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Alumni News - January 29, 2010 |
News
- Government provides additional funding to enhance Memorial’s infrastructure
- Major boost for research
- Respected MI instructor announces his retirement
- Future MI students get their own website
- An evening at the opera
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Events
- An Evening at the Opera (Reid Theatre, Arts and Administration Building, Memorial University, St. John's, NL) - February 18 & 19, 2010
- 12th Annual Curling Bonspiel (RE/MAX Centre, St. John's, NL) - February 20, 2010
- Medical Graduates' Wine Tasting (Get Stuffed Restaurant, St. John's, NL) - February 25, 2010
- Discovering Your Own Everest with TA Loeffler (The Belfry Gastro House, Calgary, AB) - March 1, 2010
- Edmonton Pub Night (LUX Steakhouse & Bar, Edmonton, AB) - March 2, 2010
- Alumni Event in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) - April, 2010
- In the Footsteps of a Regiment (Newfoundland, England, Belgium, France) - May, 2010
- REUNIONS
- CAREERS
- LIFELONG LEARNING
- GARDINER CENTRE EVENTS
- HARRIS CENTRE EVENTS
- BOTANICAL GARDEN EVENTS
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Government provides additional funding to enhance Memorial’s infrastructure
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An additional $9.7 million will be invested this year for infrastructure upgrades at Memorial University's St. John's and Corner Brook campuses. The funding will allow Memorial to upgrade laboratories, purchase equipment, address maintenance projects and improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. Darin King, minister of Education, made the announcement today and was joined by Dr. Chris Loomis, president and vice-chancellor pro tempore.
"With this funding, infrastructure will be improved, laboratory quality will be enhanced, and individuals with mobility issues will experience improved access," said Minister King. "These upgrades will further modernize the university for the benefit of students, faculty and staff, and will contribute to Memorial University's reputation as a world-class institution."
"This funding will allow us to undertake necessary upgrades to our laboratories and to make other significant infrastructure improvements, enhancing the student experience at Memorial University," said Dr. Loomis. "It also makes possible the acquisition of modern equipment for advanced research in areas of strategic interest to the university and the province, while providing benefits to other local post-secondary institutions."
The funding includes $7 million to upgrade some of the many science laboratories and equipment at the St. John's and Corner Brook campuses. Several science laboratories will receive new fume hoods and control devices, modern low temperature freezers, biological storage systems, electronics and other equipment. With this new state-of-the-art equipment for science research and teaching, graduates in biology, chemistry, medicine and other fields will receive the best training needed to succeed in their professions.
As well, $457,000 is being allocated for the purchase of a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) system which uses high-powered lasers to meld together particles such as plastic, ceramic and metal for rapid product prototyping and low-volume manufacturing for actual use. The SLS machine will also strengthen the ocean technology and engineering technology programs at the Marine Institute and College of the North Atlantic, thereby supporting the province's Oceans Strategy and its commitment to enhancing research and development capabilities.
The announcement also includes a further $2 million this fiscal year to allow Memorial to address its deferred maintenance projects, building on the annual $4 million originally allocated in Budget 2009.
To support Memorial University's Accessibility Projects plan, $300,000 is being invested to allow Memorial to upgrade old elevators and provide accessibility to Corte Real, Burton's Pond Apartments. As well, the university will continue to upgrade walkways, curbs, ramps and railings for persons with disabilities.
This additional funding, together with the annual funding for deferred maintenance, brings the total investment in Memorial University's infrastructure this year to $13.7 million.
"The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to a strong and vibrant university that has modern facilities all members of the community can access," said Minister King. "Government is making significant investments to ensure Memorial's growth and development. We want to attract the best and brightest, and with this additional funding we are making significant improvements to both campuses."
Since 2003, the Williams Government's annual funding for Memorial University has grown by over 86 per cent. Today's announcement follows recent Provincial Government investments for a new Genetics Centre, the expansion of the medical school and other professional schools, and a new academic building in Corner Brook.
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Major boost for research
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By Jeff Green
The Research & Development Corporation (RDC), the Crown corporation for improving research and development activity and performance in Newfoundland and Labrador, announced a $2-million investment in research projects at Memorial University through the Industrial Research and Innovation Fund (IRIF) on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
The investment is being made in 15 research projects in areas including archaeology, ocean technology, engineering, marine biology, biochemistry and medicine.
The IRIF investment enables researchers to leverage an additional $4.2 million from other funding sources including the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), Canada Research Chairs Program, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes for Health Research-Regional Partnership Program (CIHR-RPP) and others.
"The investment from the Industrial Research and Innovation Fund supports innovative research at Memorial University that is relevant to local industry and the provincial economy," said Glenn Janes, chief executive officer of the RDC. "Strategic investments in R&D at post-secondary institutions are essential for attracting and retaining the best researchers and building the infrastructure and capacity in support of research and development in the province."
"The Industrial Research and Innovation Fund is an important funding resource for research and development in Newfoundland and Labrador," said Dr. Ray Gosine, vice-president (research) pro tempore at Memorial.
"The ability to leverage additional investment allows a researcher to increase the scale of their project and improve the quality of their research through collaboration with key figures at the local, national and international levels."
One of those researchers is Dr. Daniel MacPhee, associate professor of reproductive and developmental biology in the Division of BioMedical Sciences in Memorial's Faculty of Medicine. Dr. MacPhee is receiving $158,814 for research that will aid in identifying the origin, in whole or in part, of some diseases during human pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, that are a result of improper development of the placenta - the disk-like organ attaching baby to mother.
"In order for such diseases to be resolved in the clinic or perhaps even be prevented, a better understanding of how the human placenta develops in the first place is required. This is our goal," said Dr. MacPhee.
"We will study a signaling molecule and several of its partner proteins that we believe are critical for development of the placenta. These molecules may then be potential future targets for drug development or useful as 'markers' for screening pregnant women who could be susceptible to such diseases of pregnancy."
Dr. MacPhee's IRIF funding is matched by $158,814 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
He said the provincial funding helps drive "high-quality" research programs.
That sentiment is echoed by Dr. Craig Purchase, assistant professor, Department of Biology.
He has been awarded $90,716 in IRIF funding to create a new fish ecology research laboratory at Memorial. This leverages $81,456 he has received in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Dr. Purchase said the IRIF funding will allow his research team to further investigate a number of ecological, evolutionary and conservation issues.
"Relatively little research is invested into how populations might adapt to their environments or how changing environmental conditions would influence both their ecology and evolution," said Dr. Purchase.
"These are some of the voids my group will make progress on filling. I am particularly interested in how local adaptation among populations -- within the same species -- influence productivity of that species as a whole. Most of our research would be impossible without the support of IRIF, as the equipment necessary to collect these data would not be accessible."
The Industrial Research and Innovation Fund was established by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2004 to build R&D capacity in Newfoundland and Labrador's post-secondary institutions and other not-for-profit research facilities that support research and development, innovation and commercialization in areas relevant to industry and the local economy.
In April 2009, the provincial government transferred administration of the fund to the Research & Development Corporation.
A complete list of the researchers receiving IRIF support and information regarding their projects is available online.
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Respected MI instructor announces his retirement
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by Darcy MacRae
To judge the impact Captain Ahamed Zaki made during his time at the Marine Institute (MI), all you had to do was listen to the speakers at his retirement celebration.
Captain Zaki's colleagues and friends from MI raved about his professionalism, character, work ethic and knowledge throughout the gathering, creating the impression he had spent his entire career at the Marine Institute. The fact Captain Zaki had actually spent just 10 years as an instructor with MI's Centre for Marine Simulation (CMS) says a lot about how many people he touched, personally and professionally, during this time.
"Captain Zaki is a true professional who brought many qualities to the Centre for Marine Simulation and the Marine Institute," said Captain Christopher Hearn, director, CMS. "His experiences at sea, which include many voyages through rough and stormy waters, made him a valuable resource for students and instructors. Captain Zaki's warm personality and genuine nature made him a pleasure to work with and we all wish him nothing but the best in the future."
Captain Zaki began working at the Marine Institute following a 30-year career as a sea captain. While at sea, Captain Zaki achieved several significant milestones, including serving as the captain of the Canadian shuttle tanker that transferred the first oil from the Hibernia offshore oil field. Captain Zaki was also the captain of the first Canadian shuttle tanker to transfer Arabian oil to North America.
After experiencing some health concerns in 1999, Captain Zaki retired from his life at sea and came to the Marine Institute as an instructor at CMS. Although he was already a respected and trusted seaman upon his arrival at MI, Captain Zaki admits he felt somewhat uneasy about moving into the new job.
"I was at sea for many years and I was used to training people on the job," Captain Zaki said. "But when it came to teaching ... I was a bit nervous. I remember staying up until 2 a.m. preparing for classes the next day. I had to look at it from a different angle. I needed more material to give the students. I had to learn how to use tools like the library and Internet for teaching."
It didn't take Captain Zaki long to grow very fond of his job at the Marine Institute. Looking back on it now, he is proud of the fact he helped train a new generation of sea captains, first mates and other seamen.
"If not for some health problems, I might still be pounding on the Grand Banks. But things happen and you have to turn it around and make the best of the situation," Captain Zaki said. "The health problem was a blessing, in a way. I was able to spend a lot of time at home with my wife and my daughter and I wouldn't want to change that."
Captain Zaki adds that wrapping up his career as an instructor at MI was fitting since he got his start in the industry as a student at the Marine Institute.
Born and raised in the Maldives Islands, Captain Zaki first came to St. John's in 1965 to attend the Marine Institute, known at the time as the College of Fisheries. He was among MI's first graduates and was one of the first two international students to enroll at the post-secondary institution. In 1969, Captain Zaki graduated with a diploma in Nautical Science.
"The Marine Institute was the natural place for me to finish my career," said Captain Zaki. "This is where I got my marine education and then I was able to make a small contribution here as an instructor."
Captain Zaki plans to spend a lot more time with his wife Ena and his daughter Aisha now that he is retired. He also intends to do some travelling while dabbling with some hobbies he couldn't fit into his schedule in the past.
"I want to do all the things I haven't had much time to do," Captain Zaki said. "I enjoy reading and I like gardening any time of the day I can get outside. I'm not a carpenter, but I'd like to get into it a little more than I have."
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Future MI students get their own website
by Darcy MacRae
The Marine Institute (MI) has taken another step to inform future students about its programs and services with the launch of a new recruitment website.
MI recently unveiled http://www.whereyouwanttobe.ca/, a recruitment website aimed at informing and engaging students, parents and high school guidance counsellors. The site offers an in-depth look at what is available to Canadian and international students at the Marine Institute, Canada's most comprehensive post-secondary institution dedicated to oceans-related studies.
"The new website encourages two-way communication between MI and our future students," said Angie Clarke, enrolment management co-ordinator, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, MI. "Through www.whereyouwanttobe.ca, the Marine Institute has dedicated resources to directly answer potential students' questions. This site allows MI to reach out to a broader audience and ensure we make a connection with students and their influencers from across Canada and throughout the world."
The recruitment site gets to the point in a hurry, as all of MI's programs are listed directly on the homepage of www.whereyouwanttobe.ca. A potential student needs only to click on the program of their interest and they are taken to a page dedicated to that course. Information including a course description, program structure, length of study, application deadline and admission requirements is readily available, providing future students all they need to know.
"We wanted to make it as easy as possible for potential students to learn about MI programs," Clarke said. "By including links to the programs on our homepage, students are literally a click away from learning about what it takes to get into MI and what is involved in the program once they enroll. They will also be able to read testimonials from past graduates, which will give them an indication of the success MI graduates have enjoyed."
The new website was created by the Marine Institute's Marketing and Business Development department in collaboration with Academic and Student Affairs. The site includes several interactive features, such as the Ask a Recruitment Officer tool. This is a simple rectangular box in the lower left-hand corner of the site (under the Guidance Counsellors and Educators' tab) that takes a student's name, e-mail address and question and sends it directly to an MI recruitment officer.
"The recruitment officer can simply e-mail the student back with an answer to their question. This encourages interaction between MI and potential students and enables the Marine Institute to make a connection with students from around the world," Clarke said.
The recruitment site includes individual pages for Canadian students, international students, parents and high school guidance counsellors. The sections offer personalized information specific to each group.
"Guidance counsellors often have questions, but because of their busy roles within the school system are tasked for time. So we have given them an area that helps them quickly find the answers they are looking for," explained Clarke. "Having an area for parents will allow them to find the information necessary to help their children make well-informed decisions concerning their post-secondary education."
The section designated for international students provides information regarding application details, immigration, health insurance, housing and employment in an effort to help students from abroad make a quick and easy transition to a new country and the Marine Institute.
Also included at http://www.whereyouwanttobe.ca/ are pages dedicated to describing student life at the Marine Institute, including information concerning the MI student union, finances, the MI library, bookstore and other student facilities. A photo tour of Marine Institute campuses and surrounding areas is also available as a way to give future students a glimpse of what awaits them at MI.
"We want students to see themselves at the Marine Institute, in a classroom, in one of our labs or at one of MI's training facilities," Clarke said. "With this website, we're allowing students to explore what the Marine Institute offers."
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An evening at the opera
By Mandy Cook
Memorial's School of Music invites opera lovers to experience Mozart's The Magic Flute in a fully-staged performance of one of the German composer's most beloved works in the operatic repertoire.
The production has been cast almost entirely with voice majors currently studying at the School of Music, and will be accompanied by the MUN Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Vernon Regehr.
Composed in 1791, The Magic Flute is noted for its prominent Masonic elements and for its exploration of Enlightenment-era philosophy. The story itself portrays the education of mankind, progressing from chaos through superstition to rationalistic enlightenment by means of trial and error.
"At its simplest, The Magic Flute is the story of Prince Tamino's search for enlightenment and love," said Dr. Caroline Schiller, a professor of voice and director of the opera program at the School of Music. "It is a work that uses symbol and mystery to highlight the duality of the universe: good and bad, light and dark, male and female. Its storyline uses symbolism and ritual as a backdrop for a wonderfully fantastic tale."
Sung in German with English dialogue, the opera has numerous highlights including what some consider Mozart's most famous vocal motifs: the Queen of the Night's aria, and the solo arias of the characters Prince Tamino, Papageno and the Princess Pamina.
The title role, Prince Tamino, will be played by School of Music graduate and former student of the New England Conservatory Jonathan Reed. Peter Halley will play Monostatos, and Michael Power will play the Priest. Three children's roles - who act as guides to the heroes on their quest -were selected from the St. John's-based Shallaway youth choir.
"The Magic Flute offers something for everyone," said Dr. Schiller. "Some will look to find deeper meaning in the libretto and music, while others will be drawn to the outrageous and engaging characters. All will hopefully enjoy the opportunity to hear and see this beautiful repertoire performed."
Taking place at the Reid Theatre, Arts and Administration Building, on Feb. 18 and 19, tickets are available through the Holy Heart Theatre box office at 709-579-4424.
A blend of fantasy and fairy tale and containing some of Mozart's most memorable characters and music, The Magic Flute is sure to enchant long after the curtain closes.
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An Evening at the Opera (Reid Theatre, Arts and Administration Building, Memorial University, St. John's, NL) - February 18 & 19, 2010
Ready for an evening of classical music? A blend of fantasy and fairy tale and containing some of Mozart's most memorable characters and music, The Magic Flute is sure to enchant long after the curtain closes.
Date: Thursday - Friday, February 18 & 19, 2010
Location: Reid Theatre, Arts and Administration Building, Memorial University, St. John's, NL
Details: Tickets are available through the Holy Heart Theatre box office at 709-579-4424.
For more information, visit http://today.mun.ca/news.php?news_id=5219.
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12th Annual Curling Bonspiel (RE/MAX Centre, St. John's, NL) - February 20, 2010
Alumni, friends and students, join us for the 12th Annual Curling Bonspiel. There's always a little friendly competition as curlers joust for some great prizes.
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. John's Curling Club at the RE/MAX Centre, St. John's, NL
Cost: $30 per person/$120 per team (includes lunch)
Details: Registration begins on January 7, 2010 and participants must sign-up by February 12, 2010.
For more information call the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development at 709-737-2313 or e-mail rsvpalumni@mun.ca.
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Medical Graduates' Wine Tasting (Get Stuffed Restaurant, St. John's, NL) - February 25, 2010
Mouthwatering wines, delicious food, outstanding entertainment, reconnecting with former classmates, and all at a venue located in the heart of St. John's. What more could you ask for? It's a night of wine tasting presented by the Medical Graduates' Society of Memorial University.
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time: 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Admission: $60 per person
Location: Get Stuffed Restaurant, Duckworth Street (across from the War Memorial)
There are a limited number of tickets available and tickets must be purchased in advance. Contact Mary Dray, Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, by phone at 777-6029 or email mdray@mun.ca for ticket information.
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Discovering Your Own Everest with TA Loeffler (The Belfry Gastro House, Calgary, AB) - March 1, 2010
Alumni, friends and students, join us for an evening of adventure and inspiration as we share the evening with Dr. TA Loeffler who will talk not only about her attempt to complete The Seven Summits but also about Discovering Your Own Everest.
Date: Monday, March 1, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Belfry Gastro House (www.belfrygastrohouse.com), Calgary, AB
Cost: $10 per person (light snacks will be served)
Details: Please RSVP by February 25th.
For more information or to RSVP please call the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development at 1-877-700-4081 (toll free) or e-mail rsvpalumni@mun.ca.
Discovering Your Own Everest
We all have an Everest. Each of us. Sometimes the peak is literally Mount Everest, but most times it lies deep within us, figuratively occupying a mountainous inner space. It calls us to rise up, to do what we formerly labeled as impossible, and to be who we deeply and desperately want to be. Pursuing our dreams requires leaps of faith, heaps of humor, dashes of discipline, mountains of luck, and the ability to ride large waves of emotion. Accepting the invitation to seek a dream is the first step followed by intensive planning, training, and outreach.
TA Loeffler utilizes this model repeatedly when nurturing her own dreams and the dreams of others. In her presentation, TA will invite you to discover your own Everest as well as entertain and inspire with a multi-media presentation of the lessons learned from training for, reaching, and climbing the world's highest mountains.
To learn more about Dr. TA Loeffler, please visit: www.taloeffler.com.
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Edmonton Pub Night (LUX Steakhouse & Bar, Edmonton, AB) - March 2, 2010
Raise your glass and enjoy a fun night as you meet and reconnect with fellow alumni & friends living in the Edmonton area!
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Location: LUX Steakhouse & Bar (www.centuryhospitality.com), Edmonton, AB
Cost: No charge (light snacks will be served).
Details: Please RSVP by February 25th.
For more information or to RSVP please call the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development at 1-877-700-4081 (toll free) or e-mail rsvpalumni@mun.ca.
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Alumni Event in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) - April, 2010
MUN engineering alumnus (B.Eng., '82), Gordon Jin, P.Eng., FCSCE; President of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and Co-operative Education Coordinator at Memorial University of Newfoundland will be visiting Hong Kong between April 26th to 28th and we are hoping to gather alumni together for an evening reception.
It is a perfect opportunity for alumni to connect with each other plus it will give guests a chance to chat with Mr. Jin to learn about the latest happenings at our University.
We know there are many alumni in Hong Kong but unfortunately, we do not have their contact information. To ensure you are kept informed of the details of this event, please email rsvpalumni@mun.ca or visit our website to update your information. Please pass this information along to any of your fellow graduates living in the Hong Kong area.
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In the Footsteps of a Regiment (Newfoundland, England, Belgium, France) - May, 2010
Next May, join award-winning author Kevin Major for a 14-day journey of remembrance and reflection to England and France.
This unique project is offered by the Faculty of Arts at Memorial University of Newfoundland. This program was established and named to honour those who did not return from the battlefields.
To learn more about this incredible journey, including all the details on how you can participate, please visit www.mun.ca/artsfriends/footsteps/.
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REUNIONS
Calling All SIFE Memorial Alumni!
SIFE Memorial is currently seeking all alumni of the organization since its inception in 1992 and are currently developing a SIFE Alumni group that will have a two-part focus:
SIFE Alumni Network: This project's goal is to see where alumni are now and to allow members to connect with each other - whether it's just personal or to build professional networks.
SIFE Memorial Mentorship: To work with the current SIFE Memorial team on a mentorship level (SIFE Alumni BAB, Project Mentors, etc.)
Your commitment to the SIFE Alumni group can be as minimal as just providing your current logistics to being a one-on-one mentor working with a current project manager - it's really up to you!
However, the first step is to just connect with all the alumni of the past 17 years. Therefore, if you are alumni please email marybeth@sifememorial.ca and within the next couple of weeks you will receive a survey to gauge your interest.
Political Science Reunion
(Memorial University, St. John's, NL) - May 28 & 29, 2010
Registration details and keynote speaker to be announced soon!
Join your old classmates, as well as many who did their time in Poli Sci before and after your era, for a celebration happening from May 28-29, 2010.
It is 40 years since the first MUN degrees were awarded in Political Science. Isn't it time we got together for some informal reflection on what has changed, and what has not, in that time? Both in the life of the department, and in the lives of grads. Profs, old and new, as well as department secretaries will be there.
We have booked the date. A steering committee is working on a program for events. What we need now is to get the word out, and for people to indicate their interest in attending.
Please reply to poscreunion@mun.ca for more information!
Memorial on Parade Reunion
Memorial on Parade is a special reunion for all former students who attended Memorial University on the Parade Street campus. We will be celebrating the 85th anniversary of the founding of Memorial University College and the 61st of Memorial University of Newfoundland. We are therefore delighted to invite all former students (not just graduates) of MUC and MUN who were on campus from 1925 to 1962.
From August 26th to 28th in 2010, we will be gathering on the Elizabeth Avenue campus for a few days of reuniting, reminiscing and "carrying on". We will talk seriously about the traditions that took us from Parade Street to Elizabeth Avenue, and beyond. Our aim is to be able to leave a legacy for future students.
Please let us know if you are interested in attending. Below is a link to our website where you can find detailed contact information and a copy of the pre-registration form.
www.munalum.ca/events/parade.php
We are looking forward to seeing you in 2010!
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CAREERS
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Newfoundland calling.
Whether this place is calling you home or calling you to make it your home, we should talk. We're looking for two great people - an Account Director and Account Manager - with a sense of humour and a passion for building strong, integrated campaigns and fostering relationships with clients like Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism, Irving Oil, Maple Leaf Foods, Brock University, and Ganong Chocolates.
You'll be able to balance strategic thinking with creativity, and have at least eight years' and four years' experience (respectively) managing brands. Here in our heritage building overlooking St. John's harbour, you'll be immersed in Canada's most creative city, keeping company with 40 other really smart, really nice people. So if you feel this place is calling your name, let's chat.
careers@targetmarketing.ca
www.targetmarketing.ca
Career Opportunities at Memorial University
Memorial University is open for business and looking for the best and brightest to work in the teaching, research, service and support industry. Return to Memorial and contribute to one of Canada's leading economies.
Check www.mun.ca/humanres/careers, contact recruitment@mun.ca
or call (709) 737-7403.
Bring your experience home. Where people and ideas become.
Volunteer Opportunities in Leadership Training
As a member of the Memorial community, we would like to give you the opportunity to show students what they can become.
Student Affairs and Services wants to identify alumni and members of the Memorial community that have an interest in leadership, an area of expertise that would prove useful in a student's leadership toolkit, or an interest in assisting with any of Memorial's leadership programs - from leading a session at our annual student leadership conference, to assisting in training our 300+ Orientation volunteers.
This is a great way to get plugged in with the campus community! To find out more you can visit Answers (UC3005), email us at answers@mun.ca or call (709) 737-7461.
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Looking for opportunities to enrich your life?
Register in a program or class at Memorial's Division of Lifelong Learning! We have lots of engaging, informative offerings to choose from this winter.
Personal Enrichment (PE) Classes
Lifelong Learning's Language Academy offers classes for conversational, business and travel purposes from beginner to advanced levels in French, German, Italian, Irish (Gaelic), Spanish, Arabic, and American Sign Language for levels beginner to advanced.
Check out two new additions to our Visual and Performing Arts Academy: Music Theatre (offered in partnership with Spirit of Newfoundland) and Wood Carving with award-winning wood carver, Corey Boone.
Or join registered dietitian, Janine Woodrow, for Eating for Your Health, a richly informative look at choosing foods that will improve your health and lower your risk from such illnesses as heart disease and diabetes.
Our other PE offerings include:
* classes for Kids including our always popular Robotics class (levels 1 and 2), for kids ages 9 to 12;
* an expanded Teens section offering photography, fashion illustration, music theatre and pop art!
* seven new culinary classes including Vegan Baking;
* Global Cinema Series featuring six films from the global cinema circuit;
* an introductory look at naturopathic medicine;
* the return of our NL Writers and Friends book club, and
* a special set of offerings specifically for our friends aged 55+.
Professional Development (PD) Classes
If your interest is in professional development, we have new courses in fund-raising, international negotiation, managing privacy requirements and applied project management (MS Project 2007) to name a few.
Our other PD offerings include:
* first-level course in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation;
* eight new online PD certificates including the Developing Green Buildings;
* training in many of today's leading business/computer applications (e.g. Simply Accounting) as well as in such specialized programs as Illustrator, InDesign and Project Management 2007;
* a nursing leadership development course, and
* eight professional development certificates.
Our winter classes are starting soon so call today: 709-737-7979 or toll free (in province only) 1-866-959-8474. You can email us at lifelong.learning@mun.ca or visit our convenient, secure, easy-to-use online registration system www.mun.ca/lifelonglearning. Click on "Current Classes/Online Registration".
We look forward to seeing you in 2010!
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GARDINER CENTRE EVENTS
Program Announcement - The Masters Certificate in Business Analysis.
Are you on a career path to becoming a Business Analyst?
The Gardiner Centre is pleased to announce its first offering of the Masters Certificate in Business Analysis. This program, offered in partnership with the Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University, will help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent, confident and sought-after Business Analyst - a role that is now recognized as critical to creating successful business solutions and satisfied customers.
Visit www.mun.ca/gardinercentre to learn more about the Masters Certificate in Business Analysis and to view our Spring 2010 program dates.
Schedule Announcement - Winter 2010 Professional Development Schedule Now Available!
The Gardiner Centre's Winter 2010 Professional Development Schedule is now available at www.mun.ca/gardinercentre.
Here is a preview of what the Gardiner Centre has to offer you in February 2010:
Becoming a Transformational Leader - Thursday, February 11th
Do you want to create an environment where your employees thrive and want to perform at their best? Learn how to stimulate employee enthusiasm and inspire creativity, commitment and performance.
Exploring Opportunities in the Offshore Petroleum Industry - Friday, February 12th
Many companies are seeking business opportunities from Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore petroleum industry. Learn about the industry, the types of opportunities available, and the entry requirements for doing business, so you can see how your organization may benefit.
Creating & Sustaining a Project Management Office (PMO) - 3 Days, Wednesday, February 17th - Friday, February 19th
Is your organization project based? Establishing a solid PMO will ensure limited resources are used effectively and projects are managed efficiently.
Visit www.mun.ca/gardinercentre to register or view our complete Winter 2010 Professional Development Schedule and to learn more about our seminars, programs and services - all targeted at your growth. For more information on these or any other programs, you can also email Jackie Collins, or call 709-737-2131.
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HARRIS CENTRE EVENTS
The Atlantic Accord: A New-Found Vision?
Thursday February 11, 2010
7:30-9:30, EN-2006, S.J Carew Building
The 1985 Atlantic Accord is one of the most important documents in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. As a direct result of the Accord, the province is experiencing a historical level of prosperity, the Provincial debt has been reduced significantly, and the province is poised to become the hub of oil and gas exploitation in Eastern Canada and the Arctic.
How did this federal-provincial agreement come to pass, after decades of mostly fruitless attempts by the Provincial Government in the courts of justice and of national public opinion? Who were the major players in negotiating the Accord? How does the Canadian situation compare to Australia's, which also negotiated offshore exploitation rights with its states? How should we now allocate revenues, among debt repayment, infrastructure development and service provision? And, most importantly, does our new-found prosperity change our self-confidence in shaping our own future?
These and other questions will be addressed by:
Dr. Richard Cullen, visiting professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong.
and
Dr. Wade Locke, professor of Economics at Memorial University
Come listen to the presentations and contribute your thoughts during the discussion session. If you can't attend in person the session will be webcast live at 7:30 NDT (23:00 GMT) http://www.mun.ca/harriscentre/
In the event that the university is closed due to weather, this event will be held on Friday February 12, 2010, at 7:30pm in the Inco Innovation Centre lecture theatre.
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BOTANICAL GARDEN EVENTS
Update for 2010 from the MUN Botanical Garden!
There will be much to do and see during the Cupids 400 celebrations this year.
Be sure to visit the new Heritage Garden which has been recently installed by MUN Botanical Garden. Back-dropped by a traditional Quiggly fence, this garden will house many of the Botanical Garden's heritage plants that were brought to Newfoundland and Labrador by European settlers.
The Botanical Garden created its heritage garden in 1978 from heritage plants collected from all over the province, creating a unique and historical collection of hardy plants, suitable to our Newfoundland climate.
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