Oct.
13
13
Deadline to Register: Excel Level 1, 2 and 3
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arts and Administration building
Learning and Development, Human Resources
Excel 2010 – Level 1 will take place on Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Excel Level 2 will take place on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Excel Level 3 will take place on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Oct.
13
13
Promotion of Cancer Specific Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) Fluorescence by ABCG2 Inhibition
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Ema Yoshioka, M.Sc. candidate.
Oct.
13
13
Mental Health Issues and Developments
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, 7:30-9 p.m.
ER-4065
St. John's Club Canadian Federation of University Women
Monthly meeting of St. John's Club of Canadian Federation of University Women. Guest speaker will be Mark Gruchy, Mental Health Advocate.
Oct.
13
13
Generational Gaps
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, 09 a.m.-4 p.m.
TBD
Learning and Development, Human Resources
Deadline to apply to the Oct. 13 session is Oct. 3. Space is limited for this session and you must complete a non-credit training application form and email it to training@mun.ca.
Oct.
13
13
Growing Air Plants (Tillandsia) Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, 7-8:30 p.m.
Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John's
Memorial University Botanical Garden
Todd Boland, MUNBG Research Horticulturist, will introduce you to the fascinating world of Tillandsia: plants that grow without soil!
Oct.
14
14
From the West Country to the Eastern Edge: Origin of the Bowrings
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
Hampton Hall, Marine Institute
Wessex Society
Wessex Society Lecture. Jennifer and Vivian Pallard will present.
Oct.
14
14
CARE Sponsors N.L. Leadership Debate
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 7-9:40 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Collaborative Applied Research in Economics (CARE)
A debate by Dwight Ball of the Liberal Party, Paul Davis of the Progressive Conservatives and Earle McCurdy of the New Democratic Party.
Oct.
14
14
An Afternoon In The Garden
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 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.
14
14
Managing Competing Priorities
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 09 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Gardiner Centre, BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Learn how to manage competing priorities and demands, regain control of your workday, and accomplish more with your time.
Oct.
14
14
MUN Cinema Series: La famille Bélier
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
Oct.
14
14
Application to Graduate School - Tips and Strategies
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Are you wondering about the details for submitting an online application? Attend this webinar to understand the process for submitting an application to a graduate program at Memorial University.
Oct.
14
14
Police Studies Information Session
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 1-1:50 p.m.
SN-4083
Faculty of Arts, Academic Advising
All students interested in learning more about Police Studies are encouraged to attend this information session.
Oct.
14
14
Cinema and Space in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, 7:30-9 p.m.
MMaP Gallery, second floor, St. John's Arts and Culture Centre
Memorial University, MMaP, School of Music
Based on his extensive research on film, film policy and filmmakers in Newfoundland and Labrador, Dr. Mark Turner will be exploring the relationship between film and space in this province.
Oct.
15
15
Disaster Chef Challenge
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Clock Tower
Emergency Management
Do you have what it takes to be the next Disaster Chef?
Oct.
15
15
Public Lecture -- Weird Sex: The Unusual Morphology, Behaviour and Gametes of Capelin
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
SN-2067
Nature Newfoundland and Labrador; BGSA
Dr. Craig Purchase (Department of Biology) will share some of his knowledge about capelin.
Oct.
15
15
Applying Systems Approach to Training: Exploring the Opportunities for Cross-pollination from the Canadian Army to Memorial University
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
Lecture Theatre B, Health Sciences Centre
Disciplines of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Professional Development and Conference Services,
Scott Butler draws on his six years of training development experience with both the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Army.
Oct.
15
15
The Public Service, at Your Service: Public Service Career Event for Students
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 12-2 p.m.
Atrium, Business Administration building
Office of Public Engagement
A job in the public service could take you just about anywhere, but do you know how to get started?
Oct.
15
15
What Worked, What Didn’t: Senior Executives Share the Greatest Successes (and Challenges) of their Leadership Careers
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 08-09:30 a.m.
R. Gushue Hall
The Office of Public Engagement
The Harris Centre and IPAC (NL Regional Group) invite you to a breakfast session.
Oct.
15
15
Toque Day
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 12-2 p.m.
ED-1032 or ED-2000
Memorial University
Looking for a way to feel warm and fuzzy and get a free toque? Drop off your gently used hats, mittens and winter gear and receive a free DELTS toque in exchange.
Oct.
15
15
Student Innovation
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 1-3 p.m.
UC-3018, The Landing
Memorial University
Innovation abounds at Memorial! The University Centre will be buzzing with a showcase of all kinds of student-charged ideas. Come see the Baja car! Meet our mooters! Sign-up for Lacrosse!
Oct.
15
15
Faculty Bible Study
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 12-12:50 p.m.
HH-2005
Phil Heath
Faculty Bible study.
Oct.
15
15
War Waged in the Body: A Practical Overview of Primary Immunodeficiencies
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
1M101, New Medical Education Center
N.L.Thrombosis, Blood and Immune Disorders Research and Education Project
This event will present Primary Immunodeficiencies in a generalized light that encourages comprehension of this large group of conditions.
Oct.
15
15
Introduction and Teachings of the Moon Ceremony
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 1-2:30 p.m.
UC-2001
Aboriginal Resource Office
The Moon Ceremony is a traditional First Nations ceremony to honour women, our waters, and Grandmother Moon. Join Jenelle Duval to learn about the cultural teachings of the Moon Ceremony.
Oct.
15
15
Digital and Social Media for HR Professionals
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 09 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Gardiner Centre, BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Increase your reach, attract new candidates, and help secure top-notch talent for your organization through Social Media.
Oct.
16
16
Kindness Friday
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 07 a.m.-11:50 p.m.
St. John's campus
Memorial University
Do you remember a time when someone did something thoughtful for you? The smallest act of kindness can make someone's day.
Oct.
16
16
Pancake Breakfast
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 07:30-09:30 a.m.
Main Dining Hall, R. Gushue Hall
Memorial University
The entire campus community is invited to our annual free Pancake Breakfast on the St. John's campus!
Oct.
16
16
Fill the Square
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 09 a.m.-4 p.m.
Paton College Court, St. John's campus
Memorial University
Join us for our annual food or cash donations event also known as Fill the Square. Over the past few years, your generousity has enabled us to provide for the less fortunate.
Oct.
16
16
Faith, Culture and Campus Life Forum
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
UC-3018, The Landing
Memorial University
The primary purpose of this event is to create a greater sense of unity and community amongst students of various faiths.
Oct.
16
16
Kindness Friday: Faculty of Arts Book Swap
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Atrium, Arts building
Faculty of Arts
Yes it's back! The Faculty of Arts semi-annual book swap featuring all genres - academic, YA, childrens, non fiction, fiction, poetry, illustrated, etc.
Oct.
16
16
Blood and Oil: Injury, Death and Predatory Capitalism in the Bakken Oil Fields
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2025
Department of Geography, Blue Box Seminar
Dr. Bruce Braun, Univeritys of Minnesota, will speak.
Oct.
16
16
VOCM Cares Coats for Kids Kindness Friday Blitz
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 09 a.m.-4 p.m.
Paton College Court, St. John's campus
School of Social Work
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the fourth annual Kindness Friday Blitz collection for the VOCM Cares Coats for Kids (CFK) Campaign.
Oct.
16
16
Biology Seminar: Relationships Between Silviculture, Lichen Diversity and Woodland Caribou in Northern Ontario
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 4-5 p.m.
SN-2067
Biology Graduate Student Association
Speaker: Dr. Troy McMullin, University of Guelph
Oct.
16
16
Frecker Program All-Years Reunion
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 5-7 p.m.
Centre Scolaire et Communautaire des Grands-Vents, 65 Ridge Rd.
Department of French and Spanish
The Department of French and Spanish’s Frecker Programme is hosting its first ever reunion as a part of the MUNdays 2015 celebrations for the Faculty of Arts.
Oct.
16
16
The Additive Effort of Consciously Set and Primed Goals on Organizationally Relative Tasks
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 09:30-11 a.m.
BN-4000
Faculty of Business Administration, Memorial University
Dr. Gary Latham, secretary of state professor of organizational effectiveness in the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, will present.
Oct.
16
16
Pain and Prejudice: What Science Can Learn from the People Who Do It
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 1-2:30 p.m.
Theatre B, Health Sciences Centre
Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine
People's Health Matters series.
Oct.
17
17
MUNdays Super TSC Night Concert
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, 7-11:50 p.m.
The Rock House, 8 George St., St. John's
MBNA, Johnson, The Telegram, Steele Communications
George Street. Relive your memories of former Memorial concerts and parties. You’ll be on the dance floor and kickin’ up your feet into the night.
Oct.
17
17
Volunteers Needed for Community Service Day
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, 07 a.m.-11:50 p.m.
Various Locations
Memorial University
As part of I Community Service-Learning Day on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Oct.
17
17
Atlantic Universities Teaching Showcase
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
Education building (various rooms)
DELTS
The Atlantic Universities’ Teaching Showcase is an annual event that brings together faculty members, lecturers, academic librarians, graduate students, educational developers.
Oct.
17
17
School of Pharmacy Reunions
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, 7-10 p.m.
Quidi Vidi Brewery, 35 Barrows Rd., St. John's
School of Pharmacy
Attention Classes of ’10, ’05, ’00,’95 and ’90!
Oct.
17
17
Backyard Composting
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John's
Memorial University Botanical Garden, MMSB, City of St. John's
The City of St. John's, in partnership with the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board and Memorial University Botanical Garden, are offering subsidized backyard compost bins and information sessions.
Oct.
18
18
Sunday Nature Hike
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, 10-11 a.m.
Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John's
Memorial University Botanical Garden
Explore Newfoundland barrens, boreal forest, or bog as you hike one of MUN Botanical Garden's nature trails with education staff.
Oct.
18
18
Sunday Afternoon Family Programs
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John's
Memorial University Botanical Garden
These programs are offered every Sunday afternoon, 2-3 p.m. - rain or shine.