Past Events

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan will present a webinar entitled:  Nutrition is the Foundation of Our Brain and Mental Health

In part 2 of the AROHE and Fidelity series on Reimagining Retirement: Holistic Cognitive Health, two experts will offer complementary perspectives to help retired faculty and staff embrace this pivotal stage with confidence and purpose. Dr. E. Ayn Welleford, Associate Professor and Chair of VCU’s Department of Gerontology, draws on her extensive teaching, research, and practical experience in Lifespan and Adult Development.

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and Providence Health Care is pleased to announce the next speaker in their Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series. This series features speakers who give public presentations on diverse aging-related topics. The theme of their talks for Winter 2025 is "Biology and Aging".

AROHE (Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education) and Fidelity Investments,®  are hosting a 3-part series entitled Reimagining Retirement: Holistic Cognitive Health  The sessions are online from 1 PM to 2:15 PM on Tuesday Feb. 25, March 11, and March 25 with a Bonus Workshop on  April 8. There is no charge to attend; everyone is welcome to register.

The Scholar's Hub at York University hosts a webinar entitled "Drinking water management in Nunavut". Dr. Stephanie Gora, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, will discuss the basics of drinking water provision and drinking water safety in remote Arctic communities in Nunavut as well as the challenges and opportunities for innovation in these water systems. Visit the seminar page to register.

The Scholar's Hub at York University is hosting a webinar entitled "Welcome to Toronto! (no vacancies available): International students in the Canadian housing crisis"

Registration for the Winter 2025 Afternoon Lectures Series is now open, and continues until January 1st at 6 pm.  The cost is $55 for an 8-lecture series.  This lecture series runs weekly from January 8 to February 26  and will focus on The Energy Spectrum: Sources, Impacts, and Innovations.

Registration for the Winter 2025 Morning Lectures Series is now open, and continues until January 1st at 6 pm.  The cost is $55 for an 8-lecture series. 

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal is hosting a Health & Wellness talk entitled: Falls Prevention The speaker is Dr. Marla Beauchamp, Physical Therapist and Canada Research Chair in Mobility, Aging and Chronic Disease at McMaster.

The Globe and Mail presents: Protecting Canadian public institutions: navigating a complex threat environment. Canada’s MUSH sector (municipalities, universities, school boards, and hospitals) store highly sensitive information, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. Coupled with a lack of the resources required to adequately protect themselves, this makes them particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Join The Globe and Mail for a webcast on what can be done to mitigate cybersecurity risks within the MUSH sector.