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(November
15, 2001, Gazette)
Dr.
Lloyd Axworthy, former minister of foreign affairs and director and CEO
of the Liu Centre for the Study of Global Issues at the University of
British Columbia, will be the first lecturer in the newly established
John Kenneth Galbraith Lectureship in Public Policy at Memorial University.
Dr. Axworthy’s lecture – titled, The Human Security Agenda:
Prescriptions for Canada in an Age of Globalization – will be held
in the D. F. Cook Recital Hall on Monday, Nov. 19. The lecture begins
at 8 p.m.
Thursday,
Nov. 15
MUN Cinema — The MUN Cinema Series continues at the Empire
Theatre’s Studio 12 at the Avalon Mall at 7 p.m. with The Anniversary
Party (USA 2001). Directed by Allan Cumming and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
With Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Kline
and Phoebe Cates. See www.mun.ca/film.
Artist talk — Artist Pam Hall will talk at 7:30 p.m. about
the exhibition of her work at the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador,
New Readings in Female Anatomy, which is on display until Jan. 6, 2002.
Women’s experiences of illness, healing and their own biology is
central to Ms. Hall’s work. Free admission. Information: 737-8209.
Seminar – There is a geography seminar on glacial history
from 12:20-1:30 p.m. in the Science Building, room SN-2025. Shirley McCuaig
of the Newfoundland Geological Survey will speak on Glacial History of
the Nass River Region, Northwestern, B.C.
Friday,
Nov. 16
Public reading — Award-winning author Austin Clarke will give
a public reading at 4 p.m. in room SN-2101 of the Science Building. Everyone
welcome, admission is free.
Monday,
Nov. 19.
Lecture — Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, former minister of foreign affairs
and director and CEO of the Liu Centre for the Study of Global Issues
at the University of British Columbia, will be the first lecturer in the
newly established John Kenneth Galbraith Lectureship in Public Policy
at Memorial University. Dr. Axworthy’s lecture — titled, The
Human Security Agenda: Prescriptions for Canada in an Age of Globalization
— will be held in the D. F. Cook Recital Hall. The lecture begins
at 8 p.m. and is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
Thursday,
Nov. 22
MUN Cinema — The MUN Cinema Series continues at the Empire
Theatre’s Studio 12 at the Avalon Mall at 7 p.m. with Nora (Ireland
/ UK / Italy / Germany 2000). Directed by Pat Murphy. With Ewan McGregor,
Susan Lynch.
Concert Band — MUN Concert Band’s fall concert is always
a lively finale to the semester. Join conductor Donald Buell for a rousing
evening of new and familiar music. D. F. Cook Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Reservations:
737-4455.
Reading — MUN grad Michael Crummey, whose recent novel River
Thieves was nominated for the Giller Prize, will give a reading at Casual
Jack’s on West Street in Corner Brook at 8 p.m. For more information
contact Randall Maggs at rmaggs@swgc.mun.ca
Friday,
Nov. 23
Concert — Coming Through Fire - The theme of fire is explored
musically in a sizzling program with clarinettist Paul Bendzsa and faculty
chamber artists. D. F. Cook Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Reservations: 737-4455.
Sunday,
Nov. 25
Concert — Jazz Band - Enjoy an evening of Miles Davis’
Greatest Hits played by the MUN Jazz Ensemble. D. F. Cook Recital Hall,
8 p.m. Reservations: 737-4455.
Tuesday,
Nov. 27
Meeting — The Humber Natural History Society will meet at
8 p.m. in room AS328 at Grenfell College in Corner Brook. The meeting
will feature a talk by Anne Marceau, interpretation specialist, on Newfoundland’s
Amazing Limestone Barrens, with slides by Michael Burzynski, vegetation
biologist, both with Parks Canada in western Newfoundland and Labrador
(Gros Morne National Park). All are welcome to attend.
Thursday,
Nov. 29
MUN Cinema — The MUN Cinema Series continues at the Empire
Theatre’s Studio 12 at the Avalon Mall at 7 p.m. with The Closet
(France 2000) English subtitles. Directed by Francis Veber. With Daniel
Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu and Thierry Lhermitte.
Friday,
Nov. 30
Book fair — The Women’s Studies program is holding a
women’s book fair from 3-6 p.m. in room SN-4087 of the Science Building.
Come hear poet and other writers read from their work.
ONGOING
ST. JOHN’S
Pam Hall: New Readings in Female Anatomy, runs at the Art Gallery
of Newfoundland and Labrador until Jan. 6. See www.mun.ca/agnl
Jack Butler: Fate Maps runs at the Art Gallery of Newfoundland
and Labrador until Jan. 6. See www.mun.ca/agnl
Every Sunday is family fun day at MUN Botanical Garden, rain or
shine. Nature hikes, puppet shows, face painting, arts and crafts, and
garden tours are some of the activities offered each week. Look for hidden
creatures on our Discovery Trail. A different theme each weekend. Please
call 737-8590 for more information. The garden is open every day, 10 a.m.-5
p.m.
MUN Botanical Garden is offering a Saturday parent and tot fall preschool
program every Saturday morning and afternoon starting September. The
fee is just $4 per session. (Discounts for Friends of the Garden). Space
is limited. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register please call 737-8590.
