April 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM (EDT)

The Center for Aging Families (CAF) will host its annual conference, Singlehood and Health in the Second Half of Life, on the Bowling Green State University campus. This signature event advances innovative research and foster inter-institutional collaboration among CAF faculty affiliates. We encourage all CAF affiliates to attend this in-person event and are pleased to cover affiliate travel expenses to facilitate in-person participation. Zoom participation is also available. Graduate students and external scholars are welcome to attend the morning session via Zoom (BGSU grad students may attend in person).

Morning Session 9:30 AM-12:30 PM (open to all registrants)

• Welcome Remarks
• CAF Emerging Scholar Dr. Shiro Furuya (Purdue)
• CAF Emerging Scholar Dr. Lauren Newmyer (BGSU)
• Keynote Address Dr. Lijun Song (Vanderbilt)

Afternoon Session 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (for BGSU/OSU/Purdue Faculty)

• Research Themes Luncheon
• Breakout Sessions

Register Now