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Call for Submissions: The Journal of Latino-Latin American Studies

Special Issue: Latino and Latin American Families

January 04, 2012

The Journal of Latino-Latin American Studies (JOLLAS) invites manuscripts for two Special Issues on Latino and Latin American families. Potential contributors are asked to submit a letter of intent by Monday, January 16, 2012.

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William D. Allen wins NCFR's prestigious Marie Peters Award

2011 Marie E. Peters Award

November 08, 2011

This award, presented by NCFR's Ethnic Minorities Section, was established for the purpose of recognizing distinguished scholars, researchers and practitioners who have made significant contributions to the areas of ethnic minorities families. The award is presented in memory of Marie E. Peters who was a distinguished scholar, researcher, practitioner, and mentor, as well as an illustrious member of NCFR, a Board Member, and the Ethnic Minorities Section leader.

from NCFR Elections Process

Elections Council Seeks Leaders for NCFR

Katherine R. Allen & Stephan M. Wilson, Elections Council Co-Chairs

November 08, 2011

NCFR's future is inextricably tied to the quality and dedication of its leaders. We need you!

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Intergenerational cultural bonds: A look at Ukrainian–American families

by Christina M. Bobesky, M.S., doctoral student in Child and Family Studies at Syracuse University, cmbobesk@syr.edu

... Ukrainian tradition and ethnic pride have continued to be essential to each generation, particularly flourishing here in the United States. In an effort to highlight my Ukrainian roots and shed light on a unique group of White ethnics, I discuss intergenerational relationships, such as that of grandparent and grandchild, within the context of Ukrainian-American culture.

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Building intergenerational relationships via an Elder Service Partner program

by Raeann R. Hamon, Ph.D., CFLE, Distinguished Professor of Family Science and Gerontology; Chair, Department of Human Development and Family Science, Messiah College, rhamon@messiah.edu

Want to enliven your classroom and help students to develop intergenerational relationships? Consider intergenerational service learning! As a type of Ernest Boyer's scholarship of engagement, service learning is a methodology that enables family educators to incorporate community service opportunities into established family science curricula, mutually benefiting both the academy and the community.