Upcoming Events
Seniors’ Sports Program | May 1
UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program focuses on modified small-sided games and racquet sport opportunities. An integral part of the UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program will include post-activity social. In the initial phase, programs begin in April until September.
The below schedule is subject to change. Please reach out to Harry Hubball harry.hubball@ubc.ca for the most up-to-date information.
NOTE ABOUT PARTICIPATION: Due to complex facility booking, sport-specific costs, and availability, the schedule will be posted at least 1-month in advance and ‘signed-up’ participants will be required to confirm their attendance 2 weeks prior. Those who have already signed-up for a scheduled sport will have 1st priority. Anyone who wishes to join an activity should contact Harry Hubball prior to the event to confirm availability: harry.hubball@ubc.ca
*SAFETY-FIRST & MODIFIED SENIORS’ SPORTS.
If you are taking part in the activities of the Emeritus College Sports SIG, please recognize that you do so voluntarily for recreational purposes. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in good health and are comfortable with the modified sport you are taking part in. You must wear any recommended safety equipment (e.g., shin guards, appropriate footwear, etc) as required and participate in a safe manner by obeying rules and regulations. Furthermore, to prevent injury, ensure that you conduct personal warm-up and cool-down strategies, prior to, and following participation in seniors’ sport.
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - 12:30pm
CURAC Later Life Learning Zoom session | May 1
Wilder Penfield Lecture at The Neuro with Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt FRS FREng FBCS, Principal, Jesus College, Professorial Research Fellow in Computer Science, the University of Oxford, UK
The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro. Sir Nigel Shadbolt will deliver the 2024 Wilder Penfield Lecture. A cocktail reception will follow.
Talk Abstract:
This lecture will reflect on what makes the scientific method so powerful, how it has transformed our world, and how it has been informed, enriched, and made possible by accomplishments in engineering. The lecture will discuss the most recent manifestation of this marriage of science and engineering – the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It will review the various roles AI is playing in science and how it is augmenting the scientific process. It will discuss the need to apply our science to understand the properties and impact of new emerging AI systems. The lecture will consider how AI can generate spurious as well as accurate output, how it has the potential to be weaponised to undermine science, but also how it can be used to confront disinformation. We will review the crucial role that high quality data plays in AI, and the importance of trusted open data ecosystems. The talk will argue that current discussions around the ethics, regulation and governance of AI must involve a plurality of perspectives if we are to realise the full potential of AI.
Meeting at 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (Vancouver)
(4pm Eastern Time)
Seniors’ Sports Program | May 2
UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program focuses on modified small-sided games and racquet sport opportunities. An integral part of the UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program will include post-activity social. In the initial phase, programs begin in April until September.
The below schedule is subject to change. Please reach out to Harry Hubball harry.hubball@ubc.ca for the most up-to-date information.
NOTE ABOUT PARTICIPATION: Due to complex facility booking, sport-specific costs, and availability, the schedule will be posted at least 1-month in advance and ‘signed-up’ participants will be required to confirm their attendance 2 weeks prior. Those who have already signed-up for a scheduled sport will have 1st priority. Anyone who wishes to join an activity should contact Harry Hubball prior to the event to confirm availability: harry.hubball@ubc.ca
*SAFETY-FIRST & MODIFIED SENIORS’ SPORTS.
If you are taking part in the activities of the Emeritus College Sports SIG, please recognize that you do so voluntarily for recreational purposes. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in good health and are comfortable with the modified sport you are taking part in. You must wear any recommended safety equipment (e.g., shin guards, appropriate footwear, etc) as required and participate in a safe manner by obeying rules and regulations. Furthermore, to prevent injury, ensure that you conduct personal warm-up and cool-down strategies, prior to, and following participation in seniors’ sport.
Thursday, 2 May 2024 - 12:30pm
Okanagan Outdoor Activities Group | May 4
Okanagan Outdoor Activities Group
A first meeting/outing for the group is planned as a hike into Cosens Bay in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park on May 4. The area has dramatic views, with abundant wildflowers and migratory birds. It also has an interesting history as a training area used by the Canadian military.
Persons with an interest in participating should contact the convener Ian Walker, ian.walker@ubc.ca or co-convenor Melanie Jones, melanie.jones@ubc.ca for up-to-date activity information.
Photo: Spotted Towhee and Cusick’s Serviceberry in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park (Ian Walker, 3 May 2017)
Saturday, 4 May 2024 - 11:00am
University of Manitoba Symposium | May 8
Centre on Aging 41st Annual Spring Research Symposium
Scheduled presenters:
Dr. Amine Choukou, Associate professor, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, University of Manitoba
Dr. Rachel Herron, Canada Research Chair; Director, Centre for the Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health; Department of Geography and Environment, Brandon University
Dr. Hai Luo, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba
Dr. Michelle Porter, Director, Centre on Aging; Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba
Dr. Kathryn Sibley, Associate professor, Max Rady College of Medicine, Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Dr. James E. Young ,Professor, Faculty of Science, Computer Science, University of Manitoba
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 - 8:45am
Philosophers' Café | May 8
Is the United Nations Organisation Still Relevant?
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) began its existence after the end of World War 2, and has been an important factor in international life ever since. How successful (or otherwise) has it been in resolving international disputes? How has the veto in the Security Council affected its effectiveness and the perception of its fairness and equality? Does it need changing, and if so, how?
The Philosopher’s Cafés will be held in the Club Room in Tapestry at Wesbrook Village from 11:00am.
Coffee and tea will be offered by Tapestry. You may reserve to have lunch at Tapestry after the Café by calling (604) 225-5000 or by checking in with the front desk before the Café.