Aging brains, the ‘Age of Obama’ and the fight against ageism
Friday, January 16, 2009
The following stories from The University of Western Ontario
may be Of Interest.
How Does Your Brain Age?…
Explore recent research that has revealed important clues and more importantly, possible treatment strategies about normal aging of the brain compared to degenerative processes such as Alzheimer’s disease. Classes Without Quizzes returns with a free lecture presented by Jane Rylett, a professor of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and a scientist at the Robarts Research Institute, on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevenson & Hunt Room in the London Central Library, 251 Dundas St. This monthly lecture series features topical, entertaining and insightful presentations by some of Western’s leading faculty, with each lecture taking place in different locations throughout London. For more information, please visit http://communications.uwo.ca/CWQ/
Explore recent research that has revealed important clues and more importantly, possible treatment strategies about normal aging of the brain compared to degenerative processes such as Alzheimer’s disease. Classes Without Quizzes returns with a free lecture presented by Jane Rylett, a professor of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and a scientist at the Robarts Research Institute, on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevenson & Hunt Room in the London Central Library, 251 Dundas St. This monthly lecture series features topical, entertaining and insightful presentations by some of Western’s leading faculty, with each lecture taking place in different locations throughout London. For more information, please visit http://communications.uwo.ca/CWQ/
Welcome to the Age of Obama…
Western’s Centre for American Studies presents the annual Morrison Lecture with Gil Troy of McGill University. The topic, delivered just two days after inauguration, is ‘Welcome to the Age of Obama.’ Troy is the author of a number of books including, Leading From The Center, Hillary Rodham, Clinton, Morning in America, Mr. & Mrs. President, and See How They Ran. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 in the Spencer Engineering Building, Room 1200 at 5 p.m.
Western’s Centre for American Studies presents the annual Morrison Lecture with Gil Troy of McGill University. The topic, delivered just two days after inauguration, is ‘Welcome to the Age of Obama.’ Troy is the author of a number of books including, Leading From The Center, Hillary Rodham, Clinton, Morning in America, Mr. & Mrs. President, and See How They Ran. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 in the Spencer Engineering Building, Room 1200 at 5 p.m.
Ageism in Academia…
Research shows that age discrimination is widespread in North America, arguably because of our obsession with youth. It can also be hard to recognize, as it doesn’t just affect the “old”, and because it is more often about what doesn’t happen than what does. A staff member is denied a training opportunity because the program is designed for “young people”; a mature student is told that family responsibilities are not grounds for requesting a change in work schedule; a forty-something new Ph.D. finds that the jobs are all going to his younger, less qualified peers. These examples of age discrimination probably wouldn’t be perceived as such. How to fight an invisible enemy? The first step is to start talking about it.
Research shows that age discrimination is widespread in North America, arguably because of our obsession with youth. It can also be hard to recognize, as it doesn’t just affect the “old”, and because it is more often about what doesn’t happen than what does. A staff member is denied a training opportunity because the program is designed for “young people”; a mature student is told that family responsibilities are not grounds for requesting a change in work schedule; a forty-something new Ph.D. finds that the jobs are all going to his younger, less qualified peers. These examples of age discrimination probably wouldn’t be perceived as such. How to fight an invisible enemy? The first step is to start talking about it.
The Equity Committee of the University of Western Ontario Faculty
Association (UWOFA) and the Office of the Provost are co-hosting a half-day
workshop on Wednesday, January 21 on “Ageism in Academia” in the Moot Court Room
(Room 207), Josephine Spencer Niblett Building from 2 to 5 p.m.
The event begins with a series of short presentations on different aspects
of age discrimination, and members of the audience will then be invited to share
stories, observations, and ideas for combating ageism on campus and elsewhere.
Speakers include:
Gaile McGregor (Sociology): The Legal Context of Age
Discrimination
Julie McMullin (Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences): The Signs and Impact of Age Discrimination in Employment
Michael Lynk (Faculty of Law): The Intersection of Age and Disability
Donna Moore (Mature Student Advisor): How Ageism Affects Older Students
Julie McMullin (Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences): The Signs and Impact of Age Discrimination in Employment
Michael Lynk (Faculty of Law): The Intersection of Age and Disability
Donna Moore (Mature Student Advisor): How Ageism Affects Older Students
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