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After 32 years at the University of Arizona, Dr. Elizabeth Glisky, Professor of Cognition and Neural Systems in the Department of Psychology and Director of the Aging and Cognition Unit, is retiring.
For the past 32 years, Dr. Elizabeth Glisky has served as a valued faculty member in the Psychology Department at the University of Arizona. Her ground-breaking research on memory and aging garnered international recognition and made her one of the world’s leading experts on rehabilitation methods for memory-impaired individuals. As a highly sought-after public speaker and advocate for older adults, Dr. Glisky understood the importance of contributing to the Tucson community and across the state of Arizona. At the University of Arizona, she had a major impact on policy and governance through the many administrative positions she held, including Head of Psychology (2009-2015), Associate Head of Psychology and Director of Graduate Studies (2004-2009), and the Head of the Interdisciplinary Program in Geronotology (2000 to 2002). She chaired numerous important committees on campus, including the Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure, the Graduate Council, and the Executive Committee for the School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior, to name a few. Notably, Dr. Glisky chaired the committee that established the School of Mind, Brain and Behavior and moved the Psychology Department into the College of Science.
As we celebrate Betty's retirement, we invite you to make a gift of any size in thanks for all that she has done in her time at the University of Arizona. All gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
All gifts will be directed to the newly-established Dr. Elizabeth L. Glisky Endowed Fellowship in the Department of Psychology. Just as Dr. Glisky has taught and mentored countless students over her career, so too will this endowed fund continue to support graduate students with financial need in perpetuity.
The faculty, staff, and students in the Psychology Department acknowledge the enormous contribution that Dr. Glisky has made to the Psychology Department, the College of Science, and the University of Arizona, and thank her for her many outstanding years of service.
Congratulations on your retirement, Betty!
When you make your gift, please include a few words of gratitude in the comment field, which will be compiled and shared with her. If you prefer to send a longer note, you may send it to Vanessa Noonkester at vnoonkester@email.arizona.edu.
If you prefer to send a check, please make it out to the "University of Arizona Foundation" and include "Dr. Elizabeth L. Glisky Endowed Fellowship" in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to Department of Psychology Business Office, The University of Arizona, PO Box 210068, Tucson, AZ 85721.
