November 2024

Four hours, ten pounds of potatoes, two heads of cabbage and four cups of cheese later, I had completed plates of perogies made from an old family recipe. Granted, they weren't all the same size or shape, but they were delicious.

Learning something new (in this case, how to make potato dough under a great deal of patience) is great at any age. Research has shown that our cognitive abilities can remain sharp throughout our lives with a steady dose of new skills and knowledge.

This month, we feature an alum, Dennis Skehan, EDU '76, that has inspired learning his whole life and is currently working with young soccer players. We also encourage you to consider supporting some of our youngest learners in the Intergenerational Center with a small gift to a library that will provide culturally sensitive books to the children we serve in the community.

We are grateful for you and your support of Temple University and the College of Education and Human Development.

Warmly,

Kirsten Halker-Kratz

Assistant Dean, Development and Alumni Relations