In 2007 the College inaugurated the Linden Center for Creativity and Aging, which is housed in and administered by the Gerontology Institute of the Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies. The idea for the Linden Center began when College alumni Judi and Jay Linden recognized the need to better understand the links between aging and creativity and the opportunities aging presents for all persons and institutions in society.

The Center strives to encourage research, curriculum development, creative expression, model programs, student internships, and public education on creativity in the late stages of life.

The Linden Center is leading efforts to explore and document the relationship between creativity and enhancement of quality of life. Through workshops, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and creative initiatives; campus and community members can access artists’ work reflecting on aging. The Center also enables students and older adults to work creatively together to express their views on aging through all media.

A truly interdisciplinary and integrative part of the Center has been Voices for Creative Aging, which
has organized outreach between Ithaca College student ensembles and sponsored concerts featuring community musicians and under-represented music. Some 22 student concerts and 12 performances by local musicians have been held to date. 

IC Student Ensembles

Numerous IC student ensembles perform publicly throughout the school year. If you are interested in a student ensemble performing for an upcoming event, please contact the Gerontology Institute for scheduling and availability.