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Gerontology Workshop: Seniors Mental Health and Housing

December 20th, 2011

Huntington University’s Gerontology department is gearing up for its annual Senior’s Mental Health and Housing workshop.  The event, co-sponsored by The Centre for Research in Gerontology and the Walden Non-Profit Housing Corporation, will take place at Huntington University’s Social Centre on Friday, January 20, 2012.

The one-day training workshop will feature speakers from the The Centre for Research in Gerontology, Housing Services, Alzheimer Society, Mental Health Outreach Program, the Elder Abuse Network, Sudbury Regional Police, Community Care Access Centre and the North East Local Health Intergration Network. Presenters will share detailed information and practical experiences about mental health and housing issues amongst seniors. Furthermore, a panel discussion will give participants the opportunity to look at cases from their own experience and will be addressed by the panel of professionals working and researching in the area of mental health, housing and seniors.

For more information about the workshop, including on how to register, please contact via e-mail by clicking on the following Dr. Birgit Pianosi or at 705-673-4126 ext. 206.

To download the registration form and program, please click here.

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Teaching Opportunities in Gerontology

November 22nd, 2011

Huntington University is pleased to announce the posting of sessional teaching opportunities in the Departments of Gerontology.

If your aspirations include teaching in an atmosphere of excellence, we invite you to consider applying for one of the following positions:

GERO 2016 – Optimal Aging I
GERO 2017- Optimal Aging II
GERO 3207 – Health Challenges

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Application packages must be sent on or before the deadline to:

Karen McBain
Huntington University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 or
705-673-6031 (fax)

Successful applicants will be contacted by March 15, 2012.

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