Non-UVRA Events

CURAC’s Column—ACADEMIC FOR LIFE—in University Affairs Newsletter

A Chemistry professor reflects on his decision to resign: Instead of fully retiring, some institutions offer faculty the possibility of staying on with the institution as a faculty professor. BY TRISTRAM CHIVERS | APRIL 15 2024

MORE DETAILS: https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/academic-for-life/a-chemistry-professor-reflects-on-his-decision-to-resign/

Invitation to McMaster University Alumni Association online free session

WOMEN AND STROKE: HOW SEX AND GENDER CAN AFFECT YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

DATE:  Wednesday, June 4, 2025

TIME:  7:00 PM ET

PLACE: Online

ABOUT THE EVENT: Stroke isn’t the same for everyone.

Join Drs. Ada Tang and Kevin Moncion from the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University as they discuss the unique risks, symptoms, and recovery challenges women face.

Learn about the sex and gender risk factors for stroke, including how stroke presents differently in women and what you can do to recognize stroke and reduce your risk.

REGISTRATION: https://alumlc.org/mcmaster/45475?uMarketingSource=PastParts

IMPORTANT: (CHANGE OF CURAC INSURANCE DISCOUNT PARTNER)

This is a notice of a change to the Home & Auto Insurance partner. It may affect your renewals if you have taken advantage of the CURAC member discount.

Economical Insurance (Home and Auto): New business and renewals will cease with the discount as of March 1^st 2024. Insureds under the program will remain Economical policyholders, however they will not be receiving the discount under the CURAC program.

Johnson Insurance (operating as Belair Insurance Company Inc) will apply a Group Discount to home & auto insurance policies issued to members of CURAC.  (The discount depends on the terms of the policy/policies so a discount rate cannot be specified.) 

Also Note that automobile insurance policies are only available to Members who reside in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edwards Island.

LAtest and Most Up-to-Date information on EC events

https://emerituscollege.ubc.ca/upcoming-events

UBC Emeritus College

UBC EMERITUS COLLEGE | WINTER 2025 NEWSLETTER

The Winter issue of the UBC Emeritus College newsletter is available online with:

• An interview with Judith Hall about her Lifetime Achievement Award from the Shriners Hospital for Children.
• Subsidy for Scholarly Activities recipient updates from Delroy Paulhus and Cathryn Ellis.
• And the first article in a new series from the Development Committee featuring Bob Armstrong.

LINK TO READ:  https://emerituscollege.ubc.ca/newsletter

SCHOLARS AT RISK (SAR)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SUPPORT AT-RISK SCHOLARS THROUGH PROOFREADING

Scholars at risk can face significant challenges in securing academic positions due to limited career support and mentorship. Each year, many turn to Scholars at Risk (SAR) for assistance in advancing their academic aspirations in a safe environment.

Among its many activities, SAR provides assistance through the Volunteer Proofreader Initiative (VPI), which provides scholars with professional proofreading services to enhance their job search materials. SAR is looking for volunteers with academic experience, professional proofreading/copy editing skills, or expertise in academic hiring to provide individualized feedback and edits. Given the diverse backgrounds of SAR scholars, SAR especially welcomes volunteers from all academic disciplines who can offer subject-specific insights and knowledge of country-specific job market expectations.

For more details on program expectations, time commitment, and how to get involved, please visit the SAR website or contact at sar-volunteerproofreader@nyu.edu

WHO's Science in 5: The truth about vaccine safety

Are vaccines safe? What’s actually in them? In this 2-part episode of Science in 5, WHO’s Dr. Kate O’Brien breaks down how vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored even after they reach the public. She also explains what happens if a safety concern is flagged. 

Closed Captioning and auto-translations available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.

• YouTube:  https://youtu.be/mqurUlmD7EI
• Short version: https://youtube.com/shorts/B6hA4VBEjkw
• Podcasts available on your preferred platforms: https://lnk.to/science-in-5
• Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1&si=kdqI3Ts1OuE8h2dw
• Transcripts, podcast:https://www.who.int/podcasts/series/science-in-5.
• Broadcast quality files: https://who.canto.global/b/OPLE6