Events for
Monday, Dec. 10, 2018untilSunday, Dec. 16, 2018
Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 - Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
Date: Monday,
Dec. 10
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Medical Education Building, room 5M101
Monday, Dec. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Medical Education Building, room 5M101
A20 critically controls microglia activation and inhibits inflammasome-dependent neuroinflammation, presented by Jordan Osmond, MSc Candidate.
Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences
Date: Monday,
Dec. 10
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Monday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
PhD oral defence of Qinhong Cai, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science.
Presented by School of Graduate Studies
Date: Monday,
Dec. 10
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: C-2004
Monday, Dec. 10, 3-4 p.m.
C-2004
Presented by Jody Klymak, University of Victoria
Oceanography is at an exciting time where numerical predictions and at-sea observations are approaching similar scales of resolution. This is an opportunity for better synergy between the two approaches, but also a challenge because traditional numerical parameterizations, developed for coarser models, need to be rethought as the resolution of the models becomes finer. A particular challenge is accounting properly for the processes that cause lateral mixing in the ocean, thought to be dominated by eddy stirring. The mixing acts on large-scale gradients on the scale of ocean basins, is driven by instability of the ocean currents, and finally cascades to turbulence at scales of centimetres, scales that will always be parameterized. This problem is important for predicting not just the heat and salt content of the ocean, but also biological tracers that are harder to include in data assimilation.
In this talk Dr. Klymak outlines efforts his group has participated in to observe both the processes that drive lateral mixing, and to quantify lateral turbulence using statistical approaches. Observationally, this is a difficult problem because the scales they measure are hard to cover quickly with a ship, and because the signatures of lateral stirring are often overwhelmed by internal wave signals. Their approach is to use in-situ ship observations using a fast-profiled CTD and the ship’s ADCP, couple those observations with float and drifter data, and compare to numerical simulations to better understand the processes that drive lateral mixing, with an eye to parameterizing them in high-resolution models. He will also briefly discuss plans to augment these ship-based studies with glider observations on the west coast.
Presented by Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography
Date: Tuesday,
Dec. 11
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Suite 1014, Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Suite 1014, Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus
During this interactive workshop participants learn strategies to confidently deal with difficult conversations and will be provided with the opportunity to practice these skills by working through simulated difficult conversations. In this one-day seminar you will learn: * Why some conversations are so difficult * The 3 conversations model * How to prepare for a difficult conversation * The 7 step process for successfully engaging in a courageous conversation * The importance of communication and coaching tools such as inquiry, listening, paraphrasing, reframing, and acknowledging * Sending the right message – assertive versus minimizing language * The role of emotions and how to manage them * How to build a culture of accountability * Using the conversation for follow-up development Learn more about this seminar at https://www.mun.ca/gardinercentre/professional-development-seminars/Difficult-Conversations.
Presented by Gardiner Centre
Date: Tuesday,
Dec. 11
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Department of Biochemistry; titled: Regulation of Breast Cancer Biomarkers by Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors.
Presented by School of Graduate Studies
Date: Tuesday,
Dec. 11
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: EN-2022
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
EN-2022
Seminar given by Ph.D. student Ali Farrokhtala.
Presented by Department of Computer Science
Date: Tuesday,
Dec. 11
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2-3:30 p.m.
Online
This online session will provide an overview of completing an ethics application in the Researcher Portal. It will focus on the technical functionality of the Researcher Portal. Topics will include a brief introduction to the 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 Researcher Portal users To register, please visit the Researcher Portal Tools and Resources Website’s Training Session Calendar: https://rpresources.mun.ca/training-session-calendar/. Click on the session you would like to attend and complete the registration form to request a “seat.”
Presented by Research Grant and Contract Services
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Location: A-1043
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9-10:30 a.m.
A-1043
Members of the university community are invited to attend this open consultation session focused on Memorial’s new Indigenous research consent process. The session is hosted by Dr. Max Liboiron, associate vice-president (Indigenous Research) pro tempore. As announced on Dec. 3, Memorial will be updating research application and awards processes across the university starting July 1, 2019. This update will entail ensuring that researchers have consent from Indigenous governing bodies and/or Indigenous ethics approval for research done on Indigenous land and/or on Indigenous peoples, languages, and cultures. As this will impact many researchers, the Office of the Vice-President (Research) is hosting open question and answer periods to help researchers and research administrators with any questions or concerns they have. Additionally there is an FAQ resource to supplement the in-person sessions. To view, please visit: www.mun.ca/research/Indigenous/.
Presented by Office of the Vice-President (Research)
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Webinar
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 10-11 a.m.
Webinar
Have you decided to apply? We offer this free, interactive webinar that will help you assemble and submit the strongest possible graduate application.
We’ll discuss application deadlines, admission requirements, supporting documents, and other important tips for your applicant file. We’ll also answer general questions you might have about the application process. https://adobe.ly/2yvOUer
More information about SGS webinars, please visit https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/webinars
Presented by School of Graduate Studies
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Science building lobby
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Science building lobby
Diverse Creations Jewelry and Craft Show. Diverse creations (Di O’Leary) will be hosting a jewelry and craft show in the lobby of the Science building (next to the door to the courtyard). A percentage of sales from this show will be donated to the campus food bank.
Presented by Diverse Creations - Di O'Leary
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Medical Education Building, room 5M101
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 12-1 p.m.
Medical Education Building, room 5M101
Beyond the neural: Trace amine-associated receptor 1 as a putative novel target for metabolic disease, immune modulation, and breast cancer, presented by Dr. Mark Berry, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry.
Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 1-1:45 p.m.
Location: Online
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1-1:45 p.m.
Online
Looking for a job can be a full-time job! This webinar will provide strategies to help you get started. Topics covered include self-evaluation, how to conduct a job market search, the hidden job market, how to research employers and job search tools. Offered by Memorial University’s Enhanced Development of the Graduate Experience (EDGE: www.mun.ca/edge). Workshops and resources designed to help graduate students build diverse skills and competencies to be successful in graduate school and beyond. Mode: Online Presenter: Julie Bowering, Career Development Coordinator, Graduate Studies Register here: https://adobe.ly/2yzSNOB
Presented by School of Graduate Studies
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2-3:30 p.m.
Online
This online session will provide an overview of completing a research funding application in the Researcher Portal. It will focus on the technical functionality of the Researcher Portal. Topics will include a brief introduction to the 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 Researcher Portal users To register, please visit the Researcher Portal Tools and Resources Website’s Training Session Calendar: https://rpresources.mun.ca/training-session-calendar/. Click on the session you would like to attend and complete the registration form to request a “seat.”
Presented by Research Grant and Contract Services
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: 306 Mount Scio Rd.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd.
St. John’s newest holiday tradition, join us for our 3rd annual light festival. The Garden will be glowing once again with a spectacular light display. Take a winter evening stroll, sip hot chocolate and warm yourself by the fire. Come and see the Garden in a new light and leave merry and bright! Tickets are limited and are available for purchase online. Tickets will be available at the door if the evening has not already sold out online.
Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden
Date: Wednesday,
Dec. 12
Time: 8-9:30 p.m.
Location: Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Ridge Road
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 8-9:30 p.m.
Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Ridge Road
Nicole Penney, Archivist and Folklorist, MUN – Presentation on Mummering in Newfoundland. Followed by Christmas music/sing-along.
Presented by Wessex Society
Date: Thursday,
Dec. 13
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: ED-1001
Thursday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
ED-1001
This workshop is designed for instructors and/or TAs who are using Brightspace (D2L) for the first time, or would appreciate a refresher. We’ll cover the basics to get you started, including: how to access Brightspace; uploading content to your course site; editing your content; setting up a discussion forum; creating a drop box for assignments; and, using the grade book. To register for this event, please email tlx@mun.ca
Presented by Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Date: Thursday,
Dec. 13
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Location: The Breezeway, University Centre
Thursday, Dec. 13, 3-6 p.m.
The Breezeway, University Centre
Employees and retirees are invited to join in the fun at this year’s Joy to the World holiday party. The merriment will take place with music, pizza, prizes and a cash bar (soda pop and water will be complimentary). In support of the Campus Food Bank, 50-50 tickets will be sold at the event with a maximum prize payout of up to $500. Prizes will be drawn at 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. (note: the winner of the 50-50 draw does not have to be present to claim their prize). Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or a monetary contribution in support of the Campus Food Bank. Taxi vouchers for a maximum of $15 per person will be available upon request. Come to the party and celebrate the holiday season with colleagues and friends!
Presented by Human Resources
Date: Thursday,
Dec. 13
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: 306 Mount Scio Rd.
Thursday, Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd.
St. John’s newest holiday tradition, join us for our 3rd annual light festival. The Garden will be glowing once again with a spectacular light display. Take a winter evening stroll, sip hot chocolate and warm yourself by the fire. Come and see the Garden in a new light and leave merry and bright! Tickets are limited and are available for purchase online. Tickets will be available at the door if the evening has not already sold out online.
Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location: Arts foyer, CEP offices at FM building, Battery, Faculty of Medicine
Friday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Arts foyer, CEP offices at FM building, Battery, Faculty of Medicine
From Nov. 16-Dec. 14 CEP will be collecting new unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary donations for this years Operation Toys for Kids. Everything collected will be donated to the Salvation Army for families in need in our province.
Presented by Campus Enforcement and Patrol
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Location: A-4020
Friday, Dec. 14, 8-10 a.m.
A-4020
The Department of Human Resources is pleased to offer a blood collection service for employees. Blood collection will be performed by an outside provider who will be on campus. To avail of this drop-in service, employees need to bring their valid MCP card and a requisition form from a physician. The cost of this service is $25 which will be cost shared between HR and the employee (HR will pay 50 per cent and the employee will pay 50 per cent). For more information, contact Kathleen Wall, wellness consultant at 864-2595 or email kwall@mun.ca
Presented by Department of Human Resources
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Junior Common Room, R. Gushue Hall
Friday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Junior Common Room, R. Gushue Hall
The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) was established in September 2016 thanks to an investment of $227 million from the Government of Canada and various private and public-sector organizations. A significant portion of this funding was used to support 16 large research projects (see here: https://oceanfrontierinstitute.com/research) which are expected to be complete by 2022. A second phase of large research projects will launch in 2019, reflecting input gathered through consultation on the funding call’s design. Don’t miss your chance to weigh in; members of the Memorial community are encouraged to register for this consultation workshop. To register, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ocean-frontier-institute-phase-two-consultation-followup-workshop-st-johns-tickets-52935256778?ref=estw This consultation series is intended for those currently involved in the OFI and those who consider they may be engaged in OFI in the future. Dr. Anya Waite, OFI’s scientific director, and Dr. Paul Snelgrove, OFI’s associate scientific director, will outline their vision for the next phase of OFI research, followed by roundtable discussions on potential projects and the features of a successful project. Attendees are invited to come prepared with potential project ideas. Dr. Neil Bose, vice-president (research), will also attend the session.
Presented by Ocean Frontier Institute
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
Friday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation
PhD oral defence of Olupathage Dinesh, Department of Biochemistry.
Presented by School of Graduate Studies
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Faculty of Medicine, room 2M200
Friday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Faculty of Medicine, room 2M200
Cardio and Renal Journal Club. Hooman Sadighian, PhD Candidate
Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: EN-4000
Friday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
EN-4000
After 44 years of service, Rick Lawes, custodial supervisor for the North side of Memorial’s St. John’s campus, will be retiring. Please drop by to wish him well in his retirement. Everyone welcome.
Presented by Facilities Management
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Engineering building cafeteria
Friday, Dec. 14, 3-5 p.m.
Engineering building cafeteria
Drs. John Quaicoe, Ramachandran (Venky) Venkatesan and Leonard Lye from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will retire as of Dec. 31, 2018, each having more than 30 years of dedicated service to the university. Dr. Quaicoe is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a former dean pro tempore; Dr. Venkatesan is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a former dean pro tempore; and Dr. Leonard Lye is a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering and the current associate dean of graduate studies. Please drop by to wish them well in their retirements.
Presented by Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: 306 Mount Scio Rd.
Friday, Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd.
St. John’s newest holiday tradition, join us for our 3rd annual light festival. The Garden will be glowing once again with a spectacular light display. Take a winter evening stroll, sip hot chocolate and warm yourself by the fire. Come and see the Garden in a new light and leave merry and bright! Tickets are limited and are available for purchase online. Tickets will be available at the door if the evening has not already sold out online. www.mun.ca/botgarden for more info.
Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden
Date: Friday,
Dec. 14
Time: 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Location: The Breezeway, University Centre
Friday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
The Breezeway, University Centre
An end of year bash hosted by students for students. Join us and let loose!
Presented by MUN Nigerian Student Association
Date: Saturday,
Dec. 15
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: 306 Mount Scio Rd.
Saturday, Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd.
St. John’s newest holiday tradition, join us for our 3rd annual light festival. The Garden will be glowing once again with a spectacular light display. Take a winter evening stroll, sip hot chocolate and warm yourself by the fire. Come and see the Garden in a new light and leave merry and bright! Tickets are limited and are available for purchase online. Tickets will be available at the door if the evening has not already sold out online. www.mun.ca/botgarden for more info.
Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden
Date: Sunday,
Dec. 16
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: 306 Mount Scio Rd.
Sunday, Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m.
306 Mount Scio Rd.
St. John’s newest holiday tradition, join us for our 3rd annual light festival. The Garden will be glowing once again with a spectacular light display. Take a winter evening stroll, sip hot chocolate and warm yourself by the fire. Come and see the Garden in a new light and leave merry and bright! Tickets are limited and are available for purchase online. Tickets will be available at the door if the evening has not already sold out online. www.mun.ca/botgarden for more info.
Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden
Date: Sunday,
Dec. 16
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: The Landing, University Centre
Sunday, Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m.
The Landing, University Centre
Christmas is a special time of the year but many international students at MUN are unable to go home for the holiday. That is why we decided to come together to bring you something that would keep the Christmas spirit alive: a delicious meal and the joy of giving! Join us for an evening of food, music, gifts and lots of Christmas fun! There is no admission fee but you must register online to attend. You can do this here: goo.gl/PCnqjW. Please do this by December 1st! When you are registering, you will also have the option to sign up for the Secret Santa gift exchange (optional). The suggested spending limit is $20 and you need to provide a short description about yourself so that your Secret Santa will have an idea about what to get you. Once registration closes, we will draw names and email you the name and description of the person that you will be buying a gift for. The gifts must be dropped off to us by Friday, December 14th (drop off details will also be emailed to you), so that we can make sure everyone participating gets a gift and we will have them set up under the Christmas tree! If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at isc@munsu.ca & muncampuslions@gmail.com. This event is open to all MUN students! We hope to see you there! Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/281311229175547/
Presented by The MUN Campus Lions Club & the MUN International Student Resource Centre (ISC)
Events for
Monday, Dec. 10, 2018untilSunday, Dec. 16, 2018
Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 - Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
