GSA @ OSU http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gsaosu Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:32:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Photo Contest – Intergenerational Moment http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gsaosu/2011/02/21/photo-contest-intergenerational-moment/ http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gsaosu/2011/02/21/photo-contest-intergenerational-moment/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:04:48 +0000 chytkac http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gsaosu/?p=56

Chelsea and her Great Grandma

Share your favorite photo of an older adult with a younger generation (preferably you!)

Photos will be judged based on the number of “Likes” a photo receives on the GSA of OSU Facebook page. The Top 10 photos will be presented at the Gerontology Conference on April 7 for the winner to be chosen.

PRIZES:

1st place: Ipod Shuffle

2nd place: VIP Card*

3rd place: VIP Card*

4th, 5th & 6th place: Goody Bag with OSU items

7th, 8th, 9th & 10th place: Benny Beaver Chocolates

*Local business discounts including: Flat Tail Pub & Brewery, Le Bistro, Aqua, Terzo, On Call Heating & Air, Beaver Authentics & Merry Maids

**Prizes may vary

Contest Rules:

1. Those entering photos for contest submission MUST live in the Corvallis or surrounding areas.

2. Every photo must include a caption and include an older adult with a younger generation.

3. You must email your photo to gerontologyclub.osu@gmail.com or by using the link below.

4. Deadline to submit your photo(s) is April 1, 2011.

5. Two entries maximum per person.

Click here to email us a Photo! at gerontologyclub.osu@gmail.com and we will upload it to our Facebook to be judged.

Have questions? Just ask! Send us an email or leave a comment!

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Come visit our table at the Spring Involvement Fair on 2/22 in the MU Ballroom from 11am-2:30pm. You can receive more information about GSA, the Gerontology Program, and learn about some great ways to get involved! Hope to see you there!

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This Thursday, February 10 at 6:00pm we will hold our second Silver Screen in Milam 319. We will be watching an episode from the British comedy, “Waiting for God”. Following the viewing will be a discussion led by Dan Romo.

Hope to see you there!

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Healthy Aging Coalition Forum
February 22, March 8, and March 29

OSU Gerontology Conference
April 7-8, 2011

Live Well, Age Well Health Expo
May 14, 2011

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February 10         Discussion led by graduate student, Dan Romo

February 24         Discussion led by Kathy Greaves aka Dr. Sex

Hope to see you there!

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