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.

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.

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.

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.

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 13, 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.