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Bringing Together...
Faculty and students from across disciplines and diverse backgrounds for the purpose of promoting education, training, research, and career development in the areas of adult development and aging. This focus is consistent with the interdisciplinary mission of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Gerontology Center includes faculty from the areas of Business, Human Biology, Human Development, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and other disciplines, as well as professionals and interested individuals from the broader community. Our common goal is to promote education and knowledge of continuing adult development and aging processes.
The Gerontology Center Colloquia Series 2011-2012:
Join faculty, students, and other members of our community for a Colloquia to learn more about current topics and issues in gerontology. Each presentation will last 60 minutes with opportunity for questions from the audience at the end. All presentations will occur in the University Union, Alumni Room B from 2 pm to 3:20 pm.
Colloquia Schedule:
- October 18, 2011 - “Update on Dementia Research” presented by Dr. Fred Walbrun, M.D., Geriatrician at Prevea Health Center in Green Bay.
The Gerontology Center Brown-Bag Series 2011-2012
Join faculty, students, and other members of our community in a brown-bag discussion centered on topics and issues in gerontology. The brown-bag discussions are held on the second Friday of the month in the Gathering Room (MAC-201) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These meetings are intended to be informal, incorporating flexible and changeable formats, and most importantly, provide opportunities for students, faculty, and others in the community interested in gerontology to exchange ideas and information.
Brown-Bag Schedule:
- November 11, 2011 - "Important Topics and Concerns in Elder Law" presented by Professor Robert Geimer, JD, MBA. Professor Geimer is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and his practice includes elder law, estate planning, probate, guardianships, real estate, trust and power of attorney. Professor Geimer also teaches a variety of courses, including "Law and the Individual" and "Legal Environment of Business".
- February 10, 2012 – “Current Research Topic – Food Science and Tea” presented by Professor Le (Leanne) Zhu. Dr. Zhu is an Assistant Professor in Nutritional Sciences in the Department of Human Biology, and holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Cornell University. Dr. Zhu's current research interests include the effects of functional foods on aging, and both the application and policy aspects of food fortification
