Public lecture series

Originally named Special Lectures, the series was renamed in 2012 to honour the late Dr. Ken Rozee, an outstanding microbiologist, a noted university professor, historian, mentor, and friend, widely recognized for his contributions to research and teaching.  A former president of SCANS, Ken was always interested in sharing his science, his love of history and his other interests with students young and old. 
The name "Memorial Lectures" was changed to "Public Lectures" in 2016.  These lectures serve to honour all recently-deceased SCANS members. 
A list of the past public lectures is available here.
​June 3, 2019 - Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Captain William Spry Community Centre
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the trifecta of estate planning: wills, powers of attorney and personal directives

PAULA M. WEDGE
Paula Wedge has been a practising member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society since 1985.  She was awarded a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction (Mount St. Vincent University), a Bachelor of Laws (Dalhousie University), and Master of Laws (Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University). Her thesis was entitled “Enduring Powers of Attorney and the Financial Abuse of Older Persons: Are Existing Safeguards Sufficient?”  In 2017, she received a Certificate in Mediating Disputes from the Harvard Negotiation Institute at Harvard Law School.
 
​Paula Wedge has worked in a small law firm in Halifax; for two National companies in Human Resources and Labour Relations; at Northwood as Senior Director of Human Resources; but she spent the majority of her career with the Nova Scotia Civil Service doing Labour Relations, later moving into Senior Management.
 
In retirement, Paula Wedge started her own mediation practice; she joined CARP Nova Scotia and was appointed Chair of the Health Advocacy Committee, later joining the Executive as Vice-Chair. She continues her involvement with the Elder Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, Nova Scotia Branch. As of January 2019, she began teaching Elder Law at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie. In the fall of 2019, she will begin teaching Labour Law. I am a member of The Waegwoltic Club, The Charitable Irish Society and the Elderberries.
NOTE:
  • Lectures are open to all. Registration is not required.
  • There is no charge for the lectures but freewill donations are gratefully accepted.  Suggested donation: $5.  A donation box will be available.  Proceeds will be used to support future SCANS activities.
  • Please do NOT wear scents to lectures: some SCANS members have allergies.
  • CANCELLATIONS: If a Public Lecture must be cancelled, a notice will be posted on the SCANS homepage under 'Announcements'. During storm season, cancellations will be posted on the CBC Storm Centre website.