Monday, May 16, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

Halifax Marriott Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, N.S.

The Ocean Frontier Institute is hosting its Ocean Frontier 2022 Conference May 16-19, 2022, in-person at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Join global leaders in science, industry, policy, and philanthropy as we unite to identify priorities and pledge action to solve the next frontier of ocean-climate challenges. Discussions will focus on three main themes: Achieving Net Zero, Food from the Ocean, and Biodiversity.

Register to Attend (early discount ends on March 25): http://www.eventdex.com/of2022.

Science Poster Session: We encourage contributions from OFI-affiliated scientists to present their research results in the Science Poster Session of the Ocean Frontier 2022 conference.  Contributions from Large Research Project (modules & consortia) teams, Seed Fund teams, Opportunities Fund teams, International Postdoctoral Fellows, Visiting Fellows, and early-career researchers are especially encouraged to participate. Large Research Project teams are encouraged to coordinate within their project to submit multiple posters representing various aspects of their results, innovations, and industry partnerships. Abstract submissions will be limited to a word count of 250.

Learn more and see all conference updates on the Ocean Frontier Institute website at https://oceanfrontierinstitute.com/ocean-frontier-2022.

Presented by Ocean Frontier Institute

Monday, May 16, 10-11 a.m.

HSC 1M102 and Webex

“Vaccines and direct acting antivirals to combat viruses: a lesson learnt from Hepatitis C Virus.” presented by John Law, PhD Research Associate Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology University of Alberta Edmonton, Canada

For webex details please contact Robyn Dunne at robynd@mun.ca

Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences

Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

Presented by ACENET

Wednesday, May 18, 10-11 a.m.

Online

Join the Department of Human Resources along with an expert facilitator from LifeWorks in this interactive session that will provide participants with a basic understanding of the importance of providing feedback, the barriers to effective feedback, and foundational communication tools that can improve relationships and workplace productivity. To register, email Erin Bradbury at ebradbury@mun.ca before May 16. If you require accommodations, such as ASL interpreting or real-time captioning, email equity@mun.ca.

Presented by Department of Human Resources

Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

Presented by ACENET

Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Hampton Hall, Marine Institute

You are invited to a public seminar.  Dr. Scott Grant is giving a candidate presentation for the Qikiqtaaluk Corporation Chair in Qikiqtani Inshore Fisheries Science, Training, and Education.

Title: Sustainable fisheries in Canada’s Arctic: fisheries research, training, and a multiyear inshore fishery resource assessment strategy

Date: Wednesday May 18

Time: 10:30am

Location: Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, St. John’s

Presented by Marine Institute

Wednesday, May 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

The university community is invited to attend a virtual information session to learn more about the inaugural Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity, a national honour launched by the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP). The award recognizes the significant contributions that Marjorie Griffin Cohen, Louise Forsyth, Glenis Joyce, Audrey Kobayashi, Shree Mulay — who is based in Memorial’s Faculty of Medicine — Susan Prentice, Michèle Ollivier and Wendy Robbins have made to increase the level of equity in Canada’s research ecosystem. Universities can submit only one nomination in a given year for bold, game-changing research. Those interested in learning more about the award – as well as the institutional process regarding Memorial’s nomination – are invited to attend. Ellen Steinhauer and Pamela White, from the Research Initiatives and Services team, will facilitate a discussion taking place on Wednesday, May 18, from 11 a.m.-noon. Those interested in attending can e-mail tinaw@mun.ca for the log-in instructions. Learn more about the award opportunity here: https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/equity-equite/Robbins-Ollivier/index-eng.aspx. 

Presented by Vice-President (Research) Portfolio

Wednesday, May 18, 12-1 p.m.

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Sarah Michaels, Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chair in Environmental Science, will give the talk.

In the complex, multi-facetted, interlinked world of policy making, uncertainty means different things to different participants. What does it mean to you? In this workshop, we will explore how people understand uncertainty and why, and what are the implications for policy making of having different interpretations of uncertainty. How can we understand constructively the different dimensions of uncertainty at play in policy making?

Presented by Department of Geography

Wednesday, May 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

306 Mount Scio Rd.

Growing edible fruit-bearing trees and shrubs in Newfoundland can be a challenge. Some are reasonably easy, others more challenging. This presentation will outline those types and selections which perform best in our region and hints on how to grow them to maximize fruit production.

Presented by Todd Boland. Cost $15.

Register: https://event-wizard.com/gardenworkshops2022/0/register/

Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden

Wednesday, May 18, 7-9 p.m.

Online

The Office of the Registrar and Student Life have partnered for an online Q&A event for parents and supporters of our fall 2022 undergraduate applicants to Memorial University’s St. John’s campus.

While the university experience is a time for independence in studying, learning and thinking, there are many resources available to help all students thrive at Memorial University of which families should be aware. Attending this event will provide an opportunity to learn about the timeline, resources and supports available prior to the start of the fall semester.

Pre-register for the event so you can submit a question to be answered by either our experienced student panel or our panel of Memorial staff.

For more information and to register: www.mun.ca/student/new-students/parents-and-supporters/

https://event-wizard.com/MemorialParentSupporterOrientation2022/0/register/

Presented by Office of the Registrar; Student Life

Thursday, May 19, 10-11 a.m.

HSC 1M102 and online

“Hippocampal mossy cells in health and disease” presented by, Dr. Justin Botterill, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychology , University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario

For webex details please contact Deborah Quinlan at dquinlan@mun.ca

Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences

Thursday, May 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

Presented by ACENET

Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Online

In addition to having one of the most affordable tuition fees, Memorial offers scholarships and financial aid to support your graduate studies in business and management (GDBA, MBA, Master of Science and PhD in Management). Join us in this webinar to learn more. Click here to register.

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, May 19, 1-2 p.m.

Online

The School of Graduate Studies “Retaining Global Talent” project is offering regular weekly drop-in sessions on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) for Memorial international graduate students and alumni. These sessions will:

• Help you understand NL immigration pathways from preliminary knowledge to concrete immigration streams
• Equip yourself with essential immigration terms
• Prepare your documents for immigration application.
• Answer your relevant questions on immigration in NL

It would be more effective if you could email your questions or topic to Dr. Hanh Do (dtmaihanh@mun.ca) in advance.

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, May 19, 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 dive into the diverse Canadian LGBTQ2S+ community. Focusing on demographic data, continued issues faced by the community including acceptance, mental health, income level, well-being and hate crimes.

Registration link: https://ccdi.ca/event-calendar/ccdi-webinar-a-current-portrait-of-canadas-diverse-lgbtq2splus-communities/

When registering, please 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 email equity@mun.ca.

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

Presented by Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Thursday, May 19, 3-4 p.m.

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The 2021-2022 Canada Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Environmental Science at Carleton University, Professor Sarah Michaels, will host an informal session for Canadian students and scholars to explore whether to apply to The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program. The Program is an opportunity for outstanding Canadians to conduct research in the United States. In addition, Fulbright students have the opportunity to study and scholars to lecture. For Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program specifics see https://www.fulbright.ca/

Mr. Paulo Carvalho, Program Officer, Outreach at the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada) will join the session remotely to discuss what the specific opportunities are to which Canadian students and scholars can apply. He will also explain the application process. Mr. Carvalho is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of the Foundation’s recruitment strategy for both the student and scholar awards and is the primary point of contact for grantees, alumni, and partners on matters relating to recruitment.

Presented by Department of Geography

Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

306 Mount Scio Rd.

The Newfoundland climate is very well suited for alpine plants and many gardeners have constructed some fine rock garden examples with large boulders on sloped terrains. But not all alpines need the hard work and space needed to grow these remarkable plants. In this three hour class, Tim Walsh, MUNBG’s Horticulturist and Nursery Manager will help you construct your very own alpine trough, plus teach you the correct soil, site and plant selection to adorn your creation. These “mini-rock gardens” make perfect garden features and come out large on the smallest deck or the grandest patio. Cost $75.

Register: https://event-wizard.com/gardenworkshops2022/0/register/

Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden

Friday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

Presented by ACENET