of aging.

The Gerontology Academic Program offers two academic programs:

  • Minor in Gerontology: 18 credits
  • Certificate in Gerontology: 24 credits

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