Retiree Update Dec 2023

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January 3, 2024

Dear Retired Faculty and Faculty on Phased Retirement,

Many thanks to those of you who were able to join us for the luncheon on November 9, and for Rosemarie Beebe and Bob Senkewicz's October presentation on their most recent publications on early California: “Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, Life in Spanish, Mexican, and American California,” and “Recuerdos: Historical and Personal Remembrances Relating to Alta California, 1769-1849.” A recording of Bob and Rosemarie's presentation can be viewed here.

This issue of the Retiree Update contains:

an overview of forthcoming events for the winter, with RSVP links.
a list of spring quarter events (please mark your calendars).

RSVP FOR UPCOMING WINTER QUARTER EVENTS

Reimagining Retirement: Exploring Your Life Plan

A Three-Part Webinar Series hosted by AROHE (Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education)

January 30, 10:00-11:15, Michelle Pannor Silver, University of Toronto, Author of "Retirement and Its Discontents"
February 13, 10:00-11:15, Stacey Gordon, NYU, Director of the "Next Phase" Program on Aging
February 27, 10:00-11:15, Panel discussion led by Stacey Gordon on "Rebuilding Your Network"

This three-part AROHE webinar, designed for faculty or staff at universities who are retired or considering retirement, focuses on the social, psychological & emotional aspects of transitioning to and living in retirement. It's co-sponsored by Fidelity, but it's not focused on finances. Anyone is welcome to register and there is no charge to attend.

View the series on your computer by registering at this link, or gather with other SCU Retired & Retiring faculty to watch the webinar together and discuss it afterward by registering here.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS

Jan

Five Keys to Hope: Finding Greater Balance in Times of Challenge and Change with Diane Dreher, Professor Emerita, English

3:30pm, Lucas 126

More info | Register

Mar

Luncheon for Retired & Retiring Women Faculty Group

11:30am, Benson Parlors B/C

The R&R Women Faculty will gather for lunch. More details will be forthcoming.

More info | Register

Apr

Sleep, Memory, and Aging with Tracey Kahan Professor Emerita, Psychology

3:30pm, Nobili Dining Room

More info | Register

May

Love, Loss, and the Nature of Grief with Dale Larson Professor, Counseling Psychology

3:30pm, Lucas 126

More info | Register

Jun

Retired and Retiring Faculty Brunch

10:30am, Nobili Patio

All retired and retiring faculty are invited.

More info | Register

REMINDERS

Osher

As previously announced, the University will provide one year of free membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) to new SCU retirees. Contact Andrea Saade regarding the free membership, and see the Osher website for more info and the fall quarter course catalog.

Retiree Contact List

Retirees are invited to access the Retiree Contact List and to opt in to have their own names added to the list

Archives of Previous Retiree Updates

Previous Retiree Updates have been archived on our Retired and Retiring Faculty Group Website

Retirement Website

Be sure to check out the Retirement website with info about resources, benefits and privileges, and our faculty group for retired and retiring faculty.

Diane Jonte-Pace (Professor Emerita, Religious Studies, djontepace@scu.edu )

Ruth Davis (Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, rdavis@scu.edu )

Retiree Liaisons for Faculty Development

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