Northampton Neighbors is once again partnering with public health students at UMass on a storytelling project.
The project focuses on building relationships between Northampton Neighbor members upper-level undergraduate class entitled The Epidemic of Loneliness:On Connection, Belonging, and Public Health taught by Professor Gloria DiFulvio PhD, MPH.
Throughout the course, students will learn about different ways to build connections, including through storytelling. Participating NN members can expect to commit a minimum of 8 hours of time, mostly on Zoom, between February and early May.
Sign up by February 15, 2024
Email
info@northamptonneighors.org by February 15th to sign up for the class. Include your name, phone number, and something about your background or interests that will help us make a match. The first 26 people will be matched with a student this semester, and we’ll keep a list for future classes.
Professor Gloria DiFulvio PhD, MPH, will confirm all participants by February 22, 2024.
UMass/NN Storytelling Project Introduction
We strongly suggest that you attend the Zoom meeting hosted by Gloria DiFulvio to learn more about the project.
Tuesday, February 20th at 6:00 pm
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/97039016157