The University of Manitoba was one of five universities across Canada to be invited to take part in a national program to establish a "Geriatric Interest Group" (GIG) to increase awareness and interest in the field of aging and to provide an interactive learning opportunity. As part of GIG, we at the Centre on Aging planned to host four meetings. These meetings provided a setting for students, who are interested in aging, with an opportunity to learn more about the field and begin the networking process with other students and faculty members. The student coordinator for the group was Kristina Zawaly.

This group is dedicated to interdisciplinary co-operation between students and faculty to facilitate further education in the filed of aging.

Students could be undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in the field of aging or possibly considering the field. Faculty members were encouraged to join.

Come to the meetings! Contact Kristina Zawaly.

Production of this group has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.