The event is free, and seats available on a first-come, first-served basis!
Today's talented Speakers!
Exploring the Arctic Plate: Dietary Sustainability of Norway's North
Sustainability is on the menu today!
In the Arctic, where environmental changes are rapid, our food choices matter, not just for our health but also for the planet. As the stakes are high, and the challenges are unique; the connection between what we eat, and its health and environmental impact has never been more critical.
Join the talk for a feast of insights to nourish your understanding!
Fancy seafood and nutrient content all over the place
Tacos and pizza are delicious. But poke bowls and surimi were also a success! Could the next food experience be sea cucumber and sugar kelp? And should it be? The world of seafood is an ocean of possibilities. And while most of it tastes good, not everything is equally good for us in terms of both nutrients and heavy metals. At the same time, how sure are with on the answers we find?
Serious Mental Illness - Signs, Stigma, Support
Serious mental illnesses like psychosis often carry stigma and misunderstanding. I will talk about how a mental health crisis can look like, debunking common myths and addressing stigmatization. Plus, I will cover how you can tell when someone is struggling and how to help.
Beating age with multilingualism??
As we get older, our brains and cognition start to decline. However, some lifestyle factors may help to slow this process, including speaking multiple langauges! Why should this be? And are these effects the same for everyone? I will present some of my lab's research examining how degree of multilingual experience might independently confer potentially more positive cogntive outcomes in aging.
