Jan.
18
18
PhD Oral Defence of Yumiko Komatsu
Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research & Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
Active RAS/MEK Pathway Downregulates Expression of IFN-Inducible Genes by Targeting IRF1: Implications for Understanding Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Oncolysis.
Jan.
18
18
Book Collecting for 2016 CFUW Great Big Used Book Sale
Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kenmount Road, next door to Toys R Us
St. John's Club of the Canadian Federation of University Women
Book collection will take place Jan. 18-March 4 (Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Sunday 2-4 p.m.).
Jan.
18
18
Long GT Syndrome in Northern B.C.
Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, 12-1 p.m.
Room 5M101, Craig L Dobbin Genetics Research Centre, HSC
Dr. Bridget Fernandez, Chair, Discipline of Genetics
Dr. Laura Arbour, is a visiting speaker to the Disicpline of Genetics.
Jan.
19
19
Redirecting Enteric-tropic Reovirus Towards the Human-imposed Tumor Niche
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, 12-1 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre Lecture Theatre D
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Immunology and Infectious Disease Group Visiting Speaker presented by Dr. Maya Shmulevitz, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta.
Jan.
19
19
Infant Mortality, Infection and Arctic Survival: Implications of the CPTIA P4791 Variant for the Arctic People of N.L.
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, 12-1 p.m.
5M101, Craig L. Dobbin Genetics Research Centre
Dr. Bridget Fernandez, Chair, Discipline of Genetics
Dr. Laura Arbour is giving a Special Pediatrics Rounds talk.
Jan.
19
19
Opportunities to Become a Graduate While You Work at Memorial
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, 1-2 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies, Department of Human Resources
Did you know that you may be able to receive reimbursement for all or part of master's and doctoral tuition at Memorial?
Jan.
20
20
MUN Cinema Series: Freeheld
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, 7-8:40 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents Freeheld starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page.
Jan.
20
20
From Hag to Heroine
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, 12-1 p.m.
SN-4087
Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series
The Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series invites you to a presentation by Marissa Farabod, Master of Gender Studies Candidate, entitled "From Hag to Heroine."
Jan.
20
20
F.W. Angel Memorial Lecture 2016
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, 7-10 p.m.
EN-2006
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
What's love got to do with it? Educating the professional of the future
Jan.
21
21
Gardening with Native Plants
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Memorial University Botanical Garden
From Garden to Campus Session No. 1. Instructor: Todd Boland, Research, Research Horticulturist.
Jan.
21
21
PhD Oral Defence of Zhenguo Ma
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
Department of Biology; titled: Metabolism of Antioxidants and Nitrosothiols in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Seeds during Germination and Seedling Growth.
Jan.
21
21
Marine Plastics in Newfoundland Fish and Ecosystems: A Public Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 7-8:30 p.m.
Petty Harbour Recreation Center, Cribbies Road, off Main Road next to the War Memorial
MUN STS
While plastics have been found in every ocean in the world, the exact amounts and effects of plastic pollution in Newfoundland are unknown.
Jan.
21
21
Thesis Club: The Graduate Thesis Examination: An overview of policies and guidelines for students
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 12-1 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre Room 2862
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Thesis Club: The Graduate Thesis Examination: An overview of policies and guidelines for students.
Jan.
21
21
CD39 Expression Identifies Terminally Exhausted CD8+ T Cells
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 12-1 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre D
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Immunology and Infectious Diseases Journal Club presented by John Heath, M.Sc. candidate.
Jan.
21
21
Phase Head Inheritance and the Germanic Left Periphery
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 3:30-5 p.m.
SN-2041
Department of Linguistics Seminar Series
Two of the most significant developments in syntactic theory over the past two decades have been phase theory and cartographic syntax.
Jan.
21
21
Cast No Shadow (Free Dinner and a Movie)
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 6:10-8:30 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Telefilm
On The Go: North of 49 Films - Campus Movie Night.
Jan.
22
22
Communicating Danger: A Speculative Design Workshop on Commemorating Toxic Hazards at Giant Mine for Future Generations
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 1-2 p.m.
A-4004
History Department Seminar Series
Professors John Sandlos and Arn Keeling will deliver a hands-on workshop on commemorating toxic hazards for future generations at Giant Mine, Yellowknife, NWT.
Jan.
22
22
Precision Medicine: Separating Hype from Hope
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Dr. Daryl Pullman, Professor, Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Jan.
22
22
Between Mobility and Attachment of Mobile Workers in N.L. in Alberta
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 3-4:30 p.m.
QC-4028
Department of Anthropology Seminar Series
Drawing from on-going research with workers and their families in the Southern Shore of Newfoundland and in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Sandrine Jean explores housing choices, work-related mobility.
Jan.
22
22
The Incredible Shrinking Landscape Ecologist: Insights from Micro-scale Research
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2025
Department of Geography, Blue Box Seminar
Landscape Ecology has traditionally concerned itself with the study of ecological patterns and processes at broad spatialextents.
Jan.
22
22
Opening Event for Art Show Methods and Mediums
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 6-7:30 p.m.
First Space Gallery, Queen Elizabeth II Library
QEII Library
First Space Gallery in the Queen Elizabeth II Library presents Methods and Mediums, an exhibit featuring three Memorial University fine arts graduates: April Harvey, Mark Adams and Rachel Anstey.
Jan.
22
22
Information Session: RDC's Ocean Industries Student Research Awards
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 12-1:30 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Research & Development Corporation (RDC)
Graduate students are invited to join RDC representatives for an information session regarding the Research & Development Corporation's Ocean Industries Student Research Awards program.
Jan.
22
22
Faculty Bible Study
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 1-1:50 p.m.
HH-2005
Phil Heath
Faculty Bible study.
Jan.
23
23
Gaming Carnival
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
UC-3018, The Landing
Sandbox Gaming MUN Society
Sandbox Gaming is proud to announce that we're holding another Gaming Carnival Day, featuring some of your favourite games, exciting tournaments, and more!
Jan.
23
23
Birds of a Feather: Contemporary Music for Flute Solo and Duo Flute
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, 8-10 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music
School of Music
The natural world inspires several works on this concert featuring guest artist Karin Aurell, flute, and faculty artists Michelle Cheramy and Kristina Szutor.