Upcoming events @ UNB

Resting Deeply (Restorative Yoga)

May 19, 2013 2:00PM to May 19, 2013 4:30PM

The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER (2-14 Hatheway Family Fitness Studio)

Restorative yoga is designed to sooth your body, breath and thinking mind. Moving slowly, stopping frequently and being mindful of your breath, its aim is to gently stimulate and allow rest to happen. Rest is different than sleep. Rest provides your body and opportunity to recharge, renew and heal itself. Restorative postures are used to relieve stress, fatigue and illness. We all need a restorative practice from time to time, it is a wonderful compliment to an active yoga practice. Restorative practice could be considered the 'icing on the cake' after a competition for active athletes. This is a quiet class, so direction of meditative work is self-directed. Beginners and experienced yoga participants are all welcome.

Instructor: Ruth Merrett

Day/Time: Sunday 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fees: $30(URec members); $35(non-members) plus HST

For more information please call Lauren Rogers at 447-3104 or email lrogers@unb.ca

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/urec/fitness/classes.html

Discovery Days in Health Sciences

May 22, 2013 8:45AM to May 22, 2013 4:00PM

This is a national event sponsored by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. It is designed to be an interactive event for grades 10 and 11 to promote their interest in a health sciences career. Our educational partners in Health Science in Saint John - NBCC Allied Health, Dalhousie Medicine NB - have also been invited to participate in this exciting event.

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/sase/events/

Oral Exam, Kinesiology

May 22, 2013 9:00AM to May 22, 2013 11:00AM

Lady Beaverbrook Gym (A116)

A master of arts in sport and recreation administration Oral Examination for Carolyn Peppin will be held on Wednesday, May 22,  at 9 a.m. in Lady Beaverbrook Gym, Room A116. The thesis title is "THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VOLUNTEER BOARDS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT SPORT ORGANIZATIONS". For further information, please contact Leslie Harquail, faculty of kinesiology, at harquail@unb.ca or 453-4575.

Oral Exam, English

May 22, 2013 10:00AM to May 22, 2013 12:00PM

Carelton Hall (304)

A master of arts oral exam for Peter Frieswick will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 10 a.m. in Carleton Hall, Room 304. The thesis title is "Crossing the Line".  For further information, please contact Theresa Keenan, department of English, at tkeenan@unb.ca or 451-6809.

PhD Oral Exam - Chemical Engineering

May 22, 2013 10:00AM to May 22, 2013 12:00PM

Head Hall (ADI Studio (Room HC 25))

A PhD oral exam for Qiaozhi An, candidate in chemical engineering, will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 10 a.m. in the ADI Studio (HC-25) in Head Hall. Thesis title: Preparation and Characterization of Poly (vinyl alcohol) Based Thermo-Sensitive Hydrogels and Microgels and their Application. For more information, please contact the School of Graduate Studies at 453-4672 or jseely@unb.ca

Oral Exam, English

May 22, 2013 1:00PM to May 22, 2013 3:00PM

Carleton Hall (304)

A master of arts oral exam for Chasity St. Louis will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 1 p.m. in Carleton Hall, Room 304. The thesis title is "Lord of the Fishes". For further information, please contact Theresa Keenan, department of English, at tkeenan@unb.ca or 451-6809.

Archaeology Summer Camp - Information Session

May 22, 2013 2:00PM to May 22, 2013 4:00PM

Anthropology Building/Annex C (Room 31)

ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMER CAMP - INFORMATION SESSION Are you Fascinated by the tools, objects and artifacts left behind? Then you are interested in learning about people, cultures and civilization of the distant past...this camp is for you!! Join us for an information session being held Wednesday, May 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 31 Annex C in the Anthropology Building. Enrollment is open to current students, including those entering their first year of University, as well as adult learners with an interest in Archaeology. For more details and registration information visit : go.unb.ca/celarch13

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/cel/programs/undergraduate/archaeology/index.html

Oral Exam, Electrical & Computer Engineering

May 22, 2013 2:30PM to May 22, 2013 4:30PM

Head Hall (ADI Studio (C25))

A master of science in engineering oral exam for Ahmad El-Qurneh will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ADI Studio (C25). The thesis title is “Low Complexity Channel Estimation for LTE-Based Systems in Time-Varying Channels”. For further information, please contact Shelley Cormier, department of electrical & computer engineering, at scormier@unb.ca or 452-6142.

Student's Fundraiser on Campus in support of the Alzheimer Society

May 23, 2013 2:00PM to May 23, 2013 4:30PM

Thomas J. Condon Student Centre (Whitebone Lounge)

A group of UNBSJ students will be fundraising around campus in support of the Alzheimer Society of Saint John's annual Walk for Memories. This student team will be actively seeking your support from 2 - 4:30 p.m., as it invites you to support a worthy community cause. Feel free to visit its headquarters in the Whitebone Lounge, and if you have any questions, contact Michael Crate by email at t3438@unb.ca.

MScE Oral Exam, Mechanical Engineering

May 24, 2013 1:30AM to May 24, 2013 3:00AM

Head Hall (E-41A)

A master of science oral exam for Sultan Alharbi will be held on Friday, May 24, at 1:30 p.m. in Head Hall, Room E-41A. The thesis title is "LINKING KINEMATIC AND KINETIC OF UPPER LIMB WITH ELECTROMYOGRAPHY OF MUSCLE ACTIVITY". For further information, please contact Ann Bye, department of mechanical engineering, at a.bye@unb.ca or 453-4513.

Oral Exam, Kinesiology

May 24, 2013 8:30AM to May 24, 2013 10:30AM

Richard J. Currie Center (Seminar Room)

A master of exercise & sport science oral exam for Maura Carter will be held on Friday, May 24, at 8:30 a.m. in The Richard J. Currie Center – Seminar Room. The thesis title is "DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF AN AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG GIRLS ENROLLED IN AN ON-RESERVE, FIRST NATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NEW BRUNSWICK". For further information, please contact Leslie Harquail, faculty of kinesiology, at harquail@unb.ca or 453-4575.

Oral Exam, English

May 24, 2013 1:00PM to May 24, 2013 3:00PM

Carleton Hall (315)

The oral examination of Michael Jessome, a candidate for the degree of master of arts in English, will be held Friday, May 24, at 1 p.m. in Carleton Hall, Room 315. The title of the thesis is "Cape Breton's Last Days." For further information, please contact Theresa Keenan, department of English, at tkeenan@unb.ca or 451-6809.

Early Advising Registration Workshop

May 25, 2013 8:30AM to May 25, 2013 1:00PM

Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre

Congratulations on your acceptance to UNB Saint John! On Saturday, May 25, UNB Saint John will be hosting an early advising and registration session. Come and meet your faculty advisor, register for classes and enjoy a barbecue.

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/registrar/earlyadvising.html

LPN BN Bridge Program

May 25, 2013 12:00PM to May 25, 2013 1:30PM

K.C. Irving Hall (107)

With the establishment of the new LPN BN Bridge Program, an information session will take place for interested prospective students. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission prerequisites, application procedures as well as a question and answer session for the students. Additional details may be found at : http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/sase/undergrad/nursing/index.html

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/sase/undergrad/nursing/index.html

Oral Exam, Computer Science

May 27, 2013 1:00PM to May 27, 2013 3:00PM

Head Hall (ADI Studio, Room HC25)

A master of computer science oral exam for Dong Dong will be held on Monday, May 27, at 1 p.m. in Head Hall, ADI Studio, Room HC25. The thesis title is "Design and Implementation of Peer Collaboration Service Framework on Cloud". For further information, please contact Jodi O'Neill, faculty of computer science, at jodio@unb.ca or 458-7285.

Family violence: Why should we care?

May 28, 2013 5:00PM to May 28, 2013 7:00PM

UNB Saint John's Grand Hall, 40 Charlotte Street

Researchers from UNB will share a brief overview of their work that examines some of the myths around family violence and the reality behind the statistics. This will set the stage for an open discussion on the topic between the researchers and the audience. This conversation is intended to challenge the thinking of both the researchers and the participants. Presenters: Dr. Mary Anne Campbell, UNB Saint John & Dr. Judith MacIntosh, UNB Fredericton Moderator: Prof. Sandra Roy, UNB Saint John Everyone welcome. Free admission. To register email nursingsj@unb.ca

For more information, please go to http://unb.ca/tuckerpark

Encaenia 2013 Ceremony A

May 29, 2013 10:00AM to May 29, 2013 12:30PM

Richard J. CURRIE CENTER (Performance Hall)

Degrees will be awarded to students in the faculties of Science and Nursing.

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/graduation/encaenia

Encaenia 2013 Ceremony B

May 29, 2013 5:30PM to May 29, 2013 7:30PM

Richard J. CURRIE CENTER (Performance Hall)

Degrees will be awarded to students in the faculties of Business Administration, Kinesiology, and Education.

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/graduation/encaenia

Grad Class Breakfast

May 30, 2013 10:00AM to May 30, 2013 11:30AM

Lily Lake Pavilion

It is time to celebrate your accomplishments and join your fellow graduates at the annual Graduation Breakfast. This exclusive event for members and families of the Spring Graduating Class at UNB Saint John will be held on Thursday, May 30. Cost for the graduates, and their guests, is $10/person. Venue has limited seating so a limited number of tickets will be sold. Payment is required at the time of ordering. Tickets reserved and paid for online can be picked up the morning of the breakfast at the Pavilion beginning at 9 a.m. Tickets can also be picked up in advance at the SRC office, in the Student Centre. Event is proudly sponsored by the SRC - UNB Saint John. For additional details, contact Carly Schofield, carly.schofield@unb.ca.

Encaenia 2013 Ceremony C

May 30, 2013 10:00AM to May 30, 2013 12:30PM

Richard J. CURRIE CENTER (Performance Hall)

Degrees will be awarded to students in the faculties of Arts, Law and Renaissance College; and Interdisciplinary Studies.

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/graduation/encaenia

Encaenia 2013 Ceremony D

May 30, 2013 2:30PM to May 8, 2013 5:00PM

Richard J. CURRIE CENTER (Performance Hall)

Degrees will be awarded to students in the faculties of Engineering, Forestry & Environmental Management and Computer Science.

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/graduation/encaenia

UNB Saint John's Spring Convocation Ceremony

May 31, 2013 2:00PM to May 31, 2013 5:00PM

G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre (Gymnasium)

UNB Saint John will celebrate its 39th Spring Convocation Ceremony on May 31, 2013 at 2 pm in the G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre. Tickets are required for the event.

For more details, go to http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/convocation/spring/index.html

Public Lecture Anouncemment

Jun 3, 2013 2:30PM to Jun 3, 2013 3:30PM

Head Hall ((ADI Studio - Room HC25))

The invited lecture on "How about the Quality of Big (geo)Data?" will be given by Dr. Michael F. Goodchild, Emeritus Professor of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Big Data phenomenon offers great potential for analysis, gathering of intelligence, and prediction. Its implications for science are more nuanced, however.

In this presentation I compare Big Data with the traditional data sources used by science, and discuss the ways in which Big Data may be useful. Big Data can also be hardened by subjecting it to quality-control procedures. I review three possible approaches to hardening in the context of geographic information, with particular emphasis on volunteered geographic information.

Faculty of Computer Science: Seminar Series

Jun 3, 2013 3:30PM to Jun 3, 2013 4:30PM

Gillin Hall (540 Windsor St.) (GC127)

Please join the faculty of computer science as we present the following installment of our weekly seminar series: Title: Real-Time Simulation of Camera Errors and Their Effect on Some Basic Robotic Vision Algorithms Presenter: Jessica Millberg Research Associate, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences

This talk will take place on Monday, June 3, at 3:30 p.m. in Gillin Hall (540 Windsor St.) Room GC127. A detailed abstract can be found below, or by visiting: cs.unb.ca/seminarseries All are welcome!! Modern robots, especially service robots, do no longer operate in well defined environments like factories or highrack warehouses. They rather work under every day conditions, where they need to build maps, navigate or identify objects. For these tasks optical cameras play an important role. The video streams which the cameras provide are examined with computer vision algorithms and the results of these vision algorithms steer the behavior of the robot. Technical influences such as camera errors result in a quality loss on the images and therefore lead to a different robot behavior. For this reason it can be valuable to take camera errors into account during the simulation of a robotic system. We analysed the performance of some basic algorithms for robotic vision when adding modifications to images due to camera errors. Camera errors we examined are vignetting, chromatic aberration and thermal CCD noise.

For more information, please go to http://cs.unb.ca/seminarseries

Hips & Shoulders Workshop

Jun 9, 2013 1:00PM to Jun 9, 2013 3:30PM

The Richard J (2-14 Hatheway Family Fitness Studio)

Using a variety of props (chairs, bolsters, straps, blocks and walls) in a yoga-inspired series of postures, we will explore the hips, lower spine and shoulder girdle, finding the areas of tightness and restriction, due to repetitive motion, disease, lack of use, or just life in general. You do not need to have any prior yoga experience to attend, only a willingness to explore and experience.

Eat a light lunch and wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Ruth Merrett

Day/Time: Saturday, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Fees: $30(URec members);$35(non-members) plus HST

For more information please call Lauren Rogers at 447-3104 or email at lrogers@unb.ca

For more information, please go to http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/urec/fitness/classes.html