Lunchtime Learning Series


Aerial view of the Acadia University campusEvery week, we invite ALL members and members of our local community to join us for a free, casual Lunchtime Learning session (formerly Brown Bag Lunch series).

We cover topics both big and small in scope, from local to international, and from arts to sciences. We aim to offer lively talks, from engaging speakers, that anyone in the audience can enjoy. No registration is required.

This term we are thrilled to announce we will be moving to the KC Irving Environmental Centre Auditorium for our sessions. The Irving Centre is located at 32 University Avenue. The room is located on the lower level of the building. There is a side-entrance on that level, or an elevator is available if you arrive on the main floor. This room has limited seating, and due to fire regulations, we must close the door once the room is full, so please plan to arrive early. All events take place 12:30-1:30.

Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy

Our general rule is if NSCC - Kingstec Campus is closed due to inclement weather, Acadia Lifelong Learning classes and events will be cancelled for that day, even if the Acadia University campus remains officially open. Please check our site possible cancellation announcements.

 

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date

Speaker

Topic

January 12 Danny Silver Thinking Machines: The Wonders and Worries of Artificial Intelligence
January 19 Michael Bawtree Reinvigoration of Wolfville Legion
January 26 Jennifer White Remote and Austere Medicine at home and abroad                         
February 2 Carol Pye Psychology in the Courtroom
February 9 Cupido Daniels Medical Radiation in Perspective  
February 16 John Trites Human Geography                                       
March 1 Aaron Taylor Archaeology of wartime France    
March 8 Matthew McSweeney Sensory evaluation of food             
March 15 Susan Markham-Starr The Girl From Vermont: Margaret Marshall Saunders - more than just Beautiful Joe
March 22 Harry Posner Harry Posner: Poetry in a Digital Age                  
April 5 Jeff Hennessy Acadia University: The Future