Monday, Nov. 3, 11-11:30 a.m.

Outside the Landing, UC-3013

Celebrate with President Dr. Janet Morrison at the official Thrive Week Kick-off event!

Join us for the ribbon cutting of the new Zen Den, light refreshments, and inspiration to fuel your well-being journey.

Pre-registration encouraged but not required. Click here to register.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Monday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m.

The Commons, QEII Library

Swing by the library to fuel your creativity where you get to design and make your own button. Craft it, press it, wear it proudly!

Drop in any time between 1 -4p | The Makerspace, QEII Library L-2023, located next to the Jumping Bean on the main floor 

Click here for the Thrive Week schedule of activities.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Monday, Nov. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.

Online

Click the “Going” button on the event page to register. – Registration closes at 4:00pm on October 31st.

This online session will provide an overview of completing a research funding application in the MUN Researcher Portal. Topics will include a brief introduction to the MUN Researcher Portal site, how to create a new application, how to save and return to a drafted application, how to submit an application and how to re-submit a revised application.

Audience: New and current MUN Researcher Portal users

Trouble registering? If you encounter an issue registering for a session, please email RPTraining@mun.ca with your name, email, phone number, and session name and date, and we will complete the registration on your behalf.

Presented by Research Initiatives and Services

Monday, Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m.

CSF-1302

Hello Everyone,

You are warmly invited to attend the upcoming seminar on Monday, November 3, 2025. Please find the details below.

Environment and Interactions: Importance in Biocatalysis and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) in STEM

Dr. James W. Gauld 

Department of Chemistry 

Memorial University of Newfoundland

November 3rd, 2025 

1:00-2:00 p.m. 

CSF-1302

The direct link for the meeting is: 

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=mccbaab4301f8729f19c3b6f86e426bf4 

Abstract

Catalysis is critical for our current and future way of lives. Indeed, it is central to the economic viability of many manufacturing processes and the development of new materials or compounds. Biological catalysts, in particular enzymes, have long been of tremendous interest for their potential industrial applications, the health and medical benefits to be gained, and the fundamental insights they can provide into chemical processes including evolution. While experiment has and continues to make great strides in increasing our understanding of enzymes, many aspects of their properties and chemistry remain difficult to study. Now, however, with the ever-increasing power of computers coupled with developments in computational methods, we are able to accurately and reliably model the properties, mechanisms, and interactions of enzymes with other important biomolecules or therapeutics. In this talk, I will touch upon how I got into catalysis with some examples from my computational enzymology research group into the origins and nature of biocatalysis. In addition, we will talk about the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ in the physical sciences and share what we can perhaps do to make STEM more inclusive.

Thank you,

Presented by Department of Biochemistry

Monday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m.

IIC-2010B, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources (CIRHR) Director, Rafael Gomez, will discuss the Assembly process and worker voice (the ability to influence decision-making in the workplace); what was gleaned from our provincial and national assemblies; and the findings of our post-survey regarding the assembly’s impact on the participants’ personal well-being. He will also facilitate panel discussions with key stakeholders and assembly members, as well as an audience Q&A.

Presented by Jarislowsky Chair; Human Resources, University of Toronto

Monday, Nov. 3, 7-8 p.m.

A1046

For a century, your university has been a place rich in culture, where discovery of self, place and community create a strong sense of belonging.  

The centennial is our moment to honour what will always define Memorial, while shaping what must evolve for the next 100 years. 

Student experience and academic quality are at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to equip learners with the knowledge, critical thinking and leadership abilities to make a purposeful, lasting impact in their communities and the world. 

As we look to enhance our students’ experiences in a changing world, we invite faculty, staff and students to join us in a conversation about Harlow Campus. We’d like to hear from you about your perceptions of Harlow Campus and your experiences there. 

Join us for an in-person conversations, hosted by Dr. Janet Morrison, president and vice-chancellor and Dr. Jennifer Lokash, provost and vice-president. 

Presented by Memorial University

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Thesis title: Compact Remote Acoustic Proling of Ocean Sound Speed Using Pulse-Echo Techniques

Department of Physics & Physical Oceanography

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Johnson Geo Centre, Signal Hill

This free event is presented in partnership with the Canadian Association of Retired Persons NL (CARP) and features community partner information booths, science demonstrations, a composting workshop, and more. Light refreshments will be provided. No pre-registration required.

Presented by Johnson Geo Centre & CARP NL

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1-4 p.m.

UC-3015

Feeling stressed? Take a break, pet a fluff, and boost your mood in a soothing environment. Kittens will be on campus to provide some much-needed comfort and reduce stress through gentle interaction and calm companionship.  

Drop by anytime between 1 – 4pm. Kittens provided by SPCA – please consider donating by clicking here.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Online

The Cloud provides access to hardware resources beyond those available on your laptop or desktop, though you may still want to interact with that hardware as if it were your laptop using a graphical user interface (GUI) desktop. In this workshop we will install a GUI desktop on a remote virtual machine and connect to it from our laptop allowing us to use this remote desktop almost as if it were our local machine.

Register here

Presented by ACENET

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2-3 p.m.

Online; ED-1001

Presenter: Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor, Physics and Physical Oceanography, Faculty of Science

Scientific research/writing projects such as term papers are a time-tested component of undergraduate science education. However, students typically write several such papers throughout their undergraduate careers, which can lead to the perception that the assignments are “dry” and reduce student enthusiasm for scientific exploration. Term papers are also onerous to grade and are increasingly fraught as an assessment tool due to generative AI such as ChatGPT. In this talk I will discuss “TikTok projects”, which I have used in my introductory physical oceanography class (PHYS/OCSC 2300) for the past few years. In these projects, students are asked to delve into the primary literature and, rather than write a 5-page paper, instead develop a two-minute “TikTok”-style popular science video presentation in which they explain their research topic and its significance. Students have had a lot of fun with this project and tend to combine their scientific interests with personal expression. Student feedback on the assignment is very positive, and assessment is relatively AI-resistant compared with traditional papers. In this talk I will describe the assignment, including feedback and grading, and show some fun examples of successful projects.

For more information and to register please visit the CITL Website.

Presented by CITL

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

Behind every unmarked grave lies a story waiting to be told. This November, you are invited to a rare conversation that brings some of those stories to light.

Presented by Memorial University

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

CITL’s Writing Across the Curriculum workshop series is designed for instructors who want to explore how writing can support student learning in their courses, across all disciplines and teaching contexts. Each session offers learning opportunities including short presentations, sample assignments from across disciplines, guided discussion and hands-on work with your own course materials. Whether you’re just beginning to integrate writing into your teaching or looking to refine your approach, this series is for you.

These workshops will be held remotely on November 5, 12 and 19 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. NT. The Writing Across the Curriculum workshop series is open to faculty and instructors across Memorial campuses. Please visit the CITL site for more information and to register.

Presented by CITL

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10-11 a.m.

CSF-1302

IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Seminar

Dr. Raymond Ng

Canada Research Chair Data Science and Analytics

Director of UBC Data Science Institute

University of British Columbia

Abstract: Unstructured documents often come with embedded structured data. Representing valuable and structured information as tables is popular in health, financial, and many domains. However, manual extraction of structured information from documents typically costs tremendous time and labor, motivating the need for a system for automating the process. After such tables have been extracted, the data can be used for a wide variety of tasks such as question answering and various “down-stream” analytics tasks. In this talk, we will discuss how to leverage ground-breaking pre-trained language models (e.g., BERT, ChatGPT) to develop tools for automated table extraction from various types of documents. We will present different applications from cancer registry reporting, cancer care, and psychiatry hospitalization prediction.

Speaker biography: Raymond Ng is the Canada Research Chair on data science and analytics. He is also the founding Director of the UBC Data Science Institute, and an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He is currently a co-director of a new UBC AI & Health Network. For both 2022 and 2023, he was named one of the world’s top-75 academic data science leaders by the MIT-based CDO magazine. Ng’s main research area for the past three decades is on data mining, with a specific focus on health informatics text mining, and Natural Language Processing. He has published over 260 peer-reviewed publications on those topics. (H-index 75; total citations 41,000+

Date: 

05 November 2025 

Time: 

10:00am to 11:00am 

Location: 

Core Science Facility, Memorial University 

Room: CSF-1302

Presented by Department of Computer Science, IEEE N.L.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10-11:30 a.m.

Online

This session addresses HUMAN ETHICS APPLICATIONS in the MUN Researcher Portal.
Click the “Going” button on the event page to register – Registration closes at 4:00pm on November 4th

This online session will provide an overview of completing a human ethics application in the MUN Researcher Portal. Topics will include a brief introduction to the MUN Researcher Portal site, how to create a new application, how to save and return to a drafted application, how to submit an application and how to re-submit a revised application.

Audience: New and current MUN Researcher Portal users

Trouble registering? If you encounter an issue registering for a session, please email RPTraining@mun.ca with your name, email, phone number, and session name and date, and we will complete the registration on your behalf.

Presented by Research Initiatives and Services

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

Ceremonies of Remembrance will be held on three campuses in advance of Remembrance Day.

On the St. John’s campus, the Memorial University community joins the rest of the country in remembering those who have served or died during active service in the First World War and subsequent conflicts at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music.

Anyone unable to join the ceremony in person may watch the ceremony live at mun.ca. 

At Grenfell Campus, an outdoor ceremony will be held at the Danger Tree Memorial site, followed by coffee in the Forest Centre atrium on Friday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 

At Marine Institute, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Merchant Navy Memorial, followed by a reception in the main lobby on Friday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

All employees, retirees and students are encouraged to attend and join us in remembrance. 

Memorial is closed and there are no classes on Tuesday, Nov. 11. 

Presented by Memorial University

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12-1 p.m.

Online

As part of Thrive Week, the Academic Success Centre is hosting a Virtual Goal Setting workshop in which you can learn the importance of goal setting and how to set goals for your school or career success. Join us online.  

Registration required. Click here to register.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1-2 p.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, masters, or doctoral programs and designed to help improve speaking and writing skills for a variety of contexts.

This debate workshop explores the structure, keys terms, and the skills necessary to present your perspective in a clear, polite, and articulate manner while understanding and confirming other viewpoints.

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.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 – Debates (Fall 2025)

Presented by School of Graduate Studies; ESL in Grenfell Campus

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4-6 p.m.

CSF-1302

The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship invites you to experience brilliance at the Illuminate 2025 Live Finals!

Join us in celebrating the entrepreneurial achievements of women and gender-diverse students. Watch as the top five finalists pitch their innovative business ideas for a chance to win $10,000 in cash and prizes!

This exciting event marks the culmination of a semester filled with training, coaching, and growth. Students and community members of all genders are welcome to join us for an unforgettable evening of innovation and empowerment.

Secure your seat now and show your support for Memorial’s rising entrepreneurs!

Register to attend: https://mce.news/IlluminateFinals

Presented by Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5-6 p.m.

EN-4032A

Take a pause from the stress and busyness of the day with a guided mindfulness session. Together, we’ll practice simple techniques to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and reconnect with the present moment. No experience is needed—just bring an open mind and a willingness to slow down. This session will leave you feeling calmer, more focused, and better equipped to handle daily challenges.  

Pre-registration encouraged but not required. Click here to register.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Thursday, Nov. 6, 9-9:45 a.m.

DH-2002

Unroll your mat and take a break to recharge with a guided yoga session designed to support both body and mind. This practice will focus on gentle movement, stretching, and breathwork to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation. All levels are welcome—whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this is a chance to slow down, connect inward, and leave feeling refreshed and balanced. 

Registration Required: Click here to register.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Thursday, Nov. 6, 12-1 p.m.

Online

The School of Graduate Studies is hosting a Thesis Submission, Examination, Oral Defence & Program Completion Information Session on November 6, 2025 at 12pm (Newfoundland Time). In the event of a holiday or university closure the session will be cancelled. This session is open to all thesis-based graduate students, Graduate Officers, supervisory members and anyone else who would benefit from this session.

Registration link: https://mun.jotform.com/243523762732255

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, Nov. 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Online

Got an upcoming presentation? Join us for a focused session on elevating your PowerPoint skills. We’ll cover essential design principles (from clean, effective layouts to professional animations and transitions) that will help you land your message with clarity and confidence.

Register here.

Presented by The Commons

Thursday, Nov. 6, 12:30-1:15 p.m.

DH-2002

Unroll your mat and take a break to recharge with a guided yoga session designed to support both body and mind. This practice will focus on gentle movement, stretching, and breathwork to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation. All levels are welcome—whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this is a chance to slow down, connect inward, and leave feeling refreshed and balanced. 

Registration Required: Click here to register.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Thursday, Nov. 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

ED-1020 Education Building; online

MUN students, spouses, alumni, faculty members and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session. The guest speaker is Danny Tuff, President and CEO, Groundwork Solutions Inc.

Registration link: https://mun.jotform.com/252684247300252

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, Nov. 6, 1-2 p.m.

IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

This interactive workshop will guide you through every section of LinkedIn, from headline to experience, while explaining why it is essential for job seekers, career changers, and professionals. Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for networking, personal branding, and building meaningful connections that open doors.

Date and Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1-2 pm NST

Mode: In-Person

Location: Room IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University

Presenter: Mher Mardoyan, Student Recruitment Officer, Office of the Registrar

Register: Optimize Your LinkedIn: Stand Out, Get Hired, Get Connected – Fall 2025

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Online

In ‘Introduction to Cloud’ we used the OpenStack web interface to create our first virtual machine. With this web interface many common tasks can be performed however, some important tasks can not be completed using only the web interface instead a command line interface (CLI) is needed. The CLI also allows access to some additional and very useful tasks such as downloading virtual machine images and provides access to information not shown in the web interface. In this workshop we will show how to setup and use the OpenStack CLI and perform some common tasks when managing virtual machines.

Register here

Presented by ACENET

Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Online

This seminar series features virtual talks from two postdoctoral researchers in the broad field of Neuroscience. Seminars take place virtually on the first Thursday of every month. Our next seminar is happening on Thursday, Nov. 6th @ 130pm NDT. You can register here: https://tinyurl.com/4a45v6mu

Title of talk 1: Convergent large-scale network and local vulnerabilities underlie brain atrophy across Parkinson’s disease stages

Title of talk 2: MRI investigation of orientation-dependent changes in microstructure and function in a mouse model of mild traumatic brain injury

And if you’re interested in staying up to date on all CNS-PDS initiatives, then join our mailing list: https://tinyurl.com/44zrevy8

Presented by Canadian Neuroscience Seminar Postdoctoral Series

Thursday, Nov. 6, 3-5 p.m.

Whale atrium, Core Science Facility

Join us for an afternoon of learning, reflection, and connection through storytelling with Elders. This special gathering will open with a smudging ceremony and lighting of the Kullik, creating a space of respect, healing, and community. Elders will share stories that carry teachings about resilience, identity, and the importance of caring for ourselves, each other, and the land.

Pre-registration encouraged but not required. Click here to register.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Thursday, Nov. 6, 4-5:30 p.m.

SN-4022

Dr. Stella Antwiwaa, Lecturer in the Department of Classics and Philosophy at the University of Cape Coast Ghana, and one-month, visiting scholar in the Department of Classics at Memorial University,  will deliver a talk on “Deconstructing Eurocentric Universalism in Greek Literature” at the Nexus Centre. All are welcome.

Presented by Nexus Centre; Department of Classics

Friday, Nov. 7, 12-1 p.m.

UC-3015, The Landing

Take a pause from the stress and busyness of the day with a guided mindfulness session. Together, we’ll practice simple techniques to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and reconnect with the present moment. No experience is needed—just bring an open mind and a willingness to slow down. This session will leave you feeling calmer, more focused, and better equipped to handle daily challenges.  

Pre-registration encouraged but not required. Click here to register

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Friday, Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m.

UC-3015, The Landing

Feeling stressed? Take a break, pet a fluff, and boost your mood in a soothing environment. Baby goats will be on campus to provide some much-needed comfort and reduce stress through gentle interaction and calm companionship.  

Drop by anytime between 1 – 4pm. Baby Goats provided by EIEIO – please consider donating by bringing a monetary donation with you on your visit.

Presented by Thrive Week Planning Committee

Friday, Nov. 7, 1-5 p.m.

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

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science; Titled: Investigating Nanocrystalline Grains for Enhanced Performance of Mechanical Behaviour in Hydrogen Embrittled and Porous Iron utilizing Molecular Dynamics

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=mb0913ba8cdaff6f9865b5230d084c869

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Friday, Nov. 7, 6-10 p.m.

Field House

The basketball season continues as your Seahawks host another back-to-back doubleheader weekend! Check out The Works Field House Friday night when both the Men’s and Women’s Seahawks host the Dalhousie Tigers in some exciting AUS basketball action. The women will tip off at 6pm followed by the Men at 8pm.

Information on tickets can be found at https://www.theworksonline.ca/

Presented by Memorial Athletics

Friday, Nov. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

Various

Join the Department of Gender Studies for Up She Rises!, a public discussion about women and gender in NL history. Inspired by the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in NL, the three-day symposium will gather academics, researchers, activists, writers, and poets who have studied and written about women and gender in NL history.

We’ll discuss the suffrage movement; gender and home production; women, spirituality, and community; politics and leadership; historical life-narratives; education and gender; women’s and family health and welfare; gender and community history; second-wave feminism; and more. 

Except for dinner on Saturday night, all events are FREE!

Details

Presented by Department of Gender Studies

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

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

For the Silenced
Trinitas Chamber Ensemble
Music at Memorial Mainstage Concert Series
November 7, 7:30pm
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
Tickets: $30 (General) / $24 (Students & Seniors) / $10 (Youth 13-30) / $5 (12 & under). Fees included.

Works by censured or silenced composers Dick Katenburg, Elena Firsova, Heriëtte Bosmans, and Mieczyslaw Weinberg provide the core of a program of music that invites us to consider who has a voice, and who does not. Join the Trinitas Chamber Ensemble (Michelle Cheramy, flute, Nathan Cook, cello, Phil Roberts, piano) with guest violinist Heather Kao in this concert of Romantic, contemplative, and modernist music.

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

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

Concert 5-Pack: Get any five concert admissions for $100 (General) / $80 (Seniors). Concert 5-Packs are available at our box office 30 minutes prior to performance.

Presented by School of Music

Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

Roll Out the Rhythms
Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble
Music at Memorial Ensemble Concert Series
November 8, 1:30pm
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
Tickets: $24 (General) / $20 (Students & Seniors) / $10 (Youth 13-30) / $5 (12 & under). Fees included.

Join the Scruncheons for an afternoon of riveting music for percussion. New grooves, new music, new sound explorations, and a whole lot of fun. Something for everyone!

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

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

Concert 5-Pack: Get any five concert admissions for $100 (General) / $80 (Seniors). Concert 5-Packs are available at our box office 30 minutes prior to performance.

Presented by School of Music

Saturday, Nov. 8, 4-6 p.m.

Online

SheWrites Circle is a weekly writing space for graduate students who self-identify as women. It’s not just about productivity. It’s about being in community, showing up as we are, and nurturing joy in our academic journeys. Held online on Saturdays at 4 p.m. (NL Time), SheWrites offers a consistent space to write, share, rest, and reconnect with your voice.

Whether you’re working on your thesis, revising an article, or just trying to get back into the rhythm of writing, this is your invitation to write in community, not in isolation.

Why Join SheWrites?

• Build or rebuild a consistent writing practice
  · Share feedback, tips, and motivation with fellow writers
  · Be in community with other women navigating grad school
  · Reclaim writing as a source of connection, not just stress
  · Skip the theory; get practical help you can use right away

Online sessions:

Registration: https://mun.webex.com/webappng/sites/mun/webinar/webinarSeries/register/7f052c915de6472eac173d9a4a2cc4d6

Saturdays, 4:00–6:00 PM (Newfoundland Time) Starting September 20, 2025

For any questions, please contact Iroda Abdunazarova (iabdunazarov@mun.ca)

Presented by Racialized Graduate Students Collective

Saturday, Nov. 8, 6-9 p.m.

Field House

The basketball season continues as your Seahawks host the second half of another back-to-back doubleheader weekend! Check out The Works Field House Saturday night when both the Men’s and Women’s Seahawks host the Dalhousie Tigers in some exciting AUS basketball action. The women will tip off at 6pm followed by the Men at 8pm.

Information on tickets can be found at https://www.theworksonline.ca/

Presented by Memorial Athletics