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2001:
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Development of an SC-CÉ website providing numerous links and resources, including a list of SC-CÉ member research interests.
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| 2002: |
Formal acceptance of the SC-CÉ as the official student organization of the CAG-ACG. Recognition of the two official languages used by the student body, evident in our bi-lingual name and recruitment efforts of both Francophone and Anglophone students across
Canada
. Student representation on the CAG-ACG Board of Directors. |
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Initiation of the SC-CÉ Student Representative program. |
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| 2003: |
Introduction of new SC-CÉ logo. |
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Development of a formal SC-CÉ strategic plan. |
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Production of the SC-CÉ Guide to Establishing Student Sections within Member Organizations of the International Association of Gerontology (IAG). |
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The SC-CÉ revives the tradition of offering a book display at the CAG-ACG Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting (ASEM). All proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets for donated books are returned directly to CAG-ACG student members. |
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Formation of a one-year CAG-ACG transitional membership status at a reduced cost for recent graduates. This status is intended to allow student members a period of grace as they move between academic programs or from student membership to regular membership. |
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Initiation of a joint Faculty Representative – SC-CÉ Student Representative meeting at the ASEM to bring together CAG-ACG members who actively promote the CAG-ACG and SC-CÉ locally. |
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| 2004: |
Development of a formal SC-CÉ constitution. |
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The SC-CÉ receives an IAG Student Section Development Grant. All objectives were successfully completed, including an essay competition, the creation of a student membership recruitment incentive, and assistance with the formation of a student section within the New Zealand Association of Gerontology. |
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Presentation of the first SC-CÉ-sponsored workshop at a CAG-ACG ASEM. |
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Initiation of the Take a Student to Lunch program. The purpose of this initiative is to facilitate mentoring between regular and junior CAG-ACG members at the ASEM Divisional Lunches, provide networking opportunities, and allow students to attend a lunch that they otherwise may not be able to afford. |
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Creation of the Spot the Dot initiative. Student CAG-ACG ASEM nametags are marked with a red dot to facilitate networking opportunities among faculty and students, and among students themselves. |
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The SC-CÉ formally collaborates with the CAG-ACG ASEM Planning Committee. |
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| 2005: |
The SC-CÉ is represented at the inaugural meeting of the International Council of Gerontology Student Organizations (ICGSO) at the 18th Congress of the IAG in
Rio de Janeiro
,
Brazil
. |
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Symposium including representatives from the SC-CÉ presented at the 18th Congress of the IAG in
Rio de Janeiro
,
Brazil
.
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The first Canadian Institutes of Health Research –
Institute
of
Aging
(CIHR-IA) SC-CÉ Student Networking Lunch is held at the CAG-ACG ASEM. |
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Launch of an SC-CÉ listserv to support student networking. |
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SC-CÉ members are invited to serve as CAG-ACG ASEM session co-chairs. |
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| 2006: |
The SC-CÉ is invited to participate in the North American Regional Council (NARC) meeting of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG). |
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Recruitment of the first SC-CÉ Student Representative outside of
Canada
. |
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| 2007: |
Initiation of the Excellence in Research on Aging (ERA) Award offered by the SC-CÉ to CAG-ACG student and recent graduate members. |
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Collaboration with the Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) on a workshop presented at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. |
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| 2008: |
Initiation of the Student Local Interdisciplinary Network (LINK) Seed Grant in Aging offered by the SC-CÉ to provide financial support to connect local students in the field of aging on campuses without strong existing linkages. |
SC-CÉ History