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Sunday, May 11, 2008
Show only: General
Mom's Rock at The Johnson GEO CENTRE!
Time: 12 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 175 Signal Hill Road, St. John's
Description: Join us for a fun-filled day of geological discovery with interactive programs as we honour Mothers! Free admission and a GEO GIFTS discount for mom when accompanied with child. Call 737-7884 for info and schedule of events.
Sponsor: The Johnson GEO Centre

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Show only: General
Teacher Recruitment Fair
Time: 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
Description: This is an opportunity for graduating teachers and recent teacher graduates to meet with school district personnel in Newfoundland and Labrador to explore employment opportunities.
Sponsor: Memorial University, NLTA, Department of Education

Show only: Seminars and lectures
Dynamic Cooperative Co-evolutionary Sensor Deployment via Localized Fitness Evaluation
Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: Engineering, EN-2022
Description: A talk by Xingyan Jiang, M.Sc. candidate. For abstract and details, visit www.cs.mun.ca/ and click under news and events.
Sponsor: Computer Science Department

Show only: Seminars and lectures
Island on the Prairies: The Important Role of Teachers in Curriculum Change
Time: 7:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Inco Centre Theatre
Description: The Mathematics Learning Centre (MLC) of MUN will be facilitating a public lecture in which two Saskatoon based teachers, Garry Davis and Kevin Sawatzky, will share some of their experiences, both positive and negative, of teaching high school mathematics in Saskatchewan over the past 20 years.They will explain the process that Saskatchewan previously used to pilot new mathematics courses. Participants will be given some ideas on how teachers can become involved in such a rich experience even when provinces are moving away from a piloting process. The presenters will also share some of the initiatives that the Saskatoon Public School Division is considering as they embark on a process of Collegiate renewal. Reception to follow.
Sponsor: AARMS (Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences) and the MLC of MUN

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Show only: Seminars and lectures
Wessex Society Lecture: Oceans: Past, Present and Future
Time: 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Location: Hampton Hall, Marine Institute
Description: Dr. Glenn Blackwood, director, Marine Institute, will speak on the topic Oceans: Past, Present and Future. All are welcome.
Sponsor: Wessex Society

Show only: Seminars and lectures
A New Role for an Old Molecule: Angiotensin II as an Adipogenic Agent
Time: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Science Building, SN-4015
Description: By Dr. Anura Jayasooriya, postdoctoral fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Sponsor: Department of Biochemistry

Show only: MUNdays
An Exploration of the Concept for Social Work Education with Canadian Aboriginal Peoples
Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: IIC-2014, Inco Innovation Centre
Description: PhD oral defence of Eveline Milliken, School of Social Work, titled Towards Cultural Safety: An Exploration of the Concept for Social Work Education with Canadian Aboriginal Peoples.
Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Show only: General
Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair
Time: 2 p.m.-7 p.m.
Location: Atrium - Inco Innovation Centre
Description: This is an opportunity for graduating teachers and recent teacher graduates to meet with school district personnel in Newfoundland and Labrador to explore employment opportunities.
Sponsor: Memorial University, NLTA, Department of Education, and School Districts

Show only: Seminars and lectures
Efficient Rate Adaptation in IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networks
Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: Engineering, EN-2022
Description: A talk by Anne Ngugi, M.Sc. candidate. For abstract and details, visit www.cs.mun.ca/ and click under news and events.
Sponsor: Computer Science Department

Show only: Seminars and lectures
Boosting Your Positive Outlook
Time: 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Location: University Centre, UC-3018
Description: Consistently focusing on the negative side of an issue can greatly contribute to stress. When thinking this way, physical changes take place in the body’s chemistry increasing stress levels and affecting performance and well being. This session equips participants with tools for understanding the ways in which this seemingly automatic negative thinking occurs, recognizing its typical manifestations and developing a process for tackling these thoughts effectively.
Sponsor: Worklife Programs Office, HR

Friday, May 16, 2008
Show only: Alumni Events
Under the Southern Cross: Annual wine tasting event
Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Location: Marine Institute Cafeteria
Description: The St. John's Alumni Chapter of the Memorial University Alumni Association presents its 7th Annual Wine Tasting Evening. Join President Emeritus Dr. Arthur May in sampling a selection of fine wines from countries including Chile, Argentina, Australia and South Africa. Guests will have a selection of two reception wines and four tasting wines paired with delicious hors d’oeurves and a knowledgeable host to guide us through the tasting process. For ticket information, please call 709-737-2313, toll free 1-877-700-4081 or e-mail rsvpalumni@mun.ca. Tickets must be picked up by Tuesday, May 13, at the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Sponsor: Alumni Affairs and Development

Show only: General
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College convocation
Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: Pepsi Studio, Corner Brook
Description: The first session of Memorial's 98th session of convocation will take place at the Pepsi Studio in Corner Brook. Over 140 degrees will be conferred.
Sponsor: Marketing & Communications

Show only: Seminars and lectures
Lunchtime session on intra-provincial migration
Time: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Board Room, 4th Floor, Spencer Hall
Description: The Absence of Opportunity and the Prospect of Prosperity: Understanding the Dynamics of Migration Within Newfoundland and Labrador. To register, call 737-7963 or e-mail kmason@mun.ca.
Sponsor: The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development

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