Monday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Online

Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science; Titled: DYNAMIC RISK-BASED ANALYSIS OF PETROLEUM RESERVOIR PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m2b9799a15dca4261ff2106ca53a031a9

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Monday, Dec. 6, 12-1:30 p.m.

5M101

“Knockout of DNase1l1l abrogates lens denucleation process and causes cataract in zebrafish”

“Maternal hypervitaminosis D reduces fetal bone mass and mineral acquisition and leads to neonatal lethality”

Presented by Maggie Deering and David Bennin, MSc Candidates

Monday, Dec. 6, 6-6:30 p.m.

Online

Memorial is holding a virtual vigil this year to commemorate the 14 women who were killed because of their gender at l’École Polytechnique in Montréal, Que., on Dec. 6, 1989.

The vigil will be available for viewing on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Sexual Harassment Office website here.

Presented by Sexual Harassment Office; Department of Gender Studies

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 10-11 a.m.

Online

Using the Brightspace Grades Tool, including the grade book, allows you to keep all course grades in one place and gives students the opportunity to keep track of their performance. You can link your Brightspace assessments directly to the grade book, and at the end of the course have all the grades ready to transfer to Banner. This session will introduce the various features of the grades tool and demonstrate how to link different types of assessments to the grade book.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow this link to register.

Presented by CITL

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m.

Online

December in Newfoundland and Labrador sees the arrival of various strange characters, from colourful disguised mummers, to snock-jawed hobby horses, to St. Stephen’s Day visitors clutching a bird on a stick. Join folklorist and author Dale Jarvis (MA’01) for an exploration of some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s strangest holiday traditions and the history of acting foolish. As an added bonus to this seasonal discussion, Department of Folklore faculty member Dr. Daniel Peretti will share his latest research into the legend of Santa Claus.

Register for this free event today!

Presented by Office of Alumni Engagement

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1-4:30 p.m.

Online

December 7, 2021 – December 10, 2021

For this course, MUN employees are eligible for a 15% discount!

Over 95% of communication is informal. Think on Your Feet® is the only workshop that addresses these informal situations, providing the skills you need to present, defend, and discuss a position persuasively and fast.

From off-the-cuff discussions, elevator speeches, and Q&A sessions to Meetings, status updates, and conference calls Think on Your Feet® gives you the best communication strategies to deliver persuasive messages with clarity and impact. This 4-day course is filled with practice, coaching, and feedback that will enable participants to master the ability to organize and present their ideas quickly.

Key Learning Outcomes

•  Use the best communication strategy for any situation.
•  Structure a topic into bite-sized chunks for easy retention.
•  Present ideas clearly, concisely, and memorably.
• Techniques to communicate and respond with confidence
• Know how to organize your thoughts to communicate more effectively
• Techniques for building succinct, structured responses
• Techniques to approach difficult questions
• Strategies that increase efficiency in preparing presentations and other business communications

This is a module in the Professional Presenter Program 

Presented by Gardiner Centre

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1-2:30 p.m.

Online

Fear, ambiguity and self-doubt are common feelings people experience when they consider making big changes in their lives. Imagine you have all the confidence in the world to succeed in your life. Imagine that all your dreams come true. It’s easier to achieve than you’d think. It starts with finding the courage to take the first step that is looking inside yourself. Don’t let Imposter Syndrome get in the way of creating your dream career!

In this workshop you will:
• Gain clarity on the core concept
• Identify your imposter archetype
• Learn 5 strategies to use impostor syndrome to your benefit

Presenter: Dr. Judit Lovas, Career Success Coach, Judit Lovas Coaching and Consulting

REGISTER

Offered by Memorial University’s Enhanced Development of the Graduate Experience (EDGE): https://www.mun.ca/edge/Workshops__Events/Workshops_Events_Cal/index.php 

Presented by Dr. Judit Lovas

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Online

Memorial is an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). As part of this partnership, Memorial employees and retirees are invited to attend this webinar that will explore the manifestations of individual and systemic racism, and what you can do to identify and address them.

Registration link: https://ccdi.ca/event-calendar/ccdi-webinar-addressing-racism-at-work/

When registering, choose “Employer Partner” as the registration type (note: the cost of the webinar will display as zero once Employer Partner has been selected).

If you have any questions or require accommodations, such as ASL interpreting or real-time captioning, please contact Tina Hickey, employment equity officer, Department of Human Resources.

Registration for CCDI webinars closes the day before each scheduled session.

Presented by Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 12-1 p.m.

5M101

“Age-Related Changes to Neuroplasticity”

For WebEx details please contact Amy Grouchy at amy.grouchy@mun.ca

Presented by Dr. Vishaal Rajani

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1-2 p.m.

Online

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 to prepare and tailor a resume and cover letter that clearly reflects your education, experience and skills to ensure that your documents are directly relevant to the position you are applying for.

Presenter: Julie Bowering, Career Development Coordinator, School of Graduate Studies

REGISTER

Offered by Memorial University’s Enhanced Development of the Graduate Experience (EDGE): https://www.mun.ca/edge/Workshops__Events/Workshops_Events_Cal/index.php 

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m.

Online

Version control is the practice of managing and sharing changes to documents, programming code, websites or any other files to keep track of what’s been changed, by whom, when and why. All previous versions of files are saved and you can even revert to a previous version. Git is a version control software. 

Git-portal sites, like GitHub or GitLab, offer many useful features to facilitate collaborative development.

The first session on December 1st focuses on version control. The second workshop on December 8th will explore using Git for collaborative development.

Details and Registration.

Presented by ACENET

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Online

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. Click here to register.

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m.

Online

The amazing companies in our intensive Evolution program have been working hard for eight weeks. The top start-ups have been selected to compete in this edition of Pitch & Pick!  The in-person portion will be live-streamed to the public via Webex, link to follow.

We want to give our awesome entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their idea to  representatives from academia, public and private funding agencies, and the local tech community. A panel of expert industry judges will crown the winner, and the audience will be able to vote for a Community Choice recipient. 

More information available here

Presented by Genesis

Thursday, Dec. 9, 12-1 p.m.

Online

Memorial’s master of business administration in social enterprise and entrepreneurship (MBA-SEE) is the first MBA program of its kind in Canada. Find out how the MBA-SEE can prepare you  to become a new kind of leader who champions the three pillars of sustainability: people, planet and profits. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3Gy5L1r.

For more information about graduate programs in business and management at Memorial University, please visit www.business.mun.ca/graduate.  

Presented by Faculty of Business Administration

Thursday, Dec. 9, 1-2 p.m.

Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus

On the Horizon: Memorial’s Report to the Community 2021, highlights stories of Memorial’s faculty, staff and students as well as some statistics that demonstrate how Memorial is growing as it approaches it’s 100th year. Hosted by the St. John’s Board of Trade, join President Vianne Timmons for a virtual presentation as she discusses Memorial’s successes to date, plans for the future and what it all means for the province. Join us virtually at www.mun.ca and submit your questions in advance to president@mun.ca.

Presented by St. John's Board of Trade

Friday, Dec. 10, 8-10 a.m.

A-4020

The Department of Human Resources is pleased to offer a blood work collection service for employees and retirees on Friday, Dec. 10, from 8 – 10 a.m. on the fourth floor of the Arts and Administration Building, room A-4020.  Blood collection will be performed by an outside provider who will be on campus. To use this service, a valid MCP card and a requisition form from a physician are required. The cost of this service is $25 which will be cost-shared between HR and the employee or retiree (HR will pay 50 per cent and the employee or retiree will pay 50 per cent). Cash, debit or credit accepted. Appointments are required and can be booked by contacting Kathleen Wall, wellness consultant at 864-2595 or email kwall@mun.ca

Presented by Department of Human Resources

Sunday, Dec. 12, 3-3:45 p.m.

St. Mark’s Church, 203 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s

This annual vigil is held to support family and friends who lost loved ones to suicide. Share in music, poetry, prayer and candle lighting. You may join in-person or livestream at https://www.facebook.com/stmarksnl/. Vax pass and masks are required for vigil entrance. To add the name of a loved one to be read aloud and/or to add a photo of a loved one to the slideshow (which will follow the vigil), please email Kim at kakelly@mun.ca or Juanita at juanita.marie.simmons@gmail.com. Please send photos by December 5, 2021 and names by December 11, 2021.Vigil music by Shelley Neville, Peter Halley & Dan Dillon. Photo slideshow to music by The Ennis Sisters, Judy Brazil & Shannon Power. All are welcome!

Thanks to Memorial University for hosting the vigil from 2006 – 2012 when vigil participation required a larger space.

Presented by Memorial University Chaplains; Richards Legacy Foundation; St. Mark's Church; Kim Kelly