Past Events

In this talk, hosted by the University of Calgary, Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon will explore the interaction between policy, business, and technology as drivers of energy transition with examples, including the history and key mechanisms of energy and climate policy and important policies today, the role of incumbent industries during transition, and the factors shaping the pace of technological change including the need to manage the “mid-transition”.

Members of CURAC are invited to attend the first of 4 Webinars via Zoom on November 8, hosted by the Dalhousie University Association of Retirees and Pensioners. The speaker for the webinar series is Dr. Susan Hutchinson, recently retired from Dalhousie.  You can read her recent publication entitled 'Re-imagining yourself after retirement' in CURAC’s Academic for Life column in University Affairs.

The McMaster Alumni Association presents "From Stuck to Soaring: How to Successfully Change Your Career".

Alzheimer Disease International (ADI) invites you to a webinar on ADI's World Alzheimer Report 2023 on risk reduction. Leading experts will take a further look at key risk factors including head injury, hearing loss, lack of physical activity, and brain health. This will be followed by an open Q&A where the panellists will answer your questions. The webinar will be delivered by Zoom.  Visit the webpage for more details, panellist bios, and to register.

Climate change promises us more smoke, less permafrost, higher sea levels, and stronger storms. It also almost certainly portends a more volatile world. In a series of three lectures, Andrew Leach, Economist, Writer & Univ. of Alberta Professor will examine this and other lies, half-truths, and easy soundbites that define Canadian climate change debates in conversation with Gerald Butts. The lecture will be livestreamed on youtube. 

The McMaster Alumni Association presents "How To Close Your Power and Confidence Gaps and Reach Your Highest Potential". In this webinar, Kathy Caprino will share essential information about the seven most damaging power gaps that 98% of women are experiencing and that prevent them from thriving in their careers, along with the seven bravery-boosting paths to close these gaps for good. 

The McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging (MCSA) Education Committee presents a Brainy-Boomer exercise session: Gentle flow yoga with Tanaz. Join the session via Zoom If you are having any problems connecting, please do not hesitate to send an email one day before the session to silvana.aguzzi@mcgill.ca

Climate change promises us more smoke, less permafrost, higher sea levels, and stronger storms. It also almost certainly portends a more volatile world. In a series of three lectures, Andrew Leach, Economist, Writer & Univ. of Alberta Professor will examine this and other lies, half-truths, and easy soundbites that define Canadian climate change debates. The lecture will be livestreamed on youtube.

The McMaster Alumni Association presents "LGBTQ+ Etiquette and Common Bloopers: What You Need to Know to Be an Ally". In this webinar, Jeannie Gainsburg will provide you with a list of the most common LGBTQ+ etiquette bloopers to avoid, best-practice communication tips, improved odds of referring to people using the correct pronoun, tips for messing up properly, and increased confidence in your ability to interact respectfully with and about LGBTQ+ people.

Climate change promises us more smoke, less permafrost, higher sea levels, and stronger storms. It also almost certainly portends a more volatile world. In a series of three lectures, Andrew Leach, Economist, Writer & Univ. of Alberta Professor will examine this and other lies, half-truths, and easy soundbites that define Canadian climate change debates. The lecture will be livestreamed on youtube.