Faculty
Contacts
| Name | Course | Telephone | |
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Charles Darrah |
Anthropology 149 |
408.924.5314 |
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Christopher Cox |
Sociology 57 |
408.924.5326 |
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Debra David |
MUSE |
408.924.6961 |
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Jan English-Lueck |
Anthropology 142 |
408.924.3747 |
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Kathleen Densmore |
Communication Studies 157 |
408.924.5350 |
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Michael Fallon |
Sociology 57 |
408.924.5440 |
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Nancy Hikoyeda |
Sociology 107 |
408.924.2938 |
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Peter Lowenberg |
LLD 280 |
408.924.5850 |
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Susan Murray |
Sociology 170 |
408.924.5327 |
TESTIMONIALS
"Project SHINE has served my sociology students very well, even as they have served
SHINE. Students have been challenged to strive beyond their norms to reach out in
communication and with specific purpose and goal to assist others in meaningful, sometimes
critical life needs, i.e., ESL and citizenship. Students come to understand and value
the life and culture of another. Hopefully, my students have uplifted their elder
in his/her American journey as well."
- Michael Fallon, Sociology
“The [community] learning experiences are frequently the most valuable activities
in my course on Aging and Society. Students are given three options: (1) completing
a research paper about an aging issue and doing an interview with an elder; (2) working
with immigrant elders through Project SHINE; or (3) working in an agency or organization
that provides services for older adults and their families. Those who work in Project
SHINE gain amazing insights into why immigrant elders come to this country and why
they wish to learn English and how much they sacrifice to reach that goal. Students
who perform general community service claim this is one of the most worthwhile experiences
they have ever had because they feel needed and appreciated.”
- Nancy Hikoyeda, Gerontology