Sept.
22
22
Living With the Loss of Canada's Fallen Soldiers
Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, 1-3 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
PhD Oral Defence of Christina Harrington, School of Social Work.
Sept.
22
22
Sex Slaves in Classical Athens
Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
A-1049
Department of Classics
Classics Speakers Series. Professor C.W. (Toph) Marshall (UBC) will present.
Sept.
22
22
School of Pharmacy Research Seminar
Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, 10-11 a.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre I, Room 3444
Dr. Lili Wang
Dr. Edward E. Knaus, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alberta.
Sept.
22
22
Understanding the Role of Mitosis in the Development of High-Risk Carcinomas
Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Dr. Enrique Torchia, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, The Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Sept.
23
23
Oil in Edgewise
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 8-10 p.m.
Eastern Edge Gallery, 72 Harbour Drive, St. John's
Graduate program in humanities
Oil is everywhere. It's in the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the roads we drive in, and the buildings we live in. It's production employs us. It's sale sustains our booming economy.
Sept.
23
23
MUN Cares: Smoking Cessation Program
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 12-1:30 p.m.
Multi-purpose Room, Field House
Wellness Program - Human Resources
MUN Cares is a smoking cessation program offered to employees who are ready to quit or are thinking about quitting smoking.
Sept.
23
23
Investing in Employee Development
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 09 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Do you equate employee development with organizational growth?
Sept.
23
23
Graduate Orientation Information Session: Getting Involved
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
School of Graduate Studies
The Student Volunteer Bureau and Memorial Leadership Programs will be presenting an information session on how to get involved on campus.
Sept.
23
23
Diseases That Caused Serious Morbidity and Mortality in NL in the 20th Century
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 7:30-9 p.m.
EN-2040
NL Family History Society
Dr. A (Rick) Cooper, retired professor and Chair of Pediatrics and current Pediatrician at the Janeway Child Health Center will present.
Sept.
23
23
Eric Hehner: From Boolean Algebra to Unified Algebra
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 1-2 p.m.
EN-2022
Departments of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Boolean algebra is simpler than number algebra, with applications in programming, circuit design, law, specifications, mathematical proof and reasoning in any domain.
Sept.
23
23
Eric Hehner: Practical Predicative Programming Primer
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 3-4 p.m.
EN-4002
Departments of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
This talk introduces a method of programming from specifications so that each programming step can be checked by a verifier.
Sept.
24
24
CFER Seminar Series: Pacific Halibut
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, 4-5 p.m.
Hampton Hall, Marine Institute
Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER)
Tim Loher, from the International Pacific Halibut Commission will be in town to talk about researching the behaviour and history of (eastern) Pacific halibut.
Sept.
24
24
Universal Design for Learning in Post-Secondary: Part Three
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, 09-10 a.m.
ED-2030B
DELTS, Professional Development Experiences for Educators
Universal Design for Learning in Post-Secondary Education.
Sept.
24
24
OilScapes: Visual Art and the Materiality of Oil
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, 4-6:30 p.m.
A-1046
Department of English, Vice-President Academic
Dr. Janet Stewart, Director of the Centre for Visual Arts and Cultures at Durham University presents OilScapes: Visual Art and the Materiality of Oil.
Sept.
24
24
Writer in Residence Reading: Ed Riche
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Suncor Energy Hall, School of Music
Department of English
Edward Riche, the Fall 2014 writer-in-residence, will read from previously published and new work. All are welcome to attend.
Sept.
24
24
Science Information Session
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, 1-1:50 p.m.
SN-4068
Academic Advising Centre
This is an information session for students interested in completing a science degree program but all students are welcome to attend!
Sept.
24
24
The Mysterious Case of Systemic Inflammation and the Misbehaving Cerebral Vessel
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, 5-6 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre/Janeway 2J618/2J619
Division of BioMedical Science
BioMedical Sciences Research Forum, presentation by Dr. Noriko Daneshtalab highlighting research in the Division of BioMedical Sciences.
Sept.
25
25
Eric Hehner: Problems with the Halting Problem
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 3-4 p.m.
EN-4002
Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Either we leave the definition of the halting function incomplete, not saying its result when applied to its own program, or we suffer inconsistency.
Sept.
25
25
Terry's Cause on Campus
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
University Clock Tower
N/A
Join us as universities across the country take part in Terry's CAUSE on Campus.
Sept.
25
25
Abortion and Mental Health: Identifying Who Is At Risk and How to Help
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 3-3:50 p.m.
The Landing, University Centre
Christian Medical and Dental Society, MUN Campus Chaplaincy, Counselling Centre
Presented by the Christian Medical and Dental Society, MUN Campus Chaplaincy and the Counselling Centre.
Sept.
25
25
Remembering Phyllis McCann
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 12-2 p.m.
Starting location: Clocktower
Terry's Cause on Campus Committee
2014 marks the third year for Terrys Cause on Campus. The School of Social Work has chosen to honour Phyllis McCann, our friend, colleague and supporter, by creating a team in her name.
Sept.
25
25
The Walrus Talks: The Art of Conversation
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 7-10 p.m.
The Rooms
Faculty of Arts
Join Seamus O'Regan, Lisa Moore, Rick Hillier and others for 80 minutes of lively, thought-provoking ideas about the art of the interview, the state of the public square and reconciliation.
Sept.
25
25
Engaging Ideas: Leading the Way to a Healthier Workforce
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 08:30-10:30 a.m.
BN-4000
Faculty of Business Administration
Join us for an interactive discussion on research in the areas of organizational and employee health and well-being.
Sept.
25
25
MUN Cinema Series: Only Lovers Left Alive
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 7-9 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents Only Lovers Left Behind.
Sept.
25
25
Learning Verbs: Evidence from Quechua
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
SN-3060
Department of Linguistics Seminar Series
Dr. Ellen H. Courtney of The University of Texas at El Paso presents.
Sept.
25
25
Eric Hehner: A Probability Perspective
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, 1-2 p.m.
EN-2022
Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
This talk could be called "probability meets programming".
Sept.
26
26
Sources of Creatine and Amino Acids Sparing in Piglets
Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Kankayaliyan Thillayampalam, Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Sept.
26
26
Fresh Prints Art Exhibit
Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, 6-7:30 p.m.
First Space Gallery, main floor, QEII Library
QE II Library
The First Space Art Gallery in the Queen Elizabeth II Library at Memorial University is celebrating the 40th anniversary of St. Michaels Printshop with an exhibit of 14 emerging artists.
Sept.
26
26
What the First World War Taught Us: A Lecture by Gwynne Dyer
Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, 7-8:30 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Faculty of Arts, WW100
Dr. Gwynne Dyer lectures on the subject of his new book, Canada in the Great Power Game: 1914-2014.
Sept.
27
27
Noel J. Brown Day of Hope and Healing
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
75 Tiffany Court, Tiffany Lane
School of Social Work, Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
The School of Social Work and Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group offer you the Noel J. Brown Day of Hope and Healing for Survivors of Suicide Loss.
Sept.
27
27
Food and Garden Fair
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John's
Memorial University, City of St. John's, Downhome Magazine, and The Telegram
The Second Annual Food and Garden Fair Celebrating Ken Proudfoot's Legacy!