Interdisciplinary Initiatives

Minka Home Assistant
CIS Students suggested the Minka purchase a Home Assistant.

The Buzz on Campus
This interdisciplinary initiative focuses on student engagement and collaboration with the Minka House and other stakeholders to create accessible native plant gardens.

Simulations in the Minka
Various health professions majors regularly participate in simulations in the Minka.

Geriatric Simulation Kits
The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program provides geriatric simulation kits to be used in the Minka.

Minka Advisory Board
The Advisory Board brings new perspectives to Minka decision making.

Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas promotes discussions on aging myths, happiness as we age, and the complexity of impacting aging related systems.

Architectural Additions
Senior engineering students designed additions to the Minka.

Native Plants
A Biology faculty member recommended plants for the Minka.