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from NCFR Elections Process

2012 NCFR Section Election Results

March 08, 2012

The NCFR membership has elected new Section Officers who will take office after the 2012 NCFR Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

from NCFR Elections Process

2012 NCFR National Election Results

March 08, 2012

The NCFR membership has elected new national officers who will take office after the 2012 NCFR Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

from NCFR News

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.

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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

Political and economic turmoil have challenged the stability of family life and national heritage in Ukraine for several decades. 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!