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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
old
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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Greg Knott photo
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
STUDENTVIEW
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.
NOTABLE
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. Gazette | Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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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
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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
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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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– 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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Do Foreign Aid Donors Care about Human
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Bachelor of Social Work Information Session,
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12:30–1:30 p.m., J-3008, Sponsor: School of
Friday, Oct. 18
9 a.m.–5 p.m., BN-4019, Sponsor: Gardiner
Social Work
havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: Faculty of
Centre
Engineering
MUNday, all day, university-wide!, Sponsor:
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Memorial University
Halloween Howl Family Program, 10 a.m.–
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Applied
Science
Wine
and Cheese Reception, 5 p.m., main foyer, Engineering building, Sponsor: Alumni Affairs
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and Development
Professional Development: Who Are Our Students?, 2–3:30 p.m., ED-2030B (St. John’s) and AS3023 (Grenfell Campus), Sponsor: DELTS Information
and
Fall
2014
Harlow
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Minute
Thesis
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as
First-Order
Controls
on
Mudstone Composition and Geochemistry,
havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: 32nd Alumni
1–3 p.m., IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for
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Alumni Affairs and Development
Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies
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Ten Thousand Villages Sale, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.,
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Tuesday, Oct. 22
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Health and the Criminal Law, 1–2 p.m.,
Presentation by Candidate for Dean, School of
Chaplaincy
Thursday, Oct. 10
Lecture Theatre B, Health Sciences Centre,
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The Hardest Part is Through: Support Services
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Sponsor: Gardiner Centre
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Humanities, Faculty of Medicine
Ensemble Supermusique, 8–9:30 p.m., D.F.
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havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: Back to Business
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MUN Cinema Series: I’m So Excited!, 7–8:30
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Tuesday, Oct. 29
havin’ a time: Reunion 2013: School of Nursing
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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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