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Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 10-04-2024

10-04-2024

Topic: Connecting students with seniors for science and community

Guest: Laura Cruz, research professor, Penn State University

How Topic Discussed: The Growing Older initiative at Penn State Greater Allegheny in McKeesport is a project to help students in business, psychology, social work and other fields of study to connect lessons in the classroom with real-life older adults in the Mon Valley area. What classes and clubs will participate in this program? Where did the idea arise? Why was it embraced by both Penn State and the Area Agency on Aging? How long will the initiative continue? What are some hoped-for outcomes of the initiative?

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