Location:
In Person:  Auditorium, Faculty of Education Building, 1137 Western Road
Virtual:       Zoom Webinar
                   A Zoom option will be made available to those who register for the program.
                   Login information will be included in a welcome email prior to the first lecture.

Lecture Details
 
October 18 
Where Music Can Take You
Music has the power to inspire, enlighten and transform.  This presentation will focus on the personal journey and reflections of the founder of The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre and how music changed the course of his life and others in very unexpected ways.  The presentation includes musical performance and story.
Clark Bryan, BMus(Hons)'90, MMus'92
Concert Pianist; Founder, Executive & Artistic Director, The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre 
 
October 25 
Al Christie: Hollywood Director, Producer and Forgotten Film Pioneer
Hollywood film history begins with Al Christie. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Al was the first Canadian, first ever producer/director in Hollywood since its inception in 1911. Learn about Al and his indelible mark on the movie industry during his 30-year career.
Mark Kearney, BA(Hons)'77
Lecturer, Department of English and Writing Studies; Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
 
November 1
Building Sustainability from the Ground Up
The Centre for Sustainable Curating is a hub for teaching, learning, and information on focused on museums, and environmental and social justice. The centre encourages the develpment of low-waste, low-carbon exhibitions and artworks. While musems have long been known as excellent storytellers and educators, they are often high energy users, with exhibition cycles that produce extensive waste. This talk will explain how museums operate, and what change can mean in the sector. 
Kirsty Roberston, PhD
Professor, Director of Museum and Curatorial Studies, Visual Arts, Western University
 
November 8
Delivering the Mail—A Century Later
In 2023, Jonathan Vance and his research team marked Remembrance Day in a special way: by making reproductions of First World War postcards and mailing them to the same addresses that had received them one hundred years earlier. Find out how the project came together, and how it encouraged people to think about the connections between the past and the present.
Jonathan Vance, PhD
Professor, Department of History, Western University
 
Remembrance Day Ceremony (November 8)
11:00-11:30 a.m. 
Senior Alumni members are invited to join the ceremony in the auditorium following the lectures. Hosted by the Faculty of Education music teacher candidates, the ceremony begins with a moment of silence, followed by a series of musical performances. No additional registration is required.
 
November 15
Medical Assistance in Dying: An Overview
This presentation will provide the history of MAID in Canada, an overview of current MAID eligibility criteria, discuss current trends and statistics and finally, illustrate the power of patient stories.
Julie Campbell, BHSc(Hons)'02, BScN'14, MScN'16, MBA
Patient Services Manager - MAID, Home and Community Care Support Services South West
 
November 22
From Teaching to Lead to Leading to Teach
In this presentation Donna Kotsoploulos will share the journey of teaching to develop leaders and then leading to develop teaching, with an emphasis on individuals with disabilities and women.
Donna Kotsopoulos, MEd'04, PhD'07
Dean, Faculty of Education, Western University
 
Winter Lunch
Following the last lecture, join us at The Great Hall, Somerville House to celebrate the season with fellow alumni, friends and a festive lunch buffet. Includes transport to/from the venue and lunch.
Friday, November 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person. Lunch registration is available now when you register for the lectures. 

Parking is FREE for our members, compliments of Western’s Parking Services in the Althouse Lot.
 
 
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