Monday, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Online

Develop a process to communicate more effectively to drive understanding, alignment, and outcomes with individuals and teams by gaining a better understanding of your behaviour style, and recognizing and adapting to the style of others. 

Gain insight into your behavioural style, natural tendencies, and communication preferences, to elevate your self-awareness and understand how you and your team can perform at your best.  Learn how to quickly recognize and validate other styles and how to adapt to minimize conflict, increase commitment and cooperation, facilitate change, improve credibility, and engage teams.

This session uses the DISC Assessment; the most widely used behavioural profiling tool of its kind, supported by decades of research and continuous validation.  The goal of DISC is to help you first to build and then to maximize productive relationships. You do not have to change your personality; you simply need to recognize what drives other people and understand your options for effectively dealing with them.

This course uses a hands-on, practical learning technique with participants working through a series of worksheets activities, discussions, and case studies.

LEARN MORE

Presented by Gardiner Centre

Monday, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Online

Learn the importance of engaging and recognizing employees and the impact this has on productivity, profits, and employee retention.

Every organization needs to focus on ways to reduce turnover and create a work environment that builds employee engagement. Recruiting and retaining new employees is an expensive and time consuming process, while retaining top talent can improve organizational growth. Throughout this one-day session, participants will discuss employee retention and recognition strategies, and explore what an organization must do to lower employee turnover and ensure employees stay invested in the success of the organization.

Learn and share strategies and best practices for creating a positive and engaging work environment, measuring engagement levels, and retaining top talent.

LEARN MORE

Presented by Gardiner Centre

Monday, Jan. 26, 12-1 p.m.

Online

Join Quality of Care NL’s Healthy Discussions webinar for a focused conversation on Acute Care for the Elderly and Therapeutic Recreation in Newfoundland and Labrador. This session will explore how age friendly acute care and therapeutic recreation support the health independence and well-being of older adults in acute care settings. Learn how these approaches can enhance quality of care and quality of life for seniors across the province.

More here.

Presented by NL SUPPORT

Monday, Jan. 26, 1-2 p.m.

CSF-1302

Hello Everyone,

You are warmly invited to attend the upcoming seminar on Monday, January 26^th , 2026. Please find the details below.

Making the Most of Your Research: Publishing, Skill Building, and Career Tips

Calvin Chan 

Canada Science Publishing

January 26^th, 2026

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

CSF-1302

The direct link for the meeting is: 

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m19cd3d8431d3cc71c784ad4264ca2119 

Abstract

Publishing is a core part of graduate training, but it can also be a powerful tool for skill development, visibility, and career building. This workshop is designed for graduate students and trainees who want to better understand the publishing process and how to leverage it strategically. We’ll discuss how to approach publishing as a trainee, how journals can support skill building and professional development, and how to highlight publications and research outputs on a CV to demonstrate impact. The session will also touch on how to engage with journals beyond authorship, including peer review, editorial work, and outreach opportunities, and how these experiences can strengthen both academic and non-academic career paths.

All are welcome to attend. Please mark your calendars and join us for this exciting presentation.

Best regards,

Presented by Department of Human Biosciences

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 10-11 a.m.

Online

The Discussions tool in Brightspace provides a structured, interactive space where students can share ideas, collaborate on course topics, and engage in meaningful dialogue. The tool supports both individual and group discussions, integrates various grading and feedback options, and includes moderation features (e.g. post approval) to help maintain focus and quality.

This webinar will provide practical strategies for configuring and using Discussions effectively, making it a central component of an engaging and well-organized course.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Presented by CITL

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6:15-8:30 p.m.

Whale Atrium, Core Science Building

Calling all current and aspiring educational leaders! You’re invited to a night of learning, wellness, and camaraderie with like-minded colleagues.

Leadership Wellness Session with Dr. Mike Wahl
Building Resilience, Fostering Well-Being

• Date: January 27^th, 2026
• Time: 6:15pm to 8:30pm
• Location: Whale Atrium, Core Science Building, Memorial University (45 Arctic Avenue)
• RSVP: https://forms.gle/TQ2MGQr2j2v6eJc89

Please indicate your interest in attending by January 23^rd, 2026.

The evening will include a drink reception followed by a presentation on the unique wellness challenges faced by leaders in the education sector. You’ll leave with insights on building resilience and fostering well-being, along with practical steps you can apply as an educational leader.

This event is presented by the MUN Faculty of Education in coordination with the School Administrators’ Council (SAC) Region 10 and SAC Provincial (a Special Interest Council of the NLTA).

[This event was originally scheduled for November 4^th, 2025, but was postponed due to inclement weather.]

Presented by Faculty of Education

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Online

Understand what it means to be a director of a board and how to push for governance success.

Good governance is part of any well-managed organization. As represented by a board of directors, corporate governance starts with a board that oversees the activities of the organization. A good approach to governance allows the board to focus on larger issues, delegate with authority, rigorously evaluate organizational accomplishments, and lead, in a strategic sense.

In a highly interactive and engaging format, using dilemmas, short case studies, and scenarios from a variety of sectors, this session will provide new and prospective board members with a high-level introduction to organizational governance.  This course will put you in the driver’s seat and allow you to reflect on how your board or committee may need to engage on diverse challenges.

Regardless of whether you are operating in the for-profit, not-for-profit, or government sector, understanding the processes, structures, and relationships that make up good governance is vital for organizational success.

LEARN MORE

Presented by Gardiner Centre

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10-11 a.m.

Online

Join the Internationalization Office for an open meeting for staff and faculty about immigration regulations and immigration documents for international students. The Immigration Advising Team (IAT) of  the Internationalization Office (IO) provides direct advising to international students. The advisors of IAT are also available to answer faculty and staff member’s questions about student’s Canadian immigration requirements. To register, click here.

Presented by Internationalization Office

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10-11 a.m.

Online via Webex

Memorial offers over 100 graduate diploma, master’s, and doctoral degree program options across almost all disciplines. Join us for this free, interactive webinar in which we’ll cover admission requirements, program requirements, tuition fees, tips for finding a research supervisor, and advice on how to submit the best possible application. We’ll also answer any questions you might have to help you make the right choice on where and how to apply.
REGISTER

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 12-1:30 p.m.

FC3019, Grenfell Campus

Have you ever wondered how your research could move beyond the lab or thesis and create real‑world impact?

The Research Innovation Office (RIO) and Centre for Social Enterprise (CSE) invite you to join us for Research: From Protection to Purpose, a student‑focused session exploring how Memorial researchers can protect, share and mobilize their ideas—while opening doors to innovation, social enterprise and future opportunities.

What you’ll learn:

• How to commercialize your research and protect your intellectual property (IP)
• The do’s and don’ts of sponsored research at Memorial
• Student‑focused programs and supports available through the Research Innovation Office (RIO) and the Centre for Social Enterprise (CSE)
• What social enterprise is—and how it can help turn research into social impact

Whether you’re curious about innovation, planning future research collaborations, or simply want to better understand your rights and opportunities as a graduate student, this session is for you.

RSVP here. Food and beverages will be provided.

You can also connect further with the CSE and RIO teams through workshops, drop‑in sessions, and one‑on‑one meetings throughout the week (details in the link above).

If you have questions or would like more information:

• Social Enterprise: socialenterprise@mun.ca
• IP & Research Supports: rio@mun.ca

We hope to see you there!

Presented by Research Innovation Office; Centre for Social Enterprise

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1-5 p.m.

Online; IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Department of Ocean Sciences; Titled: FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF COLD SHOCK PROTEINS IN AEROMONAS SALMONICIDA SUBSP. SALMONICIDA: MOLECULAR INSIGHTS INTO STRESS RESPONSE AND VIRULENCE

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m7510383f90cc769d66e487331680be48

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1-2 p.m.

Online

Brightspace offers a range of tools that allow instructors to monitor student activity in a course, such as their engagement with course material or participation in discussions. Other Brightspace tools let you identify students who may be at risk (and those who are succeeding) and send those students automated yet personalized emails to help them stay motivated.

This session will focus on using the Class Progress tool to monitor student activity in Brightspace and using Intelligent Agents to help stay on the right track in their learning journey.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Presented by CITL

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4-5:30 p.m.

Choral Room, School of Music

Newfound Music Festival XXIII

Guest artist Quasar

January 28-30, 2026

Newfound Music Festival, now in its 23rd year, is an annual festival that invites students, alumni, and faculty to share their “Newfound ideas” with the School of Music community. Join us for workshops, a symposium, special guests, concerts, and a final gala performance. This year’s guest artist will be the saxophone quartet Quasar. 

Festival Schedule:

Composer Showcase with Tönky Hönk

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4pm

Choral Room

Free and open to the public. Pizza party for MUN Music students to follow at 5:30pm. (Student ID required.)

Newfound Music Festival: Symposium

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12pm-3pm

Suncor Energy Hall

Free and open to the public

Newfound Music Festival: Gala Concert

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Featuring Greg Bruce and Andrew Staniland, Madeline Hildebrand, students, alumni, and guests.

Newfound Music Festival: Mainstage Concert featuring Quasar

Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

For more details, visit: https://mun.ca/music/events/newfound-music-festival/ 

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For tickets and a complete schedule of events for our 50th Anniversary Concert Series, visit https://mun.ca/music/events/concert-series/

To find out more about our 50th anniversary celebrations, visit mun.ca/music/50.

Presented by School of Music

Thursday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Online; IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Department of Mathematics & Statistics; Tittle: The misère theorist’s guide to the multiverse

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m26b21ba3641b19693906d7883299a9f2

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, Jan. 29, 12-3 p.m.

Suncor Energy Hall, School of Music

Newfound Music Festival XXIII

Guest artist Quasar

January 28-30, 2026

Newfound Music Festival, now in its 23rd year, is an annual festival that invites students, alumni, and faculty to share their “Newfound ideas” with the School of Music community. Join us for workshops, a symposium, special guests, concerts, and a final gala performance. This year’s guest artist will be the saxophone quartet Quasar.

Festival Schedule:

Composer Showcase with Tönky Hönk

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4pm

Choral Room

Free and open to the public. Pizza party for MUN Music students to follow at 5:30pm. (Student ID required.)

Newfound Music Festival: Symposium

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12pm-3pm

Suncor Energy Hall

Free and open to the public

Newfound Music Festival: Gala Concert

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Featuring Greg Bruce and Andrew Staniland, Madeline Hildebrand, students, alumni, and guests.

Newfound Music Festival: Mainstage Concert featuring Quasar

Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

For more details, visit: https://mun.ca/music/events/newfound-music-festival/

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For tickets and a complete schedule of events for our 50th Anniversary Concert Series, visit https://mun.ca/music/events/concert-series/

To find out more about our 50th anniversary celebrations, visit mun.ca/music/50.

Presented by School of Music

Thursday, Jan. 29, 12-1 p.m.

A-4004

Nigel Markham will discuss his recent book, Performance and Protest: Inuit of Labrador and the World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893 (Memorial University Press).

Presented by Department of History Seminar Series

Thursday, Jan. 29, 1-2 p.m.

IIC-2015P, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

A professional résumé and cover letter are critical to securing an interview in today’s competitive job market! Learn how to market yourself effectively so you stand out and make a positive impression. This webinar will help you prepare and tailor a resume and cover letter that clearly reflect your education, experience, and skills to ensure that your documents are directly relevant to the position you are applying for.

Date and Time: Thursday, January 29th, 2026, 1-2 pm NST

Mode: In-Person

Location: Room IIC 2015P, Bruneau Centre for Research & Innovation, Memorial University

Presenter: Xin Wang, Career & Employer Relations Coordinator, School of Graduate Studies

Register: Developing a Successful Resume and Cover Letter – Winter 2026

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, Jan. 29, 7:30-9 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

Newfound Music Festival XXIII

Guest artist Quasar

January 28-30, 2026

Newfound Music Festival, now in its 23rd year, is an annual festival that invites students, alumni, and faculty to share their “Newfound ideas” with the School of Music community. Join us for workshops, a symposium, special guests, concerts, and a final gala performance. This year’s guest artist will be the saxophone quartet Quasar.

Festival Schedule:

Composer Showcase with Tönky Hönk

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4pm

Choral Room

Free and open to the public. Pizza party for MUN Music students to follow at 5:30pm. (Student ID required.)

Newfound Music Festival: Symposium

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12pm-3pm

Suncor Energy Hall

Free and open to the public

Newfound Music Festival: Gala Concert

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Featuring Greg Bruce and Andrew Staniland, Madeline Hildebrand, students, alumni, and guests.

Newfound Music Festival: Mainstage Concert featuring Quasar

Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

For more details, visit: https://mun.ca/music/events/newfound-music-festival/

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For tickets and a complete schedule of events for our 50th Anniversary Concert Series, visit https://mun.ca/music/events/concert-series/

To find out more about our 50th anniversary celebrations, visit mun.ca/music/50.

Presented by School of Music

Thursday, Jan. 29, 7:30-9 p.m.

A-1043; online

With Major Michael Pretty and Dr. Ean Parsons

In WW1 large numbers of casualties, soldiers, sailors and airmen, for a variety of reasons, by the end of the war had no known graves. These casualties are commemorated on the Beaumont Hamel Memorial if serving with the Newfoundland Forces. But what about those serving in the army, navy or air forces of other countries, commemorated for example on the Vimy or Thiepval Memorials? This talk will review the rough numbers, the circumstances and examples of official war time commemoration but also highlight commemorations of these combatants on the home front, both those serving in Newfoundland forces and those serving elsewhere who had no official gravestone. We will use individual stories of some who have “ No Known Grave” but yet their communities and families did remember them in various permanent ways in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is an ongoing project of discovery for the Trail of the Caribou Research Group. As well, we will discuss the ‘lost’ graves of the Seranviller’s Cemetery in France that Thomas Nangle could not find.

Free parking is available for this lecture in Lots 1A and 15B.

To access the link for online attendance, please visit the Newfoundland & Labrador Historical Society website: https://www.nlhistory.ca/

Presented by N.L. Historical Society

Friday, Jan. 30, 10-11 a.m.

Online

The School of Graduate Studies offers free workshops for Memorial University graduate students. These non-credit workshops are offered to registered students in graduate diploma, master’s, or doctoral programs and are designed to help improve speaking and writing skills for a variety of contexts.

This workshop explains the academic writing process, from topic selection to the final text, and strategies for inserting citations smoothly to optimize their effectiveness.

Date and Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. NST

Mode: Online

Presenter: Natalie Colleen Penney-Toba, ESL Instructor / PhD Student, Transdisciplinary Sustainability (TRSU), Grenfell Campus
Register: English Language Skills for University Success – Academic Writing (Winter 2026)

Presented by School of Graduate Studies; ESL in Grenfell Campus

Friday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

R. Gushue Dining Hall

As of Friday, January 9th, and each Friday until the end of the fall semester, Lighthouse Hospitality is pleased to extend this exclusive offer to faculty and staff members:

Faculty Friday

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

$13 (taxes incl.)

R. Gushue Dining Hall

Take advantage of all-you-care-to-eat nutritious and healthy meals, as well as beverages and dessert. Your MUN ID is required to gain access the dining hall.

We also have Faculty and Staff Meal plans at the R. Gushue Dining Hall – designed with your convenience in mind! Our Faculty and Staff plans can be purchased 5 lunches for $62.50 + tax or 10 lunches for $125 + tax. These plans are only valid Monday to Friday 11am – 2pm.

We hope to see you there! 🙂

Presented by Lighthouse Hospitality

Friday, Jan. 30, 12-2 p.m.

ED-2018-A

Cinema Politica is back in 2026! 

Our first film is happening next Friday, January 30th from 12-2pm in ED2018-A.  The film is free, everyone is welcome and all are encouraged to attend and bring their friends.

Our first film is FAIRY CREEK

The Fairy Creek (Ada’itsx) valley sprawls across Pacheedaht First Nation territory on southwestern Vancouver Island and its old growth forest ecosystem thrives with lush foliage, ancient tree trunks, and a variety of wildlife. However, the decimating chainsaws and tractor machinery of the Teal Jones lumber corporation disrupt this equilibrium as they demolish an environmental haven for their road-building project. Amidst the tumult, Jen Muranetz’s FAIRY CREEK captures the vast collective protests against this destructive logging operation: a movement which has spawned both the largest demonstration of civil disobedience in Canadian history and the mass arrests of 1200 people.

Presented by Department of Sociology

Friday, Jan. 30, 12-1:30 p.m.

Online

Are you a Faculty of Science graduate student who would like to learn more about the faculty and Memorial University supports and services available to you?

We’re hosting our Winter 2026 Graduate Student Check-In on Friday, January 30th, 12 pm – 1 pm online! Whether you are a new or returning student, this session is for you. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain new information on what’s available to you throughout your grad school journey. The session is open to ALL Faculty of Science grad students.

Formore information on Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Science, please visit: https://www.mun.ca/science/graduate-students/

Register to join the Winter 2026 Graduate Student Check-In

Presented by Faculty of Science

Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Breezeway, University Centre

Come celebrate The Muse’s 75th Anniversary with the launch of our first print edition in nearly a decade.

Featuring a special performance from St. John’s alternative/shoegaze band Book Club! The event is free, and 19+. No cover. Donations accepted. 

Print copies of The Muse will be available at the event.

Where? The Breezeway (MUN University Centre)

When? January 30th at 7pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/858216473794411?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Presented by The Muse

Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30-9 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

Newfound Music Festival XXIII

Guest artist Quasar

January 28-30, 2026

Newfound Music Festival, now in its 23rd year, is an annual festival that invites students, alumni, and faculty to share their “Newfound ideas” with the School of Music community. Join us for workshops, a symposium, special guests, concerts, and a final gala performance. This year’s guest artist will be the saxophone quartet Quasar.

Festival Schedule:

Composer Showcase with Tönky Hönk

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4pm

Choral Room

Free and open to the public. Pizza party for MUN Music students to follow at 5:30pm. (Student ID required.)

Newfound Music Festival: Symposium

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12pm-3pm

Suncor Energy Hall

Free and open to the public

Newfound Music Festival: Gala Concert

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Featuring Greg Bruce and Andrew Staniland, Madeline Hildebrand, students, alumni, and guests.

Newfound Music Festival: Mainstage Concert featuring Quasar

Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30pm

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

For more details, visit: https://mun.ca/music/events/newfound-music-festival/

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For tickets and a complete schedule of events for our 50th Anniversary Concert Series, visit https://mun.ca/music/events/concert-series/

To find out more about our 50th anniversary celebrations, visit mun.ca/music/50.

Presented by School of Music