?? Lifelong learning in action! ?? At age 71, James Evans is redefining what it means to be a student. A junior Africana Studies major at Rutgers University-Newark, James brings a lifetime of experience into the classroom. He connects the history lessons being taught in his classes to lived experience and embraces new perspectives, even stepping outside his comfort zone in a hip-hop course! James is living the values of what it means to be an Age-Friendly University, including: ?? Older adults participating in the core activities of University education and research ?? Promoting intergenerational learning by sharing wisdom and learning from younger classmates ?? Appreciating the longevity dividend that celebrates the complexity and richness that aging brings to society Learn more about James Evans’ inspiring journey: https://lnkd.in/enZ47KK9 More Resources: ?? Learn more about the Age-Friendly University Global Network at: https://www.afugn.org ?? Get involved! Learn more and share your interest in working toward creating a Rutgers Age-Friendly University Designation effort led by the Rutgers University (RU) Taskforce on Aging: https://lnkd.in/ex3JqJuR #RutgersSSW #LifelongLearning #AgeFriendlyUniversity #RutgersProud
Professor of Social Work
2 周Kudos to Lauren Snedeker, DSW, LSW , Tracy Davis , Anita Franzione, DrPH, MPA, CPH , and Elissa Kozlov for helping to lead age-friendly university work at #Rutgers!