The University of Iowa School of Social Work

 

Photo Gallery

(Above)  May 2011, Susan Dirks photographs William Deaton standing next to a photo he took of his grandmother.  The photo was entered in this year's AGING 360 Photo Contest.  All photos submitted to this and last year's contest will be on display at the Iowa CIty Senior Center through the month of May.

 

 

University of Iowa graduate student, Ruth (left) is earning a degree in Counseling Rehabilitation and also is pursueing a Certificate in Aging Studies. May 2011

 

 

 

 

 

  1.   Left to right:  Stacia Wissink, graduate student  is the instructor for the Service Learning component of the Basic Aspects of Aging class and is facilitating the ASP Strategic Planning process, Mercedes Bern-Klug (Director, Aging Studies Program), and Susan Dirks  (Aging 360 Photo Contest Coordinator and School of Social Work). May 2011

 

Jon B  and Michael C met in Basic Aspects of Aging, and then were classmates in Psychology of Aging and Biology of Aging as well.  Michael graduated in 2010 with his Certificate in Aging Studies.  Jon is currently in the Global Aging class.  (May 2011).

 

Photos submitted for the AGING 360 Photo Contest in 2010 and in 2011 are on display at the Iowa City Senior Center (second floor gallery) through the month of May, 2011. A reception to announce the 2011 winners was held in the senior center on May 6th.

 

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Michael Chan
Michael Chan receives his Aging Studies Certificate and is developing processes to help older adults with physical limitations continue to use grocery stores, "People like to socialize in the store—we can make it easier for them. That is good for them and for the community." (photo by Susan Dirks).  May 2010







Grads
Being recognized for their accomplishments in the Aging Studies Program are (L-R): Adam Scherling, Michael Chan, Gina Kaczanowski, Jamie Backhaus, and Deana Dietz.  May 2010










Dave and Rich
Aging Studies Program instructors, Rich MacNeil and Dave Gould stand underneath the photos submitted in this years, "AGING 360" contest. May 2010










Reception
Visiting during the ASP Graduation Reception. May 2010