Past Events

The UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Retirees Association (UCRA) is hosting a hybrid session entitled "Engineering tomorrow: AI and the smart city revolution"  The speaker is Sieran Heshami, Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Engineering Please REGISTER for the Online Session  

Dr. Mei Lan Fang, Assistant Professor, Urban Aging (Urban Studies & Gerontology), Simon Fraser University will give a talk titled: "Building Climate Resilience with Older Adults: Insights from the COALESCE Project" 

The University of Calgary Retirees Association presents "Engineering tomorrow: Artificial Intelligence and the Smart City Revolution".   The speaker is Seiran Heshami, Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Engineering. This is a free webinar.  non-UCRA members are asked to register for the event. The registration link will be available soon.

The McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging presents a webinar by Dr. Christopher Serhan, Optometrist who will give a lecture on PROTECTING YOUR SIGHT: SIMPLE STEPS TO PREVENT EYE DISEASE.  

Education Management Solutions presents "Tomorrow’s Clinicians: Scaffolding Simulation for Success". The speaker is Becky Anglin, DNP, RN, Director of Simulation, Rocky Vista University, Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine How can simulation events be effectively scaffolded into the medical school curriculum to enhance student learning and interprofessional collaboration? This discussion of the interactive simulation events the RVU team does will delve into the integration of structured simulation exercises. 

European Association of Professors Emeriti will host a webinar entitled:  Medicine and Music. Visit the registration page to register for this event. The program is provided below:

The Univ of Calgary RetireessAssociation presents "Conflict, Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear War in the Arctic: Dangerous Times for Canada".  The speaker is Robert Huebert, Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts & Interim Director, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies.

Toronto’s York University  Scholars' Hub @ Home presents "The science of happy families: five key ingredients from clinical-developmental psychology research."  The speaker is Heather Prime, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health. 

Just Like Family Home Care Guelph is hosting a FREE Seniors Expo that focuses on how seniors can thrive and be active. The Expo is an opportunity for seniors to explore community resources, workshops, services and products that encourage seniors to age in place. There will be FREE breakfast, lunch and refreshments. It will be a great morning and afternoon of food, workshops, giveaways and fun!  What’s in Store:     Health screenings & workshops     Fun activities & entertainment

The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is hosting an online session entitled:  Addressing abuse of older adults in long term care facilities through data and action. Program: Welcome Remarks: Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief of the Programme on Ageing Section, UNDESA: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Moderator: Sara Salman, Population Affairs Officer at UNESCWA: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia