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Masterful Work
04/19/04

Three USC gerontology students capture coveted honors. One heads to Spain as a Fulbright scholar while two earn fellowships.

Michelle Olo, left, and Ann Swanson.

Three USC master's students in gerontology have earned awards for their research and community service efforts.
One is heading to Spain as a Fulbright scholar while two have been placed in highly competitive fellowship positions in government and health services.

Michelle Olo, who is graduating in May in the Master of Science in Gerontology/Master of Health Administration dual-degree program, has been named the Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems 2004-2005 Administrative Fellow.

Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems, based in La Crosse, Wis., is a comprehensive health-care network that includes one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty group medical practices.

The administrative fellowship is designed to provide a comprehensive learning opportunity and guided work experience in an integrated health-care environment for post-graduate candidates who have a career interest in health services administration.

Olo earned her bachelor’s degree in gerontology from USC and has served as a graduate assistant in the California Center for Long-Term Care Integration at the USC Andrus Gerontology Center. In 2001, she was one of seven students nationwide to be named a National Institute on Aging Master’s Level Emerging Scholar.

Ann Swanson, who also is graduating next month with an MSG/MHA degree, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant for public health/gerontology. She will work with the Catalunya Alzheimer’s Association in Spain, providing retreats for caregivers of dementia sufferers.

Fulbright grants provide full funding for a year abroad in more than 100 countries for graduating seniors and graduate students. Swanson, who earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Oregon, has served as a graduate assistant in the California Center for Long-Term Care Integration and the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center.

Monica Marchetta, a second-year Master of Science in Gerontology/Master of Public Administration dual-degree student, has been named a New York City Urban Fellow. The program introduces top graduates to local government, encouraging them to devote their talents to a better society through better government.

The nine-month program combines full-time employment in government with a comprehensive seminar series exploring the civic issues and mechanics of local government and electoral politics.

Marchetta, who earned her bachelor’s degree in human development and family processes at the University of Delaware, also has been a graduate assistant in the California Center for Long-Term Care Integration.

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