Dr. Melvin W. Simms
Professional Interests: Skills Assessment and Competencies
Awards and Citations:
LGBT Award from the City of Somerville and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Elder Services for Outstanding Efforts Made on Behalf of the LGBT Elderly Community, (2008)
Bay Windows - New England's largest GLBT newspaper article on the story behind receiving the award
Citation from Massachusetts State Senate in recognition of receipt of the Somerville and Cambridge, Massachusetts, LGBT Award, (2008)
Citation from Joseph Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville, MA for receipt of the Special Somerville and Cambridge Elders Services, Massachusetts for receiving the LGBT Award, (20008)
Grant: National Science Foundation: "Curriculum Improvement in Practice Oriented Biology and Computer Science Programs Using Student e-Portfolios" (2003-2006)
Community Service:
Member of the LGBT Aging Project Steering Committee: www.lgbtagingproject.org
Training, Advocacy and Outreach program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender seniors and community organizations
Gen Silent - Documentary premiering in May 2010: http://stumaddux.com/GEN_SILENT.html People in the documentary: http://stumaddux.com/gen_silent_people.html
For power, relevance, and sheer heartbreak, documentary filmmaker Stu Maddux’s work in progress, Gen Silent, stands out as a film
that examines how the GLBT community’s "greatest generation" is going back into the closet to survive their golden years.
Bottom of page, Simms walking: http://stumaddux.com/gen_silent_images.html
Melvin
Mel 2009
Mel 2012
Mel 2010
Places and Moments to Remember:
Maine
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