Upcoming Events

E.g., Mar 29, 2024

UVic Retirees Association Event "AGING WELL: THE BRAIN – BODY CONNECTION"

This series will examine the impact of physical activity on brain health

"AGING WELL: THE BRAIN – BODY CONNECTION"

AN ELDER ACADEMY AND INSTITUTE ON AGING AND LIFELONG HEALTH (IALH) EVENT

Several factors influence our ability to age well. Some of these, such as genetics, are not under our control. Others, such as exercising regularly and taking care of our mental health, are modifiable. This series will examine the impact of physical activity on brain health as well as the impact technology can play in understanding and modifying behaviours. The presenters are all affiliated with the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria, a research centre committed to promoting and conducting basic and applied research to improve the health and quality of life of individuals across the life course.

WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH?

DATES: Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 2022

TIME: 10:00am to Noon

WHERE: This will be a hybrid presentation using face-to-face and zoom. The in-person presentation will be at Cordova Bay Community Place, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L2 (attached to Cordova Bay Elementary School). People attending in person will need to show proof of vaccination and personal identification.

COST: $20 for all 4 sessions. Late registration is allowed.

SESSION DETAILS

May 7, 2022 : “Exercise is Cerebrovascular Medicine for All Ages”   

Presenter: Dr. Kurt Smith, Associate Professor, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria

May 14, 2022 : “Digitize Your Exercise: How Digital Technologies Are Shaping How We Monitor, Prescribe and Augment Our Physical Activities” 

Presenter: Dr. Yoah Sui, Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria 

May 21,2022: “Building Brain Resiliency and Healthy Aging: Positive Effects of Physical Activity and Concussions in the Aging Brain” 

Presenters: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria and Ms. Stacey Horton, Actor, Dancer and Choreographer

June 4, 2022 : “Interactions Between Physical Activity and Mental and Cognitive Health: What Do We Know and What Next?”

Presenter: Dr. Theone Paterson, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Registration & payment done through EventBrite. Please click on: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aging-well-tickets-312538831057
Students attend free but need to register by emailing UVRAElderAcademyevents@uvic.ca to secure the Zoom link.
Need to know more? Email: UVRAElderAcademyevents@uvic.ca

Eventbrite Registration

Saturday, 7 May 2022 - 10:00am to Saturday, 4 June 2022 - 12:00pm
Zoom meeting
Registration link for Eventbrite in text
Zoom, BC V6T 1Z2
Canada

Council Meeting - June 8, 2022

A joint meeting for new and current UBC Emeritus College Council Members.

We're pleased to hold this meeting in hybrid format, in-person at UBC in the Life Sciences Centre - Room 1312 or virtually through Zoom. Invited Council Members will have the oppourtunutiy to indicate if they are joining the meeting in-person (and for lunch afterwards) or through Zoom.

Contact Sandra van Ark - manager@emerituscollege.ubc.ca for inquiries.

Wednesday, 8 June 2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Hybrid Meeting (in-person at UBC and on Zoom) - Council Members only
LSC1312 - 2350 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Canada

Film Screening "All Our Fathers Relations"

All Our Father’s Relations: Film Screening and Dialogue on Settler Colonialism, Identity, and Migration

Tuesday June 14, 2022
5:00-8:00 PM
Doors at 4:30 PM
UBC Robson Square | 800 Robson Square, Vancouver BC
FREE

This is the second event of a series launched by The Ismaili Centre, Vancouver and the University of British Columbia to explore and better inform us about critical issues through intellectually enriching conversations. In a special partnership with the UBC AMS Indigenous Committee, we will be hosting an exclusive screening of All Our Father’s Relations, followed by an in-person talkback with Elder Larry Grant, film director Alejandro Yoshizawa, and co-producer Sarah Ling. This discussion will be moderated by UBC students Kira Doxtator, Raiyana Alibhai, and Nadia Walji and it will explore how settler colonialism and migration continue to impact Indigenous communities and the shared histories and responsibilities of non-Indigenous migrant communities. Attendees are welcome to participate in a small reception to continue these vital conversations following the event. 

Film description: All Our Father’s Relations tells the story of the Grant siblings who journey from Vancouver to China in an attempt to rediscover their father’s roots and better understand his fractured relationship with their Musqueam mother. Raised primarily in the traditions of the Musqueam people, the Grant family and their story reveals the shared struggles of migrants and Aboriginal peoples today and in the past.

Please note that non-medical masks are required in all public indoor spaces at UBC. Registration will be closed at 12:00 PM PST on June 14, 2022. 

Registration and More information

Tuesday, 14 June 2022 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
800 Robson Square
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7
Canada

Travel Group - June 16 at 3pm

Travels in Eastern Turkey, Georgia and Armenia

Presented by: William Ziemba, Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration

Bill will describe his travels in Eastern Turkey, Georgia and Armenia, starting in 1973 and going into the 2nd decade of the 21st century. He visited Georgia as the country was recovering from the previous Russian occupation. Among other things, Bill will talk about Georgian orange wine made in underground barrels, the Armenian genocide and the Oriental rugs from that part of the world.

If you wish to receive the zoom link for the meeting and are not already on the EC Travel group list, please contact Paul Steinbok at psteinbok@cw.bc.ca.

A zoom link will be sent out before each meeting.

Thursday, 16 June 2022 - 3:00pm
Online Zoom Meeting
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Canada

Easy Riders Cycling Group June 23, 2022

EASY RIDERS — RIDE 3 

"LUNCH IN STEVESTON"

An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities). This outing will be longer in duration, but physically less challenging, than some others, carries us through some scenic and interesting territory ,and should provide lots of opportunity for conversations. 

Meet at 11:00am at the corner of Van Horne Way (Canada Line Bikeway) and the Bridgeport Trail - which is west of Hwy 99 and east of Garden City Way. (Note that Bridgeport Trail is not Bridgeport Road) 

Route: We take the Bridgeport Trail east to Shell Road, follow Shell Road south to the Fraser River Dyke, then head west to Steveston for lunch (this leg is approximately 17kms)

Lunch in Garry Point Park - buy your own at Pajos in the park.  Menu here: https://www.pajos.com

We should arrive at Garry Point Park between 12:30 and 1:00 

After lunch we ride north along the West Dyke to the Terra Nova Lands, then east along the South Arm Dyke to Cambie, and River Road and Bridgeport Station. (approximately 12 kms, all at a few feet above sea level) 

Partners and e-bikes are welcome

Please inform group convenor Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca) before Wednesday 22th if you plan to join the ride.

Thursday, 23 June 2022 - 11:00am
Bridgeport Skytrain Station (corner of Van Horne Way (Canada Line Bikeway) and the Bridgeport Trail)
Richmond, BC V6X 1W3
Canada

Deadline for Subsidy for Scholarly Activities Application on July 11

The UBC Emeritus College seeks to assist in fostering, promoting, and disseminating the scholarly activities / academic pursuits of retired faculty, consonant with the University's mission, by disbursing funds provided for this purpose by the University, on the initiative of the President.

2022 ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA AND PROCESS

Members of the UBC Emeritus College (from both UBC-O and UBC-V) are eligible. 
(All senate-appointed emeriti are automatically members of the College.)

The following documents are required:

1. Written justification for the expenses. 
2. Supporting documentation which could include conference program, invitation letter, etc. (if applicable)
3. An up-to-date CV (reflecting scholarly activity in the last 6 years) in whichever format is easiest (UBC, common CV, N5F, etc.) 
4. Detailed receipts for the expenses incurred.
5. Completed Online Application

Click here for more information and online application

Deadline for receiving applications is July 11, 2022.

Monday, 11 July 2022 - 11:00pm
110-2008 Lower Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Canada

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