Recap of Young Adult Convening in D.C.!

Rage Against The Machine's front man, Zack de la Rocha, once noted his amazement at young people's ability to "question...care deeply about justice, and...have open minds." This past weekend, he would've been proud to see a roomful of 35 youth  talk about breaking the generational gap in their communities during Saturday morning's circle discussion. These Jumpstart Grantees and Super Fellows have been recognized by Generations United and Mentor Up, a new way to make a difference from AARP Foundation, for developing and leading creative age-amped (intergenerational) programs to address the needs of vulnerable adults aged 50 and over. This weekend, they captured older adults' life stories and engaged in a stone soup exercise. They also got some inspiring words from Aaron Smith, co-founder of the Young Invincibles. Scroll through our Twitter account and Facebook page for additional photos and highlights.

Nebraskan Grandstanding for the State's Young People 

First Lady Sally Ganem will offer welcome remarks followed by presentations from national and local experts in a webinar scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The virtual discussion will revolve around ways grandparents can use their wealth of wisdom and knowledge to help the up and coming generation of young Nebraskans. Other presenters include Generations United's Jaia Peterson Lent; ZERO TO THREE's Rebecca Parlakian; Diane Rolfsmeyer, of the Nebraska Early Childhood Network; and Crete Schools Superintendent Kyle McGowen. RSVP by emailing Diane Rolfsmeyer or calling her at 402-435-7211. On Feb 1., connect to the webinar here. Prior to the webinar, please make sure your computer connects to the "UNL Extension Interview Room" (test now). If you have problems, contact Betty Castan. Learn more     

Taiwan Intergenerational Study Tour - 2014

A few years ago, a good friend, who's a professor at a Maryland university, benefited from a teaching exchange initiative that took him and several other educators to China. On that trip, he shared his experiences with international practitioners and compared education trends with scholars in his field. He immersed himself in a rich new environment that taught him a great deal about his profession-and himself. Well, Pennsylvania State University, in partnership with National Taichung University of Education and Travel & Learn LLC, are offering a similar opportunity for intergenerational program facilitators and managers to travel to Taiwan. This intergenerational study tour, from March 7 to 11, will include visits to 10 exemplary program that their roots in the areas of lifelong learning, eldercare, early childhood education, environmental education, theatre arts, and historical and cultural preservation. Learn more 

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