Past Events

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

The Univ of Calgary Retirees Assoc (UCRA) presents a seminar by Dr. Lisa Young, Professor, Department of Political Science, Univ of Calgary entitled "Alberta Politics in a Time of Crisis". This is a free webinar.  Visit the registration page to register.  

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal presents a webinar entitled "Women and stroke: How sex and gender can affect your cardiovascular health".  Drs. Ada Tang and Kevin Moncion from the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University will discuss the unique risks, symptoms, and recovery challenges women face.  Learn about the sex and gender risk factors for stroke, including how stroke presents differently in women and what you can do to recognize stroke and reduce your risk.

The Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series features speakers who give public presentations on diverse aging-related topics. The theme of our talks for Spring 2025 is "Innovations in Care". Our second speaker(s) for this theme will be Dr. Jennifer Gibson, Executive Director of Professional Practice and Quality Practice Environments, Providence Living, and Mark Blandford, President and CEO of Providence Living!

The Scholars' Hub @ Home at York University will host a webinar by Dr. Dennis Pilon, Professor and Chair, Politics Department, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies entitled "Where is democracy going?".  

The Scholars' Hub @ Home at York University will host a webinar by Dr. Andrea O'Reilly, Professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies entitled "Feminism for Mothers".  Dr. O-Reilly will examine mother-centric feminism and the specific problems — social, economic, political, cultural and psychological — that are specific to mothers and their identity. Dr.

The Retirees Assoc of the Univ of Lethbridge is hosting a talk by Professor Emeritus of Geography, Dr. Ian MacLaughlin entitled: China's Belt and Road Initiative in Panama. Visit the registration page to register for a ZOOM link.  

York University's Scholars' Hub @ Home series is hosting a talk entitled "Why Digital Platforms are 400 Years Old: From the East India Company to Amazon" The speaker is Dr. Elisha Lim, Assistant Professor of The Technological Humanities, Department of Humanities, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

UofG Alumini partners with  Worldwide Quest to bring exciting travel opportunities to university alumni and friends. In this webinar, Worldwide Quest Director, Justin Peter will present exciting opportunities for you to expand your horizons alongside fellow Canadian travellers. Many are led by university experts, including Lorraine Stubbs, Study Leader for the Ireland trip, and Owen Wilson, Study Leader for Uganda, who will join us live to share insights and answer your questions.

UGRA will host its Spring Forum on April 17, 2025 from 2 to 4 PM in the Arboretum Centre and online via ZOOM. The speakers for this session will be:  1. Jane Kuepfer, RP, PhD, MDiv, who will discuss Spirituality and Aging.