Monday, Oct. 26, 12-2:30 p.m.

Online

Dear students, faculty and staff,

We would like to invite you all to our upcoming Academic Day. Please join us for a 2-hour virtual tour of some of Computer Science’s most interesting topics researched right here at MUN, and presented by some of our most distinguished professors:

* Dr. Lourdes Peña-Castillo
* Dr. Daniel Fuller
* Dr. Xianta Jiang
* Dr. Antonina Kolokolova
* Dr. David Churchill
* Dr. Oscar Meruvia-Pastor

Each presentation will take 10-15 minutes followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. There will be additional time at the end of the session for further Q&A.

Everyone is welcome to join and please feel free to share with friends, family and colleagues.

WHEN
Monday, October 26 2020 @ 12-2:30PM NDT

WHERE
Virtual – Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/onk-fuux-bpm

We look forward to see you all then!

Sincerely,
Computer Science Graduate Society

Presented by Computer Science Graduate Society

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

Online

“Visualization of mucosal field in HPV positive and negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas” presented by Dr. Firoozeh Samim, PhD Candidate, Dr. Tom Belbin’s Laboratory

For Webex Meeting and D2L Link details please contact Melissa Dalton at m.dalton@mun.ca

Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences

Monday, Oct. 26, 7-8 p.m.

Signal Hill Campus

We are proud to announce that Lisa Browne (BA’91, MBA’93), Geoff Emberley (B.Eng.’74, MBA’83), Aatif Baskanderi (B.Eng.’08, MTM’15) and Courtney Clarke (BA’12, MIPGC’15) are Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Alumni Tribute Award recipients for 2020.

Read more about the 2020 Alumni Tribute Awards in The Gazette.

This event will be live streamed from Signal Hill Campus.

Presented by Office of Alumni Engagment

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12-1:30 p.m.

Online

During Science Career Talks, science alumni working in the industry speak to students and graduates about the career paths they have pursued and how they have navigated their job search. Since many jobs are not publicly advertised, networking often plays a major role in how students and graduates learn about and find jobs and careers that fit their interests and values. 

To learn more about the presenters at this virtual event and to register, please visit: https://www.mun.ca/science/students/career_development/talks.php 

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Kristen White, Science Career Development Coordinator at klwhite@mun.ca 

All students and alumni are welcome!

Presented by Kristen White

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 3-5 p.m.

Online

Interested in learning the basics of video game design? Join us as we cover the basics of the Unity design platform. The topic of the workshop will be to create and play a vintage style video game, Rollerball. This will cover foundational programming concepts for game development and beyond! Register here.

This workshop will be hosted via Webex.

Presented by The Commons

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

Online

Presented by Student Experience Office

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7-8 p.m.

Online

Anyone can enjoy the beauty of our universe on a dark and clear night – you just have to know how to find a sparkly starry location. Terra Nova National Park has been working towards Dark Sky Preserve designation with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. This presentation will discuss how to give practical tips on how to select the best time and place for stargazing, find your bearings, read sky maps and trace constellations across the sky.

This event is part of MUNalum Days 2020. It is free to attend, however, registration is required.

Presented by Grenfell Campus

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

Online

A professional resumé 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 HERE

Offered by Memorial University’s Enhanced Development of the Graduate Experience (EDGE) https://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.

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1-4 p.m.

Memorial University Botanical Garden

Our most pawsome day of the month! We’re breaking our own rules and inviting all four-legged friends, big or small, to enjoy a walk around our trails and gardens!

Water bowls and botanical dog treats included!
General admission rates apply.
Remember physical distancing rules apply…6 gnomes apart!

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Ground rules for dogs visiting the Garden.
Dogs should be:
– Kept on a lead at all times
– With their handlers at all times
– Only walked on paths
– #1 RULE: dog mess (waste) is promptly and properly disposed of in the special bins provided.
– Aggressive dogs are not permitted. We reserve the right to refuse entry to, or remove, any dog thought to be dangerous to visitors or other dogs

Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Online

Are you wondering how to put together a strong application to graduate programs at Memorial University? Join us for this free webinar to review the details of the application process. Our presenter will provide you with a step-by-step guide and useful tips to help with your application to Memorial. Click here to register.

Offered by the School of Graduate Studies. For more information about graduate studies at Memorial University, please visit www.mun.ca/masterplan. 

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3-4 p.m.

Online

The Campus Food Bank is holding its Annual General Meeting online via Zoom. This event is open to all interested parties.  Email foodbank@mun.ca by 5pm October 27, 2020, to register and receive the Zoom link.

Presented by Campus Food Bank

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7-8 p.m.

Online

Memorial’s Faculty of Education and the Newfoundland and Labrador Teacher’s Association are proud to present this new series. The first session, Reframing COVID-19: Finding Opportunities in a New Normal, examines the unexpected positive impacts and outcomes of the pandemic on learning, teaching and the education systems.

This virtual panel discussion will include:

• Principal: Cheryl Gordon _ Glovertown Academy
• Teacher: Megan Roome – Villanova Junior High School
• Student: Abigail Mitchell – Holy Spirit High School
• Parent: David Pine – McDonald Drive Junior High School
• Faculty member: Christine Arnold – MUN Faculty of Education

This event is part of MUNalum Days 2020. It is free of charge, however, registration is required.

Presented by Faculty of Education; Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7-10 p.m.

Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Rd.

Oct. 28-30

$15+HST

***This event is rated teens and up***

Grind Mind films being featured:

Deadflix Anthology

Various Shorts

Featured short: Bound by Blood

Q & A with select filmmakers and the Grind Mind Team

And readings from selected authors in the recently published, Terror Nova: An anthology of Newfoundland.

Bar services available.

Tickets are limited. No refunds or exchanges.
Book Now! 

Presented by Johnson Geo Centre

Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Online

This virtual fair is designed to ensure important connections are being made among employers, students and alumni while also supporting public health and safety. Open to current students and alumni of MUN and CNA.

Alumni are encouraged to pre-register before the day of to familiarize themselves with the platform and upload any career resources they plan to submit to exhibitors. Exhibitors are currently being onboarded onto the platform. The number is continually growing so we recommend alumni check back daily to see new additions. Please note, all times listed are in NDT.

This event is part of MUNalum Days 2020.

Presented by Memorial University; College of the North Atlantic

Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Online

Join us for an informative session on building your accessibility confidence and learn about ways to provide inclusive services to students and employees with disabilities.  In recognition of October being Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), this session will provide resources and information on ways to create accessible places and practices in an ever changing pandemic environment.  Representatives from InclusionNL will provide insights on accessible digital spaces and how to increase accessibility in your daily interactions. 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. To register, please click here.

Presented by Human Resources

Thursday, Oct. 29, 10-11 a.m.

Online

Looking for advancement
in your current field? Thinking about going back to school while working full
time? Wondering what master’s and doctoral programs you’re
eligible for? The School of Graduate Studies and Department of Human Resources invite you to a special information session on graduate
program options for Memorial employees. Representatives of these units will
cover the following: financial assistance for Memorial employees, admission
requirements, program expectations and services for graduate students. We look
forward to seeing you at this online session on Thursday, October 29
from 10-11 a.m. To register, please click here. 

To learn more about graduate studies at Memorial, please visit: www.mun.ca/masterplan.

Presented by School of Graduate Studies; Department of Human Resources

Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

Are you struggling to write? Has your motivation gone out the window? Dr. Cecile Badenhorst will hold a Writing Café to answer your questions about thesis/research writing. She will discuss tips, techniques and strategies to start writing and to keep going. This is an interactive session so bring your questions and your cup of coffee. Feel free to attend even if you don’t if you have questions. If you’d like to forward questions prior to the session, or can’t attend but still have questions, please email cbadenhorst@mun.ca. Everyone is welcome!

Presenter: Presenter: Dr. Cecile Badenhorst, Associate Professor, Adult Education/Post-Secondary, Faculty of Education

REGISTER HERE

Offered by Memorial University’s Enhanced Development of the Graduate Experience (EDGE) https://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.

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

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

Online

“Development of SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Testing” presented by Robert Needle (Dr. R. Russell’s Lab)

For Webex Meeting details please contact Melissa Dalton at m.dalton@mun.ca

Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences

Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Online

Did you know that St. John’s has a vibrant, active, and supportive entrepreneurial community? We do, and we want to introduce you!

MCE has partnered with our friends at Genesis to host a social for anyone involved in the entrepreneurial community!

This is your chance to meet, learn, and build your support network with aspiring and serial entrepreneurs, developers, investors, business folks, funders, support organizations, and everyone in between.

Presented by Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship

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

Online

Hosted by Dallas Mercer, this virtual panel organized by the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship will bring together three recent Memorial alumni – Emily Bland, Jeremy Andrews and Isaac Adejuwon – who explored entrepreneurship as students and then built a successful start-up after graduation.

This event is part of MUNalum Days 2020.

This event is free of charge, but registration is required.

Presented by Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m.

Online

Don’t have access to an Arduino or digital electronic equipment at home? That’s where TinkerCAD’s got your back! TinkerCAD allows individuals to create circuits via a web browser and it includes both block and text coding to help the more visual learner. Join us to learn more about this program and create your own virtual circuit! Register here.

This workshop will be hosted via Webex.

Presented by The Commons

Thursday, Oct. 29, 3-4 p.m.

Online

Presented by Student Experience Office

Friday, Oct. 30, 1-3 p.m.

Online

“Finite Element Analysis in Asymptomatic, Symptomatic and Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms” presented by Stephanie Gibbons, MSc Candidate

For Zoom meeting details please contact Melissa Dalton at m.dalton@mun.ca

Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences

Friday, Oct. 30, 7-10 p.m.

Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Rd.

Oct. 29-30

$15+HST

***This event is rated teens and up***

Grind Mind films being featured:

Deadflix Anthology

Various Shorts

Featured short: Bound by Blood

Q & A with select filmmakers and the Grind Mind Team

And readings from selected authors in the recently published, Terror Nova: An anthology of Newfoundland.

Bar services available.

Tickets are limited. No refunds or exchanges.
Book Now! 

Presented by Johnson Geo Centre

Saturday, Oct. 31, 10-11 a.m.

Online

Virtually visit the Geo Centre’s haunted laboratory this Halloween for a monstrously mad science show and spooktacular story time! The frighteningly fantastic staff will experiment with fire and gas…but that’s not all! You too can join in the fun at home with two hands on experiments, great for the little ghosts and ghouls! But participants beware…this could get a little messy! Then settle in for a spellbinding story time, sure to be delightfully frightful!

Elephant’s Toothpaste:

• Empty plastic bottle (approx. 500ml)
• Dry yeast
• Warm water
• Liquid dish soap
• 3% hydrogen peroxide
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Safety glasses
• Large tub or tray to catch the foam (to catch overflowing product)
• Location for the activity that can tolerate spills (of hydrogen peroxide as well as possibly food coloring), such as a kitchen or bathroom—or an outdoor location
• Liquid food coloring (optional)
• Different-shaped bottles or glasses (or Jack o’ Lantern)

Lava Lamp:

• A see through plastic or glass cup
• Food coloring
• Tap water
• Vegetable oil
• Alka Seltzer tablets

This event is free, but registration is required. Please note, all times listed are in NDT. You will receive the link to access the event 1-2 days out from the event.

This event is part of MUNalum Days 2020.

Presented by Johnson Geo Centre