Feb.
23
23
Employee Retention Strategies
Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Learn strategies for retaining your organization’s key talent and ensuring the continued growth of the business.
Feb.
23
23
Presenting: Copyright in Presentations
Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, 10-11 a.m.
ED-1001
DELTS
With the wealth of images available on the internet it is easy to find material that will enhance your presentations, but it is not always clear whether you can use it because of copyright rules.
Feb.
23
23
Age-dependent Norepinephrine Effects on Pyramidal Cell Properties in the Anterior Piriform Cortex
Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre D
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Presented by Neuroscience, Journal Club, Abhinaba Ghosh, M.Sc. candidate.
Feb.
23
23
NVivo Webinar
Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, 7-8 p.m.
Online
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
The School of Human Kinetics and Recreation would like to invite you to a webinar titled Using NVivo as a Research Tool.
Feb.
23
23
Career Week 2015
Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, 09 a.m.-4 p.m.
Various locations across campus
Career Development and Experiential Learning
Career Week at Memorial University is Feb. 23-27.
Feb.
24
24
Increasing Engagement in Large Classes: Innovative Ways to Use Online Discussions
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, 10-11 a.m.
ED-1001
DELTS, Professional Development Experiences for Educators
Building a community is at the heart of learning, but interactive and collaborative activities in a large class can be a challenge.
Feb.
24
24
Swing Dancing: New Session
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Lindy Hop on the Rock, formerly MUN Swing Club
Everyone is welcome to drop by our first lesson, beginners are welcome and there is no partner required! And no dancing experience is needed!
Feb.
24
24
The Heideggerian Other: A Critique by Iris Murdoch
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, 8:30-10 p.m.
The Ship Pub, St. John's
Department of Philosophy
Public Philosophy Lecture at The Ship Pub. Presented by Michelle Mahoney.
Feb.
24
24
Rationalism and Subjectivity from Descartes to Leibniz
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, 2-3:20 p.m.
C-4036
Department of Philosophy
Winter 2015 Philosophy Colloquium. Suma Rajiva to present. Commentary by Finton Neylan.
Feb.
25
25
An Introduction to Graduate Studies at Memorial
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 3-3:50 p.m.
ED-3048
School of Graduate Studies
Are you considering pursuing a graduate program?
Feb.
25
25
Influence Without Authority
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 09 a.m.-5 p.m.
BN-4019
Gardiner Centre
Influencing others matters for your effectiveness, reputation and success. Learn to influence and persuade other people without using formal authority.
Feb.
25
25
A Menu for Success: Dining Etiquette in the Professional World
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 6-9 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Alumni Affairs and Development, Career Development & Experiential Learning
Ever wonder why there are so many forks at a place setting? Unsure of when to place your napkin on your lap?
Feb.
25
25
The Office of Faculty Relations Brown Bag Lunch Series: Career Progression and Balancing Work Responsibilities
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
A-5014
Office of Faculty Relations
Grab your lunch and come meet the Associate Vice-President (Academic) Faculty Affairs as he discusses career progression and responsibilities.
Feb.
25
25
Neuroprotection in Alzheimer’s Disease Models – A Role for Coconut Oil?”
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 5-6 p.m.
Medical Education Centre, 1M101
Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Research Forum presentation by Dr. Karen Mearow highlights research in the Division of BioMedical Sciences.
Feb.
25
25
Business Information Session
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 1-1:50 p.m.
SN-4068
Academic Advising Centre
All students intested in applying to the School of Business are encouraged to attend this information session.
Feb.
26
26
Application to Graduate School: Tips and Strategies
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Wondering about the details for submitting an online application?
Feb.
26
26
Faculty of Medicine Research Open House for Undergraduate Students
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, 12-2 p.m.
Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Lower Level Atrium
Faculty of Medicine Research, Graduate Studies
Looking for information on graduate school, summer research opportunities, or research careers?
Feb.
26
26
MUN Cinema Series: Winter Sleep
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, 7-10:20 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents Winter Sleep. More information about this film and the schedule for the season can be found at www.mun.ca/cinema.
Feb.
26
26
Grocery Store Botany - Coffee, Tea and Cocoa: Session No.2 from Garden to Campus Workshop Series
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
UC-3018, The Landing
MUN Botanical Garden
Much of the food we eat comes directly from plants. Did you know when we enjoy our morning coffee, tea and cocoa, we are depending on plants?
Feb.
27
27
Reel Around the Fountain: Cruising 'The Village', Policing Public Sex
Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, 12-1:30 p.m.
A-4049D
Department of Sociology Speaker Series
Dr. Michael Jackman (ISER, MUN) to present.
Feb.
27
27
Faculty Gala Concert
Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, 7:30-9 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
School of Music
A generous bequest from Edwin Procunier has created four full-tuition, continuing scholarships in Music.
Feb.
27
27
When Does Offshore Oil Development Provoke Resistance?
Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2025
Department of Geography
Dr. Mark Stoddard to present, When Does Offshore Oil Development Provoke Resistance? Environmental Movements and the Oil-tourism Interface on Canada’s East Coast.
Feb.
27
27
Formate, the Key to One-carbon Metabolism in the Fetus
Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Dr. John (Sean) Brosnan, University Research Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Feb.
27
27
Everything One Needs to Know About Homeopathy, But No One Asks! The Birth of Homeopathy Out of the Spirit of 1800
Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
SN-4040
Department of German and Russian
Dr. Alice Kuzniar, Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, University of Waterloo will speak.
Feb.
27
27
German LGBT Cinema
Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
A-1043
Department of German and Russian
Dr. Alice Kuzniar, Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, University of Waterloo, will speak.
Feb.
27
27
Why More People Should Choose to Have a Child with Down Syndrome
Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre B
People's Health Matters
As part of the People's Health Matters Speaker Series, we are delighted to present a talk by Dr. Christopher Kaposy, Department of Community Health and Humanities.
Feb.
28
28
CFUW Book Collection Blitz
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Collector Trucks, St. John's Arts & Culture Centre and Wal-Mart Mt. Pearl
Canadian Federation of University Women, St. John's Branch
Please donate gently used Fiction and Non-Fiction books for all ages and interests.