Monday, Jan. 19, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

Online

New at Gardiner Centre!

Delivered in partnership with Jelly Academy.

Become a digital marketing expert ready to make a significant impact.

This program covers the foundations of digital marketing, including all aspects of Google Ads, Facebook & Instagram Ads, Social Media Strategy & Content Creation, Website Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Public Relations, Email Marketing, and Growth Marketing. Participants gain essential knowledge, resources, and skills to excel in the competitive digital landscape.

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Flexible Format: Learn at your own pace with recorded video modules led by industry experts.
Duration: 15.5 hours of video lessons, completed over 11 weeks.
Coursework:
– 13.5 hours of mandatory quizzes
– 11 hours of mandatory practical assignments
– 50 hours of optional industry certifications
Credentials: Earn up to 11 industry-recognized credentials from Google, Meta, Hootsuite, and more, included as optional enhancements to your learning.

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Presented by Gardiner Centre

Monday, Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Gardiner Centre Online

New at Gardiner Centre!

Delivered in partnership with Jelly Academy.

Become a digital marketing expert ready to make a significant impact.

This program covers the foundations of digital marketing, including all aspects of Google Ads, Facebook & Instagram Ads, Social Media Strategy & Content Creation, Website Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Public Relations, Email Marketing, and Growth Marketing. Participants gain essential knowledge, resources, and skills to excel in the competitive digital landscape.

Self-Paced, Online – Complete in 11 weeks!

REGISTER HERE

Presented by Gardiner Centre

Monday, Jan. 19, 1-2 p.m.

CSF-1302

Hello Everyone,

You are warmly invited to attend the upcoming seminar on Monday, January 19^th , 2026. Please find the details below.

Unraveling Signalling Dynamics of CD24 in B Lymphocytes 

Kaitlyn Mayne

PhD Student

Department of Human Biosciences

January 19^th, 2026

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

CSF-1302

The direct link for the meeting is: 

 https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m80d15116e3eeb31ee73052c60e557171

Abstract

CD24 is a GPI-anchored protein that shapes early B‑cell maturation and regulates apoptosis and extracellular vesicle (EV) release. Since CD24 lacks a cytosolic signalling domain, it requires a signalling partner with the necessary machinery to modulate intracellular signals. In other cell types, Siglecs have been found to interact with CD24. However, the signaling partner of CD24 in B cells remains unknown. 

Additionally, activation of CD24 has been shown to trigger a novel signalling cascade (aSMase/PI3K/mTORC2/ROCK/actin) which regulates the packaging of ectosomes. Ectosomes are plasma membrane-derived vesicles, typically 100-1000 nm in diameter. The exact mechanisms of ectosome packaging, secretion, and trafficking in B cells are poorly understood. 

Overall, this project aims to identify the required signalling partner of CD24 for downstream signalling of apoptosis and EV release, to understand the mechanism of CD24-activated EV formation, and to characterize the functional ectosome populations regulated by CD24 signalling. 

All are welcome to attend. Please mark your calendars and join us for this exciting presentation.

Best regards,

Presented by Department of Human Biosciences

Monday, Jan. 19, 1-5 p.m.

Online; IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Ocean Sciences; Titled: Host-centered biology of Alviniconcha holobionts from hydrothermal vents in the Indo-Pacific Oceans

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=meb8f09c8dd1daac090f2f0aa2a2c6259

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Monday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

Online

The Home Alone Program is designed to provide children (grades 5+) with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied.

The program focuses on small group discussions, problem solving, role-playing, and instructor-led demonstrations. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and the material covers such topics as establishing a routine, house key responsibility, strangers, emergencies, basic first aid, and internet safety.

Register today!

Presented by Grenfell Campus Extended Learning

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

What is High Performance Computing (HPC) and what can it do for me? How can ACENET help? Used by researchers across many disciplines to tackle analyses too large or complex for a desktop, or to achieve improved efficiency over a desktop, this session takes participants through the preliminary stages of learning about high performance computing (HPC) and computing clusters, and how to get started with this type of computing. It then reviews software packages available for applications, data analysis, software development and compiling code. Finally, participants will be introduced to the concept of parallel computing to achieve much faster results in analysis. This session is designed for those with no prior experience in HPC, and are looking for an introduction and overview.

This session will be delivered online.

To get the most from ACENET basics, please register for a Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) account. To register contact your supervising professor, ask for their CCRI, then visit https://ccdb.alliancecan.ca/account_application. If your professor is not registered with the Alliance, please have them register, then follow up with you. In addition to an Alliance account, you will want a computer with Windows, MacOS X, or a Unix-based operating system (not a ChromeBook), and a stable internet connection. A registered account is not mandatory, just recommended to get the most out of our lessons. You can attend the first session to see how ACENET can assist in accelerating your computational research before you decide to obtain an account, if you wish.

Register here: https://www.acenet.training/course/intro-hpc-jan2026

Presented by ACENET

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1-5 p.m.

Online

Department of Earth Sciences; Titled: SULFUR ISOTOPES AS TRACERS OF ENDMEMBER INTERACTIONS AND EVOLUTION IN SEAFLOOR HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS OVER TIME

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1-5:30 p.m.

Online; IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

School of Music; Titled: Held Together with Tape: Home Recordings, Proactive Archiving, and Memory in English-speaking Gaspé

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=mec0eedac7bd988d70fb764329fea2508

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1-5:30 p.m.

Online; IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

School of Pharmacy; Titled: Major Depressive Disorder Relapse in Primary Care 

https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m96f216e32b0187a1bd8ac7bf21b1d9b3

Presented by School of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2-3 p.m.

Online

The presenter for this session is Chelsea Humphries, Public Services Librarian, Grenfell Campus

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)  is reshaping teaching, learning, and research. Faculty need strong AI literacy skills to set clear, ethical expectations for students and guide appropriate use in the classroom.

Join Chelsea Humphries, Public Services Librarian and current chair of the Memorial Libraries AI Strategic Project Team, for an accessible overview of the strengths and limitations of the latest iterations of GenAI tools and key ethical issues surrounding their use, including academic integrity, copyright, privacy, and environmental impacts. We will also introduce the Libraries’ AI Guide as a practical resource for faculty and students.

Registration is required for this event.

For additional CITL events, please visit our full calendar.

Presented by CITL

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 4-5 p.m.

SN-4022

Lecture by Dr. Sebastien Rossignol.

Presented by Medieval and Early Modern Studies Lecture Series

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Online

Successfully prepare for and manage difficult conversations in a way that produces positive outcomes for all parties involved.

Difficult conversations are sometimes easier to avoid because of the uncertainty involved in how to confidently lead a difficult conversation.

Whether informing a client the project is late and over budget, or presiding over an unsatisfactory performance review — difficult conversations are inevitable and necessary. In fact, difficult conversations appear in all domains of life: work relationships, leadership roles, and personal relationships.

Understanding how to have a difficult conversation is a core competency for organizational and personal success. These conversations provide opportunity to create new, effective ways to attain goals and enhance relationships.

During this interactive workshop, participants will practice strategies for confidently managing, and having, difficult conversations. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to apply these skills in real-time by working through simulated difficult conversations with other participants. This experiential learning approach will build confidence and preparation.

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Presented by Gardiner Centre

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10-11 a.m.

Online

Boosting student engagement is key to creating meaningful and impactful learning experiences. This webinar is designed to give instructors insight into how Brightspace can be utilized to foster engagement and promote active participation in the learning environment.

This session will focus on:

• Designing interactive and engaging course content using Brightspace features.
• Incorporating discussions, surveys, and group activities to encourage collaboration.
• Utilizing analytics to monitor engagement and adjust your approach if needed.
• Providing personalized feedback to students using Intelligent Agents.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Presented by CITL

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

Linux is the terminal interface used to enable you to use the ACENET and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) HPC clusters from your desktop. It’s the tool you need to get your data on the clusters, run your programs, and get your data back. In this session, learn how to get started with Linux, how to create and navigate directories for your data, load files, manage your storage, run programs on the computing clusters, and set file permissions. This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in working with a terminal interface.

This session will be delivered online.

To get the most from ACENET basics, please register for an Alliance account. To register contact your supervising professor, ask for their CCRI, then visit https://ccdb.alliancecan.ca/account_application. If your professor is not registered with the Alliance, please have them register, then follow up with you. In addition to an Alliance account, you will want a computer with Windows, MacOS X, or a Unix-based operating system (not a ChromeBook), and a stable internet connection. A registered account is not mandatory, just recommended to get the most out of our lessons. You can attend the first session to see how ACENET can assist in accelerating your computational research before you decide to obtain an account, if you wish.

Register here

Presented by ACENET

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 12-1 p.m.

IIC-3057, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Office of Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism invites students, faculty and staff to join us for casual monthly lunch hour.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21

Time: 12-1pm

Location: IIC-3057

*Please bring your own lunch.

Presented by Office of Vice-Provost, EDI-AR

Thursday, Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

This workshop is designed for either new HPC users who are familiar with working in a Linux environment, but have not had experience with shell scripting, or for experienced users seeking to get more out of shell scripting.

Shell scripting helps you save time, automate file management tasks, and better use the power of Linux. This session teaches you how to name, locate and set permissions for executable files, taking input and producing output. You will learn about job scripts, shell variables and looping commands.This session will be delivered online.

In order to get the most from the session, participants are strongly encouraged to have a Digital Research Alliance of Canada/ACENET account and to follow along with the exercises. To register contact your supervising professor, ask for their CCRI, then visit https://ccdb.alliancecan.ca/account_application. If your professor is not registered with the Alliance, please have them register, then follow up with you. In addition to an Alliance account, you will want a computer with Windows, MacOS X, or a Unix-based operating system (not a ChromeBook), and a stable internet connection. A registered account is not mandatory, just recommended to get the most out of our lessons. You can attend the first session to see how ACENET can assist in accelerating your computational research before you decide to obtain an account, if you wish.

Register here

Presented by ACENET

Thursday, Jan. 22, 1-2 p.m.

Online

Rubrics are a scoring tool that outlines specific criteria for evaluating student work. Articulating evaluation criteria helps learners prepare more thoughtful submissions that are aligned with instructor expectations. Once students submit or present their work, rubrics also provide an efficient, objective, and systematic method for grading.

The Rubrics tool in Brightspace offers easy-to-modify templates to meet your specific assessment needs. Once created, the rubrics can be shared with students and used to evaluate submissions to Assignments, Discussions and more.

This session will provide an overview of the benefits and best practices in designing rubrics, an introduction to rubrics in Brightspace, along with step-by-step guidance on how to create and add a rubric to your assessment.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Presented by CITL

Thursday, Jan. 22, 1-2 p.m.

IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Join us for an interactive discussion where our panelists will delve into various aspects of securing part-time employment. This includes exploring sources of on-campus and off-campus employment, strategies for searching and applying for part-time opportunities, and tips for a secure and fulfilling part-time job hunt.

Date and Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 1-2 pm NST

Mode: In-Person

Location: Room IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University

Presenters:

• Xin Wang, Career and Employer Relations Coordinator, School of Graduate Studies
• Matthew Pike, Career Success Coordinator, Embark, Faculty of Business Administration
• Ema Shiroma-Chao, International Student Career Advisor, Internationalization Office

  Register: How to Find a Part-time Job – Winter 2026

Presented by School of Graduate Studies; ESL in Grenfell Campus

Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30-9 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music

Rhythm in Blue
A Collaboration between Looking Glass Ensemble and Iris Trio
Music at Memorial Mainstage Concert Series
Thursday, January 22, 7:30pm
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
Tickets: $30 (General) / $24 (Students & Seniors) / $10 (Youth 13-30) / $5 (12 & under). Fees included.

Rhythm in Blue is an immersive interdisciplinary performance that weaves contemporary dance with jazz and classical music to explore the urgency and wonder of our relationship with each other and the living world. Shaped by an interplay of improvisation and composed structures, the program evokes the textures of climate, land, and body through movement, sound, and language. A collaboration between choreographer Shannon Litzenberger, dancers Nickeshia Garrick, Judy Luo, and Kathia Wittenborn, musicians Christine Carter, Zoë Martin-Doike, Florian Hoefner, Jacob Slous, Jim Vivian, and Madeline Hildebrand, and poet Don McKay, Rhythm in Blue invites audiences into an embodied reflection on collective human and planetary thriving.

For tickets and a complete schedule of events for our 50th Anniversary Concert Series, visit mun.ca/music/events/concert-series.

To find out more about our 50th anniversary celebrations, visit mun.ca/music/50.

Concert 5-Pack: Get any five concert admissions for $100 (General) / $80 (Seniors). Concert 5-Packs are available at our box office 30 minutes prior to performance.

Presented by School of Music

Friday, Jan. 23, 10-11 a.m.

Online

The School of Graduate Studies offers free workshops for Memorial University graduate students. These non-credit workshops are offered to registered students in graduate diploma, masters, or doctoral programs and designed to help improve speaking and writing skills for a variety of contexts.

This workshop presents how to search for articles or other sources using various research engines, formulate research questions, and select relevant methods (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed).

Date and Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. NST

Mode: Online

Presenter: Natalie Colleen Penney-Toba, ESL Instructor / PhD Student, Transdisciplinary Sustainability (TRSU), Grenfell Campus

Register: English Language Skills for University Success – Research Design & Methodology (Winter 2026)

Presented by School of Graduate Studies; ESL in Grenfell Campus

Friday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Online

The national systems use a job scheduler called “Slurm”. In this session you will learn how Slurm works and how it allocates jobs, helping you to: minimize wait time by framing reasonable requests; ask for only the resources you need, to improve efficiency; increase throughput; run more jobs simultaneously; and troubleshoot and address crashes.

This workshop is designed for either new HPC users familiar with Linux and Shell Scripting, but who have not had experience with using Slurm, or, for experienced users transitioning to Slurm or seeking to improve efficiency with the scheduler.

This session will be delivered online.

To get the most from ACENET basics, please register for a Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) account. To register contact your supervising professor, ask for their CCRI, then visit https://ccdb.alliancecan.ca/account_application. If your professor is not registered with the Alliance, please have them register, then follow up with you. In addition to an Alliance account, you will want a computer with Windows, MacOS X, or a Unix-based operating system (not a ChromeBook), and a stable internet connection. A registered account is not mandatory, just recommended to get the most out of our lessons. You can attend the first session to see how ACENET can assist in accelerating your computational research before you decide to obtain an account, if you wish.

Register here

Presented by ACENET

Friday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

R. Gushue Dining Hall

As of Friday, January 9th, and each Friday until the end of the fall semester, Lighthouse Hospitality is pleased to extend this exclusive offer to faculty and staff members:

Faculty Friday

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

$13 (taxes incl.)

R. Gushue Dining Hall

Take advantage of all-you-care-to-eat nutritious and healthy meals, as well as beverages and dessert. Your MUN ID is required to gain access the dining hall.

We also have Faculty and Staff Meal plans at the R. Gushue Dining Hall – designed with your convenience in mind! Our Faculty and Staff plans can be purchased 5 lunches for $62.50 + tax or 10 lunches for $125 + tax. These plans are only valid Monday to Friday 11am – 2pm.

We hope to see you there! 🙂

Presented by Lighthouse Hospitality

Friday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Juniper House, 208 Elizabeth Ave.

The Winter Tent Gathering is a time to welcome Indigenous students, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, staff and faculty back to campus for another semester. This is also a time to reconnect, meet new friends, and to enjoy some traditional food and drumming.

In partnership with First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre, Memorial Student Life and the Indigenous Student Resource Centre on the St. John’s campus, the Winter Tent Gathering will be taking place on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Juniper House at 208 Elizabeth Avenue.

For more information, please email: [email protected].

Presented by Indigenous Student Resource Centre; First Light; and Student Life

Friday, Jan. 23, 2-3:30 p.m.

J-2008

Online Registration: Register via Teams

January UDL CoP Seminar

The Universal Design for Learning Community of Practice is pleased to welcome Ali Pearson (they/them) for our January seminar. Ali is a neurodiverse social worker, parent of three neurodiverse children, and a doctoral student whose work bridges neurodiversity, gender diversity, community, and mental well-being.

This interactive workshop will explore how service providers can partner with caregivers to co-create a UDL-informed toolbox for parenting. Drawing on both professional practice and lived experience, Ali will share practical examples of how UDL principles can support equity, access, and inclusion in everyday family life, from playdates to prom.

Join us to reflect on how UDL can deepen our approaches to caregiving, advocacy, and family support across diverse contexts.

Presented by Universal Design for Learning Community of Practice