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GAZETTE A M E M O R I A L U N I V E R S I T Y O F N E W F O U N D L A N D P U B L I C AT I O N

‘A true peoples’ university’ Public Engagement Framework officially launched By Rebecca Cohoe

as a leader in university public engagement,

knowledge, opinions and experiences, all of

and builds on the dedication and expertise of

which contributed to the final document.”

Memorial University has always been a publicly-

our engaged students, faculty and staff with

engaged university. Since the early days of the

enhanced

said

range of issues, from big-picture concepts, to the

institution, dedicated students, faculty and staff

President Gary Kachanoski. “We fulfill a special

day-to-day practice of public engagement. The

have taken former premier Joseph R. Smallwood’s

obligation to the people of this province, and this

framework offers a long-term vision, values, goals

declaration that, “Memorial must become a true

framework provides the blueprint that will help

and tangible objectives for Memorial students,

peoples’ university,” to heart in their projects and

us cultivate conditions for the public to better

faculty and staff to work towards individually and

activities. Now, Memorial is pleased to announce

engage with us, for the mutual benefit of all.”

from an administrative and strategic perspective.

the next chapter in a long tradition of public

During

support

the

and

opportunities,”

consultation

process

for

The resulting document addresses a broad

the

The framework will also guide the activities

engagement with the official launch of the Public

development of the framework, participants

of the Office of Public Engagement as it works

Engagement Framework.

from Memorial and the public exhibited a healthy

with internal and external groups to develop

Developed through a provincewide consulta-

appetite for debate. From questions about what

programs, projects and initiatives to support

tion process, the framework underscores public

constitutes public engagement to ideas about its

public engagement at Memorial.

engagement as a core priority, aligning Memo-

role in Memorial’s academic mandate, very few

To celebrate the official launch of the frame-

rial’s existing public engagement activities and

stones had been left unturned at the end of the

work, everyone is invited to participate in Engage

celebrating public engagement successes across

process.

Memorial, a week-long celebration of public

the university. To read about just some of these successes, please see related stories on pages 6-7. “The framework emphasizes Memorial’s role

“We spoke with almost a thousand people,

engagement at Memorial, running Feb. 12-15. For

all said and done,” said Dr. Rob Greenwood,

a full listing of all the Engage Memorial events,

executive director of the Office of Public

please see page 8.

Engagement at Memorial. “They shared their


Research matters in Department of English From Feb. 15-16,

faculty, contractual and per-course academics in the

Faculty of Arts’ Department of English will come together to celebrate research and creative activities. Speakers will not give traditional argument-driven papers at the 2013 English Research Matters conference, themed Knowledge in Motion. Instead, the general public is invited to listen to presentations outlining the wide range of exciting projects that are underway in the Department of English. These include new creative writing in various genres and scholarship in such areas as speculative fiction, modern performance and current projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian writing and culture. The conference begins on Friday, Feb.15 in A-1046, with a session highlighting departmental collaborative and engagement work. According to conference organizer Dr. Denyse Lynde these projects are a crucial means of reaching out from the university to the local and broader communities. Faculty members will present on research that includes archival work, oral history, contemporary culture and creative endeavours, showing that bringing together community and academic expertise produces tremendous social and scholarly benefits. Dr. Lynde and her co-organizers Dr. Robert Ormsby and Francesca Boschetti are delighted to announce that the conference’s opening session will close with a performance and discussion by talented musicians (and retired English faculty

English Research Matters 2013: Knowledge in Motion takes place Feb. 15-16.

members) Pat and Joe Byrne. On the second day of the conference, audiences will hear about work underway on Irish literature, British authors from the 18th to the 21st centuries, world literature, medieval and early modern writing and American literature. For more information and a complete schedule of events visit www.mun.ca/english .

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The project: Ms. Dober is not the only one who has noticed the problem. The Department of Advanced Education and Skills has developed several initiatives in the past few

your next project

years to address this issue, but despite these efforts, the issue persists. Ms. Dober would like to see a research project undertake

By Amy Tucker

questions such as: what industries are experiencing the greatest trouble with recruitment? What methods are

Yaffle.ca is Memorial’s online connecting tool. One of its

being used to recruit new staff? What is the success rate

most significant jobs is to provide a way for people from

of these methods? What positions are the hardest to fill

outside Memorial to ask for research help. With hundreds of

(job title/full time/part time/skill set needed)?

community-suggested opportunities to choose from, your next

“It would be nice to see the disparity between how

project is just a click away. Here’s one . . .

employers and job seekers see this issue,” said Ms. Dober.

The opportunity:

used to direct service to unemployed individuals, as well

The information from the questions above could be As a labour market development officer with the

as businesses seeking to fill positions. This may have a

provincial government’s Department of Advanced

positive impact on the employment rate for the Burin

Education and Skills, Angie Dober understands the

Peninsula.

employment scene on the Burin Peninsula. Part of her

Interested in learning more about this project? Bojan

role is to help small- and medium-sized employers find

Fürst, manager of knowledge mobilization at the Harris

and keep staff.

Centre, would love to tell you more. Call him at 709-

With high rates of unemployment in the region, this

864-2120 or email him at bfurst@mun.ca.

might seem like a simple task; however, many industries are having difficulties recruiting and retaining workers.

Interested in learning more about this project? Bojan Fürst,

This is especially true for the service industry.

manager of knowledge mobilization at the Harris Centre,

“The help wanted signs are visible and job vacancies are also posted daily by the Marystown Employment

would love to tell you more. Call him at 709-864-2120 or email him at bfurst@mun.ca.

Assistance Services Office,” said Ms. Dober. “In some vacancy multiple times before they are able to find a suitable candidate. closed down in this area over the past two years, you would think there wouldn’t be a help wanted sign up

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that lasted more than a day or two,” she added. “It just doesn’t add up. There has to be a piece of the puzzle that

Jeffery W. Bulcock

we just are not getting and until we know what that is,

Jeffrey W. Bulcock, a retired member of the

it’s hard to effectively address the issue.”

Faculty of Education, passed away Jan. 22, 2013. He was 82.

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Million dollar gift launches choral Cross-Campus Initiative and music centre

Conference Fund calls for proposals now open

By Laura Barron

By Meaghan Whelan

Applications

are now being accepted for the

Vice-Presidents’ Council Cross-Campus Initiatives Fund and Conference Fund. The Cross-Campus Initiatives Fund is meant to encourage and build on existing strategic relationships between Memorial’s campuses: the St. John’s campus, the Marine Institute, Grenfell Campus, Harlow and the Labrador Institute. A one-time support of $50,000

Dr. Kachanoski (right) presents Dr. Angus Bruneau and Dr. Jean Bruneau with a replica of signage that will be posted in the School of Music in honour of their contribution.

will be allocated for new initiatives that are clearly and demonstrably strategic for the units. More information on the Cross-Campus Initiatives Fund, including terms of reference and guidelines for

Choral music received a big boost in the prov-

“The Bruneaus’ continued support for Memorial over

ince on Tuesday, Jan. 15, as Memorial’s School of Music

the years has had a significant, positive impact on our

announced the creation of a new choral centre.

students,” said Dr. Kachanoski. “I thank them once again

The Bruneau Centre for Excellence in Choral Music is

for being such great friends to our university.”

being created through a generous donation of $1 million from Drs. Jean and Angus Bruneau.

Dr. Ellen Waterman, dean of Memorial’s School of

proposals, is available at www.mun.ca/vpacademic/ CCIF.php. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of the Provost at 864-8246 or vpacad@mun.ca. The Conference Fund provides support for conferences, workshops or seminars that are hosted or

Music, also welcomed the gift.

co-hosted by Memorial University. A one-time support

The new centre will promote and foster research and

“The Bruneaus have a wonderful vision for choral mu-

community projects that seek to understand, encourage

sic in Newfoundland that builds on an already existing

of $50,000 will be allocated annually for regular

and enhance the powerful impact that choral singing

tradition of excellence,” said Dr. Waterman. “They rec-

conferences, as opposed to large-scale events.

can have on individuals and communities. It will sup-

ognize that choral music is right at the heart of musical

More information on the Conference Fund,

port projects that have the potential to stimulate excel-

culture; by singing in choirs, people build strong com-

including terms of reference and a template for

lence in community music-making locally, nationally

munities and express their identities. This centre will

submissions, is available www.mun.ca/research/

and internationally.

engage university and community researchers and

conference/index.php .

“This generous gift from Drs. Jean and Angus Bruneau will provide our students, faculty and community

musicians in a range of far-reaching projects. It’s a

Inquiries can be directed to the Office of the VicePresident (Research) at 864-3650 or rebruce@mun.ca.

tremendous opportunity.”

with first-rate choral opportunities and resources,” said

Dr. Jean Bruneau expressed her passion for choral music.

President Gary Kachanoski. “The centre will foster

“Personally I know that when people sing together

choral research and professional development through

whether in a school auditorium, a church sanctuary,

internships, participation in national and international

a concert hall, a large outdoor gathering or one’s own

festivals and through collaborations with the world’s

kitchen, a dynamic community is created which is great-

finest choral artists.”

er than just the sum of the individuals participating,”

Drs. Jean and Angus Bruneau have a long, multi-fac-

she said. “It is for me an inspirational experience to sing

eted relationship and history with Memorial Universi-

with others to give expression and tribute with passion

ty, one which continues to develop in innovative and

and joy to the emotional, spiritual and daily human

inspiring ways.

challenges we encounter on our life’s journey.”

Applications for both funds will be accepted until Feb. 15, 2013.

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Mapping our knowledge We often

take the simplest forms of knowledge

for granted. One of them is the basic world map. This

STUDENTVIEW

is not meant to insult the students who did poorly on

Joshua Duff

Judith Adler’s map quiz in Sociology 2270. Nor is this

warmer weather than Canada.” Now if I did not know where Brazil is on a map, I could have easily mistaken it for somewhere else and might have left with the false notion that she was European.

an attack toward the students who were interviewed

Our success in school could one day lead us to

and map quizzed by a local CBC program host. For both

sciences, technology, trades and business programs – in

different regions of the world. It is best to understand

groups, I am well aware that your interests today are very

our education system. Contrary to what some students

the fundamentals of a map. For example, a map provides

prioritized and basic geography may not be one of them.

may think, geography is useful in our studies.

us with the groundwork in certain case studies, i.e.

Probably because we are spending more time pursuing

In my first year as a political science student, I studied

for science students studying diseases, it is important

other complex, and exhaustive, levels of academia. My

a course taught by Sherrill Pike – Issues in World Politics

to know where their origins are and where they have

purpose is to stress that we have moved away from many

1020. The first assignment she administered was a map

travelled to help prevent them from spreading around

of the fundamentals we learned in grade school that are

quiz. My first thought was, “Why?” I bought a map and

the globe. They can help us identify where people are

still important to us.

struggled studying for that test. But after we received our

from, who they are and what their background is so we

You cannot explain where Newfoundland and Labrador

marked quizzes, she noted that the countries on the test

can apply that knowledge upon meeting them. So take a

is without mentioning the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic is

are the countries we would study that semester. Today, I

moment to browse the world map – mine is still tacked

a contribution that defines much of Newfoundland and

understand why she gave us a map quiz. By knowing the

to my wall.

Labrador’s culture; therefore we identify ourselves with

basics of a map I now understand why and where certain

it. The same concept applies to those who have travelled

events occur throughout the world.

to countries throughout Europe – you cannot describe Spain without knowing that it is located in Europe.

Last semester, I met a student who told me she was from Brazil. My brain registered that she was “from

After watching the CBC report, it appears that geography

one of the largest countries in South America, along

may be taking a back seat to other fields of study – such as

the Atlantic coastline, close to the equator, and has

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Joshua Duff is a fourth-year student majoring in political science and English language and literature at Memorial University. He can be reached at jrd218@mun.ca.

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Exploring poetry and politics in the 1940s By Janet Harron

Respected author,

historian and professor

to comment on an aspect of modern poetry.

emeritus from the Department of English Language

Dr. Mark Cumming, chair of the Pratt committee,

and Literature, and member of the Order of Canada, Dr.

considers the choice of Dr. O’Flaherty as particularly

Patrick O’Flaherty, will deliver Memorial’s 44th annual

fitting.

Pratt Lecture on Friday, Feb. 8.

“This year’s lecture will be delivered by a scholar who,

His lecture is titled Newfoundland Poetry and Politics in the 1940s.

in his benchmark study of Newfoundland literature, The Rock Observed (1979), wrote so trenchantly about

Dr. O’Flaherty will explore the connection between

Pratt and his relationship with Newfoundland life and

politics and poetry in the 1940s, especially in the

culture,” said Dr. Cumming. “Patrick O’Flaherty is a

critical years 1946-48, during which Newfoundlanders

scholar, creative writer and historian, whose literary

considered whether or not to remain an independent

criticism, fiction and historical writings comprise a

country and decided not to.

sustained and evolving meditation on the life and culture

“English, Scottish and sometimes Irish and American

of Newfoundland.”

poems were cited for a variety of political purposes, as

The lecture begins at 8 p.m. in the Bruneau Centre for

was local poetry,” said Dr. O’Flaherty. “People used verse;

Research and Innovation’s Innovation Hall, IIC- 2001,

it was important to them.”

on the St. John’s campus. Admission is free and parking

The Pratt Lecture was established to honour the life

Dr. Patrick O’Flaherty will deliver the 2013 Pratt Lecture.

will be available in lot 15B.

and accomplishments of the poet E. J. Pratt and is meant

NOTABLE

&

PAPERS PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Neil B. Bishop, Department of French and

policy. Prior to joining Grenfell, Dr. van Zyll de Jong held

Spanish, and the well-known St. John’s francophone

various roles, such as science director with the Forest

poet Annick Perrot-Bishop, have published a bilingual

Ecosystems Research Unit, Canadian Forest Service,

volume including four collections of poetry, two being

director of the Institute for Biodiversity, Ecosystem

Dr. Neil B. Bishop, Department of French and

Ms. Perrot-Bishop’s originals and two of Dr. Bishop’s

Science and Sustainability, as senior biologist (fisheries

Spanish, presented a paper titled Le Québec et ses trois

revised translations thereof. The volume, Of Amber

research) with the provincial government and as an

langues dans Un jardin entouré de murailles, roman de

Waters Woven/Tissée d’eau et d’ambre was published

adjunct professor with Memorial University.

Robert Lalonde, in the Departmental Seminar Series Nov.

in late 2012 by Ekstasis Editions of Victoria, B.C. The

28. An extended version of the paper has been published

authors thank the Canada Council for the Arts for its

Dr. Ken Barter’s

appointment as acting

in France, in the peer-reviewed academic journal Études

grant in support of the translation and publication of

associate dean, graduate studies and scholarship, at

canadiennes / Canadian Studies, itself a publication of

this new addition to francophone writing and to literary

the School of Social Work has been approved by the

the French Association for Canadian Studies.

translation in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Board of Regents. Prior to coming to Memorial in 1998, Dr. Barter worked in many capacities in the public

Geoff Warden, PhD candidate and second-year

Department of

service for 30 years. He was also research chair in child

medical student in the Faculty of Medicine, is first author

English Language and Literature, has been re-appointed

protection for five years. Dr. Barter has served on the

on a paper recently published by Clinical Genetics

as department head for a further one-year period.

board of directors of the Canadian Association of Social

titled A Population-based Study of Hereditary Non-

Professor Donna Walsh,

Work Educators (CASWE) for six years and chaired the

Polyposis Colorectal Cancer: Evidence of Pathologic and

has been

CASWE governance task force committee to review and

Genetic Heterogeneity. His research was supervised by

appointed head of Fine Arts, Grenfell Campus, for a

revise the constitution and organizational structure

Drs. Patrick Parfrey, Jane Green and Roger Green, and

three-year term effective Jan. 1, 2013.

of CASWE. He also served two terms on the board

included data obtained by the Interdisciplinary Research

of the Child Welfare League of Canada. Dr. Barter’s

Team in Colorectal Cancer.

Professor Todd Hennessey

Michael van Zyll de Jong

has been

appointment will be effective until Sept. 30, 2013, or

appointed as interim director, Environmental Policy

until the permanent dean’s position with the school is

Dr. Neil Kennedy,

Institute, Grenfell Campus, until Sept. 30, 2013. Dr.

filled and the current dean pro tempore, Dr. Donna Hardy

presented the paper Bermuda Bound: Patrick Williams

van Zyll de Jong takes over from Wade Bowers. Grenfell

Cox, returns to the associate dean position.

and the Limits of the Abolitionist Atlantic to a panel he

Department of History,

Campus extends a sincere thank you to Dr. Bowers for

organized on the illegal slave trade into Louisiana, at

his leadership in both the institute and Grenfell’s first

the 127th Annual Meeting of the American Historical

master’s program, a master of arts in environmental

Association, in New Orleans, La., Jan. 3-6.

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Plus, MUN will pay 50% of the cost of a membership for eligible employees and retirees.*

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Tuned into exercise By Michelle Osmond

In the age

of ubiquitous technology

listening to music while interval training

and portable devices, it’s not unusual to see

at 80 per cent of their maximal oxygen

someone listening to music while exercising.

consumption, a fairly high intensity, on a

For some, it’s a psychological thing – a tool to

stationary bicycle.

focus and get in “the zone.” In fact, there is

What they found was that heart rate

some evidence that suggests music can have

recovery was significantly faster post-exercise

a psychological effect of decreasing your rate

and blood lactate levels increased. Also, on

of perceived exertion.

average, participants were able to exercise for

According to the School of Human Kinetics

a full minute longer when listening to music

and Recreation master’s student Meaghan

during exercise. “Recent studies on interval training have

listening to music allows the individual

shown that even a 10-second bout of high

to separate thought from feelings, thereby

intensity exercise can have benefits to your

altering one’s perception of the unpleasant

health, thus an extra minute at this high

physiological responses to exercise.

intensity should also have great benefits,”

“If there is a really good song on my iPod it seems to make training just that much easier, and looking around at the gym I noticed that I might not be the only one that thinks that,” she said. But Ms. Maddigan, who has been an athlete all her life, noticed there was not much research on whether or not listening to music

Chris Hammond photo

Maddigan, the most pervasive theory is that

Ms. Maddigan noted. To the average person this means that if you are listening to high tempo music while doing cardiovascular training, you should be able to exercise for longer, work harder,

Dustin Silvey exercises while listening to his iPod, while Dr. David Behm looks on.

has an effect on the body’s physiological

feel better and recover faster. Ms. Maddigan is hoping this may get a few more people motivated. “If you’re having trouble getting the

responses to exercise, specifically high intensity exercise.

internal motivation to push yourself just a little bit harder during training or even just

So, along with her supervisor Dr. Dave Behm, Ms. Maddigan set out to look at the

for everyday exercise, maybe weight loss or simply for health benefit goals, what do you

physiological responses to exercise, such as heart rate, ventilatory kinetics, blood lactate

have to lose by trying some external motivation in the form of some high tempo music

levels and how long it takes to fatigue. The pair looked at how people are affected when

to give you just a little boost?”

Chemistry program welcomes international students By Kelly Foss

The Department

of Chemistry is going

international. A new program sponsored by Memorial’s Strategic Internationalization Fund has been allowing the department to bring in a number of foreign students for short-term research opportunities. The

International

Student

Research

Experience Chris Hammond photo

Program in Chemistry, or ISREP-Chem, was developed in response to the most recent call for applications from the fund. “The idea was that we would increase the international face of the department by bringing students in and by sending some of our students abroad to foster collaborations internationally between researchers in this department and researchers in other countries,” said Dr. Graham Bodwell, the chemistry faculty member who

Shunsuke Kumashiro, University of Hiroshima, recently participated in a short-term research program in the Department of Chemistry.

developed the plan. “As far as the students are concerned, they have wonderful opportunities to broaden their horizons both personally and professionally.” In summer 2012, two students arrived from the United States, Nick Settje and David Cascione, both of Cornell

something,” he said.

identifying two students from Memorial who will get

Dr. Sunil Pansare supervised Mr. Kumashiro during his visit and says the opportunity gives the students a chance to learn about new areas in chemistry.

the opportunity to do a foreign placement in summer 2013. “We feel this opportunity will be a real enhancement

University, and in the fall two additional students came

“I think interaction with a completely different set

to their studies. The international research experience

from Japan, Natsumi Kubota, University of Nagoya, and

of colleagues and supervisor, in a different atmosphere,

they will gain will be a real bonus when they start

Shunsuke Kumashiro, University of Hiroshima. The

all contributes to the overall experience,” he said. “He’s

applying for postgraduate scholarships.”

department expects the fifth student, Vaclav Houska,

been a good student. He has picked up stuff quickly and

Chemistry students interested in participating in the

who is from the Czech Academy of Sciences, to visit this

we got a reasonable amount of chemistry done during

program should contact Dr. Chris Flinn, committee

month.

his stay here.”

chair.

“The feedback we’ve had from each of the students has

Dr. Bodwell says the program even benefits the

“I’ve been nothing short of thrilled with what the

been highly positive as well as that from the supervisors

department’s graduate students, many of whom have

program has enabled us to do,” said Dr. Bodwell. “The

they have worked with,” said Dr. Bodwell. “It’s been a

played a role in mentoring the visiting students.

program has been money extremely well spent and it’s

wonderful experience all around.”

“They’ve all interacted and learned about each other’s

providing benefits from every angle. I have to strongly

Mr. Kumashiro was thrilled with the opportunity

respective cultures and had fun together. There’s now a

emphasize my gratitude to the university for funding

to visit Newfoundland and Labrador and indicated he

connection between them and the chemistry world is

this project. It has been such a positive experience from

would have liked to stay and work longer.

small. These connections are really important to build

every conceivable perspective.”

“I think three months is too short to complete something, but it’s a really good opportunity to start

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on. The more of them you have, the better.” He says the department is now in the process of

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Engage MEMORIAL

History through the pages Tapping into Innu knowledge to develop a pan-Innu dictionary The head of Memorial’s Department of Linguistics

With nearly 27,000 entries, each with phonetic

and the principal investigator leading the Communi-

spelling and grammatical information, the completed

ty-University Research Alliance project says that many

dictionary will be trilingual, offering translations in

Aboriginal languages in Canada are losing their speak-

Innu-aimun, English and French.

ers.

While the work for the dictionary was completed in

“The Innu language is one of the strongest, but you

fall of 2012, Dr. MacKenzie and her team are reviewing

can tell children are starting to lose it,” said Dr. Margue-

the final draft. Once finished, it will become a tool to

rite MacKenzie.

help a number of Innu schools and community groups

It’s a recognized reality, but one that she believes can be changed. A student of the Innu language for more

across Labrador and Quebec develop new teaching aids and classroom materials.

than 40 years, Dr. MacKenzie, along with a group of

Looking ahead, Dr. MacKenzie will establish teams

engaged and passionate community collaborators,

with faculty members and partner organizations to

has driven the creation of a comprehensive pan-Innu

further educate communities about the new resource.

dictionary.

“There’s a big education component that will have to

Over the course of six years, Dr. MacKenzie, and pri-

follow the launch,” she said. “We will teach people how

mary editor José Mailhot, collaborated closely with

to use the dictionary, how to read phonetics and pro-

partners from the new Innu school board Mamu Tsh-

nounce silent vowels, until people get used to it.”

ishkutamashutau, the Institut Tshakapesh and Carleton University. Through workshops and consultations, the team en-

Dr. Marguerite MacKenzie

Engaging these communities and partners in research,

language,” explained Dr. MacKenzie. “People in the

Dr. MacKenzie adds, has benefits that extend beyond

community definitely recognize that this research is

the finished project.

important, so they are willing to give opportunities to

gaged Innu communities to verify vocabulary, adding

“Raising the profile of Aboriginal cultures and lan-

English translations and checking words with various

guages is very important. It’s very positive to demon-

Ultimately, the goal is simple: recording a language,

elders, including new entries that had never been docu-

strate that Aboriginal communities themselves are

both to preserve a rich history and to give it a better shot

mented before.

engaging in work that’s important to them.”

at a vibrant future.

graduate students to engage and learn.”

“We had an editorial committee that met regularly

She also believes there was a strong benefit for the grad-

“It will create pride in the language,” said Dr. MacK-

over the five-year period so that people from the com-

uate students at Memorial who have worked with the

enzie. “This is the last generation of speakers that know

munities participated in the process of decision making

Aboriginal communities first-hand.

these words, so it’s important that we collect and value

for standardizing certain spelling or translations,” said Dr. MacKenzie.

“A number of students have been able to travel to the

their knowledge now.”

communities to meet people and learn aspects of the

Community air waves Sharing voices in rural communities Dr. Ivan Emke, associate professor in social and cultural studies and facilitator for internationalization at Memorial’s Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook, is also one of the leading volunteers for Ryakuga, a non-profit communications company promoting local and community communications in a global context using community media – from radio and television to print and the Internet. Since 1997 Dr. Emke has been bringing local radio into rural communities, giving local voices a chance to be heard. “The intriguing thing about these communities is that despite rural challenges and depopulation, there are people here who are soldiering on and doing their best to enjoy life,” he said. “We’re giving them a medium to tell their stories and feel proud about where they live.” He’s always interested to see how people react to the opportunity of hitting the air waves.

Dr. Ivan Emke

“People catch on to the excitement,” he said. “Even though they’re talking to people they might see every day,

Ryakuga initiative is that communities will become

And while new stations aren’t always the outcome, Dr.

the communication transforms them when they’re on air.

inspired to start up their own radio station. This has

Emke believes even the temporary presence of local con-

It instills a new sense of purpose to what they’re saying.”

been the positive result of several visits, most notably

versation on the radio can have benefits.

Dr. Emke credits this evolution to the infinite engaging power of the radio.

for communities such as Burnt Islands, Bell Island and Norris Point.

“If people’s experiences are enriched in some way, it’s still a success. These are places where there isn’t a lot of

“They love to sing, play music, reminisce about their

Following Ryakuga’s community broadcasts, each

positive light shed on their identity, so if it made them

heritage and discuss what the future looks like,” he said.

town collaborated to raise money for radio equipment

feel differently even for a couple of days, then we’ve

“In that way, it’s a chance for them to celebrate their

and set up groups of volunteers to run a full-time sta-

made an impact. It’s not a healthy community without

culture. If you have local voices on the radio and they’re

tion. Burnt Islands began broadcasting in 2007, Norris

a sense of pride and belonging, and this is what local

having a conversation about what they share, people

Point went on the air in 2011 and Bell Island received

media gives to people.”

will listen and join in.”

their Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications

According to Dr. Emke, the long-term goal of the

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Dwight Howse

Helping youth learn at new depths Marine Institute teaching at the bottom of the ocean The best way to get youth engaged with ocean technology is to get their hands wet. So says Dwight Howse, head of the School of Ocean Technology at the Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) and the driving force behind MI’s participation in the Marine Advanced Technology Education Centre’s (MATE) International Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Competition. With hands-on mentoring, Mr. Howse prepares teams from the Marine Institute and the high school system to design underwater ROVs to compete against other students from around the world. “The competition emulates industry in that projects are done by teams and each student brings their own ability,” said Mr. Howse. Students are encouraged to think of themselves as entrepreneurs, transforming their teams into companies that manufacture, market and sell the products they build. In addition to engineering their ROVs, each student is assigned a specific role – from

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preparing technical reports to designing posters and conducting presentations. Along with his mentoring role, Mr. Howse was also successful in making the case to MATE representatives for the international competition to take place in St. John’s in

THE POWER OF COLLABORATION IN DEMOCRACY

2007. “They were amazed,” Mr. Howse recalled. “Partly by the facilities themselves,

With people skipping elections in record numbers, and civic and social institutions dying off, how can civic engagement be restored? Join an expert panel to discuss the state of civic engagement and how to make it better:

but also by the willingness on the part of the Marine Institute, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the province to come on board and support this.” The success of the event in 2007 has been instrumental in bringing the international competition back to MI in 2015.

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“There’s nowhere else in the world that focuses on training ROV technicians like we do,” said Mr. Howse. In addition to competing internationally, more than 500 junior high and high school students across the province participate in regional competitions at the Marine Institute each year. These competitions are supported by a long list of provincial sponsors,

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 7:30 PM NST

including the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Department of Innovation,

Innovation Hall, Bruneau Centre St. John’s Campus, Memorial University

Business and Rural Development, Hibernia Management and Development Company, Terra Nova, Statoil, Subsea7, Husky Energy and AMEC. Many participants follow their passion further by enrolling in the remotely operat-

Free admission and parking in lot 15B. The event will be webcast live. Reception to follow.

ed vehicles technician diploma program at the institute, said Mr. Howse. Introduced in 2008, the two-year program trains students in all aspects of the technology, from

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piloting, electrical and hydraulics to launch and live field training. “We’re changing the way young people think about the oceans,” he explained. “No longer will they associate the ocean with a dark, dangerous lifestyle, but an opportunity. We need to get back to the point where we are proud of our ocean resource as an incredible asset to this province.”

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February 12 – 15, 2013

Come celebrate the great things that happen when we work together Our relationship with the people and organizations of this province and beyond is one of our greatest strengths. We’d like to invite all students, faculty, staff and members of the public to join us for Engage Memorial, a week of events showcasing and celebrating public engagement at Memorial.

Labradorians on Film Screening Room 250, CNA Building Happy Valley-Goose Bay, 3:30-5:00 pm The public is invited to view “The Far North” a film featuring historic footage of Labrador and Greenland, learn about Memorial’s new Public Engagement Framework, and attend a community reception. This event is presented by the Labrador Institute and The Labrador Film Foundation. No RSVP needed.

Public Engagement Workshops & Fair Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, St. John’s Campus, 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Synergy Session: Corner Brook an Innovative City? An assessment of the city’s innovation networks AS 2016, Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Join Memorial faculty member Dr, Jose Lam, and Ken Carter, Director of Research and Analysis with the Rural Secretariat, as they discuss a research project about innovation networks in Corner Brook. Session is presented by the Harris Centre. Lunch is provided and parking is available. Please RSVP.

Public Engagement Speed Dating The Breezeway, St. John’s Campus, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm

A full day of practical workshop sessions about public engagement, along with booths from Memorial’s public engagement support units. Please RSVP.

Memorial Presents: Engaging Citizens - The Power of Collaboration in Democracy Innovation Hall, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, St. John’s Campus (WEBCAST LIVE), 7:30-9:30 pm A panel of Memorial and international experts will discuss the state of civic engagement in this province and the world. Presentations will be followed by an audience Q and A and reception. All are welcome to attend in person, or watch the live webcast at www.mun.ca/harriscentre. No RSVP needed

Memorial is playing match maker, helping Memorial students network with some of the most interesting and exciting people in this province. With decision-makers from business, arts, health, not-forprofits and more, this is your chance- ask a question, share your ideas and make a connection! Please RSVP.

Engage Memorial Wrap-up Bitters Pub, St. John’s Campus, , 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm All members of Memorial and the public are invited to join us for a casual wrap-up reception. Meet others who are interested in public engagement, and enjoy hors d’oeuvre and conversation. No RSVP needed.

Words in Edgewise 20/20: Public Engagement Eastern Edge Gallery, St. John’s, 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm Words in Edgewise 20/20 will challenge some of MUN’s best and brightest to fit their public engagement stories into the popular Pecha Kucha format: 20 images x 20 seconds = a frantic, often hilarious, night of short, snappy, and engaging talks. Admission is free at the 19+ event. No RSVP needed.

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For full event details and for information about how to register, please visit mun.ca/publicengagement

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New Husky Energy chair appointed By Jackey Locke

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

risk engineering. In parallel, he initiated an inter-

has a new research chair. Dr. Brian Veitch, a professor

disciplinary research program on offshore and maritime

of ocean and naval architectural engineering, has been

safety with the goal of improving the safety of life at sea.

appointed the new Husky Energy Chair in Oil and Gas

His work has garnered a number of awards, including

Research.

the President’s Award for Outstanding Research at

The $2.5-million endowment for the Husky Energy

Memorial University and Transport Canada’s Marine

Chair in Oil and Gas Research was initiated in 2003

Safety Award. He also helped launch several technology

by Husky Energy. The current focus of the chair is to

companies with his graduate students.

undertake an innovative research program in offshore oil

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Veitch

and gas research, with particular emphasis on offshore

has held several administrative roles in the Faculty of

engineering for harsh ocean and Arctic environments.

Engineering and Applied Science, and currently serves on

“The Husky Chair in Oil and Gas Research will support further understanding of harsh environment operations and underscores Husky’s commitment to

the board of directors of the Research and Development Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador. “I

am

honoured

and

delighted

to

have

the

help develop the province’s engineering capability in

opportunity to serve as the Husky Energy chair,” said

this very challenging area,” said Malcolm Maclean,

Dr. Veitch. “I look forward to working in partnership

senior vice-president for Husky Energy’s Atlantic Region.

with Husky Energy to develop an interdisciplinary

“We look forward to working with Dr. Veitch to make

research, development and innovation program focused

the chair a key part of the local research and education

on offshore engineering. Through our work, we aim to

community.”

create an exciting teaching and learning environment

Dr. Veitch earned a bachelor of engineering degree, followed by a master of engineering degree from

Dr. Brian Veitch

for students and researchers alike, with the ultimate goal

industry partners like Husky Energy and I have no

of having positive, practical impact on the industry.”

doubt that this research partnership will lead to further

Memorial University. He completed further graduate

Dr. Christopher Loomis, vice-president (research), said

advances that will enhance our knowledge of operating in

studies at the Helsinki University of Technology,

the appointment is an excellent example of industry-

harsh offshore environments and provide new insight

where he focused on naval architecture and ocean

academic collaboration.

to industry.”

engineering. Dr. Veitch returned to Canada in 1996 to

“The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Dr. Veitch was selected for this position after a

work with the National Research Council. In 1998, he

has been steadily growing its research capacity and

thorough international search. The appointment,

was appointed to the Terra Nova Project Junior Research

building a reputation for innovative offshore engineer-

effective Jan. 1, 2013, is a five-year term and is eligible

Chair at Memorial University, where he developed an

ing research,” said Dr. Loomis. “The success of faculty

for renewal.

applied research program on ocean environmental

members like Dr. Veitch is attracting the attention of

VACCINE STUDY

Memorial recognizing International Data Privacy Day Memorial University

Are you 23–25 years of age?

is recognizing

Would you like to participate in a research study?

International Data Privacy Day on Friday, Feb. 1, with two free events open to all members of the university community and the general public.

We are looking for people who

Memorial is joining the effort to promote privacy awareness along with many international

• Were in grade 9 between 2002–2004

organizations, companies, educational institutions, government

entities

and

municipalities

• Received a grade 9 vaccination as part of the Newfoundland and Labrador school-based Public Health vaccination program.

across

the globe. “We want to participate in and support Data Privacy Day events, because it is an

Is this you? You may be due to receive a booster vaccine.

opportunity to let our community and the public know that we take our privacy responsibilities seriously,” said Dr. Wardlaw, provost and vice-president (academic) who will deliver welcoming remarks at the start of the day.

This is a study using Adacel® vaccine, which helps protect against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough disease).

The morning session will be a half-day symposium titled The Cloud and You. The symposium will feature two expert presentations examining different aspects of Cloud computing – the use of remote services hosted on the Internet to store and use information.

For more info or to ask if you can take part, please contact one of our research nurse coordinators:

“People are increasingly storing their information in the cloud, so they would benefit from a better understanding of what that means for their privacy,” said Rosemary Thorne, Memorial’s privacy officer with the Information Access and

Sandra Adams 709 777 6434 sandram.adams@easternhealth.ca

Privacy Protection Office. The afternoon session will be a presentation titled Anatomy of a Privacy Breach: Attack on the Faculty of Business Administration Website. Dr. Larry Bauer, Memorial’s

Shelley Button 709 777 2951 shelley.button@easternhealth.ca

associate dean (academic programs) in the Faculty of Business Administration, will discuss an incident this past summer where unauthorized access to the faculty’s website by an unknown party was discovered and what the faculty did about it to protect the confidential information of students, faculty, staff and clients. While both events are free and open to all members of the university community and the public, registration is required for the morning session where space is limited. Registration is not required for the afternoon session.

Eligible participants will be reimbursed for travel/parking/time commitment.

For a full schedule of events including times and locations, please visit Memorial’s Information Access and Privacy Protection Office website at www.mun.ca/iapp .

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Making progress in prostate cancer research By Virginia Middleton

Dr. Ken Kao

and his team at Memorial have

made an important discovery that could lead to better detection and treatment methods for those diagnosed with prostate cancer. The two-year research project is funded in part through the Research & Development Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC), a provincial Crown corporation. “Our province continues to be a place where life science researchers like Dr. Kao can find the support they need to test and develop their research,” said Keith Hutchings, minister, Research & Development Corporation. “Although we have a long way to go towards finding a cure for prostate cancer, it should not be understated that an important discovery in the fight against this disease was made right here in Newfoundland and Labrador.” RDC provided $90,247 through its LeverageR&D Program to this project, with an additional $147,637 from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Genesis Group, Memorial University, and funds from the

Glenn Janes, centre, along with Dr. Christopher Loomis, far right, touring Dr. Ken Kao’s laboratory. Dr. Kao is third from right.

Motorcycle Ride for Dad – Avalon Chapter administered through the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.

diagnosis. We wouldn’t have been able to come this far

samples, in order to determine the appropriate level of

Dr. Kao is a professor of oncology in the Division of

without the collaborative efforts of so many people here

treatment. Dr. Kao believes that by using the Pygopus

Biomedical Sciences in Memorial’s Faculty of Medicine.

in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our efforts are getting

gene as an additional biomarker, it may be possible to

He and his team have discovered that the protein

us closer to not only improving the quality of life for the

gain a better understanding of where the tumour is in its

Pygopus is highly active and concentrated in prostate

men and their families affected by this disease, but to

development to help guide treatment options.

cancer cells. This discovery is important, as Pygopus is

hopefully finding a cure once and for all.”

generally not found in normal prostate cells or benign tumours.

“The important work currently underway by Dr.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society of

Kao and his team should be commended,” said Glenn

Newfoundland and Labrador, it is estimated that 490

Janes, chief executive officer, RDC. “The life science

“We will be able to make significant progress with

men were diagnosed with prostate cancer by the end of

research conducted here at Memorial University’s Terry

this research funding, which will build on our original

2012. Across Canada, the number of new prostate cancer

Fox Cancer Research Laboratories is another example

findings,” said Dr. Kao. “Right now, when a diagnosis

diagnoses was estimated to be over 26,500 by the end

of how Newfoundland and Labrador continues to be a

is made it’s often not known how the tumour will

of 2012.

place where important medical discoveries and health

progress. By understanding how active and concentrated

Laboratories traditionally use a handful of biomarkers

Pygopus is in prostate cancer cells, we can strengthen a

to help identify and characterize cancer from patient

&

management tools are studied.”

News notes Listed below is a selection of the funding opportunities for

• CIHR Doctoral Research Award – 2012-13

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which information has recently been received by the Office

• CIHR Clinician-Scientist Salary Award – 2012-13

Dadd-German Academic Exchange Service

of Research Services. For links to further information on these

• CIHR Clinician-Scientist Training Award – 2012-13

items, visit Grant Funding Opportunities on the Research web-

• SSHRC Partnership Grants – Letter of Intent

site at www.mun.ca/research/overview/grant_opp.php .

• SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Master’s Scholar-

Feb. 28

ships (university applications)

National Research Council Canada

• CIHR Proof of Principle -- Phase I (Winter 2013 Competition)

• International Partnerships for Sustainable Societies (IPaSS)

• CIHR Health Professional Student (2012-13)

• Brain Canada Multi-Investigator Research Initiative LOI

• CIHR Planning Grants – Winter 2013 Competition

• H.L. Holmes Awards for Post-doctoral Studies

McMaster University/Hamilton Foundation

• CIHR Dissemination Events – Winter 2013 Competitions

• Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery

• CIHR Proof of Principle – Phase II (Winter 2013 competition)

National Expansion

• CIHR Prize – Betty Havens Prize (2013)

• NSERC and CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and

Memorial University, Office of Research Services

• CIHR Prize – Knowledge Translation Prize (2013)

Diabetes Funding Initiative for Sodium Reduction in the

• CIHR Other – Science to Business (2013)

Canadian Food Supply

• CIHR Operating Grant – Methodological Innovations for

• The Research Data Centres (RDC) Program

March 1

Neuroimaging Datasets

• Aid to Scholarly Publications

Memorial University, ISER

• CIHR Training Grant – Randomized Controlled Trials:

• Automotive Partnership Canada

– Master Fellowship

Mentoring (2013-14)

• Canadian Diabetes Association – Operating Grant

– Research Grant

• CIHR Prize – CIHR Health Researcher of the Year (2013)

• ISER Post-doctoral Fellowship

– Conference Grant

• CIHR Other – International COEN Initiative in Neurodegen

• ISER Doctoral Fellowship

– Annual Student Essay Prize

eration

• Business-led Networks of Centres of Excellence

• CIHR Other – China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative

• NLCAHR – Enhancing Health Care in NL LOI

Memorial University, Office of the VP (Research)

(2013)

• ISER Master’s Fellowship

(Nominations)

• CIHR Undergraduate – CIHR Health Professional Student

• ISER Conference Grant

Research Award

• ISER Research Grant

• CIHR Partnerships for Health System Improvement –

• ISER Annual Student Essay Prize

2012-13 • CIHR Personnel Awards – Canadian Diabetes Association –

IMMINENT DEADLINES

Post-doctoral Fellowship

– DADD-AICGS Research Fellowship

– H.L. Holmes Awards for Post-doctoral Studies

– E.B. Eastburn Postdoctoral Fellowships

– Artistic/Creative Grants Competition

– David Hawkins Lectureship in Health Research

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

– John C. Polanyi Award (Nominations)

– Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research

in Science and Engineering (Nominations)

• CIHR Operating Grant – Canadian Diabetes Association

Feb. 15

• CIHR Other – Institute Community Support Grants and

Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Awards (2012-13)

– Royal College/Associated Medical Services CanMEDS

– Research Grants

• CIHR Other – Best Brains Exchange Travel Awards (2012-13)

Research and Development Grant

• CIHR Personnel Awards – Canadian Diabetes Association –

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation/Atlantic Chapter

– Faculty Development Grant

Clinician Scientist, Scholar and Doctoral Student Research

– Medical Education Research Grant

– Research Grant Programs

Awards

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OUTANDABOUT For more on these events and other news at Memorial, please visit

Boundaries with a Learning Management System, 12-1:30 p.m.,

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ED-3011, Sponsor: DELTS

Wednesday, Jan. 30

Thursday, Feb. 7

Study Abroad Information Session, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., The

MUN Cinema Series: Amour, 7-9 p.m., Empire Theatres, Avalon

Loft, University Centre, Sponsor: International Centre and Go

Mall, Sponsor: MUN Cinema

Abroad Office Deadline for RDC’s Ocean Industries Student Research Awards, Rock Out B4 You Blackout/Healthy Mind Awareness/Celebrate

4 p.m., Sponsor: Research & Development Corporation

Your Natural Size, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., third floor, The Landing, University Centre, Sponsor: Wellness Program

The Headscarf Debate in France and the Netherlands: Conflicts of Belonging in National Narratives, 12-1:10 p.m., A-4049D,

Bonne Bay Field Courses: Information Session, 1-2 p.m., SN-

Sponsor: Departments of Religious Studies and Sociology

3125A, Sponsor: Bonne Bay Marine Station AUV Route-Following Using Qualitative Navigation, 1-2 p.m., Faculty Bible study, 12-12:50 p.m., HH-2005, Sponsor: Philip

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Heath Investigating Soil/Pipeline Interaction during Oblique Relative Lunch and Learn on Liquid Robotics-Wave Glider Technology,

Movements, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for

11:40 a.m.-1:20 p.m., Delta Hotel, St. John’s, Salon F, Sponsor:

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Schlumbergewr and Liquid Robotics Third Annual Memorial Oxfam Gala Fundraiser, 8-10 p.m.,

Sponsor: Academic Advising Centre

Benevolent Irish Society, Sponsor: MUN Oxfam

Conflict(s) of Interest in Peer Review: Its Origins and Possible

Women in View on Screen: Under-Representation in Canadian

Solutions, 12-1:30 p.m., A-4049D, Sponsor: Department of

Film, 1-2 p.m., SN-4087, Sponsor: Department of Gender Studies

Sociology

Speakers’ Series

Thursday, Jan. 31

The Pratt Lecture 2013: Poetry and Politics in Newfoundland in

MUN Cinema Series: Rust and Bone, 7-9 p.m., Empire Theatres,

the 1940s, With a Suggestion About “The Bastard” Acrostic, 8-10

Avalon Mall, Sponsor: MUN Cinema

p.m., IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Sponsor: Department of English Language and Literature

A Calamity From Which No Relief Can be Expected: Civilian Responses to the French Occupation of Newfoundland, 8-9:30

Generalized Linear Longitudinal Semi-parametric Models with

p.m., Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Sponsor: Newfoundland

Time Dependent Covariates, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., IIC-2014,

Historical Society

Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Sponsor: School

Photo by Chris Hibbs

Friday, Feb. 8 School of Social Work Information Session, 1-2 p.m., SN-4068,

A World Elsewhere

Award-winning author and Newfoundland native Wayne Johnston capped off the fourth SPARKS Literary Festival with a reading from his most recent novel A World Elsewhere at the Petro-Canada Hall.

of Graduate Studies Muslim Contribution to World Civilization, 7-8 p.m., SN-2109, Sponsor: Muslim Student Association

Irish Studies Research Symposium: Talamh en Eisc, 9:30 a.m.-

Reading the Political Through Food; Reading Food through

3:10 p.m., SN-4087, Sponsor: Faculty of Arts

Politics: Soda Bread in Northern Ireland, 12-1 p.m., ED-4008,

Friday, Feb. 1

Sponsor: Department of Folklore

Feb-U-Hairy Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Medical School Lobby,

Tuesday, Feb. 12

Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, Sponsor: Planned Parenthood

Study Abroad Information Session, 12-12:30 p.m., SN-4040,

Words in Edgewise 20/20: Public Engagement, 8-10 p.m., Eastern

Sponsor: International Centre and Go Abroad Office

Edge Gallery, 72 Harbour Dr., St. John’s, Sponsor: Office of Public Engagement

Data Privacy Day 2013, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., ED-2030B, Sponsor: Information Access and Privacy Protection Office

Creative Currents: Innovation and Tradition in Island Acadian

Data Privacy Day 2013, 2-3:30 p.m., IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre

Music, 7:30-9 p.m., MMaP Gallery, second floor, Arts and Culture

Saturday, Feb. 16

Centre, Sponsor: MMaP Research Centre

Table Top Games Day, 12-9 p.m., UC-2001, Sponsor: St. John’s

for Research and Innovation, Sponsor: IAPP Office

Table Top/St. John’s RPG & BG Worm Composting: From Garden to Campus Brown Bag Series,

Comparative Biochemical Analysis of the Major Yolk Protein in

1-2 p.m., UC-3018, The Landing, Sponsor: Botanical Garden

the Sea Urchin Egg and Coelomic Fluid, 1-2 p.m., SN-4015, Sponsor: Department of Biochemistry

Friday, Feb. 15 Words in Edgewise 20/20: Public Engagement, 8-10 p.m., Eastern

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Edge Gallery, 72 Harbour Dr., St. John’s, Sponsor: Office of Public

Exam Study Tips and Stress Management, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

Engagement

Thinking About Time in Doing/Undoing Women’s and Gender

third Floor, University Centre, The Landing, Sponsor: Wellness

Studies, 1-4 p.m., Junior Common Room, Gushue Hall, Sponsor:

Program

Is Corner Brook an Innovative City? An Assessment of the City’s

Department of Gender Studies

Innovation Networks, 12-1:30 p.m.,Grenfell Campus, AS2016, Lessons from the Field: A Full Day of Public Engagement Work-

Monday, Feb. 4

shops, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Bruneau Centre for Research and Inno-

Stand-Up Comedy at The Landing, 8-11 p.m., The Landing,

vation atrium, Sponsor: Office of Public Engagement

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ration in Democracy, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Innovation Hall, Bruneau

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Tuesday, Feb. 5

MUN Cinema Series: A Late Quartet, 7-9 p.m., Empire Theatres,

Churchill Square, walking distance to MUN and

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Gender, 7-9 p.m., SN-2109, Spon-

Avalon Mall, Sponsor: MUN Cinema

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HSIMS photo

Dr. Linda Hensman (left), dean of Memorial’s School of Pharmacy, stands with the Class of 2016.

Welcoming students to profession of pharmacy By David Penney

A

formal

recognition

of

the

the pharmacy community.

Dr. Linda Hensman, dean of Memorial’s

community,”

she

said.

“It’s

about

commitment to embark on a career as a

“I always had a desire to be involved

the

becoming a professional, understanding

pharmacist, the White Coat Ceremony

in a career that provided caring for

initiation of the White Coat Ceremony

and embracing the responsibility that

is held annually to induct the newest

others,” she said. “I guess being exposed

at the school in 2007. This year’s event

comes with caring for patients and

class of students into the profession.

to the profession may have played a

was particularly special for her because it

representing this profession. Instilling

The 40 members of the Class of 2016

role, but my family never pushed me in

is the last one she will preside over after a

that in our students has been the highest

at

of

this direction. They gave me the space

12-year career as dean.

priority for me during my tenure as dean

Pharmacy participated in this year’s

to choose my own path, which turned

“The ceremony is very meaningful for

ceremony recently at the Health Sciences

out to be pharmacy. I chose this career

our students and for the entire pharmacy

Centre in St. John’s.

because I believe it will provide me with

Memorial

University’s

School

The Class of 2016 was joined by

the ability to develop strong one-on-one

dignitaries, members of the pharmacy

relationships with people to help them

community, students from all classes at

with their medications, which in turn

the school, faculty and staff, family and

will aid in their health and well-being.”

friends.

School

of

Pharmacy,

oversaw

and a significant part of that process has been the White Coat Ceremony.”

Included as part of the induction

Members of the pharmacy community

ceremony is the recitation of the Pledge of

facilitate the donning of the white

Professionalism. The public declaration of

coats. This year a number of individuals

that pledge signifies a shift from student

participated who now represent families

to practitioner and is a statement of

of second and third generations in the

responsibility that emphasizes a lifelong

profession with children and grand-

commitment to the service of patients

children who are members of the Class

who fall under their care. A poster-sized

of 2016. Megan Gulliver was proud to

version of the pledge is later signed by all

receive her white coat from her father

members of the class and posted in the

Ray Gulliver and her grandfather, Randy

school’s professional practice lab for the

Collins, both longstanding members of

duration of their program.

WHO U O Y L L I W ? E T A N I NOM

Funding research to improve patient care Enhancing Health Care in Newfoundland and Labrador is a fund established

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR

NOMINATION DEADLINE

through the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation, the Government of

OUTSTANDING TEACHING

| March 6

(LECTURERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF)

Newfoundland and Labrador and Eastern Health to support research in areas identified in the findings of the Cameron Inquiry. The fund will be administered this

OUTSTANDING TEACHING

(FACULTY)

| March 7

year by the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research. The fund aims to increase the scope and scale of research and evaluation activities that

DISTINGUISHED TEACHING

| March 8

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

| March 8

can improve care for patients in this province. Grants of up to $75,000 each are available to fund projects of up to three years in duration on any area of concern identified by the Cameron Inquiry. Research projects may involve clinical questions, research on the organization, administration or provision of health care, evidencebased design, implementation and evaluation of innovative projects for improving

THE PRESIDENT’S AWARDS give a tip of the hat to those people who are among the most commendable members of the Memorial community. It’s time to celebrate outstanding teaching. Nominate a faculty member or instructor who deserves the recognition.

the organization and quality of health care. Eligible applicants include employees/ students of Memorial University, the province’s regional health authorities, or any non-profit organization based in Newfoundland and Labrador. Collaboration across institutional, disciplinary and provincial boundaries is encouraged, as is the inclusion of decision makers from within the health care system. Grants of up to $25,000/two years may also be available for emerging researchers. Send a Letter

mun.ca/president/awards

of Intent by Feb. 28. Access the form here: www.nlcahr.mun.ca/funding/ehcnl . Submit all forms electronically to tkwhite@mun.ca.

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