Sept.
14
14
Profiling Neuromuscular Fatigue During High-Intensity Exercise
Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre B
BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Presented by Dr. Duane Button, Assistant Professor, Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University.
Sept.
15
15
Teaching Skills Enhancement Program for Educators (Fall 2015)
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, 12:30-2 p.m.
ED-5021
DELTS - Educator Development
Faculty members, contractual instructors, instructional staff, postdoctoral fellows and per course instructors are invited to participate in the Teaching Skills Enhancement Program (TSEP).
Sept.
15
15
D2L Drop-in Clinic
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, 2-4 p.m.
ED-1001
DELTS
DELTS is pleased to offer D2L Drop-in Clinics to help faculty get their course sites ready for the upcoming semester.
Sept.
15
15
Faith Elizabeth Winifred (Rusted) Bayley Nutrition Lecture
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
IIC-2001
Department of Biochemistry
What is healthy eating in 2015?
Sept.
15
15
Health Outcomes Associated with Attending Church, Praying, and Religiosity are Moderated by Religious, Spiritual, and Atheist Identities
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, 2-4 p.m.
IIC 2014, Bruneau Centre for Research & Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
PhD Oral Defence of David Speed, Department of Psychology.
Sept.
15
15
The Ever-evolving Role of Diet in Health: Perspective from an Eternal Optimist
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
ED-1020
Department of Biochemistry
Presented by Dr. Benoit Lamarche, professor and chair of nutrition, Universite Laval.
Sept.
15
15
Graduate Studies Information Sessions
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
School of Graduate Studies
This presentation is on Off-Campus Housing and will discuss housing options at the Battery Facility as well as in the university area.
Sept.
16
16
MUN Cinema Series: Testament of Youth
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 7-9:10 p.m.
Cineplex Theatre, Avalon Mall
MUN Cinema
MUN Cinema presents Testament of Youth.
Sept.
16
16
Information Session for Students Who Have Not Yet Declared a Program of Study
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 1-1:50 p.m.
SN-4063
Academic Advising Centre, Career Development and Experiential Learning
Find out what you need to begin your program of study! Come to the session to learn about program requirements, speak with a Faculty representative, and explore ways to get involved on campus.
Sept.
16
16
Core Science Facility Open House
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Landing, UC-3018
Facilities Management
Members of the Memorial community are encouraged to attend a Core Science Facility open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept.
16
16
An Afternoon In The Garden
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 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.
Sept.
16
16
Mentors vs. Sponsors: A Different Spin from the WinSETT Centre Leadership Program
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
EN-2006
WISE NL - Statoil Speaker Series
The next talk in the WISE NL - Statoil Speaker Series will be "Mentors vs. Sponsors: A Different Spin from the WinSETT Centre Leadership Program.
Sept.
16
16
RNC Information Sessions
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 6:30-10 p.m.
Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, IIC-2001
Police Studies Diploma program
These sessions will be delivered by members of the RNC Recruiting team and will address any questions regarding the recruitment process.
Sept.
16
16
Delivering Maritime Qualification Training to Coastal Inuit Populations
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hampton Hall, Marine Institute
Marine Institute
Join guest speaker Jarrod Weaving, Vocational, Education and Training Manager, Australian Maritime College.
Sept.
16
16
Lunch & Learn on Biomedical Engineering
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
EN-4000
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Dr. Stephen Czarnuch will be giving an overview of his research in Biomedical Engineering and also discussing its future direction at Memorial University.
Sept.
16
16
An Introduction to Graduate Studies at Memorial University
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
Online Webinar
School of Graduate Studies
Are you considering pursuing a graduate program? Memorial University offers a broad range of high-quality master’s and doctoral programs. Register for this webinar to learn more.
Sept.
17
17
Brass Classics with the Maritime Brass Quintet
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 8-9 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music
School of Music
Co-sponsors Debut Atlantic and the Arts and Culture Center present a robust cocktail of Brass Classics on the rocks!
Sept.
17
17
School of Pharmacy Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 7-10:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre main auditorium
School of Pharmacy
Each year, students, faculty and alumni are awarded a number of scholarships and awards in recognition of their dedication to the advancement of the pharmacy profession.
Sept.
17
17
Memorial University Science and Technology Studies (STS) General Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 12-1:30 p.m.
SN-2000
MUNSTS
MUN STS is a research hub of faculty and graduate students from across the university who study Science and Technology from a social perspective.
Sept.
17
17
Thesis Club - The Graduate Thesis Examination: An Overview of Policies and Guidelines for Students
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 4-5:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre B
BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Thesis Club -- The Graduate Thesis Examination: An overview of policies and guidelines for students.
Sept.
17
17
Faculty Bible Study
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 12-12:50 p.m.
HH-2005
Phil Heath
Faculty Bible study. All welcome.
Sept.
17
17
Get Involved and Volunteer Expo #GIVE2015
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Third floor, University Centre
Student Volunteer Bureau
Want to develop personal and professional skills while making a difference in an awesome organization or student group?
Sept.
17
17
North of 49 Films Presents Hobo with a Shotgun
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
EN-2006
Telefim Canada, Subway, Atlantic Film Festival, MUN
Telefilm Canada, Subway and Memorial University are proud to present our first “North of 49” film night.
Sept.
17
17
An Introduction to Graduate Studies at Memorial University
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
Room UC-4002, University Centre, St. John's Campus
School of Graduate Studies
Learn more about Memorial's high-quality master's and doctoral programs.
Sept.
18
18
Tour of the Battery Facility Graduate Accommodations
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, 12-2 p.m.
100 Signal Hill Rd., St. John's
Office of Public Engagement
Are you a Memorial or MI graduate student looking for a place to live?
Sept.
18
18
Children's Gender Diversity: Beyond the Myths
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
SN-4087
Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series
The Department of Gender Studies Speakers' Series invites you to the presentation by Dr. Julia Temple Newhook.
Sept.
18
18
Solving Environmental Conflicts: The "Wilderness" of the German National Park Black Forest
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, 4-5 p.m.
SN-2067
Department of Biology
Talk by visiting researcher Dr. Gisela Wachinger (University of Stuttgart, Germany).
Sept.
18
18
Representing Invisible Harm: A Dilemma of Charisma, Plastics, Fish and Ethics
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, 3-4 p.m.
SN-2025
Department of Geography, Blue Box Seminars
Dr. Max Liboiron will discuss how modern definitions of environmental pollution were established, how plastics exceed those notions, and what this means for plastic pollution in N.L.
Sept.
18
18
Career Development and Experiential Learning: Make the Most of Your Post-Secondary Experience!
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, 1-2 p.m.
SN-4015
Department of Biochemistry
Kristen Roberts, Science Career Development Coordinator, Career Development and Experiential Learning, Memorial University of Newfoundland, will present.
Sept.
18
18
PhD Oral Defence of Ibraheem Adeoti
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
School of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science; titled: Extraction of Oil from Fish Processing Waste for Fuel Applications: Process Development, Analysis and Feasibility.
Sept.
19
19
Trail Patrol Volunteer Training
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, 2-3 p.m.
Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John's
Memorial University Botanical Garden
Do you enjoy getting outside, hiking nature trails, and occasionally chatting with people?