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, students, and members of our partner retiree organization – 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’s 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.
“Our 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.”
The quote originates from the article titled “Lifelong Learning; Why Do We Need It?” authored by Marjan Laal and Peyman Salamati. This article was published in the journal Procedia – 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.
This Month’s Calendar
About our Partner PEIR
PEIR, which stands for Personal Enrichment in Retirement, 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 Resources:
Selected Readings On The Value of Lifelong Learning
- Continuous Learning: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How to Support It
- Creating a Passion for Lifelong Learning
- People taking adult education classes run lower risk of dementia
Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers, 8/23/23 - The Power of Lifelong Learning: How Curiosity Forges Mastery
Ryan McGrath, Forbes, 4/21/23 - Lifelong Learning Is Good for Your Health, Your Wallet, and Your Social Life
John Coleman, Harvard Business Review, 2/7/17 - Thrive Through Lifelong Learning
Past Calendars of LLL Presentations
Selection of Upcoming LLL Presentations (Sneak Peek)
Monday 10/19, 10-11:30AM
- Late Stage: Theatrical Perspectives on Age and Aging.
- Presenter: Cindy Rosenthal, Professor of Drama and Dance, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Hofstra University
Monday 10/26 10-11:30AM
- Hack to the Future: Cybercrime Capers and Other Mysteries.
- Presenter: Keith Richard Weiner, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
Monday 11/16 10-11:30AM
- Discovering John Legend: How the Music Industry Finds and Develops Talent.
- Presenter: Terry Tompkins, Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Music Business, Hofstra University
Monday 11/16 12:45-2:15PM
- Care for the Aging Voice.
- Presenter: Cory Pinto, PhD, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. School of Health Sciences, Hofstra University
Monday 11/30 10-11:30AM
- Faith-based Health Equity.
- Presenter: Isma Chaudhry, MD, MPH, Executive in Residence in Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Hofstra University
Monday 12/7, 10-11:30AM
- Exploring the role of cash-based interventions in alleviating food insecurity among Rohingya refugees.
- Presenter: Meshack Achore, PhD, Assistant Professor of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Hofstra University
Monday 12/14, 10-11:30AM
- Neighbors in Faith: Building Bridges in a Diverse World.
- Presenter: Julie Byrne, The Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies and Professor of Religion, Hofstra University
Monday 12/14, 12:45-2:15AM
- What Language Should You Preach In? Language, Faith, and Power in Imperial Spain.
- Presenter: Vicente Lledó-Guillem, Dorothy & Arthur Engle Distinguished Professor of Literature and Professor of Spanish, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Hofstra University
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. 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 jackisings@gmail.com.
Please email Hofstra’s School of Health Sciences at SOHS@hofstra.edu.
For More Information
General questions about the School of Health Sciences’ Lifelong Learning Lecture Series, please email
For information on membership in PEIR, our community partner, please email
Jacki Schwartz at