Monday, Nov. 9, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Online

These hands-on sessions guide learners through the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle using Python and Scikit-learn. Participants evaluate when to apply machine learning to real-world challenges and implement initial baseline approaches for straightforward datasets. Through interactive coding exercises, learners import data, preprocess features, and build, train, and evaluate fundamental models. The curriculum contrasts key supervised learning algorithms including Linear and Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, and Random Forests while introducing unsupervised methods like K-Means clustering to discover latent structures within unlabeled data. Learners quantify model performance using regression metrics like R2 and Mean Squared Error alongside classification tools such as accuracy and confusion matrices.

Register here

Presented by ACENET

Monday, Nov. 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Johnson Geo Centre

The Canadian Space Agency has invited the Johnson Geo Centre to host a Q&A session with Astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who is currently living on the International Space Station for next few months. On November 9th, we will have a live video opportunity to connect with him and ask questions. This event is free and open to everyone.

Presented by Canadian Space Agency

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

Memorial University takes the responsibility very seriously to be a living memorial to those who volunteered for service and put their lives on hold to protect others and the ability to live in freedom.

Anyone unable to join the ceremony in person can watch it live.

This annual ceremony is one of the traditions that is held close for students, staff, faculty and retirees in our community.  Everyone is welcome.

We will remember.

Presented by President's Office

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Online

DEIA work continues to evolve alongside changing communities, workplaces and social realities, asking practitioners to navigate complexity and uncertainty. This session explores the difference between technical and adaptive challenges, applies an Adaptive Equity Cycle to real-world situations, and helps participants build a practical plan for sustaining momentum and accountability.

For more information on the session and to register, visit the registration page. When registering, please use your Memorial university email address (Employer Partner will be indicated by default based on your email domain) and the cost of the webinar will display as zero.

If you have any questions, please email employmentequity@mun.ca.

Please note, webinar registration will close one business day before the event at 5:30 p.m. NST.

Presented by Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30-8:45 p.m.

A-1043

Join us for a film screening of Ghost in the Machine: The A.I. Origin Story, directed by Valerie Veatch!

“Ghost in the Machine reveals how the human values, biases, and power structures behind artificial intelligence are shaping our world—and its societal and environmental consequences.”

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EDqc8z72t/

• Tuesday, November 10

• A-1043 (Arts & Admin, first floor, by Tim Hortons kiosk)

• 6:30 pm (doors open 6:00 pm)

Q&A to follow with Thema Monroe-White, a researcher in the film

Free event, open to the public

• Free parking in Lot 1A

This event is part of the Department of Gender Studies’ “Feminists Tackle AI” Series.

Presented by Departments of Gender Studies and Anthropology

Thursday, Nov. 12, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

Various

HOLIDAY HOSTING 2026

Share the Joy of the Holidays – Host an International Student for a Holiday Meal!

Memorial University’s Internationalization Office is delighted to announce the return of its Annual Holiday Hosting Program for 2026!

The holiday season can be particularly challenging for international students far from their families. This program gives local families and community members a chance to extend a warm welcome by inviting international students into their homes to share a festive meal, meaningful conversations, and cultural traditions.

Who Can Host?

• Memorial University community members and residents are welcome.
• Hosts can welcome two international students (up to four) or one student family (up to four family members).
• Holiday meals can be arranged anytime between December 24 and 31, 2026.

How to Participate?

Interested individuals and families can register using the link below:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A HOST FAMILY

Host Registration Deadline: December 15, 2026

For questions or further information, please contact Deepika Vashisth at International@mun.ca

Presented by Internationalization Office

Thursday, Nov. 12, 10:45-11:45 a.m.

EN-2040; online

MUN students, alumni, spouses, faculty members and staff are welcome to register for this special session hosted by the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship.

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Hanh Do at dtmaihanh@mun.ca

Speaker: Dean Doyle, Director, Commercial Registrations Division – Government Services, Government of Newfoundland

Tracy Card, Deputy Registrar, Commercial Registrations Division, Government Services, Government of Newfoundland

 Registration link: https://mce.news/ETPFall-Session6

Presented by Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, Nov. 12, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Earth Science; Title: Developing an evolving deep-learning model for seismic fault detection

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m2382efa01beaf56a37e0991afe083f9f

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30-7 p.m.

Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Queen Elizabeth II Library

Join author Allison Fizzard in celebrating the launch of Heaps, Oceans of Love: Three Newfoundland Women in a Time of Transition, 1944–1955.

Enjoy readings and discussion, browse an archival display, pick up a copy of the book, and mingle over snacks and refreshments.

Happening at the Centre for Newfoundland Studies (2nd Floor, QEII Library, Memorial University) on Thursday, November 12th at 5:30pm.

All are welcome to attend. Admission is free, and free parking is available in Lot 1A.

About the book:

In an illuminating portrait of both rural and urban life for women in Newfoundland, Allison Fizzard curates a collection of letters exchanged between her late grandmother, aunt, and mother—Flora, Molly, and Elva Blake—of Barr’d Islands. Heaps, Oceans of Love colourfully communicates the experiences of women during a critical period of social, economic, and political transition in Newfoundland, and speaks to the challenges, joys, and yearnings of women facing tremendous change.

About the author: 

Allison D. Fizzard obtained her B.A. (Hons.) degree in History and English at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She went on to complete an M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. She is a Professor of History at Campion College at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan.

For more information: mupress@mun.ca

Presented by Memorial University Press; Centre for Newfoundland Studies; Archives and Special Collections

Friday, Nov. 13, 1-2 p.m.

A-2071

Biogeography of Cold-Water Corals in the Northern Labrador Sea and Eastern Canadian Arctic

Abstract:

Using six years of remotely operated vehicle video footage across 22 locations, we investigate how environmental gradients influence community composition among 15 cold-water coral taxa. Beyond corals, we also examine patterns across the broader seafloor community while establishing an ecological foundation to inform modelling efforts. Ultimately, this work aims to use a joint species distribution modelling approach to examine the bottom-up transformation of a rapidly changing Arctic.

About the speaker:

Tyler received his MSc in Marine Biology from the University of Maine and has enjoyed applying that knowledge to his PhD here at Memorial University. He is looking forward to presenting an update on his research.

Presented by Department of Geography

Friday, Nov. 13, 1-5 p.m.

Online

Mathematics & Statistics; Title:Estimation of Controlled Direct Eects in Recurrent Event Processes

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m8b01cdca5edf2c1bceb6d540427aee7d

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Friday, Nov. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Field House

AUS Women’s Volleyball: Memorial Sea-Hawks vs. Dalhousie Tigers.

Presented by Memorial University Varsity Athletics

Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-3 p.m.

Field House

AUS Women’s Volleyball: Memorial Sea-Hawks vs. Dalhousie Tigers.

Presented by Memorial University Varsity Athletics

Sunday, Nov. 15, 1:30-3 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

MUN Chamber Orchestra
Crystal and Fire

Sunday, November 15, 1:30pm

Music at Memorial Ensemble Concert Series
D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Tickets: $24 (General) / $20 (Students & Seniors) / $10 (Youth 13-30) / $5 (12 & under). Fees included.

The MUN orchestra welcomes pianist and competition winner Melody Aslan in a performance of Mozart’s crystalline Concerto No. 13. Rounding out the program are works for full orchestra by Rossini and Schumann. 

For tickets and a complete schedule of events in our 2026-27 Music at Memorial Concert Series, visit mun.ca/music/events/concert-series.

Presented by School of Music