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 at the information desk for members only on October 20 and 27. If demand exceeds 12 members, we will have a lottery.

Advanced Facility for Avian ResearchFriday, November 3, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Visit this world class facility for interdisciplinary studies of bird physiology, neurobiology and behaviour. Tour is limited to 12 members.

SENIORS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Fridays, September 29 – November 24 after the lecture at 11:00 a.m. (no volunteers on October 14 due to reading week)

Welcome desk outside Althouse 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.

AUTUMN 2017

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

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

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

The Rock: Touring Newfoundland and LabradorOctober 13Presented by Wayne Vizniowski

Éirinn go Brách

November 10 Presented by Barry Spratt

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 2017-18 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, October 6 – November 24, 8:45–9:10 a.m. Gymnasium, Faculty of Education

Start your day with a 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.

WINTER LUNCHEON $20Friday, December 1, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The Great Hall, Somerville HouseCelebrate the season with good food, fellowship and entertainment by students from the Don Wright Faculty of Music. 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, is more accessible for those with mobility issues being on the ground level and closer parking.

Lectures featuring leading research and teaching at Western.

Autumn 2017 Membership• $50 alumni / $60 non-alumni

Doors open: 8:30 a.m.

Lecture: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

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

Contact Information and Accessibility Assistance Nicole Bullbrook

Western Alumni Engagement Officer

tel: 519.661.2111 ext. 86613

email: nicole.bullbrook@uwo.ca

website: alumni.westernu.ca/ learn/senior/Western 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.

Parking• Free parking courtesy of Parking

Services in the following lots: Althouse Student, Ontario and Huron Flats Lot

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

Shuttle Service• Shuttles transport members from

Huron Flats to Faculty of Education continuously from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Four shuttles available circulating the south end of Huron Flats Lot.

• Important: Parking on roadway is not permitted. Parking only in a parking space. If you park in a fire lane, unauthorized place, Ontario and Perth Hall pay and display and meter spaces, you will be ticketed.

Pedestrian Traffic• Strictly prohibited on Philip Aziz Avenue.

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LIFELONG LEARNING

Autumn 2017 Lecture Schedule Lectures take place on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Faculty of Education Althouse Auditorium

Date Lecture Speaker

September 22Open HouseHead on down to the Faculty of Education and check out our new home: Althouse Auditorium. Light refreshments served.

September 29Single CeilingSimplifying access to children’s mental health care services.

Dr. Vicki SchweanDean, Faculty of Education, Western University

October 6Sport and the Indian Residential School SystemWhat can we learn from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

Dr. Janice ForsythSociology, Western University

October 131967 to 2017: From Centennial to SesquicentennialCelebrations in 1967 compared to this year and reflect on what Canadians have decided to remember, and how, at different times in our history.

Dr. Jonathan VanceDistinguished University Professor; J.B. Smallman Chair, Research Chair, History, Western University

October 20Accelerating Medical DiscoveryAn inside look at Robarts Research Institute.

Dr. Marlys KoschinskyScientific & Executive Director, Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

October 27Roots of EmpathyEvidenced based classroom program that significantly reduces levels of aggression and bullying among school children while increasing empathy.

Susan McKane, Instructor, Mentor & TrainerLisa McIntosh, Coordinator, Mentoring North America, Roots of Empathy

November 3Use It or Lose ItDeveloping new treatments for musculoskeletal disease.

Dr. David HoldsworthDr. Sandy Kirkley Chair, Musculoskeletal Research, Robarts Research InstituteMedical Biophysics & Surgery, Western University

November 10Digging into HistoryWhat have Western students uncovered in their tombstone archaeology project at London’s Woodland Cemetery?

Levi Hord Team Leader, Gravestone ProjectUndergraduate Student, School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities, Western University

November 17What is Leader Character? How does it influence how we lead?

Dr. Gerard SeijtsIvey Business School, Western University

November 24Art2SongLondon musicians describe their process in writing songs about 150 years of paintings of London by London painters.

Oliver Whitehead, ComposerLinda Nicholas, Lyricist

December 1

I Can, YOU Can With infectious energy, Robert Pio Hajjar inspires his listeners to make the most of their lives, to seek joy, and not to settle for less regardless of obstacles or others’ expectations.

Mr. Robert Pio Hajjar, OOntSpeaker & Author

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ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

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Number of alumni memberships for Senior Alumni Program:

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Number attending the December 1 Winter Lunch:

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Membership Registration Options:

1. Online credit card registration opens on Friday, August 18 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: Autumn 2017

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)

$ ______________