May
19
19
Atlantic Provinces Transportation Forum 2015: The Movement of People To, From and Within Atlantic Canada
Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn, St. John's
Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development
This conference (May 19-20) will look at how we can adapt and enhance the transportation systems within Atlantic Canada to improve the experience of people who travel to, from and within the region.
May
19
19
Ethics and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 09:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
ED-2030B
DELTS - Educator Development
The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) investigates the effects of teaching and learning practices, with the aim of refining higher education over time.
May
19
19
Tool Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's
MUN Botanical Garden
Learn how to select and use gardening tools more efficiently, and safely including maintenance, cleaning and sharpening.
May
20
20
Truths Are Written on Their Skins: Tattoo Stories in St. John's
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
The Rocket Room, 272 Water St.
Department of Gender Studies
The Blue Castle roundtable discussion of tattooing practices.
May
20
20
The Regulation of Bone Metabolism During Pregnancy and Lactation, Followed by Recovery Post-weaning
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 5-6 p.m.
1M101, Medical Education Centre
Division of BioMedical Sciences
BioMedical Sciences Research Forum highlighting research in the Division of BioMedical Sciences with a presentation by Dr. Christopher Kovacs.
May
20
20
D2L Gradebook Setup
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 12-1:30 p.m.
McCann Centre, ED-2030B
DELTS
During this workshop, participants will learn how to setup and manage the grades tool in Desire2Learn.
May
20
20
The Hidden Power of Interactive Activities: Retention, Assessment, and Engagement
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
SN-3060
Department of Psychology
All are welcome to attend. C. Nathan DeWall, University of Kentucky to present.
May
20
20
Atlantic Provinces Transportation Forum 2015: The Movement of People To, From and Within Atlantic Canada
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 08 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn, St. John's
Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development
This conference (May 19-20) will look at how we can adapt and enhance the transportation systems within Atlantic Canada to improve the experience of people who travel to, from and within the region.
May
20
20
An Afternoon In The Garden
Wednesday, May 20, 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.
May
20
20
Blood Donor Clinic
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 09:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
University Centre, third floor, The Landing
Canadian Blood Services
There is an immediate need for all blood types this week.
May
21
21
Impact of Foraging Conditions on the Family Lives of Common Murres and Atlantic Puffins
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
SN-2067
Nature Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. Anne Storey (Department of Psychology, Memorial University) will talk about common murres and Atlantic puffins.
May
21
21
Lunch and Learn Session: Stress Relaxation
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 12-2 p.m.
A-2071
Employee Wellness, Department of Human Resources
This session will be repeated twice a day from 12-12:50 p.m. and 1-1:50 p.m. to accommodate employee lunch schedules.
May
21
21
Conducting Research Using Our Children, Ahem, I Mean Our Students, as Participants
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
ED-1014
DELTS - Educator Development
The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) investigates the effects of teaching and learning practices, with the aim of refining higher education over time.
May
21
21
Application to Graduate School: Tips and Strategies
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Wondering about the details for submitting an online application?
May
21
21
Improving Health: My Way
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 1-3:30 p.m.
UC 5002
Eastern Health and Student Wellness & Counselling Center
Improving Health: My Way is a chronic disease self-management program for people with chronic health conditions.
May
22
22
D2L Drop-in Clinic
Friday, May 22, 2015, 09:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
McCann Centre, ED-2030B
DELTS
Learn more about using D2L in your course. Expert staff will provide guidance and answer individual...
May
22
22
MUN for Nepal
Friday, May 22, 2015, 7-10 p.m.
The Breezeway
MUN Hope
Memorial students from Nepal are holding a cultural show to raise money for charity for the benefit of Nepal earthquake survivors.
May
22
22
Catch a Rising Star
Friday, May 22, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music
MARCO, Cox & Palmer
Opera on the Avalon presents a young artist competition show awarding prizes totalling $500. Tickets $25. Adults and $20. Students/Seniors, www.eventbrite.com or call 709-738-1322.
May
22
22
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships and Research Support Information Session
Friday, May 22, 2015, 10-11:30 a.m.
UC-3013, The Loft
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Career Development and Experiential Learning, International Centr
You are cordially invited to an information session on funding opportunities in Germany.
May
22
22
Biodiversity Day
Friday, May 22, 2015, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's
MUN Botanical Garden
Come and explore bur Biodiversity. Fee: Free. Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome. This program is suitable for children.
May
23
23
Alpine Trough Gardening Workshop
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 09:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's
MUN Botanical Garden
Tim Walsh will help you construct an alpine trough, plus teach you the correct soil, site and plant selection to adorn your creation.
May
23
23
"We'll Meet Again": World War 1 Concert
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 8-9:30 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music
MARCO, Cox & Palmer
Opera on the Avalon presents "We'll Meet Again," showcasing memorable songs from World War 1. All tickets are available through www.eventbrite.com or call 709-738-1322.
May
23
23
Spring Flower Show
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 12-5 p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's
MUN Botanical Garden and Newfoundland Horticultural Society
Members of the Newfoundland Horticultural Society and the Floral Design Group will welcome spring with a beautiful display of spring flowers.
May
24
24
Symposium on Embodiment, Gesture and Dance
Sunday, May 24, 2015, 09 a.m.-2 p.m.
MMaP Gallery, second floor, Arts & Culture Centre, St. John's
MMaP Research Centre, School of Music
A group of internationally renowned ethnomusicologists will join local scholars and dancers to celebrate the naming of the Dance Space, a community dance studio.
May
24
24
Spring Flower Show
Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's
MUN Botanical Garden and Newfoundland Horticultural Society
Members of the Newfoundland Horticultural Society and the Floral Design Group will welcome spring with a beautiful display of spring flowers.
May
24
24
Signs of Spring Family Program
Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's
MUN Botanical Garden
A variety of crafts, stories, activities, nature hikes and excursions to Oxen Pond to feed the ducks will be provided throughout the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.