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Calendar of Events

April 27, 2008
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May 3, 2008
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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Arts for Health: A Presentation and Workshop
Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Health Sciences Centre, Lecture Theatre A
Description: Speakers are Dr. Peter Jordan, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland, and Dr. Abdul Bulbulia, president of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust. Both co-founded the Waterford Healing Arts Trust and have been pro-active in promoting the practice of arts for health in Ireland and abroad.
Sponsor: Medical Humanities

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Information sessions for pensioners and spouses
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Bally Haly Golf and Curling Club
Description: Information sessions for Memorial University pensioners and spouses. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Seniors' housing issues and long-term care options. Speakers: Sandra McDonald: Atlantic Seniors' Housing and Support Services Survey; Geoff Penney: Canadian Condominium Institute; Robert Lewis: Downtown West Neighbourhood Association; Sharon Buehler: Seniors Resource Centre Aging Issues Working Group on Housing.
12-1 p.m. Lunch ($5)
1-3 p.m.: Financial Matters for Seniors - Pensions, Taxes, Investments Insurance: Don Cuff, DWC Financial Planning
Please indicate attendance on or before April 28 by phone or email: munpa@mun.ca (737-6979) or Daniel Stewart (834-9346, stewartd@swgc.mun.ca).
Sponsor: Memorial University Pensioners Association

Show only: Seminars and lectures
The School of Graduate Studies Graduate Research Colloquia
Time: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Inco Innovation Centre, room IIC-2014
Description: Esam Jassim, PhD candidate, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, presents Death and Economics: Plugs and Eruptions of Natural Gas Pipelines. Pipelines that carry natural gas can easily burst and explode as a result of hydrate plugging. The consequences could strike the vital economy of a company and lead to the loss of lives. This presentation suggests important solutions.
Sponsor: the School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, May 1, 2008
Show only: General
Botanical Garden Season Opening
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, Mount Scio Road
Description: MUN Botanical Garden is now open daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nature trails, flower gardens, gift shop, tearoom, art exhibits and more. Free admission the first Friday of the month. For more information, please visit www.mun.ca/botgarden.
Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden

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Junior Naturalist Camp Registration at MUN Botanical Garden
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: MUN Botanical Garden
Description: Registration is now being accepted for the Botanical Garden’s Junior Naturalist Camp summer program. The camps are one week long and are suitable for school-age children. To receive more information and a registration form, please visit www.mun.ca/botgarden.
Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden

Show only: Seminars and lectures
Searching for the Genes for Learning: Evolving Neuro-inspired Developmental Programs
Time: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Engineering, EN-2022
Description: Seminar by Dr. Julian Miller. For abstract and details, visit www.cs.mun.ca/ and click under news and events.
Sponsor: Computer Science

Friday, May 2, 2008
Show only: Arts and Entertainment
Encounters with Nature: An Art Exhibit at MUN Botanical Garden
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road
Description: Artist Florence Pinhorn, of Island Rock Studio will exhibit native species of flora, trees and shrubs of the natural landscapes as spotted by the artist in the valleys, woodland and hills around Winterton, Trinity Bay. Most are painted in vibrant oils in both realistic and impressionistic manners. On display at MUN Botanical Garden from May 2 – 28.

For more information, please e-mail: Axisconsulting@nl.rogers.com.
or visit www.mun.ca/botgarden
Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden

Show only: Arts and Entertainment
After Hours III
Time: 5:20 p.m.-7 p.m.
Location: First Space Gallery, QEII Library
Description: Opening of the exhibition After Hours III featuring artworks by current and retired Faculty and Staff of Memorial University.
Sponsor: First Space Gallery

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Show only: Arts and Entertainment
Music at Memorial
Time: 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Location: D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MU-1045
Description: Saturday 3 May at 8 pm in the D.F. Cook Recital Hall Duo Concertante The grand finale to Duo Concertante’s 10th anniversary celebrations with the complete cycle of Beethoven Sonatas for violin and piano. Tonight: Sonatas from Op. 12 and Op. 30, together with the final sonata, Op. 96.
Tickets: $12 Gen $7 St/Sr
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, 8 pm
Sponsor: School of Music

Show only: General
Botanical Garden Spring Clean-up
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, Mount Scio Road
Description: The Annual Spring Clean-up (and potluck lunch), sponsored by the Friends of MUN Botanical Garden, will be held on Saturday morning, May 3. Volunteers are invited to meet in the Garden’s parking lot at 10 a.m. and help the Garden get ready for the season. For more information please call 737-8590 or visit www.mun.ca/botgarden.
Sponsor: Friends of MUN Botanical Garden

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Regional MATE ROV Competition
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road
Description: The Regional ROV Competition will take place from May 2-3, 2008 at the Marine Institute. Thirteen high schools teams from across the province will compete for their chance to attend the International Competition in San Diego, California. The event will begin on Friday, May 2 with the opening ceremonies, held at the MI gymnasium.
Sponsor: Marine Institute

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Friends of the Garden Spring Clean-up Postponed
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road
Description: Friends of MUN Botanical Garden Annual Spring Clean-up Postponed

The annual spring clean-up (originally scheduled for Saturday, May 3) has been postponed due to the heavy snow accumulations at the Botanical Garden. The date has now been changed to Saturday, May 10 (weather-dependent).

Please meet in the parking lot across the street from the field centre (adjacent to the greenhouse) by 10 a.m. Dress comfortably and bring your own work gloves. The clean-up will be followed by a delicious potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome!

Additional information on the Friends of MUN Botanical Garden is available at www.mun.ca/botgarden
Sponsor: Friends of MUN Botanical Garden

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