Lifelong Learning Opportunities at Penn State Lehigh Valley

Penn State Lehigh Valley Lifelong Learning Opportunities

"If a soul has food for study and learning, nothing is more delightful than an old age of leisure." - Cicero

Old aged, middle aged, old-youngster, or young-oldster, whatever your stage in life Penn State invites you to continue to learn and grow with us. We offer educational opportunities to all Pennsylvania residents over the age of sixty at the campus in Fogelsville and at the Corporate Learning Center campus at Route 512 and Brodhead Road in Bethlehem, PA

Upcoming Events: Lecture Series for 55+ Adults

GO-60 Program

"Why should society feel responsible for only the education of the children, and not for the education of all adults of every age?" - Erich Fromm

Broaden your horizons. Take a stroll through history. Share your thoughts and experiences with other students. Now is the time to focus on yourself, to perhaps fulfill dreams put on hold while raising children or devoting life to a career. The GO-60 program at Penn State Lehigh Valley provides tuition-free enrollment in undergraduate level credit courses for those who are 60 years of age or older. All GO-60 students are required to pay the current technology fee and the student activity fee. The program is in effect only when classroom space is available.

"Old age is when you know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions."
- M. M. Coady

GO-60 participants can take a maximum of 6 credits per semester. Participants are also permitted to audit a course for no grade. GO-60 students may apply for admission as a degree candidate under the policies and procedures of the University.

To qualify for admission in the GO-60 program, applicants must be Pennsylvania residents, former Penn State students, or former Penn State employees. In addition the applicant must be at least 60 years of age at the time of enrollment and be retired or employed less than half-time. Students must meet any course prerequisites and follow established rules, regulations and procedures applicable to all students.

"A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep." - W.H.Auden

Visit our current catalog of courses offered. For more information on the GO-60 Program or to obtain a GO-60 program application, please contact Diane Lewis, Area Representative, Continuing Education at 610-285-5066 or dlewis@psu.edu.

Project LifeLine

Project LifeLine is a non-credit computer learning program for adults over 60. Priority is given to those who live alone and have ongoing health issues. For many older adults, the Internet provides a lifeline connecting them with family, friends, medical information, and other important aspects of life. Project LifeLine is designed to help seniors cross the digital divide and successfully use computers and Internet technologies.

To encourage at-home exploration and learning, participants who don't own a computer borrow an Internet-connected desktop computer for the duration of the program. In class, participants learn a wide variety of technology skills, including how to find and evaluate online medical information.

Project LifeLine classes are free of charge and are taught during the summer months by volunteer faculty and staff members with an expertise in computers and Internet technologies.

For more information, contact Judy Sandt, 610-285-5028 or jsandt@psu.edu.

Library Resources

All Pennsylvania residents are invited to use our library resources at the Fogelsville campus free of charge. In addition to books, newspapers, DVDs, and other cataloged items, Penn State libraries offer over 430 online resources with a variety of information including newspaper articles, journal articles, photos, government documents, and reference works. Please note that public Internet access is generally limited to research sources.

Current medical information can be viewed and printed using online resources like MD-Consult, PubMed, and IBIDS dietary supplement database. History and genealogy buffs enjoy our online access to resources like the New York Times from 1851, Accessible Archives, with more than 175,000 articles from 18th & 19th century American newspapers, and Civil War Letters and Diaries. Online resources cover every topic under the sun. Browse the available e-resources by subject here or the full alphabetical list here.

"The man who has ceased to learn ought not to be allowed to wander around loose in these dangerous days."
- Bert Kruger Smith

To register for your free library card, please bring identification with your current address to the library located in the academic building at Fogelsville. The library is open during the academic year from 8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM on Friday, and 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, with the exception of holidays and academic breaks. For more information, call 610-285-5027 or email Dennis Phillips, Library Director at djp3@psu.edu.

For more information on Lifelong Learning at Penn State Lehigh Valley, contact Diane Lewis at 610-285-5066 or dlewis@psu.edu

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