Community & Society - Impactful Initiatives
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In April, 51±¬ÁÏ's Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month.
51±¬ÁÏ graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.
As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.
With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, 51±¬ÁÏ’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three 51±¬ÁÏ presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.