Masterminds: 2011: Lecture Series By UVic Retirees

It’s not a quiz show, but a chance for you to learn from a lifetime of research, creativity, and involvement by active retirees. The University of Victoria’s Retirees Association and the Centre on Aging—with support from the university—are presenting four free lectures in April (April 6, 13, 20, and 27) at 7 p.m. in the Hickman Building, room 105. Please register by calling 250-721-6369 and plan to arrive early, as seating is limited. There is a $2 charge in all campus parking lots during evenings.

The speakers are:

April 6: Move for the Health of It: Fun, Fitness, and Mental Functioning
Dr. David Docherty, professor emeritus, is the former director of the School of Physical Education (now the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education) and a former exercise physiologist for Canada’s national rugby teams. Docherty’s presentation will focus on the many aspects of health that are improved through regular physical activity.

April 13: Understanding the Ocean: New Approaches and Early Results from the NEPTUNE Canada Ocean Network
Dr. Chris Barnes, professor emeritus, is director of the NEPTUNE Canada ocean network (www.neptunecanada.ca), part of the University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada Observatory. Barnes will speak on recent progress and results from NEPTUNE Canada - the world’s first regional cabled ocean network.

April 20: Spirit of the Arctic: New Directions in Art and Culture
Dr. Bill Zuk is professor emeritus in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He is an internationally known and award-winning print maker, sculptor and digital artist.
His talk will address traditional art and lifestyles, and the ways the Inuit people continue to adapt and innovate in the High Arctic.

April 27: Continuing Cuts in Health Care: Ethics and Safety Concerns in Hospital and Home Care
Dr. Janet Storch, professor emeritus, is the former director of the School of Nursing, the current chair of the research ethics board of Health Canada and co-chair of the consultation group on clinical ethics support and coordination for the BC Ministry of Health. Her lecture will discuss the impact of cutbacks and related changes to health care and concerns with regard to patient safety.
 

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