Presentations by popular speakers feature timely and interesting topics - everything from Armchair travel to Ecuador to the House of Windsor. The series is presented in a variety of ways including lectures, slides, videos, and stimulating discussion during the break.
All of the Presentation series will be held at:
Grant MacEwan University
City Centre Campus (CCC), Room 9-323
Robbins Health Learning Centre, 109 Street & 104 Avenue
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $20 plus $1.00 GST each
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Apartment Gardening
SISS 0011 (OP20)
Do you live in an apartment and want to grow your own plants and vegetables? Do you have enough light? What do you need to know to get started and to have your plants flourish? What kind of containers do you need? What soil mix is best? Do you need to use chemicals and pesticides to have a good garden? Join Gail Rankin, well known horticulturist, talk show host, and instructor in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alberta as she discusses these gardening questions and more.
Guest Speaker: Gail Rankin
Monday, April 30, 2012
Hoarding
SISS 0011 (OP21)
Obsessive hoarding - the acquisition of possessions that other people think are useless - is a serious cognitive disorder that not only affects an individual’s day-to-day life, but also has a significant impact on those around them. It can also lead to numerous health and safety concerns. Join us to learn more about this complex and deeply personal issue.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mary Haase
Monday, May 7, 2012
Armchair Travel: Jana’s Travels
SISS 0011 (OP22)
Jana Sneep, Minerva Computer Instructor, has been “On the road again”. After saying farewell to Nova Scotia she headed south as far as Margaritaville, Florida. “Do You Believe In Magic”. All the way during her travels Jana took photographs and today she has them matched to songs and will share with us “All Things Bright and Beautiful.”
Guest Speaker: Jana Sneep
Monday, May 14, 2012
Titanic
SISS 0011 (OP23)
RMS Titanic sank 100 years ago on April 15th 1912. Wayne MacDonald, nationally recognized expert on Titanic, will deliver a presentation on the building, launch, maiden voyage and sinking of this tragic ship. Wayne’s story is delivered in character as Titanic’s captain and the events leading up to the tragic sinking are shared from the perspective of the Dean family who were third class passengers. You will learn about the faulty decisions that were made that resulted in this marine tragedy, meet Titanic’s passengers and crew and come away feeling that you have been aboard Titanic.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Wayne McDonald
Monday, May 28, 2012
Osteoporosis and You
SISS 0011 (OP24)
What is the physiology of aging? Is osteoporosis inevitable? What is osteoporosis? How is osteoporosis diagnosed? Is it only a female disease? What are its effects on male and females? Can it be prevented? If diagnosed how can I manage it and what are the treatment options?
Guest Speaker: Shehr Bano
Monday, June 4, 2012
Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke
SISS 0011 (OP25)
Join us to learn more about heart disease and strokes. We will discuss what coronary heart disease is, the epidemiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms and management both acute and long term. We will also discuss the complications involving heart disease. For strokes you will learn the terminology and types of strokes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Guest Speaker: Shehr Bano
Monday, June 11, 2012
Armchair Travel: China
SISS 0011 (OP26)
China, a country rich in culture and history, has many treasures that are now openly available for travelers from North America to see - the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Ming tombs. Join Rick Lewis and learn about these and many other highlights of China as he tours you around Beijing, Nanjing, Xian, Shanghai and other cities in China.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Rick Lewis
Monday, June 18, 2012
Herbs for Seniors
SISS 0011 (OP27) )
There are many herbs for seniors on the market today, but knowing which ones are safe and effective is the key to reaping the numerous benefits these powerful, natural substances have to offer. What herbs can you grow and/or buy that will benefit you? Join Robert Rogers, herbalist, MacEwan University instructor, and author as he discusses what herbs have to offer.
Guest Speaker: Robert Rogers
This presentation is free for Minerva Students - Registration Required
