New Academic Center: Sarah Lawrence Launches Program on Midlife
Pulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen opens the initiative with a public dialogue at the Bronx campus.
By Elena Perry ·
Sarah Lawrence College will open a new academic unit dedicated to the study of midlife on Thursday, November 19. The Center for Midlife and Meaning launches with a public event that is free for anyone who registers in advance.
The college is positioning this initiative as part of its SLC100 Presidential Event Series. The program reflects an institutional stance that education continues throughout a person's life, rather than ending with a degree.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and novelist Anna Quindlen will lead the opening conversation. She will speak with President Cristle Collins Judd about the challenges and opportunities that come with changing roles and responsibilities.
Quindlen plans to draw on her books, including Still Life with Bread Crumbs and Write for Your Life. She will address questions about how individuals find meaning as their daily lives shift into new chapters.
The session is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Barbara Walters Campus Center. Periwinkle Books in Bronxville will provide select titles for purchase at the event. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions during a Q&A session, with priority given to members of the Signature Learning Community.
Those who choose to attend virtually will receive a Zoom link 24 hours before the start time. A book signing and reception will follow the main presentation for in-person guests.
