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SENIOR CITIZENS MEET WEEKLY in the Taggart Student Center to continue their education and learn from various USU professors. Statesman file photo
SENIOR: Seniors stay up to date From page 4 he is happy he had an oppor-� tunity to speak this semester. “A former student of mine who I mentored years ago started this program, so when I received a random communi-� cation years later, I was excited it was still going,� Diaz said. “I think it’s important to serve and give back.� The class attendees pay $10 per person per semester, and Kushlan said the fees go to an end-�of-�semester social, catered by University Catering. Originally, the fee was cre-� ated in case the class was ever offered in the University Catalog. “The idea was to begin with a fee, so it wasn’t a shock if
it was added to the catalog,� Kushlan said. “I think if you pay a little, you’re a little more investing in going.� Kushlan said she became involved in Senior University because a friend had to do a service project. She said she loves senior citizens and tries to provide them with as much information that is relevant and interesting as she can. “I think of them as my grandparents, so I try help them stay informed on what’s happening,� Kushlan said. “I like professors to tie in current events to help the stay up to date. Last semester, we had a lecture on Obamacare.� Kushlan said the program needs the volunteer efforts of other students as well as
professors because the goal of the program is to get people interacting. “I like the students to be there because it adds another perspective,� Kushlan said. “Here’s your generation, the professor’s generation and my generation, and it really lets the seniors feel like everyone at the university cares about them.� Helene said the Salisburys attend the class because it’s important to keep learning, no matter how old a person gets. “Learning — I think it’s the most exciting thing a person can do,� Helene said. – april.ashland@aggiemail. usu.edu @AprilAsh2012
November 2012
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