Education
Book Talk: “The Second Fifty”
April 4, 2025 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT
Eggers Hall, Dr. Paul and Natalie Strasser Legacy Room

Join us for an engaging conversation with Debra Whitman G’96, Ph.D.’97, chief public policy officer for AARP, globally recognized expert on aging and author of the recently published book “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond.”
Drawing from her research, Whitman will share insights on topics related to aging including brain health, longevity, value of social connections and more, to help us navigate life after 50. This event is a partnership program with the Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute.
Note that lunch is not provided at this free book talk, so grab lunch beforehand or enjoy campus and Marshall Street after to have a bite!
This event was published on March 4, 2025.
Event Details
- Category
- Education
- Region
- Campus
- Open to
- Alumni
- Cost
- Free
- Organizer
- Alumni Association
- Contact
- Syracuse University Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
sualumni@syr.edu
315.443.3258
- Accessibility
- CART,
- Captioning
- Contact Syracuse University Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving to request additional accommodations
- Parking
- Complimentary parking is provided in University Avenue Garage located on 1101 E Adams St. Trolley/shuttle transportation will be provided from garage to Eggers Hall before and after the program. Enter through doors facing Lincoln Courtyard in front of Maxwell Hall.