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YSU Professor Testifies Before Ohio House Committee
03/17/2025

YSU Professor Testifies Before Ohio House Committee

Dan Van Dussen, graduate studies professor in health and rehabilitation science and current OAGE Board of Trustees Vice President, recently testified before the Ohio House Children and Human Services Committee.

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Ohio Department of Aging seeking nominations for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
01/30/2025

Ohio Department of Aging seeking nominations for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

Crews started the demolition process Monday at the Madison Marshall Mall. The once crowded mall will no longer be an eyesore to the community. The mall has been closed since 2015 due to structural concerns.

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Students Selected for 2025 Scholars in Aging Program
01/15/2025

Students Selected for 2025 Scholars in Aging Program

Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) Director Ursel J. McElroy announced today the 10 students from Ohio universities and colleges who have been selected as Scholars in Aging participants for 2025.

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Funds are still available for the Pam Matura Memorial Student Travel Fund!
11/25/2024

Funds are still available for the Pam Matura Memorial Student Travel Fund!

If you are a student, or know of a student, that wants to attend the annual OAGE Conference, apply for the Pam Matura Memorial Student Travel Fund to receive a discounted conference registration and a stipend to help cover travel related expenses.

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Deadline Extended!
11/25/2024

Deadline Extended!

OAGE has extended the deadline for students in Ohio to be recognized at the 2025 Conference for their exceptional contributions in aging and gerontology.

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