March
09
09
Neuroscience Journal Club Presentation
Monday, March 09, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre D
Division of BioMedical Sciences
CaMKII Mediates Input-specific Early Odour Preference Learning in Rats and Calcineurin Mediated NMDAR Plasticity and Metaplasticity in Neonatal Rat Odor Learning.
March
10
10
The Hidden Transcripts of Sex and Tourism in Cuba
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
A-5014
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Research Group
Dr. Corey Thorne (Department of Folklore) to discuss.
March
10
10
Blood Donor Clinic and One Match Event
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 09:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Landing, University Centre
Canadian Blood Services
Two great ways to help a hospital patient in need; donate blood and join our stem cell registry.
March
10
10
Open Access at Memorial University Libraries
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
ED-1001
DELTS, Memorial University Libraries
Learn about the benefits of open access publishing, as well as support and funding for open access publishing available through Memorial University Libraries.
March
10
10
Principles of Universal Design for Learning in the Post-Secondary Environment
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
ED-1001
DELTS
In the spirit of Open Education Week, this session will give a brief introduction to the Universal Design for Learning.
March
10
10
The Role of Inhibitory and Stimulatory Proteins Within the Pak2 Signaling Pathway in Prostate Cancers
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre Library, Computer Lab B
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Presented by Ricardo Carmona Martinez, M.Sc. candidate.
March
10
10
Winter 2015 Philosophy Colloquium
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 2-3:30 p.m.
C-4036
Department of Philosophy
Winter 2015 Philosophy Colloquium.
March
10
10
Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
St. John’s and Area Council of Churches; Muslim Association of NL; Jewish Community Havura of N
10th Annual Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue: Core Religious Values and their Misinterpretations.
March
11
11
Quest for Healthy Seas: A Lasting Future for People and Marine Life
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 7-8:30 p.m.
EN-1054
Department of Geography
Dr. Lance Morgan of California's Marine Conservation Institute discusses the daunting challenging work of saving our oceans.
March
11
11
French Program Liaison Officer
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
ED-5012
Faculty of Education Undergraduate Office
The Faculty of Education Undergraduate Office will hold an information session for students completing a French focus area, minor or major.
March
11
11
HSL HITS Workshop: Learn To Use RefWorks
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 4-5 p.m.
Computer Lab A, Health Sciences Library
Health Sciences Library
Discover the potential of RefWorks to help you efficiently organize, manage and use citations from books, journals and other sources.
March
11
11
Science Information Session
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 1-1:50 p.m.
SN-4068
Academic Advising Centre
All students interested in completing a bachelor of science degree program are encouraged to attend this information session.
March
11
11
Wellness Fair for Staff, Faculty and Students
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation atrium
Human Resources, Student Wellness Program
Human Resources and Student Affairs invite you to learn about health and wellness through this interactive event.
March
11
11
Filmmaking in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
Hampton Hall, Marine Institute
Wessex Society
Wessex Society Lecture. Barbara Doran, producer, director and filmmaker, will present.
March
11
11
How to Find Free Copyrighted Material on the Internet
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
ED-1001
DELTS
This session will highlight some strategies and online tools that can help you find freely licensed copyright or public domain material on the Internet.
March
11
11
Curriculum Development in a Transdisciplinary Collaboration Space
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
ED-1001
Marine Institute, DELTS
The Too Big To Ignore project (toobigtoignore.net) is a research network and knowledge mobilization partnership established to elevate the profile of small-scale fisheries.
March
11
11
Speaking of Engineering Public Lecture: Internet Security and Privacy
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
EN-2006
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland
Jonathan Anderson in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will discuss Internet security and privacy, what it means for you, your computer, mobile devices and security of your information.
March
11
11
Becoming Modern: Infrastructures, Experience and Historical Identity in Change Islands
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
A-4049D
Department of Sociology
Phoebe Sengers, associate professor, Information Science/Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University will discuss.
March
11
11
In Search of New Quantum Fluids of Light and Matter
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 11-11:50 a.m.
C-2045
Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography
Canadian Association of Physicists Lecture Tour Seminar.
March
11
11
Lunch and Learn: Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Office of Public Engagement
This session will introduce participants to the Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement. All students, staff, and faculty interested in applying for the fund are welcome.
March
12
12
The Best of Both Worlds: Part-Time Study at Memorial University
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Think you don’t have time to get that graduate degree? Well, think again!
March
12
12
Facilitation Skills Training: Getting the Most Out of Group Discussions
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Learn how to draw out and process input from a group to move discussions and ideas forward.
March
12
12
MUN Cinema Series: Still Alice
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 7-8:40 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents Still Alice. More information about this film and the schedule for the season can be found at www.mun.ca/cinema.
March
12
12
An Integrated State-space Stock Assessment Model for Northern Cod and Short-term Prospects for the Fishery
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
EN-2022
Department of Computer Science
A talk by Noel Cadigan, Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER), Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
March
12
12
Citation Analysis
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 12-1:30 p.m.
H2767, Health Sciences Centre
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Thesis club.
March
12
12
Flipping it: Teaching and Learning in an Inverted Classroom
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
ED-1001
Grenfell Campus, DELTS
A flipped or inverted classroom is a learning model in which students learn course content at home before attending a physical class.
March
12
12
University College Dublin Student Information Session: M.Sc. Physiotherapy
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
PE-2028
Human Kinetics and Recreation
Representatives from the University College Dublin will conduct an information session for any students interested in attending its M.Sc. physiotherapy program.
March
12
12
Midterm Resource Fair
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
University Centre, third Floor
Academic Advising Centre, Centre for Career Development and Experiential Learning and Student Wellne
This event provides undergraduate students with easy access to academic advice; information about Faculties and Schools; opportunities to learn and tools for student success.
March
12
12
Open Educational Resources: Campus-Wide Curation Event
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Various locations on each campus
Memorial University Libraries, DELTS
Faculty, instructors, learning designers and anyone interested in curriculum design are invited to drop in to an Open Educational Resource (OER) curation session.
March
12
12
Deadline to Book Space at 2015 Sustainability Fair
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
Online: sustain@mun.ca
Sustainability Office
You’re invited to set up a display booth to promote your sustainable ideas and interests to students, staff and faculty of Memorial.
March
13
13
Early Music Workshop: Learn About the Viola da Gamba
Friday, March 13, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
MMaP Gallery, Memorial University
School of Music
A workshop, panel discussion and master class. Admission is free; everyone is welcome.
March
13
13
Breaking New Ground
Friday, March 13, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
School of Music
The Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble treats you to a program of innovative compositions, including the premiere performances of works composed by the group’s own members.
March
13
13
MUCEP Call for Proposals 2015-16
Friday, March 13, 2015, 5-5 p.m.
UC-4002
Career Development and Experiential Learning
Deadline for submittal of all funding requests to Career Development & Experiential Learning for MUCEP Grants 2015-16 is March 13.
March
13
13
Pharmacy “Phair”
Friday, March 13, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Pharmacy Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns
This booth-style set up will showcase the potential of a career in pharmacy.
March
13
13
"Med Heads" speed rounds
Friday, March 13, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
School of Pharmacy
You’re invited to sit with current pharmacy students and faculty to experience how to communicate with and assess patients and to ensure they are benefitting from their medications.
March
13
13
Dean’s Awards for Service Excellence Nomination Deadline
Friday, March 13, 2015, 5-5 p.m.
Campus-wide
School of Graduate Studies
The School of Graduate Studies is accepting nominations for the 2015 Dean’s Awards for Service Excellence.
March
13
13
Call For Proposals: International Student Work Experience Program 2015-16
Friday, March 13, 2015, 5-5 p.m.
UC-4002
Career Development and Experiential Learning
Applications for funding consideration for ISWEP Grants are now being accepted for Spring 2015, Fall 2015 and Winter 2016.
March
13
13
Phonological Representations and Phonological Typology
Friday, March 13, 2015, 12-12:50 p.m.
SN-4038
Department of Linguistics Seminar Series
Linguistics Seminar Series presents.
March
13
13
Campus Food Bank Friday 13 Food Drive
Friday, March 13, 2015, 09 a.m.-4 p.m.
Food Bank, Burton's Pond, Corte Real, ground floor
Campus Food Bank
The Campus Food Bank shelves are low. If you would like to help us out, we are having a special Friday the 13 food drive on March 13.
March
13
13
Learn to Blues Dance!
Friday, March 13, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
MMaP Gallery, second floor, Arts and Culture Centre
Lindy Hop on the Rock
Lindy Hop on the Rock is very excited to announce a weekend of swing dance and blues workshops with instructors Byron Alley and Natalia Rueda.
March
13
13
Trans-imperial Topographies: The Russian Columbus from Victorian England to Global Bollywood
Friday, March 13, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
A 1043
Department of German & Russian
Department of German and Russian guest speaker. Dr. Anindita Banerjee, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature, Cornell University, will present.
March
13
13
Advancing a New Model for Marine Protected Areas: The Global Ocean Refuge System
Friday, March 13, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2018
Department of Geography
Department of Geography Blue Box Seminar Series. Dr. Lance Morgan will speak.
March
13
13
Studies on Cancer Stem Cells Give New Insights into Breast Cancer Progression and Potential Therapies
Friday, March 13, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Dr. Paola Marcato, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Dalhousie University.
March
14
14
Carmen Fantasia
Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
School of Music
Faculty artist Alan Klaus joins fellow trumpeter Aaron Hodgson for a concert of music for two trumpets with organ, piano, percussion, and the MUN Brass Ensemble.
March
14
14
Pokemon Day
Saturday, March 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Sandbox Gaming Society
Come on out for a very special Pokemon event with Sandbox Gaming!
March
14
14
Lindy Hop Workshop!
Saturday, March 14, 2015, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
MMaP Room, second floor, Arts and Culture Centre
Lindy Hop on the Rock
Lindy Hop on the Rock is very excited to announce a weekend of swing and blues workshops with instructors Byron Alley and Natalia Rueda.