Jan.
25
25
The Chief Justice Francis Forbes Annual Law Lecture
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
M1M101, Medical Education Centre
Faculty of Arts
The inaugural lecture will be delivered by Derek Green, Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador on the topic of Re-Imagining Justice: Finding local solutions to the access crisis.
Jan.
25
25
PhD Oral Defence of Daria Gallardi
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, 1:40-4 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
Effect Of Environmental Conditions On Growth, Health And Quality Of Cultured Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis) With Reference To Culture Depth And Post-Harvest Practices.
Jan.
25
25
Challenges Faced by Women in the Field of Science: A Perspective from Ghana
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, 7-9 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Women is Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador
Featuring Esther Amoako, University for Development Studies in Ghana, whose talk will focus on the challenges young women in Ghana experience during their education in the field of science.
Jan.
26
26
The Rooms Provincial Archives Division: Overview and Update on Activities
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, 7:30-9 p.m.
Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Ridge Road
Family History Society of N.L.
The N.L. Family History Society presents its first lecture of 2016.
Jan.
26
26
Memorial University Blood Drive
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, 2-8 p.m.
R. Gushue Hall Upper Level
Canadian Blood Services
It can take up to 50 donors to help someone in a car accident. Please join the movement this week at Memorial University.
Jan.
27
27
Application to Graduate School: Tips and Strategies
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 3-4 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Are you wondering about the details for submitting an online application?
Jan.
27
27
HKR Information Session
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 1-1:50 p.m.
SN-4063
Academic Advising Centre
All students interested in learning more about the admission requirements for the kinesiology, physical education and recreation programs are encouraged to attend this information session.
Jan.
27
27
MUN Cinema Series: Victoria
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 7-9:20 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents Victoria. Directed by Sebastian Schipper, with Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Franz Rogowski, Burak Yigit et al. German with English subtitles.
Jan.
27
27
New Perspectives on the Ediacaran Mistaken Point Biota of N.L.: Palaeobiology, Palaeoecology and Geoconservation of a Candidate UNESCO Site
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 7-9 p.m.
The Rooms, Bonaventure Street
Nature Newfoundland and Labrador
Did you know that one of the oldest complex fossils in the world was found here on the Bonavista Peninsula in 2008?
Jan.
27
27
Vision for the School of Music Presentation
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 1-2 p.m.
Suncor Energy Hall, School of Music
Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Dr. Kevin Swinden will give a public presentation on his vision for the School of Music.
Jan.
27
27
Memorial University Blood Drive
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 09:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
University Centre
Canadian Blood Services
It can take up to 50 donors to help someone in a car accident. Please join the movement this week at Memorial University.
Jan.
28
28
PhD Oral Defence of Ryan Stanley
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 1-3 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
Department of Biology; titled: Laboratory- and Field-based Approaches for Evaluating Connectivity in a Dynamic Coastal Environment: Applications for Management And Conservation.
Jan.
28
28
Marine Biodiversity and the Health of Canada's Oceans
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 7-9 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Faculty of Science
An upcoming public lecture at Memorial will discuss the role of marine biodiversity in the health of Canada's oceans.
Jan.
28
28
The Blue Castle
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 7-8:30 p.m.
SN-4078
Department of Gender Studies
Graduate student and former VOCM journalist, Zaren Healey White, joins us to talk about feminism and social media.
Jan.
28
28
Bachelor of Social Work Information Sessions
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 12-1 p.m.
CL-2012, Coughlan College
School of Social Work
Interested in applying to the Bachelor of Social Work program? You are encouraged to attend one of our BSW information sessions.
Jan.
28
28
Using Documentaries to Secure Research Funding
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Online webinar/information session
DOCTalks
Researchers are invited to attend a free online information session hosted by the group DOCTalks Festivals and Symposium Inc.
Jan.
28
28
Thesis Proposal Presentation
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 1-3 p.m.
EN-2022
Department of Computer Science
Ahoora Boroujerdi, Amir Tavafi, Shadab Romani, Nicholi Shiell, Dalia Said and Narges Majidi, M.Sc. students will each be giving a 15 minute talk.
Jan.
28
28
Labrador Institute Speaker Series
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 7-9 p.m.
Labrador Institute Research Station, North West River, Labrador
Labrador Institute
Dr. John Thistle will present: Full Value? Iron Ore Mining in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1954-2014.
Jan.
28
28
Maternal CD4+ T Cells Protect Against Severe Congenital Cytomegalovirus Disease in a Novel Nonhuman Primate Model of Placental Cytomegalovirus Transmission
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 12-1:30 p.m.
Lecture Theatre D, Health Sciences Centre
Immunology and Infectious Diseases Group
Emilie Comeau, M.Sc. candidate.
Jan.
28
28
Data Privacy Day: Cloud Contracts and Social Media in the Workplace
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 09 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Medical Education Centre, main auditorium, second floor
Information Access and Privacy Office
Memorial’s Information Access and Privacy Office is holding public discussions on the cloud and social media in the workplace to mark Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28.
Jan.
28
28
Student Town Hall: Safeguarding Your Data
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 1:10-2:30 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Memorial's Information Access and Privacy Office
A Student Town Hall on how students can safeguard their personal data online is being held to mark Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28.
Jan.
29
29
PhD Oral Defence of Melanie Rossong
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, 1-3 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
Department of Biology; titled Impacts of Newly Established Non-Indigenous Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) on Native Fauna in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Jan.
29
29
Thesis Proposal Presentations
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, 1-3 p.m.
EN-2022
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science M.Sc. students Amit Desai, Kazem Poozesh, Songyuan Ji, Babak Emami and Xue Cui will give their thesis proposal presentation.
Jan.
29
29
Faculty Bible Study
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, 1-1:50 p.m.
HH-2005
Phil Heath
Faculty Bible study.
Jan.
31
31
SPARKS Literary Festival
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Suncor Energy Hall, School of Music
Faculty of Arts
Recently named St. John's favourite literary festival/reading series by The Overcast, the annual festival of the written and spoken word features 16 writers.