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​MSU AgeAlive Hosts 2022 Awards Ceremony
Highlights Aging-Related Research & Initiatives that Promote Lifelong Well-being

East Lansing, Michigan – Michigan State University (MSU) Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., will open the MSU AgeAlive third Annual Awards Ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 8. The event will be from 4-5 p.m., via Zoom. Serving as this year’s emcee will be Alexis Travis, Ph.D., appointed as MSU’s first assistant provost and executive director of University Health and Wellbeing.

This year’s event will include two Research in Aging Awards given in recognition of individuals who have contributed substantially to the well-being of older adults and others throughout their research careers.

Awards will be presented to the following MSU faculty members for their outstanding aging-related research:

• Scott Counts, Ph.D., Department of Translational Neuroscience, MSU College of Human Medicine
• Fei Sun, Ph.D., MSU School of Social Work
  
  

The annual Intergenerational Award will be presented to:

• Jessica Wright, education coordinator and interim director, on behalf of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden in recognition of leadership in fostering intergenerational experiences.
  
  

A Legacy Award will be presented to:

• Charles Gliozzo, Ph.D., professor emeritus of History and director emeritus of the MSU Office of Overseas Study, in recognition of an outstanding history of service to others that improves quality of life and well-being for individuals and society.
  
  

“Aging-related research and intergenerational initiatives are critical to increasing well-being and quality of life across the lifespan. We are delighted to recognize these outstanding individuals who have dedicated their work towards this mission – contributing to both the innovative research at MSU and our understanding of aging issues as a society,” said Clare C. Luz, Ph.D., associate professor and director of MSU AgeAlive, Department of Family & Community Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Those interested in attending the virtual awards ceremony may register at MSU AgeAlive Awards Ceremony Registration or agealive.org.
MSU AgeAlive is dedicated to building a cohesive university-wide aging unit, portfolio and communication network, and community partnerships that can bring people interested in aging-related issues together. MSU AgeAlive’s institutional home is in the Department of Family & Community Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine. For additional information on MSU AgeAlive, visit agealive.org.
 

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Nutrition Program A Success

MSU AgeAlive offered two nutrition education classes with Abby Richey, MSU Health 4U Dietician, and two Cooking Demos with Chef Rajeev, MSU Chef this spring. "We extend our thanks to both of these generous individuals for their time and for doing an excellent job," said Lori Strom, MSU AgeAlive Leadership Council member. "They were both a huge hit and were well received by the participants".
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An estimated 60 people registered for all four of the sessions. AgeAlive extends special thanks to Bailey Center, Newman Lofts, and Allen Neighborhood Center for hosting the events; Kelly Arndt and the Friends of Prime Time for their support of Chef Rajeev and Abby; and Lori, Kelly, and Gloria for their help on the planning committee. A sincere thanks is also extended to the MSU Social Science Scholar student intern Katie Heeder for doing an excellent job being in charge and coordinating the events.

Thank you to everyone that participated. We look forward to following up in the future with more programming. 

Testimonials from some of our class participants: 
"Great cooking demo. I enjoyed learning a new way to prepare a light salad and enjoyed the finished meal!" 
"The session was great, and I appreciate all who helped make it so."
"More sessions with Chef Rajeev. He is excellent!"
​"Great, easy to use nutrition tips and recipes!"

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In The News

New study finds that the older we get, the more grateful we are
December 13, 2021 - Liz Schondelmayer

The saying goes, “with age comes wisdom,” but according to a recent study from Michigan State University, with age also comes an increase in one’s gratitude for the relationships, experiences and material things that we have. 

"As we age, we begin to realize that life is short. As a result, we tend to invest in more meaningful and rewarding relationships in our lives—leading to greater positivity and well-being," said William Chopik (pictured left), associate professor of psychology and director of MSU’s Close Relationships Lab. "It looks like one way that happens is through gratitude—an emotion that binds people in relationships together."
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PBS News Hour Reports

Clare Luz, AgeAlive Director is featured in a two-part report from PBS News Hour regarding the PCA workforce shortage.


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Journal Articles

Learn about the history of AgeAlive and its work at helping identify how MSU meets the Age Friendly University principles:

Luz, C., and Baldwin, R. 2019. Pursuing age-friendly university principles at a major university: Lessons in grassroots organizing. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2019.1583224 

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