Oct.
05
05
Mindfulness and Meditation
Monday, Oct. 05, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
UC-6011
Counselling Centre, Wellness Program
Memorial's meditation program will begin Wednesday, Oct. 7, but with a new layout this semester.
Oct.
05
05
Fundamentals of Project Management
Monday, Oct. 05, 2015, 09 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Gardiner Centre, BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Learn the basic principles of project management and the structure that every successful project needs.
Oct.
05
05
Spatial Map Resets: Potential and Paradox
Monday, Oct. 05, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre D
Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Neuroscience Journal Club presented by Dr. Carolyn Harley, Professor Emeritus.
Oct.
06
06
Dialogue on Knowledge and Democracy Film Screening
Tuesday, Oct. 06, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Department of Sociology
Screening of Hands On: Women, climate, change (2014).
Oct.
06
06
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Moving Loads on Hull Structures
Tuesday, Oct. 06, 2015, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
PhD Oral Defence of Bruce Quinton, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
Oct.
06
06
A Bone Anabolic Effect of RANKL in a Murine Model of Osteoporosis Mediated through FoxP3+ CD8 T Cells
Tuesday, Oct. 06, 2015, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre Library, Computer Lab B
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Cancer and Development Research Seminar presented by Yue Ma, PhD candidate.
Oct.
07
07
Deadline to Register: Generational Gaps
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arts and Administration building
Learning and Development, Human Resources
The Generation Gaps workshop will help participants understand the various generations present at work, and understand what motivates them and dealing with them on a daily basis.
Oct.
07
07
Spanish Film Festival
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 7-9:30 p.m.
A-1043
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Research Group
The Return (El regreso) Hernán Jiménez / Costa Rica / 95 min / 2011 / Spanish with English subtitles. Presenter Dr. Michael Kirkpatrick, History.
Oct.
07
07
RefWorks: An Introduction to Citation Management Software
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 4-5:30 p.m.
Computer Lab A, Health Sciences Centre
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Thesis Club.
Oct.
07
07
Dialogue on Knowledge and Democracy
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Faculty of Arts
Keynote address by Dr. Harry Collins on Science and Democracy: The New Synthesis.
Oct.
07
07
Engineering Information Session
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 1-1:50 p.m.
SN-4063
Academic Advising Centre
Find out what you need to apply to the engineering program!
Oct.
07
07
An Afternoon In The Garden
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's
MUN Botanical Garden
Join a member of the MUN Botanical Garden horticulture staff for a tour of the flower gardens.
Oct.
07
07
MUN Cinema Series: The New Girlfriend
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents The New Girlfriend.
Oct.
07
07
Social Enterprise Roundtable Discussion
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 08:30-10:20 a.m.
Columbus Room, First Floor, Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Faculty of Business Administration, School of Social Work, Community Sector Council N.L.
As part of the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador's initiative to foster social enterprise growth and development, a social enterprise roundtable discussion will be held.
Oct.
07
07
An Introduction to Graduate Studies at Memorial University
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Are you considering pursuing a graduate program? Memorial University offers a broad range of high-quality master’s and doctoral programs. Register for this webinar to learn more.
Oct.
08
08
Bachelor of Social Work Information Sessions
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
CL-2012
School of Social Work
Interested in seeking admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Program in 2016-2017? If so, drop by one of our information sessions and learn more about our program and how to apply.
Oct.
08
08
Troubling Mathematics Education: Presentation by Dr. Annica Andersson, Stockholm University
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 12:30-2 p.m.
ED-2030B
Faculty of Education
There is trouble in mathematics education today. As part of societal discourses about mathematics, it is considered to be one of the most important school subjects for students to pass worldwide.
Oct.
08
08
Faculty Bible Study
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 12-12:50 p.m.
HH-2005
Phil Heath
Facukty Bible...
Oct.
08
08
Dialogue on Knowledge and Democracy Public Lecture
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Department of Sociology
A Mature Modernity: Science and Skepticism in Democratic Societies by Dr. Sheila Jasanoff, Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies at the Kennedy School of Harvard University.
Oct.
08
08
Dialogue on Music and Democracy
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music
Office of Public Engagement
Music showcase and dialogue on music and democracy featuring Iranian musician Hadi Milanloo, American musicologist Daniel Hawkins and violinist Carole Bestvater. Moderated by Dr. Chris Tonelli.
Oct.
08
08
Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Lighten Up Your Day
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 12-2 p.m.
A-2065
Employee Wellness Office, Department of Human Resources
Injecting humour both at work and in your personal life is just what the doctor ordered.
Oct.
08
08
Leading Students in the Workplace: 1-Day Session
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 09 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Guv'Nor Pub, St. John's.
Learning and Development, Human Resources
Space is limited for this session and you must complete a non-credit training application form and email it to training@mun.ca.
Oct.
08
08
Design and Optimization of Surfactant Based Enhanced Remediation of Bunker C Fuel Oil Contaminated Soil
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
PhD Oral Defence of Abdulrazaq Zubair, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
Oct.
08
08
Learn to Use RefWorks
Thursday, Oct. 08, 2015, 4-5:30 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 in this free, hands-on workshop.
Oct.
09
09
Corporate Science
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2025
Department of Geography, Blue Box Seminars
Dr. Stuart Kirsch, University of Michigan will speak.
Oct.
09
09
PhD Oral Defence of Ali Modir-Rousta
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
Analysis Of N-Nitrosames In Water Using Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography (MEKC) And Development Of Online And Offline Methods Of Extraction And Enrichment Of Neu
Oct.
09
09
Feminist Focus: Exploring Feminist Evaluation with Second Story Women's Centre
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
SN-4087
Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series
The Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series invites you to the presentation by Emily Pottie, Master of Gender Studies candidate.
Oct.
09
09
Graduate Studies Information Sessions
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
School of Graduate Studies
This presentation is on Volunteering and will discuss areas in which students can get involved on campus and off-campus.
Oct.
10
10
Body Works: A Public Exhibition
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 1-5 p.m.
Medical Education Centre Atrium, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University
Faculty of Medicine
Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine is hosting a public exhibition of Professor of Anatomy Dr. Shakti Chandra’s magnificent collection of anatomical specimens created for teaching.
Oct.
10
10
St. John's Storytelling Festival at the Botanical Garden
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 2-4 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John's
Memorial University Botanical Garden, St. John's Storytelling Festival
Come to the Memorial University Botanical Garden for a special Storytelling Walk, as part of the 2015 Annual St. John’s Storytelling Festival.