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Monday, November 17

Growing Old in the Modern World
A Global History
Time:
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Presenter:
Alissa Klots (History) and Elizabeth Mulvaney (Social Work)
Location:
4130 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies and Global Studies Center along with World History Center, Leibniz ScienceCampus Europe and America in the Modern World and Volkswagen Foundadtion
Contact:
Alissa Klots
Contact Email:
alissaklots@pitt.edu

Rapid population aging is a modern phenomenon that has been transforming societies across the globe. Roundtable participants will present their research of different aspects of aging from the role of grandparents in modern societies to the place of technology in accommodating older people across the globe.

Lunch reception: 12:30–1:30 PM