Past Events

The UBC-Emeritus College presents a lecture entitled:  Political Science over time.

Join UGRA for the Fall Forum on Thursday, November 14 from 2pm to 4pm. Attend in person or online via ZOOM.  A link to the ZOOM meeting will be available closer to the date. The theme for the forum is Aging Well. The featured speakers will be: 1.  Tuuli M. Kukkonen, PhD, CPsych.  The title of her talk will be "Sexual Healing - It’s Good for Us! Examining the Importance of Sexual Wellness in Older Adulthood"

An event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of War Memorial Hall, and to reflect on the sacrifices of the faculty and students of the Ontario Agricultural College who gave their lives in the First World War. Tickets are free and can be obtained on the event webpage. Doors will open at 6:30pm.  Please be seated and ready for the event to begin at 7:00pm.

A webinar entitled "Halloween’s Complex History" will be presented by Dr. Nicholas Rogers, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus, Department of History, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies.

The Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE) has partnered with Fidelity Investments to offer an online workshop on Cyber Fraud and Personal Security Insights. Cyber threats are everywhere and it is important to learn to stay cyber-safe. In this exclusive virtual workshop, you will learn important information about common financial scams and ways you can monitor, protect and safeguard your data.

A webinar entitled "Trump’s Mail-in Voting Opposition and Canadians’ Trust in the System" will be presented by Dr. Cary Wu, Associate Professor and York Research Chair, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies and Andrew Dawson, Associate Professor of Sociology, Glendon College.  He will explore Donald Trump’s vigorous attacks on voting by mail. His relentless assault on the integrity of mail-in balloting has cast a shadow over the confidence of American voters.

Canada’s RTOERO organization for retirees from educational institutions, including Post Secondary Educational Institutions and CURAC members is hosting a webinar to discuss its non-profit extended health care insurance/group health insurance and travel insurance. This free webinar will be presented by Jeanne Kirouac from the RTOERO executive.  Visit the registration page ot register for this webinar.

In this webinar, the essentials of the RTOERO travel plan and practical tips are discussed to help you prepare for your trip. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an international journey, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge you need to travel prepared.     Join our expert presenters to learn more about key features of the RTOERO travel plan, important insurance considerations before travel, what your policy can do and some things it cannot. The presentation will be followed by time for questions.

The Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE)'s 2024 Virtual Summit entitled "Social Relationships: The Key to a Happy and Successful Retirement" will explore the importance of social relationships in retirement with an engaging presentation followed by a panel discussion. In May 2023, the U.S.

The CURAC Life Long Learning presents Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain.  Chronic pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition affecting nearly 8 million people in Canada. Join chronic pain expert Dr. Norman Buckley for this 60-minute webinar to explore its causes, impacts, and management strategies, as well as debunk misinformation about bogus remedies.