Monthly Calendar

Primary tabs

Secondary tabs

April 2025

Cyber Fraud and Personal Security Insights

Cyber threats are everywhere, which is why it’s important to understand what it takes to keep yourself cybersafe. AROHE teams up with Fidelity Investments to offer this exclusive virtual workshop to share important information about common financial scams and ways you can monitor, protect, and safeguard your data. Visit the registration page to register.

Is it normal aging or mild cognitive impairment?

The Optimal Aging Portal at McMaster University is hosting a webinar in the Health and Wellness series entitled: Is it normal aging or mild cognitive impairment? As we age, it's normal for some cognitive abilities to change gradually. These changes are usually subtle and do not affect our ability to live independently.  Join Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson for an online talk covering cognition, its changes with age, tips for brain health, and support for loved ones with cognitive challenges.

Symposium: Adapting to Climate Change: Ways Forward.

The U of Toronto Senior College invites all retired faculty and librarians to participate in its 20th annual Symposium,  “Adapting to Climate Change: Ways Forward.” Speakers will share a range of expert perspectives on this urgent and timely topic, and the event is structured to encourage audience responses and informal discussion.

Is Race a Social Determinant of Health?

York University's Scholars' Hub @ Home series is hosting a talk entitled "Is Race a Social Determinant of Health?" The speaker is  Dr. Sachil Singh, Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health. The dominant social and scholarly view is that race is a social determinant of health. By offering a number of examples pertaining to the treatment of race in healthcare, this talk examines if this is indeed the case.

Opportunities in using ChatGPT

Opportunities in Using ChatGPT Speakers:Dr. Sandra P. Hirst, Associate Professor Emerita, Former President of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association & Former Member, National Seniors Council, National Chair, Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, SHirst@UCalgary.ca Dr. Carole-Lynne Le Navenec, Associate Professor Emerita, Board Member and Chairperson of their Later Life Learning Committee, College and University Retiree Associations of Canada – CURAC, CLLeNave@UCalgary.ca University of Calgary, Canada

UGRA Spring Forum

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.

Why Digital Platforms are 400 Years Old: From the East India Company to Amazon

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