Syracuse University

The Gerontology Center at Syracuse University has added a course, "Making
Appetizers," to its popular
Lifelong Learning Institute offerings this spring and summer.

Consisting of courses designed for people over the age of 50, the institute currently has
classes in progress and others still open for enrollment. Courses are taught by SU
instructors and are offered to local residents and current and retired SU faculty, alumni
and staff. The multidisciplinary classes balance academic pursuits with a community
engagement component.

"Making Appetizers" will be presented by Mary Ann Kiernan, executive chef of
hors d'oeuvres for the renowned Great Chefs Dinner held each year in
Skaneateles. Kiernan will demonstrate how to make four different appetizers
and will share recipes and samples. Students will explore appetizers from
around the world. Kiernan has been a caterer since 1985 and an SU faculty
member since 2007. She received her training from Florida International
University, the Culinary Institute of America and the American Culinary
Federation.

The class will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium.
Parking is free and available in the Q1 lot, adjacent to the building. The course fee is $15,
plus $5 for LLI's annual membership fee.

Spring/Summer 2009 courses still open for enrollment include:

• "Lifewriting" (LLI 007): Led by Karen Oakes, instructor in
  The Writing Program,
  students will explore the significance and potential outcomes of lifewriting and the
  techniques for crafting a memoir. Students will also help residents of Menorah
  Park with their lifewriting projects. Dates: April 28 and 30, and May 5, 7, 12, 14,
  19 and 21. Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: Menorah Park Senior Living Community,
  4101 E. Genesee St., Syracuse.
  
  
• "The Universe: From the Beginning to the End?" (LLI 009): Carl Rosenzweig,
  professor of physics, will examine the structure, origins and fate of the universe,
  going back nearly 14 billion years. Students will also help guide visitors through
  the MOST's Cosmology exhibit. Dates: June 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24. Time: 9-11:40
  a.m. Location: MOST (Museum of Science and Technology), 500 S. Franklin St.
  
  
• "Polar Heroes in Print and on Film" (LLI 010): David Stam, professor of history,
  will examine major British and American polar explorers through lecture,
  discussion and film. The class will have the opportunity to help with the penguin
  exhibit at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Dates: May 19 and 26, and June 2 and 9.
  Time: 6-10 p.m. Location: SU's E.S. Bird Library, in the Antje Lemke Seminar
  Room on the sixth floor.
  

To register for LLI courses or for more information, visit
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/cpr/gerontology/LLI/ or contact Martha Bonney at
mwbonney@maxwell.syr.edu or (315) 443-2703.

The Gerontology Center includes 33 faculty members who are engaged in aging research,
education and policymaking. The center hosts scholarly conferences, oversees an
undergraduate and graduate certificate in gerontology, and works to coordinate and
foster interdisciplinary activities relating to gerontology across the SU campus.