Tuesday, May 24, 10-11 a.m.

1M102 and online

“Transsynaptic control of synapse physiology by Elfn1 regulates delayed inhibition” presented by  Stachniak, Post Doctoral Fellow, Institute for Brain Research University of Zurich

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

Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences

Wednesday, May 25, 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.

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 1 – 2 pm NT/9:30 – 10:30 am MT
Mode: Online
Presenter: Xin Wang, Career Development Coordinator, School of Graduate Studies

For more information and to register: Developing a Successful Resume & Cover Letter (event-wizard.com)

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Wednesday, May 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Online

Presented by ACENET

Thursday, May 26, 10-11 a.m.

HSC 1M102 and online

“Host-Microbe Interactions in Mucosal Immunity: Unexpected Roles of IL-22”  presented by Dr. Kyle Flannigan, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Physiology and Pharmacology Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases University of Calgary

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

Presented by Division of BioMedical Sciences

Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.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.

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 26, 1-2 p.m.

Online

In this workshop, participants will be introduced to concepts of strengths-based development and its impact on professional growth.  They will learn about the 4 domains of strength, explore everyday clues to their unique strengths in action and that their natural patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be productively applied to enhance their career at any stage.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 26, 2022, 1 – 2 pm NT/9:30 – 10:30 am MT

Mode: Online

Presenter: Andrea Keating, Career Development Coordinator & Academic Advisor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For more information and to register: Strengths for Career Success (event-wizard.com)

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, May 26, 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.

For more information and to register: Register (event-wizard.com)

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, May 26, 3-4 p.m.

Online

If you are an undergraduate student considering a career as a physician, this session is for you. It is a free information session that is open to the public, accessible only by pre-registration, https://www.med.mun.ca/oped/programs/4508. The target audience is first or second year university students and high school students however, anyone can attend. The session will cover all aspects of how to prepare to apply to medical school as well as the application process.

Please note: Registration closes on 11:59pm on May 25, 2022. Only attendees who have registered by this date will be able to join. Registration is not accessible on May 26, 2022.

Presented by Faculty of Medicine

Friday, May 27, 12-1 p.m.

Online

Inviting all new (Fall 2022) graduate students to connect online with representatives from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office. Grab this opportunity to learn everything you need to know before starting your journey at Memorial University. These Q&A-style sessions are designed to get you acquainted with the procedures, opportunities and supports available to you as a graduate student at MUN.

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Friday, May 27, 1-2 p.m.

Brick wall between Macpherson College and the Childcare Centre, St. John's campus

Everyone is welcome to the launch of Memorial’s Legal Street Art Wall! Come down, grab some paint and leave your mark. The Legal Street Art Wall project represents a project Memorial has not taken on before, and is aimed to be a vibrant, dynamic space for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to enjoy. The project is an initiative of the university’s Beautification Committee.

Presented by Beautification Committee

Sunday, May 29, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Physical Education building lobby

Students, faculty and friends, please join MUN Outdoor and Adventure Society & MUN Hope for a spring campus cleanup. Our cleanup is Sunday May 29th from 11am-12pm weather permitting. Please meet us in the PE building lobby to collect supplies!

Presented by MUN Outdoor and Adventure Society; MUN Hope

Sunday, May 29, 1-2 p.m.

Memorial University Botanical Garden

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with the MMSB and MUN Botanical Garden, are offering free backyard composting information sessions to residents of St. John’s. Upon completion of the training, City of St. John’s residents can request to purchase a composting bin at a reduced cost:

1. Standard Compost Bin: $50.00 (HST included).
2. Tumbler Compost Bin: $75.00 (HST included).

Pre-registration is not required. The session will take place at the Botanical Garden in the Field Centre. Staff will collect your information when you arrive – just drop in!

Presented by Memorial University Botanical Garden