As part of Creighton University's Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program, students assisted a client from the Omaha community with a business project, gaining hands-on business experience while furthering philanthropic efforts.
Creighton students contributed to Generation Connection's social media presence by capturing photos and anecdotes that reflect the wisdom and history of older generations. The students conducted interviews with residents at Via Christe Assisted Living Facility in Omaha, Nebraska, and the Wrinkles in Time project was launched in November 2021 and revived in May 2023. Read more about the residents and their life stories below.
Father Doug
A priest of 30 years and stamp and coin collector hobbyist, Father Doug expressed his gratitude for former pastors who encouraged him to discern his vocation through prayer.
Judith W.
Having always been a family-oriented person, Judith has fond memories of camping with her children and grandchildren and her husband whose unconditional love taught her how to better love others.
Marcella H.
Marcella said that she didn't have much growing up on a farm but has fond memories of her parents and seven siblings, emphasizing that different inventions like the phone and television were life-changing.
Don
Don admits that the onset of climate change has had the most profound effect on his life.
Lily
Lily's happiest moment of her life was beating cancer after 33 years. She is a survivor!
Kathy
Kathy enjoys music and singing classic country in her free time!
Cathryn H.
Previously a Salvation Army employee, Cathryn is always inspired by the poster on her bedroom door that reads, "Be Someone's Sunshine".
Jackie D.
A previous nurse, Jackie wants to be remembered as being thoughtful, inspired by her grandmother who always seemed to understand her.
Judy S.
Judy's father worked for 20th Century Fox so it was not out of the ordinary to meet movie stars like John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, and Shirley Temple, sparking a life-long love of movies and television.
Gary
Don enjoyed wiring telephones when growing up - which is a unique hobby!
Susan
Susan would like to be remembered as a caring person who loves God's world and everything in it.
Sally
Sally advises that people entering the workforce should make the most of what is offered to them and go on from there.
