Editorial: College’s program inspires intergenerational learning
The college’s relationship with the senior living community promotes the importance of lifelong education.
The college’s relationship with the senior living community promotes the importance of lifelong education.
In 2019, Ithaca College celebrated its 20-year partnership with Longview, a senior living community located across the street from campus.
One great way to broaden our views of life — to take the long view — is to learn about aging.
Hiding notes around campus is just one of the activities the Random Acts of Kindness club does weekly.
The bus pulls forward, and then the driver hits the brakes. The mass of students lurches forward. One man loses his balance and stumbles toward the driver. A woman repeatedly says “I’m not drunk! I’m just tired,” and then promptly tries to fall asleep standing up…
The club offers a combination of long-term and short-term projects planned throughout the academic year to help students engage with new people.
Ithaca College students as well as members of Longview assisted living community show off their wide variety of talents.
On Oct. 29, Ithaca College celebrated its 15-year partnership with Longview. The program helps bridge the gap between students and older generations.
Project Generations hosted Ithaca College’s first Senior Citizen Prom on Monday.