Sept.
24
24
Chartwells' Give Us a Try Promotion
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, 08-10 a.m.
Chartwells Cafes at Memorial
Chartwells at Memorial
Give Us a Try is back! This year marks the second annual Chartwells' Give Us a Try promotion aimed at introducing new and already loyal customers to new menu items to our cafes on campus. Between
Sept.
24
24
MMaP Lecture: Perspectives on the “Inter” in Intercultural: Israeli/Arab/Palestinian/Jewish Musical
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, 7:30-9 p.m.
MMaP Gallery, second floor Arts and Culture Centre
MMaP Research Centre
Dr. Benjamin Brinner from University California - Berkeley will launch MMaP's Music, Media and Culture lecture series for 2012-2013. Drawing on and extending the analyses in his recent book Playing
Sept.
24
24
Producing Useful Chemicals from Aquaculture Renewable Feedstocks: Chitin, Chitosan and their Monomer
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
PhD Oral Defence of Khaled Walid Omari,Department of Chemistry.
Sept.
24
24
Atlantic Canada: A Home Away from Home? Gender and Intersectional Perspectives on Immigration
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
R. Gushue Hall
Atlantic Metropolis Center
The Gender, Migration and Diversity/Immigrant Women and The Welcoming Communities Research Domains
of the Atlantic Metropolis Centre
kindly invite all interested persons to attend this research
of the Atlantic Metropolis Centre
kindly invite all interested persons to attend this research
Sept.
24
24
Aging Research in Newfoundland and Labrador: Acheivements and Prospects
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, 08 a.m.-9 p.m.
Pepsi Centre, Corner Brook
Newfoundland & Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research
A conference and symposium in Corner Brook on Sept. 24-25 features leading researchers, healthcare professionals and community representatives discussing research on aging and a symposium about the
Sept.
26
26
Psychometric Testing of the Patient Perception of Hemodialysis Scale
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 1-3 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research & Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
PhD oral defence of Creina Twomey, Faculty of Medicine, titled Psychometric Testing of the Patient Perception of Hemodialysis Scale.
Sept.
26
26
Ten Thousand Villages Sale
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Chaplaincy
The Ten Thousand Villages Sale of Fair Trade items returns for the St. John's Campus for three days in September. Find us in The Landing Sept. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sept. 28 from 10
Sept.
26
26
Career and Graduate School Fair 2012
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Field House
Career Development and Experiential Learning
Who should attend and why? Students, Upcoming Graduates and Alumni.
-Network with staff from a wide-range of industries.
-Seek out current full-time or co-op employment prospects.
-Learn more
-Network with staff from a wide-range of industries.
-Seek out current full-time or co-op employment prospects.
-Learn more
Sept.
26
26
Harris Centre Regional Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 08:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Riverwood Inn, Springdale
The Harris Centre
You're invited to attend a Harris Centre Regional Workshop at the Riverwood Inn in Springdale, N.L., on Sept. 26 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This event is held in partnership with the Emerald Zone
Sept.
26
26
What stable isotope and otolith microchemistry analysis reveal and conceal about anguillid eel movem
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Marine Institute Cafeteria
Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER)
Dr. Marie Clement, Research Scientist with the CFER, Marine Institute and Labrador Institute, will present her research findings during the inaugural CFER Mid-week Fisheries Ecosystems Seminar
Sept.
26
26
Faculty of Business Information Session
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4068
Academic Advising Centre
This information session is being offered to students who are interested in applying to the Faculty of Business. Hope to see you there!
Sept.
26
26
The regionalization of public services and economic development in rural Newfoundland and Labrador
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 11:40 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Webinar
Harris Centre
Join Dr. Kelly Vodden (Grenfell), Churence Rogers (Municipalities NL) and Stan Reid (NL Assn of CBDCs) as they discuss the current state of affairs in rural NL. www.mun.ca/harriscentre
Sept.
26
26
Le Dialogue de Pyrrhus et de Cinéas de Rabelais à nos jours
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4035
Department of French and Spanish
A French-language lecture by Dr. Gérard Castagné on the use of a Plutarchian dialogue in French literature from the Renaissance until today.
Sept.
26
26
Japanese Film Night -- Haru's Journey
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 7-9:20 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Consulate General of Japan at Montreal
Haru's Journey provides an insider's look at Japanese culture through its themes of acceptance, endurance and familial commitment. It tells the story of elderly fisherman and his granddaughter, who
Sept.
26
26
Gourmet Barbecue: Celebrate Fall Outside!
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Jumping Bean Cafe/ QEII Library
Jumping Bean Cafe/Chartwells
Looking for lunch today? The Jumping Bean Cafe will be hosting a gourmet barbecue to celebrate the first week of autumn.
Menu items to include:
- Hamburgers
- Veggie Burgers
- Chicken Breast
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Menu items to include:
- Hamburgers
- Veggie Burgers
- Chicken Breast
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Sept.
26
26
Symposium: James Cook in Newfoundland
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 7-8 p.m.
The Rooms/Memorial University
Newfoundland Historical Society
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m., Frederick Smith
Friday, Sept. 28, The Rooms, Reception 7 p.m., Talk Olaf Janzen 8 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Auditorium, Engineering Building, EN-2006
Friday, Sept. 28, The Rooms, Reception 7 p.m., Talk Olaf Janzen 8 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Auditorium, Engineering Building, EN-2006
Sept.
26
26
Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Week
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, 1-3 p.m.
Allied Health Service, PE-1017
Department of Health and Safety
To celebrate Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Week, The Department of Health and Safety along with Allied Health Services will be hosting a session with free 15 minute massages, stretching
Sept.
27
27
Ten Thousand Villages Sale
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Chaplaincy
The Ten Thousand Villages Sale of Fair Trade items returns for the St. John's Campus for three days in September. Find us in The Landing Sept. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sept. 28 from 10
Sept.
27
27
MUN Cinema Series: Take This Waltz
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 7-9 p.m.
Empire Theatres, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents Take This Waltz. More information about this film and the schedule for the season can be found at www.mun.ca/cinema.
Sept.
27
27
Lipid Hydrolases in Cell Signalling, Metabolism and Function: At the
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
HSC/Janeway, Room 2J619
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Petra Kienesberger, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Research Centre, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta. Presentation by Dr. Petra Kiensberger, a cadidate for the academic
Sept.
27
27
Presentation by Candidate for Deputy Provost
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 12-1 p.m.
PE-2001
Provost's Office
The university community is invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Rob Shea, candidate for the position of Deputy Provost (Students) and Associate Vice-President Academic (Undergraduate Studies)on
Sept.
27
27
Memorial's Engagement Framework: A Brown Bag Lunch for New Faculty
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 12-1 p.m.
ER-4002
Faculty Relations and the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
The Offices of Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Faculty Relations invite you to attend the Brown Bag Lunch Series for New Faculty. Dr. Rob Greenwood and Kate Reid-Shute will be talking
Sept.
27
27
Faculty Learning Community on Contemplative Practice
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 1-3:30 p.m.
ED-3011
Distance Education, Learning and Teaching Support
Faculty members and instructors are invited to attend the first meeting of the Faculty Learning Community on Contemplative Practice for the 2012-13 academic year. The community explores the
Sept.
27
27
Halifax Affinity Dinner
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic , 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, N.S.
Alumni Affairs
Alumni and friends of Memorial are invited to join us for an evening of Newfoundland and Labrador hospitality with an unforgettable live show by The Once. The folk trio from Newfoundland and
Sept.
28
28
Ten Thousand Villages Sale
Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Chaplaincy
The Ten Thousand Villages Sale of Fair Trade items returns for the St. John's Campus for three days in September. Find us in The Landing Sept. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sept. 28 from 10
Sept.
28
28
E-Recruiting strategy, services, and semantic web
Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, 1:30-3 p.m.
BN-3010
Faculty of Business Administration
Dr. Mary Tate, Senior Lecturer, School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand is a visiting professor at the Faculty of Business this semester. The abstract of her
Sept.
28
28
Film Screening - Atlantic Canada: A Home Away from Home? Gender and Intersectional Perspectives on I
Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, 4-6 p.m.
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Atlantic Metropolis Center
As part of the Research Symposium Gender and Intersectional Perspectives on Immigration, Sabah will be screened with a follow up discussion. Writer & Director: Ruba Nadda
Stars: Arsinée Khanjian,
Stars: Arsinée Khanjian,
Sept.
29
29
Sexual Harassment Education
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, 4-5 p.m.
The Loft, UC 3013
Sexual Harassment Office
Once again the Sexual Harassment Office will be offering education and awareness sessions relating to sexual harassment and sexual violence and how such behaviours are handled under the
Sept.
29
29
Men's and Women's Soccer Games
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, 1-5:30 p.m.
Mount Pearl Smallwood Drive Middle Turf Field
Memorial Athletics
Come watch our men and women's soccer teams take on the UPEI Panthers!
Sept.
30
30
Men's and Women's Soccer Game
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Mount Pearl Smallwood Drive Middle Turf Field
Memorial Athletics
Come watch as our soccer teams take on the UPEI Panthers in the second game of a double header weekend!