News and Announcements Archive

IOG-MPSI Research Poster Day

Fri, Oct 9th, 3-5 pm will be the first joint IOG-MPSI Research Poster Day promoting research across the lifespan at Wayne State

The African American Aging Summer Immersion for Science Teachers (AASIST) -- one year fellowship

The Michigan Center for Urban African American Research (MCUAAAR) is pleased to announce a new fellowship opportunity for middle

Michigan Home Heating Credit Deadline is Sept. 30

In Michigan's tough winters, heating your home can be a matter of life and death. Many families are struggling to make ends me

Are You Healthy and Between the Ages of 65 and 80?

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WANTED Want to contribute to research on healthy aging and get paid $15.00? Participants must be in good

22nd Annual Issues in Aging Two Day Conference held May 11 & 12, 2009 in Troy Michigan

Issues in Aging provides multi-disciplinary education and training in geriatrics and gerontology for health and human service pr

Pilot Investigator Grant Funding Opportunity

The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research is one of six research centers on minority aging funded by the N

Registration is REQUIRED for the 2009 Healthier Black Elder's Center Annual Health Reception

Free Event - Detroit's Berts Warehouse on June 2, 2009 from 10:00am-2:15pm

Art of Aging Conference - 2009 Keynote speaker Dr. Mildred Matlock

Seniors stay fit, fun-filled and fabulous by attending the Art of Aging conference on March 26, 2009. Registration required.

Dr. Letha Chadiha was the 2008 recipient of the GSA Minority Task Force's Outstanding Mentor Award

Drs. James Jackson and Peter Lichtenberg are delighted to inform everyone that Dr. Letha Chadiha was awarded the 2008 recipient

Peter Lichtenberg's on Due Process TV - Friday, October 31th

Please tune in to Due Process TV on Friday, October 31 from 5:30- 6:00 p.m. to watch Peter Lichtenberg's half-hour interview abo

IOG's Fall Poster Day

The Institute of Gerontology is hosting its annual fall poster session at 3:30pm on Oct 30th at McGregor Hall. The event is open

The Gerontological Society of America's 61st Annual Scientific Meeting

The Gerontological Society of America's 61st Annual Scientific Meeting Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportuniti

Colloquium & Professional Development Series

Colloquia are free and open to students, professionals and the public on Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am (unless otherwise noted

Healthier Black Elders Center 6th Annual Health Reception at Bert's Warehouse

Hosted by Wayne State University and the University of Michigan has a NEW HOME this year. Bert’s Warehouse Theater, nestle

Windows on The World of Aging

Home Sweet Home: Living Options as We Age will be presented at The VanElslander Cancer Center at St. John Hospital, 3rd Floor Co

Mark the Date - IOG Spring Event

IOG Spring Event: Go the Distance! Aging Well in the 21st Century Keynote Speaker: Hayes Jones

Predoctoral Training Program Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the 2008-2009 NIH/NIA Pre-Doctoral Training Program in Aging and Urban Health has been extended to

The Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network (ESIN) 3rd Annual Empirical Summer Program in Applied Multi-Ethnic Research (ESPAMR)

The Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network (ESIN) is hosting its 3rd annual Empirical Summer Program in Applied Multi-Ethni

MCUAAAR Summer Training Workshop - June 4-6, 2008

Summer Training Workshop on African American Aging Research, Sponsored by University of Michigan and Wayne State University - Mi

The Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) Annual Conference 2008 at UM & WSU

The Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), "Opportunities in Aging and Minority Health Research" on May

Be A Part of Our Research Study...We Need Participants!

Research Study Participants Needed Participants are needed for a research study investigating disability, health and cogni

IOG Fellowship for Advanced Study in Aging and Lifespan

The Institute of Gerontology, in conjunction with the Vice President for Research, has created a new fellowship program to suppo

Anthropology of Aging, Winter, 2008, Tuesdays 5:30-8:15 PM

Anthropology of Aging, Anthropology 5410/7630, Winter, 2008, Tuesdays 5:30-8:15 PM, Instructor: Dr. S. Brille

Trainee Orientation!

For the Pre and Post-Doctoral Research Training Program in Aging and Urban Health. Don't forget it is from 1-3pm!

In honor of Mr. George Cooney!

We remember and honor Mr. George Cooney, an elder law attorney and faculty associate. George died of prostate cancer in ear

20th Annual Issues in Aging Conference

The Institute of Gerontology is pleased to be celebrating the 20th annual conference for professionals in the aging field.

Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council & Center 4-Part Series on Aging

BASCC, in partnership with Home Instead Senior Care is offering a four-part series on aging. Topics and dates are: Thursday, A

2007 Art of Aging Conference: Vitality and Inspiration

The IOG is pleased to announce the 8th annual Art of Aging Conference to be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Greater Grace Te

Attention Caregivers in Need of Support

Help is available for caregivers dealing with dementia. Knowledge and Skills Needed for Dementia Care, a full spectrum guide f

Dr. Peter Lichtenberg Received the Michigan Society for Gerontology's Harry J. Kelly Award!

This award was presented at the 50th Anniversary of the Michigan Gerontology Society conference on Novermber 2, 2006 which reco

11th Annual Edna Gates Conference on Dementia Care - Nov 6&7

This year's program will bring leaders in the field of aging from Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States togeth

Healthier Black Elders Center Community Health Forum - Oct 19

Have your health questions answered by professionals at this month's HBEC Community Health Forum on October 19 from 10:00-11:30

Detroit Public TV Hotline Will Connect Viewers with Local Health and Social Service Professionals - October 19 and 26!

As part of a local outreach effort, viewers will be able to call in questions to health and social service professionals during

Elder Advisors to Research Learning Series Kicks Off

On September 20th, The Institute of Gerontology's Elder Advisors to Research Learning Series will kick off with a presentation b

Creative Expressions Entries Deadline Nov. 1

WSU Institute of Gerontology's Elder Advisors to Research is now accepting arts submissions for the annual Creative Expressions