2008 Lifelong Learning Institute, Syracuse University Gerontology Center


		Lifelong Learning Institute LLI Soliciting Faculty Course Proposals for 2009 August 22, 2008: A Religious Scientist Looks at the Universe July 19, 2008: Age and Engagement℠: Wellbeing Classes offered in May-June 2008 About the Lifelong Learning Institute The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), founded in 2008 at Syracuse University, offers non-credit classes that are specially designed for adults age 50 and older. Research shows that older adults who participate in meaningful activities enjoy better mental, physical, social, and economic health and an ongoing desire for learning. The classes, taught by SU faculty, are short (2 hours, twice a week, spread over 4 weeks) and intensive, but informal—there are no grades. They are held in fully accessible classrooms, with convenient free parking nearby. Students in LLI classes do much more than just study. These classes combine learning with hands-on community engagement. For example: Students in The Stars and Planets learned how to use a telescope to explore the night sky. Then they shared their telescope and their newfound skills with residents at The Nottingham retirement community. Students in Making Documentaries studied the art of documentary films, created their own one-minute documentaries, then invited their family and friends to a screening party in Newhouse III, on the SU campus. Occasionally, the Lifelong Learning Institute offers single session classes on a topic for which there is great demand. Tuition is $5, which includes membership in the LLI. These classes are free to current LLI members. Students pay just $5 annually to become members of the Lifelong Learning Institute. Most courses require an additional modest tuition ($100 per class in 2008). Some of the ideas for new courses or for community engagement projects come from students themselves. The Lifelong Learning Institute is scholarship in action. It's a bridge between the University and the community, giving older adults the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to their community. For more information, contact Martha Bonney, 315/443-2703, email mwbonney@syr.edu.
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