New Academic Leadership Program debuted at retreat
Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will host Dr. Ajay K. Dalai for a special presentation on Friday, May 18. Dr. Dalai will give a seminar on the development of carbon-nanotubes-supported catalysts for the conversion of synthesis gas to liquid fuels.
Café Scientifique to discuss relationship between maternal diet and child health
A free public event on Wednesday, May 16, is aimed at sharing research findings and engaging with the public on the connection between maternal diet and heart disease, diabetes and obesity in children.
Heritage forum in Labrador
Dr. Hans Rollman, Department of Religious Studies, and Patty Way, a geneaological researcher from Labrador, participated in a Nunatsiavut Government-organized heritage forum recently.
Three cheers for philosophy
Philosophy department graduate Kyla Bruff has been named the winner of the 2012 Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, which will allow her to pursue graduate study in Europe for the next two years. Ms. Bruff is the third Memorial philosophy alumni in a row to be awarded the prestigious prize.
Research portfolio review; open forum scheduled
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is committed to advancing academic leadership and nurturing academic leaders at Memorial. An April 30 retreat for department and division heads kicked off the university's new Academic Leadership Development Program.
Production of green diesel and alcohols focus of engineering presentationIn advance of conducting the search for Memorial’s next vice-president (research), a review committee has been struck to review the Research portfolio. Dr. Chris Loomis, current vice-president (research), is scheduled to complete his appointment September 2013. The review is designed to inform the search process and to identify new opportunities and strategic directions for research at Memorial.
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Today's Events | |
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Developing a Business Case: Validating Your Recommendations
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Gardiner Centre | |
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Edible Plant Hike at MUN Botanical Garden - Spring Session
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd. | |
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They Are What You Eat: The Relationship Between Maternal Diet and Child Health
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Suncor Energy Fluvarium, 5 Nagle's Place, St. John's | |
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Embryo Donation for Pregnancy: Practice and Theory
Time: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2J619, Health Sciences Centre/Janeway | |
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Band on the MUN: Campus Foodbank Fundraiser Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Location: D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, Memorial University | |