A panel of retirees (Nancy Theberge, Kinesiology, retired 2014; Mary Thompson, Statistics and Actuarial Science, 2009; Rohan Jayasundera, Physics & Astronomy, 2019; and Alan Macnaughton, Accounting & Finance, 2019) will share their experiences and advice on preparing for and making the most of retirement. Beth Jewkes will moderate the panel.
Meet the panelists
Mary Thompson has stayed involved at UW in two ways. She is a member of the University of Waterloo Retirees' Association Board (and their appointed member of the Pension and Benefits Committee) and holds an adjunct appointment at the University.
Alan Macnaughton was on the university’s pension and benefits committee for 11 years. Since his retirement, he consults part-time and use enjoys having more time to pursue his hobbies of computer programming and insects.
Rohan Jayasundera was the director for the Sir Isaac Newton physics test, a form of outreach for the University, for more than 12 years. The test is written by grade 12 students in Canada and nine other countries. Since retirement, Rohan is still active in this test and enjoying travel and grandchildren.