Gerontology Program
Sigma Phi Omega
Delta Gamma Chapter at UNCG
Sigma Phi Omega (SPO), the national academic
honor and professional society in gerontology, was established in 1980
to recognize the excellence of those who study gerontology/aging and the outstanding
service
of professionals who work with or on behalf of older persons. The formation
of a society not linked directly to any of the major professional associations
appeared to be a fruitful avenue to provide a much needed link between educators,
practitioners, and administrators in various settings where older persons are
served.
SPO seeks to promote scholarship, professionalism, friendship, and services to older persons, and to recognize
exemplary attainment in gerontology/aging
studies
and related fields.
The goals of SPO are achieved primarily through the activities of local
chapters and secondarily through efforts of the national office and officers. Local
chapters serve as links within their respective communities to promote interaction
between gerontology educators, students, alumni, and local professionals. Local
chapters provide opportunities for personal and professional interaction, sharing
concerns, discussion of issues, service activities, and so forth.
To learn
more about the NATIONAL SPO honor and professional society, including current leadership, awards, membership, and the newsletter, visit www.sigmaphiomega.org
Delta Gamma is the local SPO Chapter at UNCG.
Delta Gamma Chapter officers for 2011-2012 are:
> Christina M. Acosta c_acosta@uncg.edu (MS in Gerontology/MBA 2012)
> Sarah Johnson shjohns2@uncg.edu (MS in Gerontology 2012)
> Jian (Jenny) Jiang J_JIANG@uncg.edu (MS in Gerontology 2013)
All UNCG Gerontology students and Delta Gamma SPO members are invited to attend
Delta Gamma SPO events.
SPO 2011-2012 Delta Gamma Chapter meetings:
> November 30, 2011, 5:00 pm SPO/Gerontology Fall Semester Party Before Finals
500 Forest Street on the UNCG campus
>
November 16, 2011, 5:00 pm SPO/Gerontology Club November Meeting
500 Forest Street on the UNCG campus
> October 26, 2011, 5:00 pm SPO/Gerontology Club October Meeting
500 Forest Street on the UNCG campus
> Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 6:30pm
Dinner with UNCG & UNCC SPO and Gerontology Students
For details contact and RSVP by October 10 to C_Acosta@uncg.edu
> September 28, 2011, 5:00 p.m. SPO Induction Ceremony and Gerontology Club Meeting
500 Forest Street on the UNCG campus
Come support students who are being inducted into Sigma Phi Omega Delta Gamma Chapter!