With announcement of a nuclear research cluster, and private investment by ARC, LLC, into New Brunswick with their small modular reactor design, the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society, UNB’s Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) and the Faculty of Engineering are pleased to offer an informal mixer and lecture to learn more about the ARC-100 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, ongoing design work, and research and development opportunities occurring within the Province and at UNB. 

The 2018 Viscount Bennett Memorial Lecture, "One point Five to stay alive – How we find hope and honesty in dangerous times" will be given by Elizabeth May.

Tim Powers is Vice-Chairman of Summa Strategies, a leading Canadian public affairs consulting firm, and the Managing Director of Abacus Data, an opinion research company, both headquartered in Ottawa. He offers clients a wide range of experience and expertise in the fields of business, communications and public policy.

Join UNB alumni for an evening of advice and knowledge as the Alumni Office hosts its annual Career Talks events. Following a speed networking format, students will sit in groups and will receive invaluable tips from UNB alumni on career and professional development related topics. The session will be held Tuesday January 29, 6-8 p.m. in the Chancellors Room of the Wu Centre.

Dr. Amy Paranachnowitsch, from the UNBF Biology Department, will present her seminar on “Floral chemistry from an evolutionary ecology perspective”. Faculty, staff, and graduate students are welcome to attend on Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 303 of FJ Toole Hall. As part of the Graduate Seminar Program, all Chemistry graduate students are expected to attend these department seminars.

Mark Moldwin of the University of Michigan presents on the potential impacts from a Carrington-class geomagnetic storm on society.

The UNB Mathematics Society is bringing back our SPEAKER SERIES! Our first instalment of 2019 will feature Dr. Barry Monson, honorary research professor in polytopes, discrete and classical geometry. The talk will explore the strange behaviour of knots, links, and braids.

Welcome back ASRJ members! The first half of the meeting will be required for Committee Members and the second half for all members of the ASRJ. We look forward to seeing you there as we discuss article progress, winter fundraisers/events, and the ASRJ Conference Committee search.

The connection between the Sun and the Earth is a complex one, involving interactions and

variabilities across a dizzying spectrum of scales and systems. The result is a relationship between us

and our star that is observable only through a fleet of instruments, methods, and technologies yet

creates weather in the near-Earth space environment that is both life-sustaining as well as life-threatening. This relationship is colloquially known as space weather. This talk is intended to provide

insight to and spark discussion around the characteristics of convergence and the role of data science,

namely creating new progress and a new frontier through radical interdisciplinary and methodology

transfer.

HOT GARBAGE COMEDY is hosting an improv class designed to help students become more confident, more effective communicators! Learn to let go of negativity and embrace spontaneity and quick thinking – all within a fun, supportive environment!

What is carbon pricing? Does it really help reduce climate change? How would it affect you & your family? Is carbon pricing a necessary part of an effective climate change solution?

Dr. Jeffrey Richards from the University of British Columbia presents on the topic of Mechanisms and Evolution of Hypoxia Tolerance in Intertidal Fishes.

Living on the Edge is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month. In the simulation, participants assume the role of a different family member facing poverty. It is a simulation, not a game. The object is to sensitize participants to the realities faced by members of their community. Some families are newly unemployed, some are recently disserted by the “breadwinner”, some are homeless, and some are recipients of social assistance either with or without additional earned income. Others are senior citizens receiving disability or pension, or grandparents raising their grandchildren.

Autism Connections’ 2018 Bowl-A-Thon event is coming up fast! Over $25,000 was raised during the fundraiser last year, which surpassed the goal of $20,000 thanks to all of the support. This year the goal is to beat that amount and use this fundraiser to provide better service for all.

The Bowl-A-Thon will be held on Sunday, November 18th from 3 - 5 p.m. at Kingswood Entertainment Centre. As many “Bowling Teams” as possible will be set up, and teams are asked to raise $1000. Each team will have 5 players and each of them are asked to try and raise $200 a piece.

Brian Gilliland of Moosehead Breweries will host Speaker Series on November 14th at noon in Tilley 303.

Brian is the Territory Manager at Moosehead Breweries and has been in professional business to business sales for over six years, including the last three years in the growing New Brunswick Beer Industry. Brian is a graduate of the Business Administration program at UNB and a former team member at the International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre. Having experience in selling and developing professional relationships, Brian will not only be speaking on his experience but also the many components of relationship selling. 

On October 20th, from 9am-12pm, there will be a series of presentations about student involvement in Engineering. Come learn about a variety of opportunities, and explore how to get involved today! Sign up now - food, and information resources will be available to attendees. 

Apply to be a speaker! Applications are due September 28th! 
https://theasrj.com/engspire

Register to the Event Now: http://bit.ly/2wWvYnl

The Chemistry Department is pleased to announce that Dr. Jaclyn Brusso will join us this Friday, October 19th, 2018 at 11:30 am to present her seminar, “A Building Block Approach to Functional Materials”– Room 303, Toole Hall. Dr. Brusso is an Associate Professor with the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa. All are welcome to attend. 

Join our expert panel as they discuss the positive impacts of medical cannabis and its role in changing patient care, outcomes, and the economic landscape.

Biology Seminar Series is proud to present a talk by Dr. Kelly Miles (UNB Biology department)

Kelly’s talk is entitled “Forensic Taphonomy: The emerging field of human decomposition research- what do we know, and what don’t we know?” and will take place this Friday, October 12th at 3:00 pm in Bailey Hall, room 146

This graduate student workshop, hosted and led by UNB Libraries, features Instruction sessions that include how to:

* Optimize citation management tools, including Mendeley and Zotero, and how to leverage them to discover new research

* Manage and share your research data, including information on the new Tri-Agency requirements

* Navigate the world of scholarly publishing, from accessing content from peers to publishing your own work

On October 2nd, the next of our fundraisers will be held with the theme of "Women of Influence in Music". It's sure to be a great show featuring music from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Riatt, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and others; played by members of Sugarbomb, Mad Mary, Sissy & the Hobos and more!

Are you a job seeker? Come meet lots of employers from various sectors and learn about incredible job opportunities in the Fredericton region. 

Representatives from Ross University Veterinary School will be hosting an information for students on September 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the Science Library Building, room C110.