Senior Alumni Scholarship & Bursary FundFinancial support from this endowed fund has assisted more

than 60 students. The Senior Alumni Program was inducted

into the W. Sherwood Fox Society of the prestigious 1878

Societies for contributing close to $150,000. To learn more

about supporting this fund or other Western initiatives,

please contact Jane Edwards, Bequests & Planned Giving

Officer: 519.661.2111 ext. 88829 or jane.edwards@uwo.ca.

givingtowestern.uwo.ca

CAMPUS TOURBehind-the-scenes tours of research facilities, state-of-the art buildings and other campus venues are arranged exclusively for our Senior Alumni members. Sign-up will be available for members on January 26 at the information desk and is limited to 12 members.

Elborn CollegeFriday, February 2, 2018 (second tour date: Friday, March 2, 2018 if there is interest) 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tour the National Centre for Audiology – an internationally-recognized research facility – to experience an anechoic chamber, have your hearing screened, and learn about clinical service and research opportunities.

SENIORS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Fridays, January 26-March 16 after the lecture at 11:00 a.m. (No student volunteers on February 23rd due to reading week)

Welcome desk outside auditorium

Are you and your technology not getting along? Western students to the rescue. This student club, Seniors in IT, has partnered with Senior Alumni to offer assistance with tablets, smartphones, laptops and digital cameras. Thanks to Aruthy Pathmarajan, President of the club, and the knowledgeable Western students who volunteer their time.

Bring your technology: Wifi available.

WINTER 2018

Visit alumni.westernu.ca for more information on Western Alumni events, programs and benefits

ARMCHAIR TOURS11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Althouse Auditorium

Visit far off destinations, exotic islands, take a cruise – without leaving your chair. Fellow Senior Alumni members share recent travel experiences and their knowledge gained. Following the morning lectures, refill your coffee, sit back and enjoy.

Australia: A Grand TourFriday, February 16Presented by Jan Purvis

Baltic Cruising Friday, March 9Presented by Marj Frankel

Senior Alumni Program ExecutiveChair : Bob McGeePast Chair: Cheryl WhippAssociate Chairs: Dave Ferri, Marg Dean, Mary Semotiuk, Barry Spratt

Planning Committee: Hugh John Cook, Janet Fleet, Art & Marjorie Frankel, Helen Luckman, Libby McMillan, Dennis & Dorothy Mulligan, Pat Skelton, Wayne & Mary Ellen Vizniowski

Contact Susan Henderson to be added to our mailing list.

t. 519.661.2111 or 1.800.258.6896 ext. 85871 e. discovertheworld@uwo.ca

Western Alumni’s 2018-19 Discover the World program offers travel opportunities for Western alumni and their friends and family, faculty, staff and friends of the University.

Join like-minded travellers on one of our journeys, enhanced by knowledgeable lecturers and tour directors, offering an exceptional cultural and educational experience.

To view all upcoming trips, visit alumni.westernu.ca/travel

MORNING ENERGIZERFridays, January 26-March 16, 8:45 to 9:10 a.m. Gymnasium, Faculty of Education

Start your day with smile and a stretch: this simple and fun interlude of relaxed activity, led by members of our own Senior Alumni, will give your day a jump start.

SPRING LUNCHEON $20Friday, March 23, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The Great Hall, Somerville HouseCelebrate the end of the lecture series with great food, fellowship and entertainment by Don Wright Faculty of Music students. $20 advanced registration required.

The Award-Winning Lecture Series

Senior Alumni Program

Western Alumni is pleased to welcome new members, with preference given to alumni, for the first time in two years. Our new venue has more seating and is more accessible for those with mobility issues (ground level, closer parking).

Lectures featuring leading research and teaching at Western.

Winter 2018 Membership• $50 Western alumni• $60 non-Western alumni

Guests/Non-Members• $10 per lecture payable at the door

Doors open: 8:30 a.m.

Lecture: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Parking• Free parking courtesy of Parking

Services in the following lots: Althouse and Huron Flats (west gate).

• Members with MTO Accessible Parking permits can park in the limited pay and display parking spaces in front of the Faculty of Education. Overflow is in Althouse and Huron Flats.

Shuttle Service• Two shuttles transport members from

Huron Flats (south end) to the Faculty of Education continuously from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Walking• See map

• No pedestrian traffic on Philip Aziz Avenue

Contact Information and Accessibility AssistanceNicole Bullbrook

Western Alumni Engagement Officer

Tel: 519.661.2111 ext. 86613

Email: nicole.bullbrook@uwo.ca

Website: alumni.westernu.ca/ learn/senior/

Floorplans: accessibility.uwo.ca/doc/floorplan/bf-ac.pdfWestern Alumni is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact Nicole if you have any particular accommodation requirements or require information in an alternate format.

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LIFELONG LEARNING

Winter 2018 Lecture Schedule Lectures take place on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Faculty of Education Althouse Auditorium

Date Lecture Speaker

January 19Mental Health and Deaf PeopleAssessment and treatment for those born deaf or of acquired deafness.

Dr. Cathy ChovazPsychology, King’s University CollegePsychiatry, Western University

January 26Time in a BottleLabatt virtual exhibit at Western offers a public taste of Canadiana.

Amanda OliverArchivist, Western Libraries, Western University

February 2The Student Success CentreFacilitating the development of career, educational, and life competencies for Western students.

Stephanie Hayne Beatty and Kim MillerStudent Experience, The Student Success Centre, Western University

February 9Wine ApocalypseGrapes and phylloxera crisis.

Dr. Ben ForsterHistory, Western University

February 16Monarch ButterfliesResearch that may help preserve a dwindling species.

Dr. Keith HobsonBiology, Western University

February 23Alzheimer’s DiseaseUpdates on progress and current trends research.

Dr. Jane RylettRobarts Research Institute; Physiology & Pharmacology, Western University

March 2The Trump ReportExploring an unusual Presidency.

Dr. Peter FergusonPolitical Science, Western University

March 9WellspringPrograms to meet the psychological, emotional and educational needs of individuals and families affected by cancer.

Daniel Lockwood Program Director, Wellspring London and Region

March 16Mad Max & the Modern Music Market Thriving in the ruins of the record industry.

Dr. Jay HodgsonDon Wright Faculty of Music, Western University

March 23Homelessness in LondonHow did we get to this point and what do we need to do to solve the problem?

Dr. Abe OudshoornArthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University

NAME #1 :______________________________________________________

NAME #2 : _____________________________________________________

WESTERN DEGREE/YEAR : ______________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

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TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________________

EMAIL: _________________________________________________________

Number of Western alumni memberships for Senior Alumni Program:

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Number of non-Western alumni memberships for Senior Alumni Program:

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Number attending the March 23 Spring Lunch:

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Membership Registration Options:

1. Online credit card registration opens Wednesday, December 20 at 9:00 a.m. westernconnect.ca/senioralumni

2. Mail in this form, with cheque payable to Western University:

Western University, Senior Alumni Program 1151 Richmond Street, Westminster Hall, Suite 160 London, ON N6A 3K7

RegistrationSenior Alumni Program

Registration Form: Winter 2018

Note: Mailed-in registrations will not be sent a confirmation.

NEW LOCATION AND DAY OF WEEKFaculty of Education Althouse Auditorium on Fridays

Total Amount Enclosed

(prices include HST)

$ ______________