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\n\t\tGrant from DOROT helps brings generations together for conversation, education <\/p>\n


\nKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 June 9, 2009 \u2013 History has a way of bringing people together, giving groups of varying backgrounds a different perspective on life.<\/p>\n


\nSuch is the case for 溏心vlog免费B站 students who are spending time with residents of the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Center in Warwick. The 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Hillel has partnered with Tamarisk to bring college students and senior citizens together to discuss history, music, stereotypes and more.<\/p>\n


\nAmy Olson, executive director of Hillel \u2013 the Jewish student organization at the school \u2013 said the program was made possible through a grant from DOROT, (the Hebrew word for \u201cgenerations\u201d) a national organization with a mission of fostering respect for human dignity among people of all ages. Olson worked with Lev Poplow, program director for Tamarisk, to develop the program, which will bridge the gap between the generations. <\/p>\n


\n\tDuring the first session on Feb. 8, the groups discussed stereotypes, particularly those for college students and elderly citizens.<\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cThere is a grain of truth in stereotypes,\u201d Olson said. \u201cWe wanted to get those out in the open, and then see if we could break down the stereotypes through discussion.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tDayna Rignanese, a sophomore microbiology major from Cranston, is working with Olson to coordinate the program. Rignanese handled student recruitment for the program, which were held three Sundays from February through April.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cWe were hoping for 12 students, which we thought would be a challenging number because of the time and travel involved,\u201d Olson said. \u201cWe had 20 students apply, and there are 16 students plus Dayna involved. Rather than having 12 students one-on-one with each senior, we had 16 students and eight seniors, which worked out really well.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tAs the project coordinator, Rignanese floated among the groups, observing the interaction between the students and seniors.<\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cSome of the residents were not as talkative during the first session,\u201d Rignanese said. \u201cBecause there were two students with each resident, it made it easier for the students to feed off each other until each group was comfortable and the interactions became more conversational.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tWhile Rignanese produced fliers that were distributed throughout campus, many of the students involved had academic background in nursing, pharmacy and human development and family studies.<\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cFor many of the students, there was a natural interest in participating,\u201d Rignanese said. \u201cWith their field of study, the elderly are people they will be caring for, so it is helpful to gain a better understanding of the age group.\u201d <\/p>\n


\n\tWhile Hillel is a Jewish student group, it is open to all students. <\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cPart of our mission with Hillel is to do good for the entire society,\u201d Olson said. \u201cIt is part of Jewish heritage to value our elders and to do good for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tThe groups met on March 8 and April 5 in the community room at Tamarisk. <\/p>\n

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