Events

Presented by the Center on Aging


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2025 Gerontology Symposium

 

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

7:30 am to 4 pm

 

Doubletree Hotel by Hilton, South Burlington, VT

 

Who Should Attend? Professionals and Family Caregivers

The conference presents topics, resources, and innovative approaches for for professionals who work with older adults, as well as family caregivers. A discounted registration fee is offered for family caregivers.

Our annual Gerontology Symposium attracts a diverse statewide audience of professionals. Plan ahead for this full day of presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and networking.

 

More Information

To be added to our conference list, please email aging@uvm.edu with CONFERENCE in the subject line.

Film Screening and Intergenerational Discussion 

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1 pm
Livac Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center at UVM, Floor 4

Join the Center on Aging for a screening of two inspiring short films showcasing the power of intergenerational connection to support health and well-being. After the screening, please stick around for refreshments and a facilitated conversation. Together, we’ll explore ways to foster greater intergenerational learning at UVM.


The films in this screening are provided courtesy of The Foundation for Art & Healing and its Project UnLonely Films.

Register here and lend your voice to this conversation!

 

Events Across the University


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Lintilhac Lecture Series:

Entanglements of Care: Politics, Practice, and Morality of Family Dementia Caregiving in China

Monday, November 18

1:10 - 2:00 pm

 

The Fleming Museum of Art at UVM

Room 101

Yan Zhang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada will give a lecture entitled:
"Entanglements of Care: Politics, Practice, and Morality of Family Dementia Caregiving in China." 

 

Sponsored by The Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging

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Northern New England Connects Series:

Volunteer Transportation Programs


Wednesday, October 16, 2024

   2:00 – 3:30 pm


 

Virtual via Zoom

 

This vibrant networking group facilitates collaboration among leaders of volunteer transportation programs. Participants actively share their experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics such as scheduling, recruitment, training, and managing door-to-door assistance. By working together and sharing best practices, participants can learn new skills, build relationships, and improve the effectiveness of their programs.

Register here and lend your voice to this conversation!

Northern New England Connects Series:

 

Lifelong Community Initiatives


Wednesday, October 23, 2024

2:00 - 3:30 pm

 

Virtual via Zoom

This vibrant networking group facilitates collaboration among leaders of lifelong community initiatives or age friendly communities. Participants actively share their experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics such as community partnerships, innovative or successful programming, and fundraising. By working together and sharing best practices, participants can learn new skills, build relationships, and improve the effectiveness of their programs without reinventing the wheel.

 

Register here and lend your voice to this conversation!