From the State Library of Ohio

Department of Aging now accepting applications for 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program

Participating students will receive $2,000 stipend

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), in conjunction with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE), is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program.

For the past decade, ODA and OAGE have teamed up to offer the Ohio Scholars in Aging program for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited educational institution in Ohio. Participants benefit from the opportunity to learn about aging-related policymaking, establish professional contacts, and gain career knowledge and skills in the field of aging by completing an internship or a community project, attending ODA and OAGE events, making a presentation for state leaders on aging, and more.

The program stipend has been doubled this year. Participating students who complete all program requirements will each receive $2,000.

Click here to learn more and apply

“Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in Ohio. Now is the time to increase our engagement with our state’s best and brightest minds and allow them to use their skills and innovative ideas to help older Ohioans,” said ODA Director Ursel J. McElroy. “Ohio Scholars in Aging provides a unique opportunity for us to help shape tomorrow’s policymakers and leaders, while using their insights to help others.”

The program is free and open to emerging professionals in a variety of careers. These can include students of nutrition and allied health sciences, city and regional planning, gerontology, social work, or other relevant focus areas.

Ten students will be selected from the pool of applicants to participate in the program.

Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

IIn Ohio, we are fortunate to have so many wonderful college students who are passionate about aging issues and who want to do their part to help improve the well-being of older Ohioans everywhere,” said OAGE President Kate de Medeiros. “I am confident that our newest class in the Scholars in Aging program will continue this important work and, perhaps for some, even spark a lifelong journey serving others in the field of gerontology.”

A survey of the students who participated in the Scholars in Aging program last year showed that 40% have already been hired to work in the aging network, while 80% said their involvement in the program influenced their career decision in some way. Additionally, 90% reported they were “highly satisfied” with their experience.

Each participant must work on their internship or project for a total of at least 45 hours. In addition, participants must attend three ODA meetings, attend an all-day experience at their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and prepare a presentation for a Project Poster Session at the annual OAGE Conference.

For more information, visit www.aging.ohio.gov/scholarsinaging.

About ODA – The Ohio Department of Aging serves and advocates for the needs of Ohioans age 60 and older, as well as their families, caregivers and communities. Programs include home and community based long-term supports and services, as well as initiatives to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.

As picture book creators, we respect and appreciate librarians so much! We know how much time you spend developing activities, resources, and lessons for kids. For that reason, we’ve prepared free, engaging, easy-to-use activities using simple materials for each of our six books celebrating the theme of our favorite season - FALL!

We are happy to share these activities with librarians at no cost to simplify your planning. Authors and illustrators in our group, PB22Peekaboo, plan to continue developing resources for our librarian friends in the future. For news about upcoming resources and to access the Google drive housing 28 FREE activities for the picture books listed below and videos from the authors sharing their insights about the books’ themes and activities, click here.

A Family Looks Like Love by Kaitlyn Wells, Illustrator - Sawyer Cloud
A is for Always: An Adoption Alphabet by Linda Cutting, Illustrator - Leonie Little Lex
A Way with Words by Stacy Burch, Illustrator - Lucy McCloughlin
This Could Be You by Cindy Williams Schrauben, Illustrator - Julia Seal
This is the Boat that Ben Built by Jen Lynn Bailey, Illustrator - Maggie Zeng
Why, Daddy? Why? by Tamara Girardi, Illustrator - Nichola Cowdery

Thank you for all you do for children and to support creators like us!

Sincerely,

Jen Lynn Bailey
Stacy Burch
Linda Cutting
Tamara Girardi
Cindy Williams Schrauben
Kaitlyn Wells

Save the Date! The State Library of Ohio is excited to share our in-person Solar Eclipse for Libraries training is scheduled for March 14, 2023.

Read more about the initiative from STARnet and the Space Science Institute and see the attached flyer for information about FREE solar eclipse glasses. Ohio is in the path for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Betty and Gordon Moore foundation, the STAR Library Network (based at the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute) will support state and public libraries for the 2023 annular solar eclipse and 2024 total solar eclipse by providing solar eclipse glasses, solar science circulation kits, and in-person and virtual training. In-person trainings will consist of workshops to prepare and empower public library staff to facilitate meaningful solar and space science programs for their patrons that build curiosity, knowledge, and inspiration. Attendees will receive hands-on training on solar telescopes, low-cost methods of solar viewing, and interactive


From the State Library of Ohio Department of Aging now accepting applications for 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program Participating students will receive $2,000 stipend Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), in conjunction with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE), is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program. For the past decade, ODA and OAGE have teamed up to offer the Ohio Scholars in Aging program for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited educational institution in Ohio. Participants benefit from the opportunity to learn about aging-related policymaking, establish professional contacts, and gain career knowledge and skills in the field of aging by completing an internship or a community project, attending ODA and OAGE events, making a presentation for state leaders on aging, and more. The program stipend has been doubled this year. Participating students who complete all program requirements will each receive $2,000. Click here to learn more and apply “Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in Ohio. Now is the time to increase our engagement with our state’s best and brightest minds and allow them to use their skills and innovative ideas to help older Ohioans,” said ODA Director Ursel J. McElroy. “Ohio Scholars in Aging provides a unique opportunity for us to help shape tomorrow’s policymakers and leaders, while using their insights to help others.” The program is free and open to emerging professionals in a variety of careers. These can include students of nutrition and allied health sciences, city and regional planning, gerontology, social work, or other relevant focus areas. Ten students will be selected from the pool of applicants to participate in the program. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. IIn Ohio, we are fortunate to have so many wonderful college students who are passionate about aging issues and who want to do their part to help improve the well-being of older Ohioans everywhere,” said OAGE President Kate de Medeiros. “I am confident that our newest class in the Scholars in Aging program will continue this important work and, perhaps for some, even spark a lifelong journey serving others in the field of gerontology.” A survey of the students who participated in the Scholars in Aging program last year showed that 40% have already been hired to work in the aging network, while 80% said their involvement in the program influenced their career decision in some way. Additionally, 90% reported they were “highly satisfied” with their experience. Each participant must work on their internship or project for a total of at least 45 hours. In addition, participants must attend three ODA meetings, attend an all-day experience at their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and prepare a presentation for a Project Poster Session at the annual OAGE Conference. For more information, visit www.aging.ohio.gov/scholarsinaging. About ODA – The Ohio Department of Aging serves and advocates for the needs of Ohioans age 60 and older, as well as their families, caregivers and communities. Programs include home and community based long-term supports and services, as well as initiatives to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov. As picture book creators, we respect and appreciate librarians so much! We know how much time you spend developing activities, resources, and lessons for kids. For that reason, we’ve prepared free, engaging, easy-to-use activities using simple materials for each of our six books celebrating the theme of our favorite season - FALL! We are happy to share these activities with librarians at no cost to simplify your planning. Authors and illustrators in our group, PB22Peekaboo, plan to continue developing resources for our librarian friends in the future. For news about upcoming resources and to access the Google drive housing 28 FREE activities for the picture books listed below and videos from the authors sharing their insights about the books’ themes and activities, click here. A Family Looks Like Love by Kaitlyn Wells, Illustrator - Sawyer Cloud A is for Always: An Adoption Alphabet by Linda Cutting, Illustrator - Leonie Little Lex A Way with Words by Stacy Burch, Illustrator - Lucy McCloughlin This Could Be You by Cindy Williams Schrauben, Illustrator - Julia Seal This is the Boat that Ben Built by Jen Lynn Bailey, Illustrator - Maggie Zeng Why, Daddy? Why? by Tamara Girardi, Illustrator - Nichola Cowdery Thank you for all you do for children and to support creators like us! Sincerely, Jen Lynn Bailey Stacy Burch Linda Cutting Tamara Girardi Cindy Williams Schrauben Kaitlyn Wells Save the Date! The State Library of Ohio is excited to share our in-person Solar Eclipse for Libraries training is scheduled for March 14, 2023. Read more about the initiative from STARnet and the Space Science Institute and see the attached flyer for information about FREE solar eclipse glasses. Ohio is in the path for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Thanks to a generous grant from the Betty and Gordon Moore foundation, the STAR Library Network (based at the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute) will support state and public libraries for the 2023 annular solar eclipse and 2024 total solar eclipse by providing solar eclipse glasses, solar science circulation kits, and in-person and virtual training. In-person trainings will consist of workshops to prepare and empower public library staff to facilitate meaningful solar and space science programs for their patrons that build curiosity, knowledge, and inspiration. Attendees will receive hands-on training on solar telescopes, low-cost methods of solar viewing, and interactive
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