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“From Working to Wisdom: The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans” by Syracuse Alumnus Brendan Hare

December 10, 2015

For much of our lives we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in work? When it comes to retirement we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in retirement?

The author asked older Americans to discuss their feelings, fears, and hopes. He spoke with a remarkable group, which included a big-city mayor, an adventurer, a missionary, a Marine Corps general, athletes, philanthropists, factory workers, nurses, and teachers.

The resulting book shows rather than tells how to age and live well. It is many things: a series of reflections on growing older, a store of insight and instruction, and a sustained argument for the power of choosing—no matter the circumstance—to live well.

From Working to Wisdom is a testament to the richness of each person’s life. On every page, the book challenges its readers to live with authenticity, imagination, and courage, and to begin doing so right now.

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Listen to Madonna Harrington Meyer on the Gender & Society Podcast

December 1, 2015

Madonna Harrington Meyer was featured on the Gender & Society Podcast, she was invited on to discuss her book, “Grandmothers at Work: Juggling Families and Jobs,” click here to listen.

Madonna Harrington Meyer Featured in The Grandparent Effect

November 6, 2015

Is grandmotherhood intensifying?

By Olivia Gentile

For years, scholars have been saying that motherhood in the United States is more demanding than it was in the past: while mothers used to simply send children outside to play, now they attend ceaselessly to every aspect of their development.

In groundbreaking and engaging new book, a prominent sociologist says that grandmotherhood may be getting tougher, too.

Click here to read the rest of the article.

Paul Gold Awarded Grant from the Research Foundation of State University of New York

November 3, 2015

Paul Gold was awarded the grant to investigate the way brain anatomy influences mental function at a fine scale. In collaboration with Huaiyu Hu from SUNY Upstate, they will study the impact of neuron morphology on learning and memory in mice. To read more, click here.

Ph.D. Student Woosang Hwang is the Recipient of the Feldman Travel Award

November 3, 2015

Woosang Hwang was selected as the Feldman Travel Award recipient for his proposal, “Does Paid Maternity Leave Affect Infant Development and Second-Birth Intentions? The Mediation Effect of Parenting Stress.” This award is given by the Family Policy Section of National Council on Family Relations.

Falk College Names Alejandro Garcia to Endowed Professorship

November 3, 2015

Dr. Alejandro Garcia was named the Jocelyn Falk Endowed Professor of Social Work. The Falk endowed professorship allows Falk College to support internationally recognized faculty to enhance the research, academic and experiential components of it’s programs to advance its mission in teaching, research, scholarship, practice and service.

To read more click here.

Andrew London named a Tenth Decade Faculty Scholar

October 26, 2015

Congratulations Andrew London on being named a “Tenth Decade Faculty Scholar” by the Maxwell School. The award recognizes excellence in citizenship, teaching, research, and public engagement.

For more information, go to:

https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/news.aspx?id=124554060398

Dr. Alejandro Garcia is the recipient of the ALLSWE 2015 Life Achievement Award

September 3, 2015

Dr. Alejandro Garcia is the Recipient of the 2015 Association of Latina and Latino Social Work Educators (ALLSWE) Life Achievement Award. This award is given to individuals who have made highly significant contributions to social work education and scholarship that promote the well being of Latinas and Latinos over a long period of time.

Dr. Garcia will be presented with the award on Saturday, October 17th at the ALLSWE Annual Meeting and Reception which will take place at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Plaza Building – Director’s Row H (Lobby Level) from 6:30-8:30pm. http://allswe.org/