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Learning Institute for Elders Lovers of Lifetime Learning. Weekly Announcements April 15, 2014. LIFE.UCF.EDU. Life Officers. Judy Thames, President Vonda Bradbury, Vice President Alice Reinhardt, Secretary Patricia Fluno, Treasurer. Today’s Programs April 15, 2014.
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Learning Institute for EldersLovers of Lifetime Learning Weekly Announcements April 15, 2014 LIFE.UCF.EDU
Life Officers Judy Thames, President Vonda Bradbury, Vice President Alice Reinhardt, Secretary Patricia Fluno, Treasurer
Today’s Programs • April 15, 2014 “Update on the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts” Ellery Brown, Vice Pres, Operations, Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center 9:00 • LIFE 10 & 20 year Recognition Awards • Richard Tucker Gerontology Grant Awards • UCF Gospel Choir Performance 10:30
To Access LIFE@UCFSchedule & Messages Go to: LIFE.UCF.EDU
Honoring LIFE Members • Did we miss anyone ? 20 Years Melvin Oyler Ursula Oyler Roger Belles Hartman Canon Karin Crosby Grace Hampton Phil Hampton Barbie Heller Howard Herr Jim Horne Margaret Horne Gerri Jamieson Howard Kichler Dianne Leeds William Leeds Sue Likon Trudy Mader Bob Osborne Virginia Osborne 10 Years
UCF Music Programs Thursday, April 17 8:00 – 9:30 PM UCF Reflecting Pond In front of Millican Hall Free Information: 407-823-2869
UCF Music & Theatre Programs Visual Arts Student Union Rehearsal Hall Theater Information: 407-823-2869
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Researching cognitive changes in aging, such as: Attention Multitasking Improving Cognition Research supervised by Dr. Mark Neider and Joanna Lewis (doctoral student) Contact: Joanna.Lewis@Knights.ucf.edu Recruiting Research Volunteer Participants
Adults 65 and older, with normal or corrected-to-normal vision and normal motor ability How many participants: 33 Project Description: Purpose: to investigate how people work with computers What participants will do: Interact with computers using mouse, keyboard, and touch screen Interact with non-electronic devices such as pegboards Make spoken or written responses to questions 6 sessions for each participant, total of 7.5 hours over roughly 2 weeks Paid participation: $5.00 per hour, doubled after the 6th session so participants who do all 6 session will receive $75.00 total ($10.00 per hour) Contact: Joanna.Lewis@Knights.ucf.edu Recruiting Research Volunteer Participants
Special Interest • Leadercast
Special Interest • Leadercast
JOIN THE VETERAN’S HISTORY PROJECT Did you or a family member serve in Vietnam, Korea, WWII ? Tell your story or Volunteer to be an interviewer RICHES@UCF.EDU or call 407-823-0242
Special Interest LIFE member, Alan Finfer, is willing to help members with their taxes. Find him in our membership directory. Thanks, Alan
Special Interest Want to Hear Presentations Better? • Bring a portable FM radio • and ear phones/buds • Tune to 88.8 • Front row: reserved for members who lip-read or with severe hearing deficits
Special Interest Hewie Poplock’s Tech Help Website http://lifeatucf.hewie.net • Resource Help For: • Computers • Digital Cameras • Cell Phones
Name Badges Please wear your name badges when you enter campus Campus Police Require visitors to Display Identification Badges
Member Contact Information Don’t miss important LIFE messages Update your contact information at the welcome desk Please make sure that your phone number and e-mail are up to date LIFE Website: LIFE.UCF.EDU
Manners Please be courteous – Refrain from talking during the presentation.
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