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Register for the upcoming regional workshop, check out some funding opportunities and events, and read the latest reports in the October edition of the Harris Centre's newsletter.
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Upcoming Events - Regional Workshops
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Register Now:
Southwestern Newfoundland
Regional Workshop, Oct. 26
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This regional workshop is a unique opportunity to come together with Memorial University community members and regional stakeholders to brainstorm ideas and solutions for your region - social and economic.
There will be a Memorial Presents public forum the evening of Tuesday, October 25 followed by a day-long workshop on Wednesday,
October 26, 2016 in Stephenville.
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Save the date: Southern Labrador Regional Workshop
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The Southern Labrador
Regional Workshop will be November 7-9
2016. Check out our website for an update on this event.
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Newfoundland and Labrador's Vital Signs Report
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2016 Report Available Online
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In this edition of Vital Signs, you’ll find all kinds of interesting charts and graphics, but also many stories. You’ll learn what a Mental Health Association regional office re-opening means for inmates of the West Coast Correctional Centre, and how a family of newcomers from Syria are settling in to their new home in Gander.
A partnership between the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Harris Centre, Vital Signs is an illustrated, cross-province look at the state of life in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The complete report can be viewed here.
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The Harris Centre – MMSB Waste Management Applied Research Fund
Do you have a project that could address NL's solid waste management challenges? We have funding to help you! Open to all faculty, students and staff at Memorial, the Harris Centre - MMSB Waste Management Applied Research Fund provides up to $15,000 per project/per year to investigate waste management issues in Newfoundland and Labrador. The deadline is November 10, 2016 and more information can be found here.
David Curran Award for Memorial University Undergraduate Students
This scholarship was established by the Harris Centre, Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Economic Development Association, and Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador in recognition of David Curran, a passionate advocate and tireless champion of rural Newfoundland.
The award will recognize one Memorial University undergraduate student who embodies that same spirit of community development innovation. The deadline is October 28, 2016 and more details about the scholarship can be found here.
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Semester in Dialogue -
Information and Consultation Sessions
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The feasibility study for the proposed Semester in Dialogue program is well underway, as the study team has begun their jurisdictional review and environmental scan. The initial information and consultation session took place Tuesday, October 4, and saw a rich discussion with a great deal of valuable input from members of the university and the community alike, all of which will be recognized in the final report. The team will be visiting the west coast for workshops and consultations at the end of the month, spending October 24-25 in Corner Brook and October 27-28 in Happy Valley-Goose Bay— be sure to look out for further information soon!
If you are interested in meeting with the study team or participating in the project, please email Project Coordinator Taylor Stocks at tstocks@mun.ca
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Event Design for Long-term Change
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Save the date: Event Design workshop on November 1, 2016
What is the role of emotional knowledge in event design and strategic planning? Harris Centre staff Taylor Stocks will deliver a workshop on embodied emotional knowledge in event design. Without acknowledging this key piece, strategic planning initiatives can fall apart before they begin. This workshop will explore how to integrate the emotional with the rational.
For more information, contact Taylor Stocks at tstocks@mun.ca
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Meet Connie Harvey, the Harris Centre's Senior Clerk. Read more about Connie's role here.
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Meet Cindy Andrews, the Harris Centre's Administrative Staff Specialist. Read more about Cindy's role here.
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The Lifelong Impacts of Adverse Experiences in the Early Years
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On June 1, 150 people from academia, government, community, and civil society came together for a half-day workshop, The Lifelong Impacts of Adverse Experiences in the Early Years. Participants worked together to identify priority issues, key stakeholders, and possible solutions.
This summary report of those conversations will help guide those from the workshop who have opted to sit on a working group begin meaningful action addressing the needs of the community. If you are interested in helping out with a project related to this report, please contact Taylor Stocks at tstocks@mun.ca
Read the full report: The Lifelong Impacts of Adverse Experiences in the Early Years
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A Framework for Better Understanding Drinking Water Quality in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
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Missed the Session? Watch the Video
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