Levesque Institute Welcomes Local Youths As Part Of ‘Experience College’ Program
The commonly held belief that a goldfish’s memory is only a few seconds long was one of the myths debunked by psychology professor Donna Thompson, Ph.D., and her student, James Winkelman, during a recent visit by local youths to an animal behavior laboratory at Niagara University.
This past November, the Levesque Institute welcomed a group of about 15 youths, ages 11-17, to Niagara University’s campus for a series of weekly visits as part of a pilot “Experience College” program.
The teens came from The Connection, a drop-in center located on the north end of Main Street in Niagara Falls. The Connection is a safe space in the community where teenagers can spend time doing homework, engaging in health- and education-focused activities, and even relaxing in a welcoming and nurturing environment.