Aging Faithfully Conference

Today on South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Dakota Midday, Lori Walsh spoke with Sister Joan Chittister about new research in brain development, how the stories of elders provide the "catechism of the family," and whether or not the soul continues to grow in our later years. is July 26. www.augie.edu/aging

Dakota Midday: Sister Joan Chittister And Aging Faithfully Thirty three million Americans are now 65 and older. By the year 2030, that number is expected to reach nearly 70 million. The Aging Faithfully Conference

The Conference on July 26 is a partnership of Augustana University, South Dakota Synod, ELCA, and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and is sponsored by Thrivent Financial.

Sister Joan Chittister to Speak at Augustana University in Sioux Falls This summer, South Dakotans will have a chance to hear the popular religious and social leader Sister Joan Chittister speak at the third annual Aging Faithfully Conference.

Read this Argus Leader Media article on the upcoming event. Then register today online at www.augie.edu/aging to hear award-winning author Kathleen Norris (poet), who will be in on Thursday, July 30, to speak at the Aging Faithfully Conference.

'Dakota' author to speak at Aging Faithfully conference Kathlee Norris will be the keynote speaker at second annual Aging Faithfully conference

"Research has shown that the study of music, especially at an older age, leads to a better quality of life.” Campers between the ages of 59-83 have been preparing all week for a free concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, in Kresge Recital Hall. All are welcome.

Not Your Average Music Camp “For one week they’re getting an immersion in music, everything from contemporary music, to music history,” said Dr. Paul Schilf of the Augustana Music Department.