ICYMI: Merb’ys Break The Bank, Inspire Tears of Joy
byKudos for the bearded b’ys and their terrific tails.
People
Mayoral Candidate Turned Talk Show Host: “The Renee Sharpe Show” Is Streaming Live All Winter Long
by“The show is just a fun way to hang out, make new friends, and celebrate all the talent in St. John’s and beyond,” Sharpe said, “It’s also a way to make it through the winter without feeling isolated.”
Alternative Pre-School Opening in January: Musician Katie Baggs On Launching “Little Nest”
byPart of what makes Little Nest Children’s Community different from other daycares is their commitment to strengthening kids’ relationship to nature. “Kids approach the world with a sense of awe and wonder anyway, so we want build on that.”
Best of NL 2017: People & Culture
byThe results are in …
Superstar Psychologist Melanie Noel On Being a Mother of Triplets in Academia
byNoel learned she was pregnant with triplets just as she was preparing to begin her post-doctorate work in Seattle.
Hard, But Rewarding: One Man’s Mission to Preserve the Past of His Resettled Outport Hometown
byRural Newfoundlanders are legendary for their attachment to home, but few hold a candle to Stan Deering.
MUN Student Expands Mind and Resume Via Cancer Research in Germany
by“It’s not just about learning all the neat science, you learn so much about yourself and the world in general.”
This MUN Researcher is Killing Cancer Cells
byDr. Ken Hirasawa, a professor of Immunology at Memorial University, is learning how to rewire common viruses, so that they can enter our bodies, seek out cancer cells, and literally blow them up.
Merby’s Calendar: Shaking It Up and Helping Others Never Looked So Good
by“Getting kids on horses, fostering awesome mer-art that shakes up gender in a playful way, and having a time while at it. Hasan Hai is the role model we need for a new millennium.”
Chandra Kavanagh Breaks Down Five Feminist Activist Tactics
byThe St. John’s Status of Women’s Council’s Feminist in Residence, Chandra Kavanagh, is giving a talk titled, “Feminist Activism: A toolkit” at Memorial University on Monday October 30th at 12:00pm in room SN-4087, as part of the Department of Gender Studies Speaker Series.
IMPACT Construction: Building on Success (and ready for your call)
byImpact Construction is 1 of 3 remarkable social enterprises operated through Choices For Youth.
Zen and the Art Of Business Mentoring: Chelsey Paterson Up For Futurpreneur’s Mentor Of the Year Award
byYou can vote for her at the Futurpreneur website until October 18th.