Ithaca College

"Every generation, until they educate themselves, thinks that their experience is unique." 
Brent Staples, New York Times Editorial Board Member and racial justice activist.

The Gerontology Department faculty is hosting a virtual six-part series to encourage intergenerational dialogue on important topics in today's world.  

We invite you and your students to join us for any or all of the sessions.  Each hour session offers a content expert speaker and opportunity for participants to discuss the topic with a mixed audience.    Registration is required  

Monday Evening Sessions 7- 8 PM

• Sep 21    Mindfulness and Contemplative Practices
• Oct 5       Social Isolation
• Oct 26     Racism

Tuesday Evening Sessions  7- 8 PM

• Sep 29     Media Literacy
• Oct 20     Ageism
• Nov 10    Mentoring

We will update our page as we finalize our guest speakers. Please share with your students and networks.
www.ithaca.edu/gerontology-institute/news-and-events/common-threads

Contact Karen Brown at kbrown19@ithaca.edu for more information or questions. 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Karen Brown at kbrown19@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-1607. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.