Growing Old in the Modern World

Subtitle: 
A Global History
Activity Type: 
Colloquium
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Presenter: 
Alissa Klots (History) and Elizabeth Mulvaney (Social Work)
Date: 
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 13:30 to 15:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Alissa Klots
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
alissaklots@pitt.edu
Cost: 

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

UCIS Unit: 
Asian Studies Center
Center for Latin American Studies
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
Global Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
World History Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Leibniz ScienceCampus Europe and America in the Modern World
Volkswagen Foundadtion
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes
University Calendar ID: 
50666545507118