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WC University is an ongoing program of Westminster Canterbury's Office of Resident Life and Wellness that brings speakers in to make presentations on a variety of topics. Many of the WC University presenters are residents of Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg who have valuable professional experience they are happy to share with our residents.
WC University Lecture Series: Spring 2025
Stepping Stones in the Development of Modern Physical Thought
Dr. Julius Sigler, retired Professor of Physics, administrator and Dean of Lynchburg College (University of Lynchburg, joins us to continue the lecture series detailing the history of modern physical thought. Dr. Sigler will present a five part series. All lectures will be held in the Commons at 2:00 p.m. See below for dates.
Thursday, February 27 George Gamow: Physics and a Sense of Humor
Tuesday, March 11 Jesse W. Beams: The Virginia Gentleman
Tuesday, March 25 Carl Sagan: Physics for the People
Tuesday, April 22 Richard Feynman: Revising Quantum Mechanics
All lectures will be held in the Commons at 2:00 p.m.
Plastic People - They are Us
Plastic People - They are Us
Dr. Joe Pond discusses the growing amount of plastic in our environment and, more importantly, in our bodies.
WC University Lecture Series: Spring 2024
WC University Lecture Series: Spring 2024
Stepping Stones in the Development of Modern Physical Thought
WC University is pleased to have Dr. Julius Sigler, former student, professor, administrator and Dean of the University of Lynchburg's School of Sciences, join us for the lecture series, Stepping Stones in the Development of Modern Physical Thought. Dr. Sigler will be presenting a total of eight lectures - four in the Fall and four in the Spring. All lectures will be presented in the Commons at 2:00 PM. Please see below for the Fall lecture schedule and contact Susan Thornton at x2528 with any questions.
Tuesday, February 6th: Let There Be Light: James Clark Maxwell and Electromagnetism
Tuesday, April 2nd: The Last of the ‘Citizen Scientists:’ Albert Loomis and the Invention of Radar
Tuesday, May 14th: The Manhattan Project: Robert Oppenheimer
Next Lecture:
Tuesday, April 2nd
2:00 PM
Commons
Dr. Sigler's Fall 2023 Presentations:
Dr. Sigler's Fall 2023 Presentations:
WC University Lecture
WC University Lecture
Prigozhin's Mutiny and Why Putin is Unlikely to Quit: A Historical Perspective
Please join us on Tuesday, September 19th at 10:30 AM in the Commons as WC resident, Marion Farmer, presents the lecture, Prigozhin's Mutiny and Why Putin is Unlikely to Quit: A Historical Perspective. Mrs. Farmer is a former educator and has extensive knowledge of Russian history and culture. She has been following the Russia/Ukraine war in earnest and will speak to the current situation and how Russia's history continues to repeat itself. Contact Susan Thornton at x2528 with any questions.
Tuesday, September 19th
10:30 AM
Commons
WC University Wellness Lecture
WC University Wellness Lecture
Understanding Dementia
September is Dementia Awareness Month. Join Dr. Charles Driscoll, MD, for a lecture entitled, Understanding Dementia. Dementia is a problem we all hope to avoid; yet currently more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide (2% of those under the age of 70 and 20% for those over age 85). Dementia is not just Alzheimers, but a term that encompasses a variety of conditions that require extra attention and support. There should be no shame in seeking help for this common medical condition. Get familiar with the distinguishing features of various types of dementia, identify risk factors and prevention strategies, and understand how it is best treated. Contact Denise Hearn at x3416 with any questions.
Wednesday, September 20th
10:30 AM
Commons
Past WC University Presentations
Past WC University Presentations
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