Masterminds 2012: Lecture Series by UVic 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 4, 11, 18 and 25) 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 $2.25 charge in all campus parking lots during evenings.
The speakers are:
April 4
The Climate of Victoria: Characteristics, Variations, and Controls
Dr. Stanton Tuller is professor emeritus in the Department of Geography, where he taught climatology from 1969 until his recent retirement. He will discuss the key controls of our local climate and will explain why microclimates vary so markedly around the Capital Region.
April 11
The Emergence of Architectural Modernism in Greater Victoria
Martin Segger is the former director and curator of the Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery, and was a senior research associate in the Centre for Global Studies and adjunct professor in the Department of History in Art. He will discuss the development of a regional modernist aesthetic in the post-war Victoria urban landscape.
April 18
How Age-Friendly is BC?
Dr. Elaine Gallagher is professor emeritus in the School of Nursing and is the lead Canadian researcher for an international project on age-friendly communities. She is best known for her work on the epidemiology of seniors' slips, trips and falls in public places. Gallagher will discuss ways to enhance the activity level and independence of seniors through age-friendly initiatives.
April 25
Challenging Science Illiteracy: Celebrating Canadian Successes and Building for the Future
Dr. Larry Yore is distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and has been involved in research on teaching and learning science with a focus on literacy and language for over 40 years. He will discuss the successes of Canadian and BC schools in promoting reading, mathematics and science literacy.
Presented by:
University of Victoria Retirees Association
Centre on Aging
