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Gerontology News Archive
All the news, that was new, and
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Congrats Katie!!
Hearty congratulations to Katie Nikzad, who has just learned that she was chosen to receive UK’s Association of Emeriti Faculty Endowed Fellowship. Be sure to give Katie a noisy YEE-HAH when you see her!!! |
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Welcome Dr. Kleesattel!!
Let’s hear some celebratory noise out there for Dr. Kleesattel who defended her dissertation entitled “Rural Community-Based Services: Looking Through the Eyes of Older Adults and Service Providers” on November 1, 2006. Her committee included Drs. Laurie Hatch and John Watkins (co-chairs), Graham Rowles, Nancy Schoenberg, Ron Eller, and Ann Pedan (as outside examiner). Way-da-go Debra!! |
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Congrats Rebecca!!
Mega-Kudos to and palm-slapping noise for Rebecca d’Angelo, who has just been informed that she has received GSA’s 2006 ESPO Interdisciplinary Paper Award. The award honors her central work on the paper: “Associations Between Domains of Permeability and Quality of Life Among Residents of Senior Care Communities.” Co-authors included J. Watkins and G. Rowles. Great work Rebecca!! |
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Moser Earns National American Heart Association Honor!!
Debra Moser is the recipient of the 2006 Katharine A. Lembright Award from the American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing. The award acknowledges her contribution and achievements in the field of cardiovascular nursing research. Moser is a professor and Linda C. Gill Chair in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. Congrats Debra!! |
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Welcome Dr. Traywick!!
Please join me in loudly banging tin cups on the table as a way of congratulating our newest doctor, LaVona Traywick! She defended her dissertation titled “Explanations for Exercise among Heart Attach Survivors” on October 3, 2006. Her committee members included Drs. Nancy Schoenberg (chair), Anne Harrison, Richard Clayton, John Watkins, and Kim Miller (outside examiner). Way-da-go LaVona!!! |
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Welcome Dr. Lawrence!!
Oh my, there is CELEBRATION IN THE AIR for Susie Lawrence!!! She defended her dissertation titled “I am a rock: I am an Island:” Exploring Depression among Older Men” on September 29, 2006. Her committee members were Drs. Graham D. Rowles (co-chair), B. Jan McCulloch (co-chair), Joy Jacobs-Lawson, Lori Garkovich, John Van Willigen and Mary Sprang (outside examiner). Way-da-go Susie!!!! |
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Welcome Dr. Zanjani!!
We are pleased to announce that Faika Zanjani joined the Graduate Center on September 1, 2006. Her research focuses on the general topic of developmental-health psychology with emphasize on four specific areas: aging, health behaviors, behavioral disease-management/prevention, and mental health and substance misuse. Faika received her degree Penn State and just completed a post-doc at the University of Pennsylvania. Welcome to the Center Faika!! |
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Introducing the Class of 2006!!
We are pleased to introduce the newest cohort of Gerontology students. Girard Burke, Courtney Ortz, Niki Monk, and Shellie McChesney. If you see them around, please be sure to welcome them!! |
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Congrats Janice!!!
Glorious congratulations to Janice Kuperstein, advanced her status to that of Doctoral Candidate with successful completion of her qualifying exams on July 21, 2006. Welcome to the gerontology ABD club!!! |
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Welcome Dr. Carol Palmer!!!!
Carol Palmer successfully defended her dissertation “The Nature and Extent of Personal, Social, Environmental, and Work Influences on Physical Activity Among Women” on July 17, 2006. Her committee members included Drs. John Watkins (chair), Pamela Teaster, Anne Harrison, Joy Jacobs-Lawson, Nancy Stiles, Dorothy Brockopp, and Sherry Warden (outside examiner). Carol is currently an assistant professor at Eastern Kentucky University. Congrats Carol!! |
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Welcome Dr. Stansbury!!
Kim Stansbury successfully defended her dissertation “African American Clergy: An Exploration of Pastoral Care to Mentally Distressed Elder Congregrants” on July 17, 2006. Her committee included: Drs. Mitzi Schumacher (co-chair) and Debra Harley (co-chair), Pam Teaster, Sonja Feist Price, Joy Jacobs-Lawson, and Janet Ford (as outside examiner). Kim has accepted a tenure track faculty position in Social Work at Eastern Washington State University. Best Wishes Kim!! |
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Welcome Dr. Brown-Hughes!!
Travonia Brown-Hughes successfully defended her dissertation “Examining Diagnosis-Seeking Pathways among African American Caregivers for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease” on July 12, 2006. Her committee included Drs. Mitzi Schumacher (co-chair), Deborah Danner (co-chair), Nancy Schoenberg, John Watkins, Kenneth Tyler, and Rosalind Harris (outside examiner). Tre has accepted a Lyman T. Johnson postdoctoral fellowship. Congrats Tre!! |
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Welcome Dr. Hosier!!
Amy Hosier successfully defended her dissertation “Residential and Disease Trajectories and the Evolving Meaning of Home Among Persons With Alzheimer’s” on June 16, 2006. Her committee members included Drs. John Watkins (Chair), Graham Rowles, Pamela Teaster, Joy Jacobs-Lawson, and Gerry Gairola (Outside Examiner). Way-da-GO Amy!!! |
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Welcome Dr. Ewen!!
Heidi Ewen successfully defended her dissertation, “Reconciling Biomedical and Psychosocial Models of Stress in Relocation Among Older Women” on June 14, 2006.
Her committee members included Drs. Graham Rowles (co-chair), John Wilson (co-chair), John Watkins, Nancy Stiles, Mitzi Schumacher, Nancy Legan and Debra Anderson (Outside Examiner). Heidi has accepted a post-doc position at the Graduate Center for Gerontology. Best Wishes Heidi!!! |
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Welcome Dr. Strother!!
Collette Strother successfully defended her dissertation, “Me, My Closet, and I: An Explorations of Clothing to Self, Sense of Community and Well-Being Among Older Women in Independent-Living Apartments for Seniors” on June 12, 2006. Her committee members were Drs. Mitzi M. Schumacher (chair), Graham D. Rowles, Elizabeth P. Easter, Jan McColloch, and Mary Secret (Outside Examiner). Congrats Collette!! |
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Congratulations Jennifer!!
Jennifer King was awarded the Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation at the UK Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 18th Annual Research Day (June 15, 2006) held at Cardinal Hill Hospital. Out-STAND-ing job, Jennifer!!!! |
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Congrats Katie!!
Katie successfully passed her qualifying exams on June 2, 2006. Katie’s three content areas were role theory, caregiving career, and communication and Alzheimer’s disease. |
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Welcome Dr. Gatz!
Jennifer Gatz successfully defended her dissertation, “Weight Management in Post-Menopausal Women: A Mixed-Methods Approach” on May 25, 2006. Her committee members included Drs Suzanne Tyas (Co-chair), John Watkins (co-chair), Glenn Telling, Maria Boosalis, and James Anderson (Outside Examiner). She has accepted a postdoctoral position at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Best Wishes and Congrats Jennifer!!! |
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Congratulations Dory!!
Dory Marken just received a 2006 a Dissertation Research Grant from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation! Way-da-go-Dory!!!! |
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2006 Graduate Center for Gerontology Graduation Celebration!!
This year the Graduate Center celebrated the accomplishments of 12 students. Heidi Ewen, Jennifer Gatz, Travonia Hughes, and Kimberly Stansbury were the doctoral candidates honored in the celebration and presented with the traditional Graduate Center Rocking Chair. Each is set to receive her doctorate in Gerontology in 2006. Kelly Allen-Bryant, Marie Burns, Nancy Derderian, Marie Gillen, Sarah Perkins, David Pope, Tanika Redmond, and Kelly Weber were acknowledged as completing the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology in 2006. Click here to see pictures from the Celebration. |
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2006 College of Public Health Graduation Ceremony!!
Four doctoral students and six faculty members from the Graduate Center participated in the 2006 College of Public Health Graduation Recognition Ceremony. The gerontology doctoral candidates hooded during the ceremony were Heidi Ewen, Jennifer Gatz, Travonia Hughes, and Kimberly Stansbury. Congratulations to you all!! Click here to see more pictures from the ceremony. |
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Keith Knapp Received Prestigious Award!!!
Keith Knapp, who received his PhD from the Graduate Center in 2005, is the recipient of the "Distinguished Administrator of the Year Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators. He will receive the award the 2006 meeting in New York. Congrats and Best Wishes Keith!! |
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Congrats Adah!!
Adah Carter was selected as a finalist for the President’s Commission on Diversity Award. Great Work, Adah!! |
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LaVona Receives a Scholarship!!!
LaVona Traywick has been selected as a recipient of a 2006 Donovan Scholarship. Congrats LaVona!! |
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Corinne Leach Receives a Scholarship!!!
Corinne has been selected as a recipient of a 2006 Donovan Scholarship. Congrats Corinne!! |
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Tenzin Receives a Scholarship!!!
Tenzin Wangmo has been selected as a recipient of a 2006 Donovan Scholarship. Congrats Tenzin!! |
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Katie Nikzad Receives a Scholarship!!!
Katie has just earned a 2006 Mortar Board Scholarship. Congratulations Katie!! |
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Sigma Phi Omega Gamma Mu Chapter Welcomes New Members!
On April 26, 2006, Gamma Mu inducted 16 new members. Honorary inductees included Virginia Bell, Phyllis Culp, and Robynn Pease. New members were Keith Anderson, Adah Carter, Rebecca d’Angelo, George Day III, Rodney Guttmann, Hollie Sands, LaVona Traywick, Suzanne Tyas, Heather Wallace, and Alicia Webb. Susan Lawrence and Diana Mathis transferred their memberships. New officers were also installed at the ceremony: Heather Wallace (President), Hollie Sands (Vice President), and Diana Mathis (Secretary/Treasurer).
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Kelly Weber Wins an Award!!
Kelly, a MSW and Gerontology Certificate student, won 1st place for her research presentation, “Older Adults’ Feelings Regarding Legacy” at the Kentucky Association of Gerontology |
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Marie Burns Wins an Award!!
Marie, a MSW and Gerontology Certificate student, won 2nd place for her research presentation, “Life Satisfaction and Depression Older Volunteers” at the Kentucky Association of Gerontology. |
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Special Thanks to the Gamma Mu-sicans!!
The Gamma Mu Chapter graciously provided the entertainment for the opening reception of the 2006 Southern Gerontological Society. The musicians included Shannon Bowles (flute, vocals, conductor, musical coordinator), Heidi Ewen (flute), Corinne Leach (vocals), Diana Mathis (flute), Katie Nikzad (flute), Hollie Sands (vocals), LaVona Traywick (piano), and Erin Waddell (flute, piano). |
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Katie Nikzad Receives Student Achievement Award!!!
Whistles, back-slapping, and all around joyous recognition for Katie Nikzad, who just learned that she received the 2006 Lois E. Layne Award for Student Achievement from the Kentucky Association for Gerontology. |
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Corinne Receives AAUW Dissertation Award!!
A round of applause and general foot-stomping for Corinne Leach, who has been awarded a prestigious 2006 Dissertation Fellowship by the American Association of University Women. |
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Kara Receives a Donovan Scholarship!!
Kara Bottiggi has just learned of her receipt of a 2006 Donovan Scholarship! Kara also delivered a stellar Student Keynote at the SE Regional Student Mentoring Conference. Way-da-go, Kara! |
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Wilson Wong is SGS’ 2006 Elder Advocate!!
Wilson Wong, a strong great friend and supporter of the Graduate Center, was presented with the 2006 Southern Gerontological Society’s Elder Advocate Award. Wilson is a strong supporter and works diligently to ensure that older voices are heard! Keep up the great work!! |
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LaVona Receives the Student Paper Award!!
LaVona Traywick was the recipient of the 2006 Southern Gerontological Society’s Student Paper Award. Her paper was titled “Exercise Attitudes and Experiences of Female Heart Attack Survivors.” Congrats LaVona!! |
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Congratulations Corinne Leach!!
Corinne’s presentation at the 2006 Student Mentoring Conference earned her the Lee Presentation Award. Her paper was titled “Modeling the Relationship between Caregiver Role Overload and Depression in Cancer and Caregiving.” Her co-authors were Dr. Nancy Schoenberg and Heidi Ewen. |
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Congratulations Dr. Richardson!!
Dr. Daniel Richardson,
Distinguished Faculty Member, has been selected as the 2006
American Physiological Society's Educator of the Year. Congrats
Dr. Richardson. |
Kim’s Off to
Washington!!
Kim Stansbury has accepted a
tenure-track assistant professor position in the department of
Social Work at Eastern Washington University. She is set to
begin in September, 2006. Kim has a MSW from the University of
Southern Mississippi and will graduate with her PhD in
Gerontology this summer. Congratulations and Best Wishes Kim!! |
2006 AGHE
Meeting
At the 2006 annual meeting of AGHE,
Katie Nikzad and Heidi Ewen (both students in the program)
presented a paper titled Gerontology Doctoral Students’ Perceptions of Interdisciplinary
Training. Drs. Graham D. Rowles and John F. Watkins
also had several presentations covering doctoral education in
gerontology, the importance of mentoring in gerontology
programs, and presented a paper with Monica Underwood (our
administrative coordinator) on a system we have developed to
evaluate graduate training in gerontology. Pictured from left
to right are Graham Rowles, Katie Nikzad, Heidi Ewen, and John
Watkins.
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Congrats Laura!
Laura Stephenson is the newest member
of the IGTO (I’m Glad That’s Over) Club, who successfully completed
her journey through the qualifying examination process on February
23, 2006.
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Join us in congratulating Adah Carter,
the newest member of the PQC (Post-Quals Club) by virtue of an
excellent oral defense on February 22, 2006.
Congrats Adah!!! |
Congrats Kara!
Major kudos to Kara Bottiggi, who
“cruised smoothly” through the jungle of qualifying exams on
February 8, 2006.
Please welcome her to the club of
Doctoral Candidates! Great Work Kara!!!!! |
Welcome Dr. Scott Collier!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Scott
Collier to our crew of “earned doctorates” in the Graduate Center!
Major kudos to Scott for a successful defense of his dissertation
titled: Smiling Behaviors in Persons with Dementia: Positive Affect
and Patient Benefit. His committee members included Drs. John
Watkins and Deborah Danner (co-chairs), and Drs. Wallace Friesen,
Lee Blonder, Fred Danner, and Margaret Hickman (outside examiner).
Great Work Scott!!! |
Holiday Pudding Party!!
This years
Annual Pudding Party was hit. Everyone had a great time and those who
just joined the program did a wonderful job blowing their eggs.
Jennifer Gatz was the author of the Ode to the Pudding this year (click
here to read the Ode). Click here to see pictures. |
Congratulations Dr. Watkins!!
Mr. DGS himself was selected by the Association for
Gerontology in Higher Education as a 2005 Fellow. Fellows are selected
based on outstanding leadership, teaching, researcher, and educational
training including the development of new programs. Kudos to you
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Kudos to the Students!!!
The Graduate Center for
Gerontology was ranked second among the top 10 UK graduate programs for
percent increase in the number of reported student publications,
presentations and projects. |
Congratulations Kara!!
Kara Bottiggi’s poster was selected as one of the
top five student presentations at GSA this year. Great Work Kara!!! |
GSA 2005
Once again
the Graduate Center made an excellent showing at GSA. Four core
faculty, four affiliate faculty, and 13 students presented in a total of
twenty-two sessions at the GSA. In addition, many of these individuals
were involved in various board meetings including editorial board
meetings. We also had a number of students attend who did not present. Click here to see some snap shots. |
Farewell Suzanne!
Dr.
Suzanne Tyas has accepted an associate professor position, Health
Studies and Gerontology and Behavioural Neuroscience position at the
University of Waterloo, Waterloo Canada. Although she will be missed,
we are excited for her and wish her only the best on journey back home
to Canada. Best wishes Suzanne!! |
Arts and Aging is a hit!!
The
Graduate Center for Gerontology hosted the first Arts and Aging at the
Radisson Hotel. About 30 artists from around the Lexington Area
participated in the event. Participants included artists, musicians,
and actors. The event was organized SPO Gammu Mu chapter. Click here to see pictures. |
Welcome Dr. Durham!!
Lisa Durham, successfully defended her dissertation
entitled: “Oral Health Status of Kentucky’s Homebound Elders” on October
5, 2005. Her committee members included Dr. Robert Henry (Chair), Dr.
Suzanne Tyas, Dr. James Geddes, Dr. Timothy Smith, and Dr. Cynthia
Beeman. Congratulations Lisa! |
Memory Walk 2005 was a hit!
Team Gerontology showed strong
participation in the 2005 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. We were
able to collect $650.00. Thanks to all those involved in the Walk and a
special thanks to Captain Kara for being our fearless leader.
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Congrats Dory!!
Major congratulations to Dory Marken on her
successful completion of all elements of her qualifying examination on
September 30, 2005. She has now made the transition from student to
doctoral candidate. |
Congratulations Angela!!
Hearty congratulations to Angela Redwine for
successfully completing all components (writing, tension, anticipation,
and oral defense) of her qualifying examination on September 29, 2005,
and advancing to the “Candidate Crew” !! |
Keith Anderson wins Hartford Fellowship!!
A standing round of applause for Keith Anderson,
who has just been awarded the GSA Hartford Fellowship! Very competitive
and this year’s award to Keith marks the first time the fellowship has
been given to someone in a gerontology doctoral program. |
Congratulations
Corinne!
Corinne Leach successfully defended
her qualifying exam on September 19, 2005!
Way-da-go! |
Welcome Dr. Keith
Knapp!!
Keith Knapp successfully defended his
dissertation entitled: “Over the River and Through the Woods: The
Evolution of Involvement by Primary Family Caregivers in Nursing
Facilities” on September 13, 2005. His committee members included
Drs. Graham Rowles (chair), Pamela Teaster, John Watkins, Juliann
Sebastian, Robert Slaton, and Patricia Dyk (outside examiner).
Congratulations Keith!! |
Denise is off to
UGA!!
Denise Lewis (2005 graduate) has
accepted a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Child and Family Development at the University of
Georgia in Athens. |
Maile is on her way to
Yale!!
Maile Brown (2005 graduate) has accepted a
Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Department of Pharmacology
at Yale University’s School of Medicine.
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Beth accepts Cancer
Center Postdoc!!
Beth Hunter (2005 Graduate) has accepted a
Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at the Cancer Control Center at
the University of Kentucky! |
Karah heads to
California!!
Karah Nazor (2005 graduate) has accepted a
Post Doctoral Research Fellow position in the Department of Neurology at
University of California, San Francisco. |
Shannon Mathews
Gets a Promotion!!
Upon defending her dissertation
Shannon Mathews (2005 graduate) became an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Family Studies at Towson State University, Towson,
Maryland. Best of luck!! |
Congratulations Carol!!
Carol Palmer successfully completed her qualifying
exams on August 3, 2005. Great Work Carol!!
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Congratulations Dr. Karah Nazor!!
Karah Nazor successfully defended her dissertation
entitled “Characterization of Neurodegeneration in Transgenic Mice
Expressing Mutant Prion Proteins” on June 7, 2005. Her committee
members included Drs. Glenn Telling (Chair), Jim Geddes, Jeff Keller,
Alexander Rabchevsky, & John Watkins.
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Congratulations Dr. Pamela Tyler!!
Pam Tyler successfully defended her dissertation,
“The Sound of Silence: Narratives of Life Experience by Older Adults
Living with HIV/AIDS”, on June 17, 2005. Her committee members included
Drs. Watkins and Diane Zablotski (co-chairs), Claire Pomeroy, Teaster,
Van Willigen, and Rick Zimmerman.
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Best Wishes Mr. and Mrs. Ewen!
Heidi and Len were married on June 22, 2005. We
wish you many happy years. |
Welcome Baby Elizabeth!!
Elizabeth Dugar was born on July 13th.
She weighed 6lbs and 14oz. The mother, father, baby, and big sister are
all doing well!!
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Welcome Baby Addison!!
Addison Paige was born May 1, 2005. She weighed 6
lbs, 15 oz. Mother, father, and baby are doing well. In this picture
she is 11 weeks old.
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Congratulations Dr. Brown!!
Maile Brown successfully defended her dissertation
titled “Brain Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Aging Rodents and the
Effect of Calcium Dysregulation in Synaptic on Mitochondria” on
April 18, 2005. Her committee members include Dr. James Geddes (Chair),
Dr. Patrick Sullivan , Dr. John Watkins, Dr. Steven Estus, Dr. Jeffrey
Keller, and Dr. Robert Dickson (Outside Examiner). Congratulations Maile! |
Welcome Dr. Denise Lewis!
Denise Lewis successfully defended her dissertation
“The Intersection of Filial Piety and Cultural Dissonance:
Intergenerational Exchanges Among Khmer Families in the United States”
on Monday, April 11, 2005. Denise’s committee members included Drs.
Laurie Hatch and Jan McCulloch (Co-chairs), Dr. John Van Willigen, Dr.
Nancy Schoenberg, and Dr. Beth Leah Goldstein (Outside Examiner).
Congratulations Denise! |
Congratulations to 2002 Cohort!
The 2002 Cohort of
Doctoral Students from the Graduate Center for Gerontology received the
2005 Research Award from the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC),
a constituent group of National Council on the Aging (NCOA). The award
was presented at the NISC Leadership Awards Reception and Silent
Auction, held on March 11, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA, as part of the 2005
American Society on Aging (ASA)-NCOA Joint Conference. The cohort was
also asked to present their research findings and provide a workshop at
the ASA/NCOA joint conference. Four members of the cohort (LaVona
Traywick, Dory Marken, Shannon Bowles, & Amy Hosier, pictured above)
gave an hour and 30 minute presentation and workshop. Congratulations
to the entire cohort: Keith Anderson, Shannon L. Bowles, Linda Centers,
Heidi Holmes, Amy Hosier, Dory Marken, Carol Palmer, Gail Towsley, and
LaVona Traywick. For more information visit http://www.ncoa.org/content.cfm?sectionID=130&detail=847 |
Welcome Dr. Shannon
Mathews!
Shannon Mathews successfully defended her
dissertation “Communication Networks and Dynamics in End-of-Life Care of
Older Women: A Grounded Theory Approach” on Friday March 25,
2005. Beth’s committee members were Dr. John Watkins (Chair), Dr. John
Van Willigen, Dr. Jan McCulloch, Dr. Mitzi Schumacher, Dr. Thomas
Garrity, and Dr. Nancy Harrington (Outside Examiner). Congratulations
Shannon!! |
Welcome Dr. Beth
Hunter!
Beth Hunter successfully defended her dissertation
“Belonging, Body and Being: Toward a Model of Legacy Transmission” on
Friday March 25, 2005. Beth’s committee members were Dr. Graham Rowles
(Chair), Dr. John Watkins, Dr. John Van Willigen, Dr. John Wilson, Dr.
Ann Peden (Outside Examiner). Many congratulations!! |
Congratulations
Shannon!
Shannon Bowles successfully passed her qualifying examination on March 7, 2005! Please welcome to our program the newest Doctoral Candidate.
Great work Shannon! |
Congratulations
Heidi!
Heidi Holmes successfully passed her qualifying examination on February 17,
2005! Please welcome to our program the newest Doctoral Candidate.
Great work Heidi! |
Congratulations Dr. James Schwar!!
Jim successfully defended his dissertation, “Global
Change, Domestic Policy, and Life Course Influences on Perceptions of
Health Equity among Older Cubans,” on December 13, 2004. Jim’s
committee members included Dr. John Watkins (Chair), Dr. Pamela Teaster,
Dr. B. Jan McCulloch, Dr. Susan Roberts, and Dr. Armando Pratt. Best of
luck and Congrats! |
Graduate Center was well represented at GSA
2004!
At the 2004 meeting of the Gerontological Society
of America in Washington, DC students and faculty presented 26 papers
and posters, many of which were collaborative efforts. We even had
several students attend just for the experience. Our goal for next year
is to have an even bigger showing. Click here to see
some pictures.
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Good Work Team Gerontology!!
Team Gerontology raised $778.00 for Alzheimer’s
research. This is the second year that the Graduate Center has
participated in the annual Memory Walk. Special thanks to SPO and Amy
Hosier for their efforts in getting the team organized!
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Congratulations Dr. Janice M. Paul!
Janice M. Paul successfully defended her
dissertation, “A Grounded Theory Approach
Examining Nursing Home Use among Blacks: What We Know, What We
Thought We Knew and Where We’re Headed”on Wednesday August 25, 2004. Her committee members included John
Watkins (Chair), Nancy
Schoenberg, Pam Teaster, John Wilson, Rosalind Harris, and the
outside examiner Deborah Reed. Well done, Janice, and major
congratulations!!!!! |
Congratulations Keith!
Keith Anderson
successfully completed his Qualifying Exams with a bang-up performance
on September 9, 2004! Please welcome Keith into the growing club of
doctoral candidates! |
Congratulations Amy!
Amy Hosier successfully passed her
qualifying examination on September 27th!
Please welcome to our program the new
Doctoral Candidate. Great work Amy! |
Congratulation Beth!
Congratulations to Beth Hunter who was recently
awarded the American Psychological Association’s Division 20 national
award for the best pre-doctoral proposed research for her work on
legacy. Beth was awarded a certificate and a monetary award her
achievement. |
Congratulations Suzanne and Joe!
Anna Genevieve was born at 12:03 am on June 27.
She weighed 7 lbs and was 19 ¼ inches long. Mom, Dad and baby are all at
home and doing well.
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Congratulations Rodney &
Sharon!
Jacquelyn Francis was born
at 4:35 pm on June 21, 2004. She weighed 7½ lbs was 19 inches long.
Sharon, Rodney and Jacquelyn are all doing well. |
Katie Elected ESPO
Secretary!
Katie Nikzad was recently elected to
serve as the secretary for the Emerging Scholar and Professional
Organization division of the Gerontological Society of America.
Congratulations Katie! |
Congratulations
Jennifer, Beth, Denise, Kim, & Laura!
Major congratulations to Jennifer Gatz,
Beth Hunter, Denise Lewis, Kim Stansbury and Laura Stephenson who
are the winners of the National Extension Association for Family and
Consumer Science Program Excellence through Research Award for their
project, “A Community-based Solution to Elders’ Health
Disparities.“ They will receive this award at the national meeting
of the Association in October. This is some well-deserved national
recognition for a group of our colleagues who make us proud. Very
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Congratulations Dr. Plahuta!!!!
Janica Plahuta successfully defended her
dissertation on May 28, 2004. Her committee was chaired by Distinguished
Faculty Member, Dr. Daniel Richardson. Distinguished Faculty Member,
Dr. B. Jan McCulloch (now at the University of Minnesota), Dr. Maria
Boosalis, Dr. Nancy Stiles, Dr Dennis Karounos and Dr. Raymond Reynolds
served as members of Janice’s Committee. Dr. Debra K. Moser (College of
Nursing) served as External Examiner. Janice now moves on to a post
doctoral position at Northwestern University. Way to go, Janice!!!
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Congratulations Keith!
Keith Knapp
passed his qualifying exams on April 26. His committee members are Drs.
Juliann Sebastian (Nursing), Pamela B. Teaster, John F. Watkins, Robert
Slaton (University of Louisville), and Graham D. Rowles (chair).
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Ph.D. Program is now the Graduate
Center for Gerontology!
On May 4 the
Ph.D. Program in Gerontology officially became the Graduate Center for
Gerontology. This is an exciting time of change and growth in the
program. The Center will retain its University wide focus and outreach
and will be part of the newly formed College of Public Health
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Dr. Laurie Russell Hatch Receives A & S Award!
Laurie Russell
Hatch was selected by a faculty committee
to be one of only two the recipients of the 2004-2005 Arts and
Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award. She will receive a $1,500
award from the College.
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Dr. Dan Richardson receives Provost’s Award!
Dan Richardson has been chosen to
receive the 2004 Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching. This is a tremendous honor, the
highest tribute UK pays its faculty educators. Dan is the sole
recipient from among all Regular Title Series faculty campus-wide.
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Jennifer, Beth,
Kim, and Laura Receive Research Excellence Award from the State!
Jennifer Gatz, Beth Hunter, Denise
Lewis, Kim Stansbury, and Laura Stephenson’s project won the "The
Research Excellence Award of the Kentucky Extension Association for
Family and Consumer Science." As the state winner, their
project now advances to the National Competition. Congratulations
and Good luck in the national competition
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Denise receives the 2004 Southern
Gerontological Society (SGS) Student Paper Award!
Denise Lewis received the 2004 SGS
Student Paper Award for her paper titled “Rural
Environment and Social Networks: The Importance of Connections for
Aging in the Best Place”. Congratulations Denise!
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Lavona wins the
Student Mentorship Conference Poster Competition at SGS!
LaVona Traywick received first-place
honors in the Student Mentorship Conference Poster Competition for
her presentation titled “Barriers to Hospital Arrival when Experiencing a Heart Attack”.
Congratulations LaVona!
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Katie asked to
give keynote speech at SGS 2005 Meeting!
Katie Nikzad received honorable
mention for her presentation titled “Sensory and Physical Stimulation
Activities Used as Interventions for Individuals with Alzheimer’s
Disease.” Katie’s presentation was so well received that
she was invited to give the 2005 Student Keynote Speech. Great Work
Katie!
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Graham Rowles president elect for SGS!
Graham Rowles was elected to serve as
the next president of the Southern Gerontological Society.
Congratulations Graham! |
Memory Care Center of Excellence receives Award!
The Memory Care Center of Excellence
will be featured in the July-August issue of Contemporary Long Term
Care Magazine. The Center recently received the Specialty Category
Award. Keith Knapp, a student in the Gerontology Program, is the
CEO of the Center. Individuals from the Ph.D. Program in
Gerontology and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging were involved in
the development of the Center. |
Congratulation Jennifer
Jennifer Gatz passed her qualifying exams on February
23. Her committee members are Suzanne Tyas, John Watkins, Maria Boosalis,
and Nancy Stiles |
GSA
Call for Papers
GSAs call for papers was sent this week. Abstracts are
due March 15. Abstracts can be submitted by mailing the abstract submission
form or you can apply on-line at http://www.eshow2000.com/geron/speaker_guidelines.cfm |
Congratulations Monica!
Taylor Shea was born Feb. 13. Taylor weighed 8lbs 4oz
and was 22 inches long. Mother and daughter are doing very well.
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Teaster
invited to serve on Board of Trustees!
Pam Teaster was invited to be on the Board of Trustees
of the National Guardianship Foundation. |
Kim
Stansbury successfully completed her qualifying exam
Kim passed her quals on
December 5, 2003. Her committee members are Mitzi Johnson, Pam Teaster,
Laurie Hatch, Debra Harley, and Sonja Feist-Price. Her dissertation is
titled “African-American Ministers: Perceptions, Knowledge, and Skill of
mental health issues pertinent to older African-Americans”. |
Pam
Teaster elected to serve on NCPEA
Pam Teaster was recently
elected Vice-President of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder
Abuse.
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Keith
Knapp receives award
Keith was recognized by
the Louisville Builders Association with the “Construction Innovation of the
Year Award” for the Memory Care Center of Excellence |
Kara
Bottiggi elected Nominations Chair
Kara, a first year student, was elected to the position
of Nominations Chair for the student committee of the Gerontological Society
of America.
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Collette receives award
Collette Strother (second from right) received the
2003-2004 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Fellowship. |
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Teaster Receives Award
Faculty member Pamela B.
Teaster recently received the “Rosalie S. Wolf Memorial Award for Research
in the Adult Protective Services Field” at the 14th Annual
National Conference of the National Association of Adult Protective Services
Administrators.
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SGS
Reminder
For those of you student and faculty who are going to
SGS
and wish to have a poster printed, please get them to Len ASAP, so that we
can get them printed and checked. |
New Grant Received
Faculty member Pamela B.
Teaster recently learned that she has been awarded $170,547 by the
Retirement Research Foundation for a research study, “Wards of the State: A
Study of Public Guardianship.
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Matthews gets new
position
Shannon Mathews accepted an Assistant Professor tenure track position at
Towson University, Maryland in the gerontology department. |
PhD Program in Gerontology bids a
farewell to Karen Thompson
Office Coordinator Karen Thompson has taken a new position
outside of the University and will be leaving October 10th. We will
miss her greatly. |
PhD Program in Gerontology welcomes
Monica Underwood
The PhD Program in Gerontology is happy to welcome Monica
Underwood into its fold as Office Coordinator. She will be replacing
Karen Thompson, who recently departed.
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Charity Walk Success
The UK Gerontology team participated in the 2003 Memory Walk for the
Alzheimer’s Association last Sunday. Team members raised $905 for the AA! Student
members of the team who walked on Sunday were Katie Nikzad, Maile Brown,
LaVona Traywick, Amy Hosier, Hege Ravdal,Jennifer Gatz. In addition,
Joy Jacobs-Lawson represented the faculty. |
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Keith Knapp To Speak
Tuesday, November 11th, 2003 from 2pm to 4pm at Center
Theatre in the Student Center, Gerontology's own Keith Knapp with be on of
the featured speakers at the "Compassionate Caring : How Nursing Home Staff
and Families Can Work Together" Symposium. |
Almost time for Holiday Pudding
Party Party
The time is rapidly approaching
for the annual Holiday
pudding party on December 6th at Dr. Rowles home. Faculty, students,
and staff are all invited.
Click here for previous years
pudding party photos |
Beth Hunter
Passes Quals
The Gerontology Department
is pleased to report that Beth Hunter passed her qualifying examinations and
was advanced to candidacy for the Ph.D. Degree on Thursday, October 30,
2003. Beth’s committee comprises Dr. Graham D. Rowles (Chair), Dr. John F.
Watkins, Dr. John Van Willigen and Dr. John F. Wilson. Beth’s dissertation
project is tentatively entitled: “Beyond Generativity: Leaving a Legacy.”
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GSA
Reminder
For those of you student and faculty who are going to GSA
and wish to have a poster printed, please get them to Len ASAP, so that we
can get them printed and checked. |
Spring 2003 Graduation
Graduation has come and gone, and the program is happy to
announce that Mia Rosenfeld has completed the program. |
Summer 2003 Graduation
The Gerontology Program is pleased to announce the
graduation of Marian Roman, who has accepted a tenure track assistant
professor position at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. |
New Faculty
The Gerontology Program is happy to welcome the arrival of Dr. Joy
Jacobs-Lawson to the Faculty. Dr. Lawson is a graduate of Oklahoma
State University, with interests in psychology of aging and retirement
decision making. |
New Students
Please welcome the new students entering in the fall of 2003: Susan Vickers, Adah Carter, Katie Nikzad, Kara Bottiggi, Corrinne Leach,
Cynthia Reeser, and Angela Redwine. |
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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