Feb.
16
16
The Stimulant Advantage: An fMRI Investigation of the Exercise Performance Effects of Ritalin
Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre D
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Presented by Neuroscience Journal Club, Michael King, PhD Candidate, University of Cape Town.
Feb.
17
17
Building Professional Negotiation Skills
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Learn techniques to strengthen your negotiation position, acquire better deals and contracts, and enhance stakeholder relationships.
Feb.
17
17
The Role of Calcitroil in Fetal Skeletal Metabolism and Regulating Mineral Homeostasis
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Lecture Theatre D, Health Sciences Centre
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Presented by Cancer and Development Research Seminar, Kamal Alhani.
Feb.
17
17
Control of Mitochondrial Bioenergetics by Redox Signaling; Importance of S-glutathionylation Reactions in Cardiac Metabolism & Physiology
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Dr. Ryan J. Mailloux, Research Associate, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ottawa.
Feb.
18
18
A Different Approach to Teaching Problem Solving: de Bono's Six Thinking Hats
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
ED-5021
DELTS, Professional Development Experiences for Educators
Critical thinker and problem solver are two attributes most post secondary institutions claim to value in preparing students for the world beyond the university or college classroom.
Feb.
18
18
A Newfoundland Chinese Family's Experience
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Third Floor, QEII Library
QEII Library, Office of Public Engagement
Experience a riveting personal account of the impact of the Chinese Head Tax on the many Chinese immigrants who came to Canada in the early part of the last century.
Feb.
18
18
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
The Landing UC-3018
University Chaplaincy
Mark the beginning of Lent with this service of the Imposition of Ashes. www.mun.ca/chaplaincy.
Feb.
19
19
An Introduction to Graduate Studies at Memorial
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Are you considering pursuing a graduate program?
Feb.
19
19
NatureNL Public Lecture: The Rare Birds of Newfoundland: Ten Years Later by Ken Knowles
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
SN-2067
Nature Newfoundland and Labrador
Since the 2003 Checklist, a surprising 28 new bird species have appeared in Newfoundland.
Feb.
19
19
Exploring Options for Efficiently Evaluating the Playability of Computer Game Agents
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
EN-2022
Department of Computer Science
A talk by Todd Wareham, Computer Science Department, Memorial...
Feb.
19
19
Royal Society Lecture
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 7:30-9 p.m.
Rocket Room, 272 Water St., St. John's
Royal Society of Canada, Faculty of Arts
In her Royal Society lecture, RSC fellow Dr. Barbara Neis discusses how research can help address real world problems experienced in places like rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
Feb.
19
19
MUN Cinema Series: One Chance
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 7-8:50 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents One Chance. More information about this film and the schedule for the season can be found at www.mun.ca/cinema.
Feb.
20
20
Patsy Burry Retirement Coffee Break
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 10-11:30 a.m.
A-4049D
Human Resources
Patsy Burry, payroll co-ordinator, Department of Human Resources, will be retiring on Friday, Feb. 20, after 38 years of service at Memorial.
Feb.
20
20
Upcoming RObotics SEminar Series (ROSE)
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
EN-4032A
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Siu O'Young (RAVEN II and Arctic Sparrow) will present an update on Transport Canada's new regulations on the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Open to the public.
Feb.
20
20
Aviation Archaeology of World War II Gander: An Examination of Military and Civilian Live at the Newfoundland Airport
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 2-4 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
PhD Oral Defence of Lisa Daly, Department of Archaeology.
Feb.
20
20
Synergies for Stewardship & Governance of Multiple-use Coastal Areas: A Case Study from Koh Chang, Thailand
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2025
Department of Geography
Victoria Rogers, MA Candidate will be presenting on Synergies for stewardship & governance of multiple-use coastal areas: A case study from Koh Chang, Thailand.
Feb.
20
20
Creating 'Food Citizens': Developing Tastes for Local and Sustainable Seafood in N.L.
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2025
Department of Geography
Chloe Poitevin, MA candidate, will present.
Feb.
20
20
Application of Metabolomics in Biomarker Discovery for Osteoarthritis
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Dr. Guangju Zhai, Associate Professor, Discipline of Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Feb.
20
20
What's In A Tag? The Semantics of Folksonomies
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
BN-3010
Faculty of Business Administration
Collaborative tagging websites or systems allow users to associate freely-determined keywords (tags) with a particular resource.
Feb.
20
20
Transprovisations
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
School of Music
Duane Andrews (guitar) and James Hurley (piano) are improvising magicians riffing on styles from Baroque concerti to Newfoundland jigs.
Feb.
20
20
De-colonizing Canada: Indigenous Women's Representation and the "Frack"turing of Discourse
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4087
Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series
The Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series invites you to a presentation by Alyse Stuart, Master of Gender Studies Canada.
Feb.
21
21
Homeward Bound
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
School of Music
Clarinetist Christine Carter returns to Canada from New York and we're delighted that this virtuosa has chosen to make St. John's her home.