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Bridgewater College, Photograph of international students with Nell Kersh Boitnott, second from right, 1950s
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Bridgewater College, Ed Novak (photograper), Portrait of Registrar Clement Bess, undated
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The Furious Flower Poetry Center: Teaching the Worlds of Black Poetry to High School Students
No full textThis article titled The Furious Flower Poetry Center: Teaching the Worlds of Black Poetry to High School Students features lesson plans that high school English graduate candidates wrote in a high school English methods course after participating in the decennial Furious Flower Poetry Conference in September of 2024 at James Madison University. High School poetry lessons featured are based on the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, Jericho Brown, Nikki Giovanni, Sophia Elhillo, DaMaris B. Hill, Darrel Alejandro Holnes, and Yalie Kamara. Poetic themes and craft taught and discussed in the lesson plans include identity, language, culture, hope, symbolism, tone, diction, and After Poems
Bridgewater College, Photograph of Judges Pasco Bowman and James Turk, probably on the Bidgewater College Presents tv show, undated
No full textArchival photograph from Bridgewater College Special Collectionshttps://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/t_last_name_individuals_photos/1001/thumbnail.jp
Bridgewater College, Photograph of BC Presidents emeriti, undated
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Bridgewater College, Photograph of Dr. Carl Bowman teaching, Oct 17, year unknown
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Bridgewater College, Portrait of Dr. Richard L Bowman, undated
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Training the Brain for Better Aging
Full text linkAging is associated with natural changes in brain function, but certain interventions can help sustain cognitive health and mitigate risks of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This presentation explores the significance of brain fitness as a non-pharmacological approach to enhancing cognitive function. It covers the normal aging process of the brain, key indicators of abnormal aging, and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, including genetic predispositions and current treatment limitations. Emphasis is placed on brain training exercises, such as puzzles, board games, video games, and nostalgia-based activities, which have been shown to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the role of physical exercise in cognitive preservation is highlighted, demonstrating the benefits of combining mental and physical training for overall brain health. Finally, the presentation discusses the implementation of brain fitness strategies at Bridgewater Retirement Community, aiming to promote cognitive longevity and quality of life among the older population