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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Ithaca Buddhist Meditation
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Aging studies faces low enrollment due to stigmas surrounding field

Aging studies faces low enrollment due to stigmas surrounding field

By Nicole Pimental, Staff Writer • May 2, 2017
She said she believes ageism is something that deters students from majoring or minoring in aging studies. “There’s, I guess I have to call it an ‘ick factor,’” Erickson said.
Harpist and IC affiliate Anna O’Connell performed examples of therapeutic harp music during the Community-Based Learning Spotlight Event hosted by the Office of Civic Engagement and the Center for Faculty Excellence on April 4 in McHenry Lounge in the Whalen Center for Music. The event reintroduced the Music as Medicine Project and highlighted students’ work with the initiative.

Staying Sharp: Service project links music to memory

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 13, 2016
The Music as Medicine Project, a new initiative at the college highlights the therapeutic power of music and the importance of service-learning.
Thomas Dennison, a public health expert from Syracuse University, spoke to approximately 75 Ithaca College students and Ithaca community members Feb. 23 about the history and future of long-term health care.

Gerontology speaker discusses future of long-term health care

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • February 26, 2016
Students and community members learned about the complex history, evolution and future of long-term health care in a talk by a public health expert from Syracuse University.
Mary Ann Erickson is an associate professor at Ithaca College as well as chair of the Gerontology Institute. She teaches Aging Studies classes and two Integrative Core Curriculum seminars.

Commentary: Youth can benefit from interacting with elders

By Mary Ann Erickson • February 11, 2015
Older people have a different perspective on life and love having a chance to interact with young people.
From left: Longview resident Ardie Bennett speaks with Lynn Gitlow and Jessica Taves, both faculty members in occupational therapy at Ithaca College, at the IC/Longview partnership celebration on Oct. 29 in Clark Lounge.

Ithaca College celebrates 15-year partnership with Longview

By Mark Prowse, Contributing Writer • November 5, 2014
On Oct. 29, Ithaca College celebrated its 15-year partnership with Longview. The program helps bridge the gap between students and older generations.

College and City: May 1

April 30, 2014
Bands to come to college for annual music concert, Cornell police to enforce seatbelt laws, and more.

College and City: March 20

March 19, 2014
Graduation Fair to provide Commencement details, Cornell president named Smithsonian Secretary, and more.

College and City: Feb. 27

February 26, 2014

College encourages spirit through giving campaign Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow is sponsoring the first-ever “I Love IC Week,” a week of events that promote campus philanthropy and school spirit,...

Gerontology speaker offers political perspective

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • April 12, 2012
The Ithaca College Gerontology Institute hosted Kathy Greenlee to discuss the politics of aging Thursday night in the Park Auditorium as part of its spring semester Distinguished Speaker Series.
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