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Closing gaps Research & Development Corporation invests $3.7 million in Memorial to support 34 academic-led research projects.

Rich and varied Newfoundland and Labrador’s

Living the map Memorial canoeists join paddles to map 50 ponds within 75 kilometres of the capital city.

event photgraphic services photo

first dialect atlas will translate decades-old data into a media-rich environment.

From left are Chancellor Susan Dyer Knight, Dr. Henry Vokey and President Kachanoski at Grenfell Campus’s convocation ceremony Oct. 4.

Class of 2013 Grenfell Campus confers degrees at fall convocation ceremony

By Melanie Callahan

Surrounded

by family, Henry Vokey, a humble,

quiet man, graciously accepted an honorary degree at

of more than 1,000 seafaring wooden vessels, efforts

annual school of nursing ceremony following general

recognized by the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador,

convocation.

the Newfoundland and Labrador Wooden Boat Museum and the Atlantic Canada Marine Industries Hall of Fame.

The ceremony is available through the Grenfell home page at www.grenfell.mun.ca. The ceremony will also be

Grenfell Campus’s fall convocation ceremony in Corner

Memorial University’s Corner Brook campus conferred

Brook held Friday, Oct. 4. Dr. Vokey, a master boat builder,

bachelor’s degrees in areas such as arts, nursing,

was recognized for his significant contribution to the

education (primary/elementary), education (intermediate/

Once again, the community participated in the

cultural traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador with

secondary), fine arts (theatre), business administration,

ceremony by sending congratulatory messages to both Dr.

an honorary doctor of laws degree.

technology and resource management, as well as master’s

Vokey and graduates through Twitter using the hashtag

degrees in education, environmental policy, nursing and

#grenfell13. The messages and well wishes, as well as

physical education.

candid photos of graduates and significant moments in the

What began as a hobby for Mr. Vokey as a child in Trinity Bay became the flourishing Henry Vokey and Sons Shipbuilding company which employed close to 40

Grenfell’s students of the Western Regional School continued

their

celebration

with

the

are available in the campus bookstore.

ceremony, were displayed on a large monitor throughout

people in the 1970s. He has been active in the construction

of

Fall honoraries

examination of the grounds for their nomination.

Three outstanding individuals recognized

The honorary doctorate is designed to recognize

Dr. Ronald Rompkey, English; Dr. Shannon Ryan, History;

extraordinary contributions to society or exceptional

and Dr. Stephen Wolinetz, Political Science. (Dr. Michael

intellectual or artistic achievement.

Parmenter, Mathematics and Statistics, also named

Businessman

Nursing

aired on Rogers TV in the weeks ahead. Copies of the DVD

the ceremony.

Studies, Dr. Lan Gien, Nursing; Dr. Gordon Jones, English;

Capt. Sid Hynes and retired chief

The awarding of honorary doctorates, an important

professor emeritus, will not be in attendance.)

justice Hon. Dr. T. Alex Hickman will receive honorary

feature of Memorial’s convocation, serves to celebrate

The category of professor emeritus/emerita is open only

degrees at fall convocation sessions in St. John’s on Friday,

both the individual and the university as well as to inspire

to retired members of the faculty. To be eligible, a person

Oct. 25, at the Arts and Culture Centre. Biographies of all

graduates, their families and guests.

must have served at least 10 years as a regular full-time

honorary degree recipients, including Dr. Henry Vokey

Some 900 students will receive their degrees during fall

faculty member at Memorial and must have held the

who was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree on

convocation. Seven distinguished retired faculty members

rank of professor upon retirement. The prime criterion for

Oct. 4 in Corner Brook, follow on page 6.

who were recently accorded the title professor emeritus/

nomination is sustained, outstanding scholarly work and/

Honorary degree recipients are chosen by the Senate,

emerita by the university’s Senate will be presented: Dr.

or service to the university.

the university’s academic governing body, after careful

Robert Adamec, Psychology; Dr. David N. Bell, Religious

see HONORARIES page 6

Affinity events celebrate alumni folk band The Dardanelles.

By Sharon King

“There’s

Memorial

your next project update

an

old

Calgary

saying

in

and

London,

England.

Memorial’s success is based on every

University alumni

Newfoundland and Labrador — there

faction

and friends gathered at the Arcadian

are no strangers, only people you

groups,

Loft in downtown Toronto recently

haven’t met yet. That rings especially

government — working together.

to celebrate all things Memorial

true for Memorial University alumni

at the annual Toronto Affinity

and friends,” noted Dr. Kachanoski.

By Amy Tucker

Newfoundland

Special to the Gazette

celebration.

and

Labrador

Yaffle.ca is Memorial’s online connecting tool. One of its most significant jobs is to provide a way for people from outside Memorial

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to ask for research help. With hundreds of community-suggested

while raising funds for student

opportunities to choose from, your next project is just a click away.

scholarships.

organizations

and

The next Affinity celebration will be held in Halifax, N.S., on Thursday,

hosts

Nov. 14, followed by Ottawa, Ont., on Thursday, Nov. 21. For more

said

locations across Canada and beyond,

information and tickets, go to www.

Affinity celebrations help connect

including Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto,

munalum.ca .

Affinity Kachanoski

classmates

and

University

society — individuals,

several

President

Memorial

of

celebrations

in

colleagues,

“We are an engaged university,”

Here’s one . . .

he said. “Each gathering offers an

The opportunity:

opportunity for alumni and friends

Located on the doorstep of Memorial’s St. John’s campus,

to meet and share the culture and

the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism is the provincial

camaraderie of our province. Affinity

headquarters of the Autism Society of Newfoundland

celebrations also have an immense

and Labrador. It provides social, educational and

impact

employment opportunities for individuals living with

as all net proceeds go to student

autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

scholarships. These scholarships now

Memorial’s

students

support 33 students annually and

enterprise approach to daily operations,” said Greg

they continue to grow.”

Knott, the society’s manager of revenue development.

Guests enjoyed a Newfoundland

“As a charitable organization, revenue development is

and Labrador-themed menu and an

key to providing consistent programs and services.”

energetic toe-tapping performance by

One of those social enterprise programs is the Aliant

David Artemiw photo

“The centre has been proactive in taking a social

on

Toronto Affinity celebration attendees.

the highly acclaimed Newfoundland

Pioneers Greenhouse, located on the grounds of the centre. It produces a variety of plants, including flowers, herbs, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers. The plants and

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vegetables are then sold to the public in pots and also used in the Pantry Café — a full service restaurant run by the centre.

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“The greenhouse is powered through the use of

propane gas, and due to the high cost of gas, is not

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operated during the colder months of the year,” Mr.

Knott explained. “The centre would like to be open year round and not have to rely on propane. This increased

Regular Contributors

Laura Barron Rebecca Cohoe Melanie Callahan Nora Daly Paula Dyke Kelly Foss Pamela Gill Sharon Gray Janet Harron Jill Hunt Sharon King Jackey Locke Peter Morris

growing season would provide savings and increased revenue generation. It would also allow us to keep more people hired on throughout the year and work with more clients with ASD, providing valuable social, educational and employment skills.”

The project: The Autism Society is looking for someone to help determine the most economical means to power the approximately 20' x 30' greenhouse to extend the growing season throughout the whole year.

Cathy Newhook Naomi Osborne Michelle Osmond David Penney Marcia Porter Kristine Power Dave Sorensen Melissa Watton Meaghan Whelan Susan White-MacPherson Laura Woodford Sandy Woolfrey-Fahey

“We are looking for research on alternative forms of energy that we can use in the facility and decrease the

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cost of heat. This could include solar, wind, hydro, or compost energy, or any other form,” said Mr. Knott. The centre is located next to a river, and is also looking to

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embark on a composting program. Both could open up alternative energy possibilities.

An alternative, economic energy source would enable

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the Autism Society to grow and provide a supply of plants all year long, resulting in increased produce sales, and an increased supply of local, i.e., cost efficient, would expand their capacity for providing employment and client services for people with ASD. Interested in learning more? Amy Tucker, co-ordinator of knowledge mobilization at the Harris Centre, would love to fill you in. Call her at 709 864 6115 or email her at amy.tucker@mun.ca .

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vegetables and herbs in their restaurant. Ultimately, this

Aliant Pioneers Greenhouse, operated by the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

OBITUARIES Dr. William Hext Marshall

Dr. John (Jack) Charles Harvey Ford

Dr. William Hext Marshall, one of the founders of

Dr. John (Jack) Charles Harvey Ford, an honorary graduate

the Faculty of Medicine, passed away Sept. 19, 2013.

of Memorial University, passed away on Sept. 24. He was 94.

He was 80.

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‘Gold medal’

Two members of the Faculty of Medicine receive highest honour

By Sharon Gray

Dr. Jane Green

and Dr. Proton Rahman were

inducted as fellows in the Canadian Academy of Health chris hammond photo

Sciences (CAHS) on Sept. 19. Election to fellowship in the CAHS is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community and carries with it an agreement to serve the academy and the future well-being of the health sciences.

“Being inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health

Memorial researchers received $3.7 million from RDC to support 34 research projects.

Sciences is like winning a gold medal in science,” said Dr. James Rourke, dean of medicine. “I am so proud of the work that each of our CAH’s inductees have done that

Providing the groundwork

has earned them this significant national recognition.”

Dr. Green, professor of genetics, has been at the

Research & Development Corporation invests $3.7 million in research

forefront of genetic research of hereditary cancers and hereditary eye diseases for 35 years. Her studies led to the discovery of novel genes in Newfoundland and Labrador

By Meaghan Whelan

The Research

knowledge that helps Memorial continue to serve the

families and a new understanding of pathways to

public good in our communities and beyond.”

development of cancer and blindness. She works closely

& Development Corporation of

Funding is distributed through four of RDC’s academic

with molecular geneticists and genetic counsellors, and

Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC) is investing $3.7

programs, designed to strengthen institutional R&D

families participating in the research have benefited

million in Memorial University to support 34 academic-

capacity

business-academic

from clinical and genetic screening programs developed

led research projects aimed at solving technical

collaboration, providing funding for new researchers

and implemented based on the research. In 1993, her

challenges and closing knowledge gaps. The research is

and by leveraging against other funding sources.

research was key to identifying a major colon cancer

through

supporting

being conducted in a range of areas, including natural

“Research drives innovation, which drives a strong

resource industries, manufacturing and health and

knowledge- and technology-based economy,” said Glenn

Dr. Rahman, professor of medicine (rheumatology)

life sciences. These projects have secured additional

Janes, CEO, RDC. “By investing in highly-qualified

and associate dean for clinical research in the Faculty

investments totalling $6.3 million through federal

researchers at Memorial University and focusing on

of Medicine, is an international leader on the genetic

funding, private sector investment and other sources.

research that is relevant to the province, we are building

basis of inflammatory arthritis. His pioneering research

a foundation for future economic prosperity. The

has led to the identification of numerous novel genes

“Investment in academic research provides the groundwork

to

enhance

opportunities

here

gene and to the provision of genetic testing.

in

resulting R&D capacity will position Newfoundland and

that contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis

Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Keith Hutchings,

Labrador to leverage other funding sources and foster

and anklyosing spondyltis. In collaboration with an

minister responsible for RDC. “Memorial University has

business-academic collaboration.”

international psoriasis consortium, he has identified

consistently been a strong contributor to new knowledge

Collaborative funding partners for these projects

and innovation. Investments like this can lead directly

include Bombardier Inc., Canadian Foundation for

wide significance.

to long-term economic benefits to the province.”

Innovation, Canadian Institutes for Health Research,

Additionally,

over half of all psoriatic arthritis genes reaching genome Dr.

Rahman

has

pioneered

the

Researchers from Memorial’s Fisheries and Marine

Canada Research Chairs, Hibernia Management and

development

Institute, Grenfell Campus and St. John’s campus

Development Company Ltd., Geological Survey of

Database (NGD) by creatively using information

received support for their projects. On the St. John’s

Newfoundland and Labrador, the College of the North

collected for census data. The NGD provides clinicians

campus, the research is taking place within the Faculty

Atlantic,

Dalhousie

and researchers with rapid access to a detailed patient

of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Engineering

University, Université Laval, Fisheries and Oceans

pedigree and genealogy linkage with health outcome

and Applied Science and the Faculty of Science.

Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Geological Survey,

and pedigree visualization.

“The Research & Development Corporation is one of Memorial’s strongest allies,” said Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and vice-chancellor. “Its support for our

Ocean

Choice

International,

of

the

Newfoundland

Genealogical

Silver Spruce Resources Inc., and others.

To view the full list of funded projects, please visit today.mun.ca/news.php?id=8620 .

researchers and students fosters the creation of new

Rape culture Rape culture:

It’s the idea that rape and sexual

violence are perpetuated and condoned by societal

longer in the news, it no longer seems relevant.

The truth is that it’s never irrelevant to point out the

norms and, by now, I’m willing to bet that almost

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way that our society continues to promote sexual assault

everyone, whether they admit to it or not, is sick of

Shannon Page

and place blame on the victims of sexual violence. It

hearing about it.

shouldn’t take displays of rape culture for these points

Sorry folks, but the conversation isn’t over — at least, it shouldn’t be.

It’s been nearly a month since the frosh-week chants at St. Mary’s University in Nova Scotia and the University

to be noticed. The conversation needs to continue, even turned to St. Mary’s, UBC, and MUN. “Why is this still

after the incidents are no longer in the headlines. It also

happening? Why do people think that perpetuating

needs to reach beyond university and college campuses;

rape culture is funny?” we wondered.

sexual violence affects people of all ages, genders and

of British Columbia sparked outrage over their lyrics,

But it didn’t take long for people to stop blogging,

walks of life. But if we don’t actively move forward and

which promote statutory rape and violence towards

posting, and talking about these issues. When the stories

educate people, in everyday situations and not just

women. A week later, the issue hit closer to home when

left the headlines, we stopped asking the questions. It’s

when there is a public relations crisis, then we can never

Memorial University experienced its own scandal over

tragic how quickly the conversation stops. Once these

expect to change the status quo.

mugs that were handed out at an off-campus party hosted

events become yesterday’s news, the issues that surround

by members of Memorials’s Faculty of Engineering and

them become old news as well.

It may make me sound like a broken record, but I’m going to keep the conversation going as long as I can.

Applied Science. The mugs featured the phrase “If she’s

As students, we tend to care very passionately about

While sexual violence certainly isn’t the only important

thirsty — give her the D (day)”, as well as a cartoon of a

social issues (at least, some of us do). But the flip side

issue that deserves attention, it doesn’t deserve to be

barely dressed woman.

of that passion is that, on university campuses, we are

forgotten either.

During the first weeks of the semester, the stories were

bombarded by them. There are groups and societies for

everywhere. My Facebook newsfeed was littered with

nearly everything and lectures, documentary screenings,

Shannon Page is a fourth-year double major in English and classics at

friends who were sharing news articles, blog posts, and

and workshops on everything else. And that’s great. It’s

Memorial. She can be reached at spep60@mun.ca.

personal opinions. When I went out for drinks with

fantastic. But it also means that our attention spans can

friends on the weekend, our conversation inevitably

be pretty short sometimes, and when something is no

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Trio tunes

Martin Reisch photo

Faculty and alumni form musical entity

From left to right are clarinetist Sean Rice, cellist Vernon Regehr and pianist Patrick Cashin.

By Janet Harron

Spectrolite

emsemble is a clarinet trio with a

difference.

immediately as soon as we started playing,” he said. “It’s

and rehearse together when their schedules allow. They

kind of an ‘a ha’ moment. It brings out your best when

have performed across the country and especially look

you find those people to collaborate with.”

forward to their upcoming concert in St. John’s on Oct.

Mr. Rice, who is currently a second clarinetist with

24. They will also be performing educational concerts

Formed by Dr. Vernon Regehr of the School of Music,

the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, Ont., had

at local high schools during the last week of October.

the classical ensemble is comprised of Dr. Regehr, a

grown up in St. John’s with pianist Patrick Cashin, now

Spectrolite Ensemble will be releasing their first album

School of Music faculty member, and two alumni,

a doctoral candidate at the University of Montreal. The

of music in early 2014.

pianist Patrick Cashin and clarinetist Sean Rice.

two had collaborated musically as teenagers, and when

The group will be performing trios from Beethoven,

Dr. Regehr approached Mr. Rice to form a clarinet trio (a

Zemlinsky and Roberto Sierra on Thursday, Oct. 24,

trio in which the featured instrument is a clarinet), he

at 8 p.m. at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall in the School

suggested Mr. Cashin as the third member.

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of Music. Tickets are $20 (general admission) and $15

“Part of what we do in establishing ourselves as

for students and seniors. For more information, please

players, is to collaborate. Instead of being soloists, we can

Dr. James Feehan, Economics, has been appointed

contact 709 864 4455.

establish ourselves musically in the context of a group.

as editor of the journal Newfoundland and Labrador

It provides a great opportunity for musical development

Studies for a second three-year term. The journal

both individually and through the collective,” explained

aims to publish scholarly work from a wide range

Dr. Regehr.

of disciplines, presented in such a way as to be of

Dr. Regehr believes Spectrolite Ensemble is the first such formalized group from the School of Music.

During his undergraduate studies at Memorial, Dr. Regehr had played chamber music with Mr. Rice. The collaboration really stood out for the teacher of cello and bass.

“We

had

a

musical

synergy

which

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emerged

The group takes its name from a rare variety of Labradorite known for its remarkable iridescence.

interest to a wide readership across the province and elsewhere.

Living in three cities across Canada, the three perform

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Dr. Doreen Neville, associate vice-president (academic)

Frameworks at work: Memorial’s frameworks in action

and co-lead of the Teaching and Learning Framework, said it is the second in a four-part series to support vulnerable learners.

“The report articulates the need for an ecological model recognizing Memorial as a community within a community and supporting the efforts of our members as they work collaboratively to ensure well-being for everyone.”

Faculty named to Science Atlantic Hall of Fame

Both institutions are experiencing an increase in the number of vulnerable learners with needs associated with

By Kelly Foss and Naomi Osborne

The three overarching frameworks guiding Memorial’s

disabilities and/or mental health issues. Partially this

future

Framework,

increase can be attributed to resources at the secondary

Three faculty members at Memorial University

the Teaching and Learning Framework and the Public

level supporting more students to successful completion

were inducted into the Science Atlantic Hall of Fame

Engagement Framework — are the result of several years of

of secondary schooling, with grades qualifying them for

during the annual Dean of Science Awards Ceremony

consultations with the university community and the people

post-secondary acceptance and the confidence to apply.

Sept. 24.

direction — the

Research

Strategy

and organizations of Newfoundland and Labrador. This

The research also indicates, at the university level,

Science Atlantic, formerly the Atlantic Provinces

regular feature will help showcase the frameworks in action

there is a positive response to supporting vulnerable

Council on the Sciences (APICS), is a charitable

by sharing projects and highlighting the successes that are

learners during their university experience, through the

association of 18 post-secondary and research institutes

bringing them to life.

development of a healthy campus.

in Atlantic Canada with a mandate to advance science

TEACHING AND LEARNING Teaching and Learning Community report recommends healthier campus

By Sandy Woolfrey-Fahey

Together

“Our student population is becoming more diverse, with

education and research at the undergraduate level.

a greater number of students requiring additional services

The Outstanding Members Hall of Fame is intended to

and supports,” said Dr. Cecilia Reynolds, deputy provost

honour individuals who have shown exemplary and

(students). “Understanding their needs as outlined in this

outstanding service to Science Atlantic.

report will form the foundation for evaluating current offerings and planning for the future.”

Executive director Lois Whitehead presented the special awards to Dr. Edgar Goodaire of the Department

A much broader understanding of inclusiveness and

of Mathematics and Statistics, Cyr Couturier, research

access provides the best opportunity for vulnerable

scientist at the Marine Institute (MI) and chair of

learners.

the aquaculture programs at MI and Memorial, and

“The Department of Human Resources recognizes that

Frederick Smith of the Office of the Dean of Science. Dr.

developing a sustainable, healthy campus requires the

Neil Ross of the National Research Council of Canada

partnership and support of the full university community,”

will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year.

North

said Stephen Dodge, director, Human Resources. “We are

“Science Atlantic is organized by a staff of one,

Atlantic (CNA), Memorial University has completed a

committed to a culture which enhances the well-being

so activities are carried out by faculty at the member

comprehensive report highlighting the importance of

of our staff, faculty and students through collaboration,

universities,” said Ms. Whitehead. “The three people

a healthy campus as the university community works

supportive policy, proactive wellness programs and

joining the Hall of Fame today have contributed, on

towards expanded inclusiveness.

knowledge enhancement.”

average, 20 years each to the organization.”

with

the

College

of

the

The report concludes that a healthy campus is inclusive,

“It is no coincidence that three of the four inductees

Needs Associated with Disabilities and/or Mental Health

attuned to evolving dynamics, engaged, connected to the

are from Memorial University. Memorial has had

Issues was authored by Dr. David Philpott, a professor

greater community around it and partnered with existing

a significant impact on Science Atlantic since its

in Memorial’s Faculty of Education, and Elizabeth

networks of care. Both institutions are attuned and well

inception,” said Dr. Andy Foster, associate dean, Faculty

Chaulk, CNA. It’s a result of a collaborative discussion

positioned to respond. The report is currently with the

of Science, and executive member of Science Atlantic.

between members of both institutions and community

Vice-Presidents’ Council for direction with respect to next

stakeholders on responding to the needs of students.

steps.

Accommodating Students with Individual Learning

Researchers completed 265 individual consultations, as well as a literature review, and an environmental scan to

Find

Dr. Goodaire was inducted into the Hall of Fame as an Outstanding Member. He retired with the rank of

the

full

report

at

blog.distance.mun.ca/

teachingandlearning/files/2013/07/FullreportJune12.pdf .

professor at the end of August 2013 after a 40-year career in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial. He served as the head of the department from

identify key findings and priorities.

1991–94 and as interim head during the academic year 2011–12. He was the 2004 winner of the Distinguished Service Award of the Canadian Mathematical Society, which he has served in many capacities for more than 30 years, including stints as treasurer and vice-president.

Mr. Couturier was inducted as an Outstanding Contributing Member. He was recognized for his contributions towards the promotion of aquaculture and fisheries science to Atlantic Canadian undergraduate and graduate students during the last two decades.

Outside his role at Memorial, Mr. Couturier is also executive director for the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association.

Mr. Smith was also inducted as an Outstanding Member. Since joining Memorial’s faculty in 1970, he has taught science, biology, astrophysics and short courses for the Faculty of Education, Newfoundland School Boards, the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. A founding member of the science fair movement in the province and a founder of the Newfoundland Science Centre, Mr. Smith has been involved in organizing numerous fairs and conferences on campus and has been president, editor, writer and/or member of a variety of committees chirs hammond photo

and societies focusing on science, history, heritage and ancestry.

From front left are Dr. Doreen Neville, Dr. Cecilia Reynolds and Steve Dodge. From back left are Albert Johnson and Dr. David Philpott.

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CONVOCATION FALL 2013 con’t from HONORARIES on page 1

Henry Vokey

Hon. Dr. T. Alex Hickman

Capt. Sidney J. Hynes

Henry Vokey

From lawyer

Born in Harbour

has been surrounded by boats

to politician to Supreme Court

Breton, Capt. Sid Hynes left

his entire life. He began building boats at age 12 when

chief justice, T. Alex Hickman has made a significant

home at the age of 15 to go to sea. He joined Marine

he constructed a six-foot model in the now-resettled

contribution to the life of this province.

Atlantic as an assistant steward, a company he would

outport village of Little Harbour in Smith Sound, Trinity

After attending Memorial University College and

Bay. At age 25 he began to take a serious interest in

earning a law degree at Dalhousie University, the Grand

Capt. Hynes graduated from the nautical science

building boats as a means of survival and, after moving

Bank native moved to St. John’s in 1948 to practise

program at Memorial University’s Fisheries and Marine

to Trinity in 1964, his business flourished.

law, where he eventually became a senior partner in a

Institute and later went on to command a wide range of

successful St. John’s law firm. He was named Queen’s

vessels operating around the globe.

During the 1970s Henry Vokey and Sons Shipbuilding employed close to 40 people. He has been active in the

later serve as chairman of the board.

From 1986 until late 2007, Capt. Hynes was president

Counsel in 1964.

construction of more than 1,000 seafaring wooden

First elected to the House of Assembly in 1966, Dr.

vessels ranging from a 12-foot rodney to 65-foot

Hickman served as minister of Justice and attorney

and CEO of Canship Limited, a company that he helped

draggers. The varieties include trap skiffs, sailboats,

general from 1966–69 and again from 1972–79. He

In 2000 Capt. Hynes was appointed by the Canadian

dories, schooners and numerous small-scale models.

also served at various times as minister of Health,

government as chair of the board of directors of Marine

found.

Through the years there have been many changes

Intergovernmental Affairs, Finance and Education. He

Atlantic. He was subsequently named acting president/

where boat building is concerned, most notably the

was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court of

CEO, a role he held for four years.

introduction of steel and Fiberglas models of fishing

Newfoundland-Trial Division in 1979.

During his tenure with Marine Atlantic, the company

vessels. Despite these changes, Mr. Vokey remained

In addition to serving on various provincial, national

achieved a 95 per cent customer satisfaction rate.

determined to do as he always had done: he had spent

and international legal bodies, Dr. Hickman was called

He was an active member of the Marystown Shipyard

so many years working with wood and had no desire to

upon to assist the province on some complex legal issues.

board at the time the shipyard went from a $10-million

change to any other material.

The international maritime community acclaimed

annual loss operation to a profitable position.

In 2008 Mr. Vokey announced he would build one last

his four-volume 1985 report as chairman of the Royal

He currently sits as chair of Memorial University’s

schooner. He started in 2009 and the 44-foot double-

Commission on the Ocean Ranger Marine Disaster. The

Fisheries and Marine Institute Advisory Committee, a

masted wooden schooner named Leah Caroline was

seven-volume report of the Royal Commission on the

body that advises the university on fisheries and marine-

launched three years later in Trinity Bay. Named after

Donald Marshall Jr. Prosecution, also produced under his

related programs and activities.

his great-granddaughter Leah and his late wife Caroline,

chairmanship, was strongly endorsed by the Canadian

the schooner is still enjoyed by Mr. Vokey and his friends

justice system and by native and minority groups.

and family.

Capt. Hynes has been honoured with numerous awards including honorary captain of the Royal

To honour his contributions, Dr. Hickman was

Canadian Navy and a medal of merit by the Association

In 2007 Mr. Vokey received the Order of Newfoundland

awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree by Dalhousie

of Canadian Port Authorities. In 2011 he was inducted

and Labrador. In 2008 he was awarded honorary life

University in 1986, an honorary doctor of laws from the

in the Junior Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador

membership in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Wooden

Law Society of Newfoundland in 2000, the Memorial

Business Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was named to the

Boat Museum and in 2012 was inducted into the Atlantic

University Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award in

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada Marine Industries Hall of Fame.

2003 and the Order of Canada the same year.

A significant contributor to the cultural traditions of our province, Henry Vokey received an honorary doctor of laws degree during the Corner Brook session of convocation at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.

In 2001 the Grand Bank Courthouse was named the Honourable T. Alex Hickman Courthouse.

For his service to the administration of justice, Alex

Today Capt. Hynes is executive chairman of Oceanex Inc. and is focusing his energies on making this company the most successful transportation provider in Eastern Canada.

Hickman will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree

For his achievements in business and contribution to

during the 10 a.m. session of convocation in St. John’s

the community, Capt. Hynes will receive an honorary

on Friday, Oct. 25.

doctor of laws degree during the 3 p.m. session of convocation in St. John’s on Friday, Oct. 25.

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Aim high Two Memorial scholars to study under bi-national exchange program

By Kelly Foss

Fulbright

Canada is continuing

a long and successful partnership with Memorial University with the recent announcement of this year’s recipients.

In

one

of

its

most

successful

years, Memorial will be sending two undergraduate students, Shruti Raheja and Catherine Woodford, to the United States for research and academic opportunities.

Ms.

Raheja

is

currently

doing

a

joint honours degree in behavioural neuroscience and English literature. She is spending a semester at the State University of New York in Plattsburgh this fall. Ms. Woodford is currently working on a joint honours degree in physics and math with a minor in Russian and will attend Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., in the upcoming winter semester.

“I grew up in St. John’s and chose to interested in applying for the Killam Fellowship because I wanted to still have the experience of living away from home, staying in residence and meeting new people,” said Ms. Raheja. “I liked the academic opportunities it provided as

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stay at Memorial for university, so I was

well.”

From left are Shruti Raheja and Catherine Woodford.

Ms. Woodford also applied for the fellowship

because

she

wanted

to

experience life at another university.

involved

in

Association,

the

Canadian

Diabetes

her academic career and tries to make the

Canada and the United States of America

the

Juvenile

Diabetes

most of her post-secondary educational

through academic and cultural exchange.

“Memorial is a great school but it

Research Foundation and Kids Help Phone.

opportunities. An avid musician, Ms.

The Killam Fellowships Program allows

doesn’t offer a program in the area that I

Despite having been diagnosed with type

Raheja has played the violin and piano

undergraduate students from Canada

want to focus on, so I applied to schools

one diabetes, she obtained her black belt

for most of her life and participates in

and the United States to participate in

that offered astrophysics and luckily I got

in Shaolin kung-fu and has competed

many local competitions. She has recently

a

accepted.”

with the provincial rowing team as well as

gotten involved with the Autism Society

exchange. It is an integral part of the

other martial arts and sports teams.

of Newfoundland and Labrador.

foundation’s multidimensional strategy

Both

women

are

strong

academic

achievers and are active volunteers. A

Ms. Raheja’s studies fuels her passion

member of the Terry Fox Humanitarian

for both the arts and sciences. She has

treaty-based

Award Program, Ms. Woodford is also

remained on the Dean’s List throughout

encourage mutual understanding between

Fulbright Canada is a joint bi-national, created

to

of

bi-national

residential

to foster mutual understanding between Canada and the United States of America.

event photgraphic services photo

organization

program

Proud day Sarah Mercier celebrates with daughters Charlotte and Isabelle at Grenfell Campus’s convocation ceremony Oct. 4.

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The community of Salvage is featured on the landing page of the Dialect Atlas of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Decades-old linguistic data translated into media-rich atlas

chief investigator Dr. Sandra Clarke.

By Janet Harron

Newfoundland

distribution of 31 local features, e.g., fine pronounced as

“We’ve used state-of-the-art digital technologies,

vine) that appear with audio clips from original fieldwork.

provided by the team at Distance Education, Learning

The grammar section shows regional distribution of 27

and Teaching Support and ccwebworks, to create a

features, e.g., the use of ’in for him). Glossary entries and

genuinely interactive web 2.0 format, to which residents

information on each pronunciation and grammatical

of the province can contribute,” said Dr. Clarke, whose

feature are also provided. In addition, users can

team used data originally assembled between 1974 and

contribute speech forms from their own communities

1982 by Dr. Harold Paddock for the project.

and are strongly encouraged to do so.

and Labrador dialects are

Dr. Philip Hiscock, Department of Folklore, is co-

The uniqueness of the English language on the island of

known worldwide for their distinctiveness and regional

director of the project and envisions heritage groups,

Newfoundland stems from European settlers who arrived

diversity.

students and dialect researchers all taking advantage

between the 17th and 19th centuries, primarily from the

of the technology. He considers the project to be both

southwest and west of England, and the southeastern

academically meaningful and publicly accessible.

corner of Ireland. This first wave of immigrants was

The new online Dialect Atlas of Newfoundland and Labrador, found at www.dialectatlas.mun.ca, will help preserve the rich cultural heritage of our province by

“The dialect atlas will be a wonderful learning — and

followed by Scots and Acadian French who settled the

documenting the regional distribution of the many

teaching — tool. I don’t think it’ll be a dry-bones sort of

island’s southern west coast. In Labrador the Aboriginal

traditional linguistic features that characterize English

thing,” he said. “I can imagine people having convivial

Innu and Inuit population base was expanded in the

in Newfoundland and Labrador.

arguments over local language, using the online dialect

late 19th and early 20th centuries by small numbers

atlas, at the supper table!”

of European settlers, largely from the same geographic

The official launch will take place Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 4–6 p.m. at The Landing in the University Centre.

The atlas allows user to search three sections. The

sources. These immigration patterns, along with the

All are welcome to attend and discover Newfoundland

word section explores regional vocabulary and is based

province’s historically largely rural population and

and Labrador’s first dialect atlas.

on fieldwork carried out in 1982, which involved the

isolated geographic location, have preserved many older speech features that have declined in other regions.

The Dialect Atlas of Newfoundland and Labrador is

administration of an extensive lexical questionnaire

one of only a handful of online regional dialect atlases

in 20 different communities across Newfoundland and

in the English-speaking world, according to the project’s

Labrador. The pronunciation section shows the regional

Social Sciences Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

Top of the class

knowledge base and, most importantly, exceptional

raise the bar for pharmacy education in Canada.

School of Pharmacy’s pass rate best in Canada

The atlas is supported by a generous grant from the

clinical skills, and our results on the national exam

“Results like this come from exceptional students

clearly illustrate this. Our success is something that

and the incredible faculty and staff who are dedicated

everyone at the school should take pride in and I hope it

to their success,” she said. “There is no complacency at

continues in the years to come.”

the School of Pharmacy. It is a team effort and we are

Memorial’s pharmacy program prides itself on a level

constantly looking for new, innovative ways to improve,

of excellence in clinical practice education, experiential

to push ourselves and our students to do better. I am

learning and theory that places it among the best in

extremely proud of the Class of 2013 and everyone who

School of Pharmacy is the only

the country. Dr. Linda Hensman, dean of the School of

helped them along the way.”

program in Canada whose graduates attained a 100

Pharmacy, credits a dedicated team that continues to

By David Penney

Memorial’s

per cent pass rate in the national exams that are a prelicensing requirement for pharmacists.

All 38 students from the Class of 2013 successfully passed both the written and practical components of the exams that are administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). In addition to finishing first in the overall pass rate, Memorial’s students ranked second out of the seven Canadian pharmacy schools tested for the highest average score.

The PEBC certification exams add another level of rigorous testing to the high standard already set by the program at Memorial. A passing grade is the successful culmination of four years of intense study and preparation for the students involved.

students, as well as our faculty,” said Robbie McCarthy, class valedictorian. “The School of Pharmacy has always been known to graduate pharmacists with a solid

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“This is a great achievement for our class and I think it reflects a tremendous amount of hard work from all

Students from the School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2013 at their graduation dinner on May 31.

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Preparing for life after graduate school

By Sandy Woolfrey-Fahey

The School

of Graduate Studies (SGS) has

responded to a new emphasis on professional skills with a more structured approach to its own professional skills development program.

The

Enhanced

Development

of

the

Graduate

Experience (EDGE) is a comprehensive collection of professional development programs and services available at Memorial providing students with the complementary skills required to be successful in their life after graduate school.

“We know through our exit surveys that there is explosive demand for professional skills development for our graduate students,” said Dr. Noreen Golfman, dean, SGS. “There is also strong evidence that this student persistence. Updating EDGE reaffirms Memorial’s commitment to student success and aligns us with the very best of practices across Canada.”

Over the past number of years, several learningfocused

organizations

in

Canada

have

explored

professional skills essential to success for a graduate student. From a collaborative effort of the Tri-Council

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kind of support has a positive impact on graduate

Julie Bowering is excited about services available through the EDGE program.

(Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Canadian Institutes of Health Research), the Society

cross-campus survey also validated the approved skills

interested in advancing their knowledge and training in

for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and

as important to target groups.

the area of professional skills development. It includes a

the Canadian Association of Graduate Students, came

“Professional skill development is important for all

diverse selection of programs and services reflecting the

a series of professional skills considered essential to the

of us as we grow in our careers,” said Julie Bowering,

nine skills and competencies, for example, a mentorship

success of a graduate student.

senior career development co-ordinator, SGS. “We want

program, a writing skills workshop, a teaching skills

Taking a cue from the work of these groups, a

to ensure that we become increasingly competitive in

enhancement program, an entrepreneurship training

consultation process was held at Memorial and direction

the labour market and that our work remains current

program and professional development workshops

was provided by a steering committee that proposed and

and relevant. Graduate students are no exception. The

offered via the Mitacs Step Program. Other offerings

approved nine professional skills as key competencies

development of professional skills is as essential to the

include seminars on intellectual property and plagiarism

for Memorial University graduate students: leadership

future career success of a graduate student as it is to

and a dissertation boot camp.

and management, communication and interpersonal,

those of us already established in the workforce.”

critical and creative thinking, integrity and ethics, global

The updated EDGE offerings will be housed as part

and intercultural awareness, teaching, societal and

of the School of Graduate Studies website and will be

civic responsibility, career development and research. A

the main source of information for all graduate students

The new EDGE website can be explored by visiting www.mun.ca/sgs/current/edge .

Seeking community feedback Memorial releases review of research grant and contract support services for consultation Graduate Studies, and aiming to provide a superior

By Meaghan Whelan

customer service experience wherever possible.

A review

of the research grant and contract

Underlying all of the recommendations is the need

support services offered by the Office of the Vice-

to recognize and respect the campus-specific culture

President (Research) has been released for community

of Memorial’s Grenfell and Marine Institute campuses,

consultation.

as embodied by their own respective policies and

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“One of my goals is to strengthen the tradition of

Dr. Richard Marceau, vice-president (research)

procedures.

service and research excellence that has characterized

“I’d like to thank all those who contributed to the

the Vice-President (Research) portfolio,” said Dr. Richard

development of the draft report,” said Dr. Marceau.

Marceau, vice-president (research). “This draft report

“To ensure that we are moving in the correct direction,

is a first step on the journey of establishing a stronger

everyone with a stake in timely, effective and customer-

customer-service focus in all aspects of the portfolio,

focused research support services should carefully

and I hope that all members of Memorial’s research

review the findings to ensure that this report accurately

community, faculty, students and post-doctoral fellows,

reflects the current practices and procedures and that

at all campuses, will take the time to review and share

the recommendations we have outlined make sense for

their feedback.”

Memorial.”

The review identifies 12 recommendations to improve the research grant and contract support services

The draft report can be viewed online, www.mun.ca/ research/about/research-services-review.php.

within the Office of the Vice-President (Research) by

Feedback on the report will be accepted until Nov. 15,

streamlining and simplifying processes, empowering

2013, via email, vp.research@mun.ca , or internal mail,

Memorial’s academic units at all campuses, intensifying

Office of the Vice-President (Research), A-2021, St. John’s

its partnerships with the Office of the Vice-President

campus.

(Finance and Administration) and the School of

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Living the map: Memorial faculty and the 50-pond summer

By Michelle Osmond

Michael Rayment

started canoeing when he

was 14 and bought his first canoe when he was just 18.

Back then, he spent a lot of time in the ponds around Deer Park.

“My friend and I used to pore over maps of the area and dream about exploring the incredible strings of ponds that lie to the west of Deer Park. Not until years later after rekindling my love of canoeing have I realized this dream thanks to my new paddling companions.”

Mr. Rayment is talking about the 50 Pond Summer Project. Since May, Mr. Rayment and Marian Wissink, both from the Department of Computer Science, along with Dr. TA Loeffler, a professor in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, have been exploring and 75 kilometres of St. John’s.

It was Mr. Rayment’s idea. He wanted to find out if a route would go from Middle Gull Pond to the Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre. Then he heard that the canoe club used to have annual 50-pond

Submitted photo

mapping canoe routes on the Avalon Peninsula within

and 100-pond challenges.

“This spring I was so looking forward to getting out

Michael Rayment portages a canoe between two of the many ponds he and some colleagues are mapping during the 50 Pond Summer Project.

in my canoe to explore this area,” he said. “The problem was, who would I be able to convince to join me on

“I come to know each pond and portage intimately

calling loca-venturing,” said Dr. Loeffler. “I am known

this crazy adventure? On the May 24 weekend, despite

and never look at the map the same way again,” said

for my climbs around the world on all seven continents,

the frigid temperatures and high winds, my first set of

Dr. Loeffler. “I am connected to it in a way that never

but I love the geography and landscape of Newfoundland

guinea pigs and I set off on the first leg of this adventure.

fades and can then try to nurture that same kind of

and Labrador. Some of my finest adventures have been

It became a running joke that everything after the May

connection with nature in my students.”

here.”

24 weekend was a piece of cake.”

For Ms. Wissink, it’s all about the adventure.

Very soon into the project, the group started to map all

But the 50-pond summer has turned into the 100-pond

“It’s the fun sense of exploration, being outside, and

of the portages and potential campsites (red for passable

summer as the group has almost 100 ponds under their

finding new routes, looking at maps and satellite photos

and pink for those you’d never want to revisit). They

belts, or more appropriately, their canoes, already. They

and seeing the route and possibilities come to life, while

plan to publish the map this fall for other canoeists. And

average eight to 10 ponds per trip.

at the same time, not knowing if they will work out

there are no plans to stop at 100 ponds. The trio will

there in reality. It’s so satisfying when it does and we get

“live the map” until the ponds freeze over.

They are “living the map,” as Dr. Loeffler says. They study the map and then paddle a route in that landscape

ourselves from point A to point B.”

and become part of both the map and the waterway.

“It’s been a summer of exploring and something I’m

&

News notes Listed below is a selection of the funding opportunities for which information has recently been

IMMINENT DEADLINES

received by the Office of Research Services. For links to further information on these items, visit

Nov. 1

Nov. 11

Grant Funding Opportunities on the research website at www.mun.ca/research/overview/grant_

Memorial University of Newfoundland,

Parkinson Society Canada

Office of Research Services

– Clinical Movement Disorder Fellowship

opp.php.

• Burroughs Wellcome Fund Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease • Burroughs Wellcome Fund Preterm Birth Initiative • Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation J. Edouard Samson Award • Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation Research Legacy Grant • CIHR Centres for HIV/AIDS Research • CHIR Chair: Applied Public Health (Letter of Intent) • CIHR Clinical Trials Network in HIV/AIDS • CIHR Dissemination Events • CIHR HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research • CIHR New Investigator – Salary Award • CIHR Partnerships for Healthy System Improvement • CIHR Pathways to Health Equity for Aboriginal Peoples - Partners for Engagement and Knowledge Exchange (PEKEs) • CIHR Planning Grants

– Presidents Award for Outstanding

• DoD Prostate Cancer Clinical Consortium

Research (PAOR)

Award

– Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)

• DoD Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource

American Lung Association – Lung Health Dissertation Grant – Senior Research Training Fellowship

Network Award • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Doctoral Research Award

Associated Medical Services Inc.

– Biomedical Research Grant

– Hannah Independent Scholar Grant

– Clinical Patient Care Research Grant – Social-Behavioral Research Gran

• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

DADD-German Academic Exchange Service

Research Fellowships

– Graduate Study Scholarship for Fine Arts, Architecture, Music, Dance

• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Nov. 15 Canada-U.S. Fullbright Program – Visiting Research Chairs

Research Scholarships • International AIDS Society Creative and Novel Ideas in HIV Research (CNIHR)

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

– Traditional Student Awards

– Investigators in the Pathogenesis of

– Traditional Scholar Awards

Infectious Disease

• Mitacs Elevate

DADD-German Academic Exchange Service

• NL-HARP Doctoral Dissertation Awards in Healthy Aging

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

– Graduate Study Scholarship

– Doctoral Research Awards

– Research Grants

– Research Fellowship

• NL-HARP Master’s Research Grants on

(Graduates, Post-Doctoral PhD)

– Research Scholarship

Healthy Aging

The Foundation for Fighting Blindness The Wenner-Gren Foundation

• NL-HARP Project Grants

– Operating Grant (LOI)

– Post-PhD Research Grants

• NL-HARP Seed Grants on Healthy Aging

– Dissertation Fieldwork Grants

• NSERC Discovery Grant

Canadian Hemophilia Society – Dream of a Cure Research Program

• SSHRC Insight Grant • SSHRC Partnership Development Grant

Nov. 7

– Pfizer Care Until Cure Research Program

Alzheimer Society

– Behring Hemostasis Fellowship Program

– Research Grant Program Memorial University, Office of Research

• CIHR Team Grant: Health Challenges in

Services

Chronic Inflammation Initiative

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Nov. 12

– Publications Subvention Program

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MUNdays Pancake Breakfast, 7:30–9 a.m.,

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Improving Health My Way: Chronic Disease

Sunday, Oct. 20

Main Dining Hall, R. Gushue Hall, Sponsor:

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9 a.m.–5 p.m., BN-4019, Sponsor: Gardiner

Social Work

havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: Faculty of

Centre

Engineering

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Wine

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Professional Development: Who Are Our Students?, 2–3:30 p.m., ED-2030B (St. John’s) and AS3023 (Grenfell Campus), Sponsor: DELTS Information

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Fall

2014

Harlow

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Tuesday, Oct. 22

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Thursday, Oct. 10

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Science, 12:30–2 p.m., ED-2030B, Sponsor: Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education

MUN Cinema

Friday, Oct. 11 Faculty Bible Study, 12–12:50 p.m., HH-2005, Sponsor: Philip Heath Understanding Life and Death: Drosophila Models of Degeneration, 1–2 p.m., SN-4015, Sponsor: Department of Biochemistry Microbial and Photochemical Cycling of Dissolved Organic Matter in Boreal Headwater Stream, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, Oct. 15 Bachelor of Social Work Information Session,

Street, St. John’s, Sponsor: Alumni Affairs and Development MUNdays Kindness Friday, all day, Memorial University-wide!,

Sponsor:

Memorial

University

Sciences Library, Sponsor: Health Sciences Library

Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Contemporary Digital Video, 2:30–3:30

Creatine Metabolism: Regulation and Neonatal

p.m.,

Accretion, 1–3 p.m., IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre

Gender Studies Speakers’ Series

for Research and Innovation, Sponsor: School

HSL Hits Workshop: Citation Management,

of Graduate Studies

1–2 p.m., Computer Lab B, Health Sciences

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Library, Sponsor: Health Sciences Library

Moments of Music in Action: Exploring the

Bachelor of Social Work Information Session,

p.m., MMaP Gallery, second floor, St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre, Sponsor: MMaP Research Centre

Subjected to Heat Moisture Treatment at

Bachelor of Social Work Information Session,

Different Temperatures, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.,

12:30–1:30 p.m., J-3008, Sponsor: School of

IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and

Social Work HSL Hits Workshop: Beyond UptoDate, 1–2

Studies

MUN

Staccato Angels: Feminine Self-representation

QEII Library, Sponsor: Technical Services.

Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate

Sponsor:

1020, Sponsor: Police Studies Diploma

Effectivity of Québec’s Étoile des Aîn, 7:30–9

and Crystalline Domains of C-Type Starches

Landing,

RNC Recruitment Session, 6:30–9 p.m., ED-

MUNdays Barbecue, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., outside

Structural Changes within the Amorphous

The

p.m., Computer Lab B, Health Sciences Library,

SN-4087,

Sponsor:

Department

1–1:40 p.m., SN-4068, Sponsor: School of Social Work

CLASSIFIED For Rent: Lovely 2 bdm 2 sty home on quiet cul de sac off King’s Bridge Road. 1 min to bus stop, 5 mins to Quidi Vidi Lake, 10 mins walk to downtown.

12:30-1:30 p.m., J-3008, Sponsor: School of

Saturday, Oct. 19

Social Work

havin’ a time School of Pharmacy CSHP-NL

HSL Hits Workshop: Research Clinic, 1–2 p.m.,

Branch and Memorial University Reunion,

Thursday, Oct. 24

A detached house with private parking

Computer Lab B, Health Sciences Centre,

8:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Health Sciences Centre,

MUN Cinema Series: Hannah Arendt, 7–9

and garden close to downtown. Working

Sponsor: Health Sciences Library

Sponsor: School of Pharmacy

p.m., Empire Theatres, Avalon Mall, Sponsor:

fireplace. Pet-free, smoke free. Suitable

havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: President’s

MUN Cinema

for 1–2 adults. Fr and stv included.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Golden Celebration, 7–9 p.m., D.F. Cook

Spectrolite Ensemble, 8–9:30 p.m., D.F. Cook

Think On Your Feet™, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., BN-4019,

Recital Hall, School of Music, Sponsor: Alumni

extension). $1,100 pou. Ph: 722 0784 or

Recital Hall, School of Music, Sponsor: Music

write mmdoyle@nfld.com .

Sponsor: Gardiner Centre

Affairs and Development

at Memorial

havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: Memorial

Thursday, Oct. 17

Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry

University presents Super TSC Night at Club

Information Session, 2–4 p.m., SN-2098,

Steps to Healing: Mental Health after Abortion,

One, 8 p.m., Club One, George Street, St. John’s,

Sponsor: Counselling Centre

7–8:30 p.m., Lecture Theatre B, Health Sciences

Sponsor: Alumni Affairs and Development

Centre, Sponsor: Centre for Life 2013 Gairdner Lecture Speaker, 1–2 p.m., main auditorium, Health Sciences Centre, Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine

Sponsor: Health Sciences Library

of

20–25 minute walk to MUN, mostly on trails. This is St. John’s living at its best:

Available December – May (with possible

CONDO FOR LEASE: in Churchill Square

fully

furnished

and

newly

renovated 2-bedroom condo. Includes all appliances, washer/dryer, 46" flat screen TV, linens, dishes, and much

havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: 50 Years of

Friday, Oct. 25

Geophysics at MUN: A Celebratory Reunion,

A Framework for Information Integration Using

heat, light, telephone, cable, internet

10 a.m.–3 p.m., Department of Earth Sciences,

Ontological Foundations, 2–4 p.m., IIC-2014,

and security system. Please contact jane.

Sponsor: Alumni Affairs and Development

Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation,

green@nf.sympatico.ca .

more. Ready to move in! Rent includes

Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies

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