After J. Walter and Arrena I. Kirkpatrick sold their home in Muncie, they donated the profit to Ball State University to show their continued interest in the community.
Their donation, which is supplemented by additional funds dedicated to the endowment by the couple's daughter, Nila Kirkpatrick Covalt, upon her death, helps to pay the cost of an annual conference on aging at The Fisher Institute For Wellness & Gerontology at BSU, according to the institute's Web site.
"The Kirkpatrick family decided that a workshop on aging would be the perfect memorial," said Donna K. Rider, secretary to director at the Fisher Institute of Wellness and Gerontology.
The 51st Annual Kirkpatrick Memorial Conference on Aging is Thursday at the BSU Alumni Center.
"This year's theme is 'Aging in an Ever Changing Society: Health, Wealth and Technology Challenges,'" Rider said.
The program begins at 8 a.m. and features a number of speakers including keynote speaker Dr. Neal Cutler, who will speak on the need for a greater financial literacy.
Other speakers include Rilyn Gipson, Alexander Libin, Sandra Timmerman and Elena Libin.
Rozanne Puleo will also speak about new technologies for older generations and the effect these technologies will have on the health of older people. Other presentations will discuss how the aging of the American population will affect health, wealth and technology in the future. The program lasts until 3 p.m.
The all-day conference costs $70, including lunch. The fee, excluding a $20 lunch fee, is waived for BSU faculty, staff, students and those at least 65 years old.
Students may register to receive credit for attending the conference.
Walk-in guests are also welcomed. Payment should be made when arriving at the conference.
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