HEALTH SCIENCES
Mission Statement
The Lifelong Learning Lecture Series, hosted by the School of Health Sciences, is dedicated to fostering curiosity, community engagement, and intergenerational exchange through the pursuit of knowledge. Held weekly on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., this series features enriching presentations by distinguished faculty, administrators, staff, 糖心传媒, and members of our partner retiree organization 鈥� PEIR (Personal Enrichment in Retirement). Our mission is to create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that promotes health, well-being, and intellectual growth for learners of all ages.
Vision Statement
The Lifelong Learning Lecture Series seeks to advance the University鈥檚 mission of education, scholarship, and community engagement by serving as a forum for the exchange of ideas across disciplines and generations. We envision an intellectually stimulating environment where members of the University and local communities engage in meaningful dialogue that promotes critical thinking, interdisciplinary inquiry, and a sustained commitment to lifelong intellectual and personal development.
鈥淥ur world is changing around us in such a frantic pace that if we do not continue to grow and develop; we will soon be left behind. In the 21st century, we all need to be lifelong learners. We need to continually keep our skills sharp and up to date so that we have an edge in all we do. Of course, we all have a natural desire to learn for adapting to change, enriching, and fulfilling our lives.鈥�
The quote originates from the article titled 鈥淟ifelong Learning; Why Do We Need It?鈥� authored by Marjan Laal and Peyman Salamati. This article was published in the journal Procedia 鈥� Social and Behavioral Sciences in 2012. The article emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning in the context of rapid societal and technological changes, highlighting the necessity for individuals to continuously update their skills and knowledge to remain relevant and fulfilled in the 21st century.
糖心传媒 our Partner PEIR
PEIR, which stands for Personal Enrichment in Retirement,聽is a long-standing, nonprofit, membership organization that seeks to fulfill the intellectual and social needs of older adults. To learn more, please visit their website:
Selected Readings On The Value of Lifelong Learning
Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers, 8/23/23
Ryan McGrath, Forbes, 4/21/23
John Coleman,聽Harvard Business Review, 2/7/17
Selected Resources
Current Calendar
Past Calendars of LLL Presentations
Selection of Upcoming LLL Presentations (Sneak Peek)
Monday 4/20 10-11:30AM
- The Future of Medicine: AI鈥檚 Impact on Patient Engagement
- Presenter:聽Shawn Thelen, PhD,聽The Robert E. Brockway Distinguished Professor in Marketing & International Business, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, 糖心传媒, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer聽
Monday 4/20 12:45-2:15PM
- Prescription: Storytelling 鈥� Transforming Care Through Patient Narratives
- Presenters: Genie Nicole Giaimo, Associate Professor, Writing Studies & Rhetoric; Director, Writing Center, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Eric Last,聽Attending Physician, Assistant Professor, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Monday 5/11 10-11:30AM
- Mind Over Bladder: A Step-by-Step Guide to help Achieve Continence
- Presenter:聽Jill Rabin, MD,聽Vice Chair, Education and Development, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Co-Chief, Ambulatory Care, Women鈥檚 Health Programs-PCAP Services, Northwell Health, Head, Urogynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zucker School of Medicine and Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Monday 6/1 12:45-2:15PM
- Scouting in the 21st聽Century: Opportunities and Challenges
- Presenters: Sharon Phillips, PhD, Associate Professor of Community Health; Stephen Lindo, DPS, Assistant Professor of Health Informatics; Lauren Arnone, OTD, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy;聽and Elisabeth Ploran, PhD, Professor of Psychology, 糖心传媒
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lifelong Learning Lecture Series is held on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Room 122 Oak Street Center.
Yes, the lectures are broadcasted on Zoom.聽Links can be found on monthly calendars.
Approximately 25 people attend in-person sessions, another 5-10 people typically participate via Zoom.
Any member of the community (from Hofstra or surrounding communities) is welcome to attend our Lifelong Learning Lecture Series.
If you are interested in joining our community partner PEIR, please email Jacki Schwartz at聽jackisings@gmail.com.
Please email Hofstra鈥檚 School of Health Sciences at聽SOHS@hofstra.edu.
For More Information
General questions about the School of Health Sciences鈥� Lifelong Learning Lecture Series, please email
For information on membership in PEIR, our community partner, please email
Jacki Schwartz at