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/

YouTube Video Titled: CURAC/ARUCC HEALTH CARE POLICY COMMITTEE: WORKING TO BRING BETTER HEALTH TO RETIREES

LINK TO VIEW THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMHEfNUSXJ4

Invitation to University of Lethbridge Retired Academic Staff Association (ULRASA) Spring Talk

CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE IN PANAMA

WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:00 pm in Vancouver

WHERE: Markin Hall M1040, and via Zoom

SPEAKER:  Ian MacLachlan

Ian is Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Lethbridge and has lectured on the Panama Canal for three different cruise lines.

REGISTRATION: To receive the Zoom link to this free talk, please register here: https://uleth.zoom.us/meeting/register/KJGHHM6wRcW1F-OsaMIX7w#/registration

Carleton University Lifelong Learning News Regarding April 2025 Programs

April is Expert Seminar Month!

We are Springing into learning this April with a new lineup of Expert Seminars that are sure to pique your curiosity. Whether you are curious about the future of technology and AI, want to explore the music of space and spaghetti westerns, or are looking for a workshop to try something new, this is your chance!

When you register for any Expert Seminar between April 1 to 30, you’ll receive a special 50% off discount code to use toward any other seminar of your choice. It’s the perfect chance to explore more topics, hear from even more experts, and satisfy your curiosity—at half the price!

Want to see the full list of Expert Seminars?

Visit our website to see our full listing of upcoming Expert Seminars and be sure to check back regularly as we continue to add more! 

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

ACADEMICS WITHOUT BORDERS (AWB)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOP (ISW) - TRAINING OF FACILITATORS AND TRAINERS

Academics Without Borders (AWB) is a Canadian nonprofit organization. Its mission is to help low and middle income countries improve their universities and colleges so that they can train their own experts and conduct research to promote their countries’ development.

Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) was founded in 2019. The University has eight faculties, including Integrated Development Studies, Planning, and Land Management; Education and Life-Long Learning; Social Sciences and Arts; Information and Communication Technology; Public Policy and Governance; School of Business; and School of Law. UBIDS has more than 7,500 full-time undergraduate and graduate students, 235 members of faculty, and 145 non-academic staff.

Volunteer Opportunity Reference: Enhancing Learner-Centred Pedagogical Skills of Faculty Members.

Number of Volunteers: 1 volunteer needed - 1 AWB volunteer (an ISW/FSW facilitator) has already been identified.

Requirements: They are looking for an experienced ISW/FDW facilitator (working or retired). Applicants should have excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills and be excited about the role of higher education in global development. Those with experience working in academic settings in low and middle-income countries are especially encouraged to apply.

Start Date and Duration: The volunteer must be available to travel to Ghana from June 24 to July 7, 2025. Prior to those dates, meetings will take place online.

Deadline: Monday, March 31st, 2025

More Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/164lpW8pXOpZbwQX9fuStBgnUrKjiEzpp/view

Need more information?  Contact Corrie Young, Associate Executive Director, Projects & Network: cyoung@awb-usf.org 

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