MURA Fall Dialogue
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Professor Henry Mintzberg & Susan Mintzberg (Social Work, 麻豆社 Ph.D. candidate)
Looking Down鈥揜eaching Out: The University in the 21st Century
CURAC members joined their MURA colleagues for a virtual discussion between Henry Mintzberg, Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies, and his daughter Susan Mintzberg, 麻豆社 PhD candidate, Social Work. Henry and Susan, from two fields (management and social work), in two roles (faculty and doctoral candidate), and as two generations (father and daughter), contrasted two perspectives of the contemporary university: looking down from the Ivory Tower and reaching out like an octopus. The four aspects discussed were: teaching, research, dissemination, and organization. The presentation was followed by a very interesting discussion with attendees from across Canada.
I Medici di 麻豆社 Orchestra Concert
I Medici di 麻豆社 launched its 32nd Season with a virtual concert on YouTube. MURA was honoured to co-sponsor this event that is dedicated to our colleagues and students engaged in research and patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic as members of the 麻豆社 Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (MI4), and their patients.
A conversation with Dr. Don Sheppard Founding Director of MI4, on 鈥淐OVID-19: where are we now, and where are we going?" was followed by the music of JS Bach, A Vivaldi, C Debussy, with soloists Kyoko Hashimoto, Qian Li, Jonathan Oldengarm, Michelle Taillefer and Emmanuel Vukovich.
Do鈥檚 and Don鈥檛s of Hiring a Financial Advisor
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Presented virtually in collaboration with the Institut qu茅b茅cois de la planification financi猫re (IQPF), valuable information was provided for those seeking a trusted financial advisor.
MURA's first virtual AGM
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Attended by 59 members, this event provided very informative presentations with news about events, activities and how MURA has adjusted through these COVID times and was followed by a lively celebration of MURA's 5th anniversary!
Imagine Van Gogh Exhibit
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Twenty-two MURA members had the immense pleasure of attending the Imagine Van Gogh Exhibition at the Arsenal Contemporary Art Montreal. It was a unique cultural event where technology is at the service of art through more聽than 200 works by Van Gogh.听Imagine Van Gogh, designed by Annabelle Mauger and Julien Baron, is a direct continuation of Albert Pl茅cy鈥檚 concept of the 鈥淚mage Totale鈥�. 聽Selected paintings from the Arles period in 1888, sky and sun, landscapes, urban and rural backdrops, villagers, peasants, still聽life聽 along with the miseries and joys of humanity are all depicted in turn, colouring the canvas under the discerning eye of an artist contemplating the turn of the century.
Annual Holiday Season Luncheon
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
La Classe Restaurant,聽2000 St. Catherine Street West
Seventy four fortunate members and guests enjoyed the company of their colleagues and were treated to a sumptuous gourmet holiday meal prepared and served by students at the restaurant of the LaSalle College鈥檚 International School of Hotel Management and Tourism.
Benefits Information Session
Thursday, November 21
Thirty members attended MURA's 4th Benefits Information Session for a presentation by the new HR Benefits Manager and Advisor, H茅l猫ne Paquette, CRHA. The topics included health, emergency out-of-country/provincial medical insurance, dental, and basic and optional life insurance. The Q&A was moderated by Board Member, Kathy Mayhew, who also provided a wealth of information concerning the overall medical coverage.
Tribute to Bill Evans
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019
Salle Bourgie
Almost 30 members attended this concert that is part of the 5 脿 7 series where they enjoyed a dynamic presentation of the music聽of legendary American jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans聽by聽the聽very talented Fran莽ois Bourassa Quartet.
Walking Tour of Little Italy
November 5&6, 2019
The walking tour of Little Italy聽was so popular that there were two tours offered by MURA to its members! Tour guide Justin Bur shared his vast knowledge of the fascinating history and the Art-Deco architecture of the neighbourhood. The tours were followed by a scrumptious luncheon at Pizzeria Napolitana.
Taxation Seminar
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Fifty MURA members attended a Taxation Seminar that was led by two experts from Richardson GMP in Tax & Estate Planning. An hour-long presentation on various issues of interest and concern for seniors was followed by a Q & A where numerous questions were raised on taking advantage of taxation benefits as pensioners and ensuring optimum planning for the benefit of legal heirs.
Centaur Theatre Play
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Twenty MURA members attended the play Alice and the World We Live In by award-winning author Alexandria Haber at the Centaur Theatre. Supported by two talented actors, Jane Wheeler and Daniel Brochu, the play examines the aftermath of a terrorist attack through two parallel stories and the anxiety of experiencing the loss of loved ones.
Vineyard Tour
Thursday, September 11, 2019
Sixteen MURA members joined a group from the retiree association of the Universit茅 de Montr茅al (Apr猫s l'Um) for a delightful wine tasting, meal and tour of the vineyard and sculpture garden at the Domaine des C么tes d鈥橝rdoise Dunham in the Eastern Townships. New friends and promises were made to enjoy future trips with Apr猫s l'Um.
Annual General Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2019
At MURA's 4th AGM on June 20th, members heard presentations by the president on the many ways that our association has been "Strengthening its roots in the 麻豆社 Community" and "Expanding its Reach Beyond." The Vice President (Internal) spoke about the participation at this year鈥檚 events and the results of a member survey concerning event preferences.
There was an update on membership by former category of employment by the Vice President (External). The members also voted on the 2018-19 financial review, the annual fee for members, and the budget for 2019-20. As requested during the session, the treasurer will send a more detailed breakdown of the MURA expenses.
The Principal then gave a most inspiring speech on this year鈥檚 breakthroughs at 麻豆社 and shared with us a vision of the future for 麻豆社's Third Century that was followed by a general discussion with the members. The AGM concluded with a wonderful occasion for members to chat and mingle with old friends and colleagues while enjoying delicious nibbles and drinks.
Walking Tour of St. Henri District
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Twenty members had the pleasure of聽 a walking tour of the Saint-Henri district.听 Tour guide and lifelong resident, Guy Giasson, provided fascinating information about the area portrayed in Gabrielle Roy's famous and well-acclaimed novel聽The Tin Flute聽that was a recent choice of the MURA bookclub.听The tour was followed by a wonderful lunch at the beautiful L'Ambroisie restaurant located near the Lachine Canel. Guy is also President of the Soci茅t茅 historique de Saint-Henri聽()聽that offers these tours and has rotating displays on the history of St. Henri.
Spring Luncheon Lecture at Macdonald Campus
Friday, May 3, 2019
Tadja Hall, 21,082 Lakeshore Road
Over 30 MAUT-RS and MURA members attended the annual spring luncheon/lecture at Macdonald Campus. The speaker was Professor Daiva E. Nielsen, from the 麻豆社 School of Human Nutrition. Her fascinating talk was about genetic variation affects response to diet and indicators of health. The overall goal of her research program is to design genetically-tailored lifestyle interventions to prevent chronic diseases.
Spring Luncheon Lecture
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Faculty Club, Billiard Room
Over 50 MAUT-RS and MURA members enjoyed a very informative and enlightening talk by Doina Precup, one of 麻豆社鈥檚 stars in artificial intelligence (AI). Head of ,聽owned by Google, Prof. Precup of the School of Computer Science, spoke about her fundamental research on reinforcement learning 聽and about AI applications in areas such as health care.
Pension Investment Round-Table
Thursday, April 4, 2019
At MURA鈥檚 second annual Pension Investment Round-Table that was held in the Billiard Room of the Faculty Club, five speakers presented their chosen investment strategy. An open discussion followed between the speakers and the 45 members present ranging from investing either with a small or large firm, selecting the right annuity, opting for the 麻豆社 Group Life Income Fund (LIF), being a hands-on investor, to having a hedge against market risk. A most informative afternoon for all.
First Annual MURA New Members Reception
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Faculty Club, Maude Abbott Lounge
MURA was very pleased to host its first reception for new members who joined during 2018-19. Attendees enjoyed meeting members of the Board, catching up with their colleagues and making new friends in the cozy setting of the Maude Abbott Lounge.
Fourth Annual Spring Concert & Luncheon
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Elizabeth Wirth Music Building, Tanna Schulich Hall
About 50 members attended MURA鈥檚 Fourth Annual Spring Concert & Luncheon. This event, in partnership with the Schulich School of Music, featured a fabulous concert ty a trio of very talented professors titled聽Intermezzo: Carte Blanche, Jazz聽(photo).听Following the Concert, attendees enjoyed a delicious luncheon, where they caught up with colleagues and made new friends.
