Events
Get ready to launch forth with the Memorial University community. Discover upcoming events and our 100th anniversary funded projects.
Please check back often as the schedule is constantly being updated with new events. Don't see your event listed? Contact us at memorial100@mun.ca.
2025
April
Centre for Newfounfland Studies: Rabble Rousers Reading Nook Apr. 3
April 3rd marked the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote and the ability to run for political office in Newfoundland. The Centre for Newfoundland Studies (CNS) has created a curated book collection to celebrate. Drop by the CNS and also visit the official Rabble Rousers travelling nook.
Dates: Apr. 3 to 30, 2025 Location: Centre for Newfoundland Studies, 3rd Floor, QEII Library
Picture Us: A Research at Memorial Event
Apr. 16
The Office of the Vice-President (Research) invites you to the April gallery opening of Picture Us: A Research at Memorial Event.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, room IIC-3003
RSVP: by April 11 to vprfeedback@mun.ca
Rabble Rousers Reading Room Launch Apr. 16
Rabble Rousers: A 21st Century Relaunch of the "Ladies" Reading Room is an initiative by MUN’s Gender Studies Department that pays homage to a group of women who created a self-taught university from 1909-1934 for middle- and upper-class women who were banned from men’s fraternal society groups. These women were pivotal in securing the right of women to vote.
Join the Department of Gender Studies for the official relaunch celebration!
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Sally Davis Seminar Room, Science Building, Room SN-4087.
Office of Development & Alumni Engagement: 100th Anniversary Reunion Funding Information Session (For internal groups only) Apr. 23
Please join the Office of Development & Alumni Engagement (ODAE) virtually to hear about one-time financial support to academic units and institutional affinity groups (defined below) planning to deliver a reunion during Memorial University’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations. All reunions must align with the theme of ‘Looking back. Launching forth.’ Register to attend here.
Applications are now open for financial support specifically for academic units (defined as a faculty, school or department organized around a discipline or group of related disciplines) and affinity groups (defined as a group of individuals with a common interest, background or experience centered around something other than an academic program).
For additional information or to apply, please visit: reunion funding.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. NST Location: Virtual Meeting via Webex
Coast Lines and Coffee (Book Club)
Apr. 26
Coast Lines, Memorial University’s popular public book club, will host a secial event at the Emera Innovation Exchange (Signal Hill Campus) to celebrate the rich literary history of Newfoundland and Labrador and the role Memorial has played in fostering and shaping the province’s literary community.
The event will feature a panel of esteemed current and former faculty members and writers – Mary Dalton (MA’75), Lisa Moore, Aaron Tucker – who will discuss the intersections of Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador’s writing and publishing community and the 40th anniversary of the creative writing program, in conversation with writer, broadcaster, and Coast Lines alumnus William Ping (BA '18, MA '20).
The celebration will recognize Memorial’s past contributions to a province with a rich cultural history, while simultaneously setting the stage for its continued impact on the literary world.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Register here.
Living Memorial: Memorial University and the Meaning of Remembrance
Apr. 26
Memorial University was founded as a living memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the First World War. As time passed, the university was rededicated to memorialize those who served in the Second World War and subsequent conflicts as well.
This event will bring together speakers from various backgrounds to explore the significance of remembrance—as a founding principle of the university’s identity and in a broader cultural context. Through shared stories, historical reflection and discussions on the evolving nature of commemoration, we will consider how Memorial continues to uphold its obligations to both the past and the future.
Following the panel attendees are invited to join us for a reception in the QEII Library lobby, where staff will host an exhibition of our WWI artifacts and special collections.
This event is free to attend but registration is required. Register HERE. For more information on this event, please visit HERE.
MUN Students First Thrift Store Yard Sale Apr. 26 & 27
You are invited to attend the MUN Students First Thrift Store 3rd annual Residence-wide Yard Sale happening at Hatcher Commons in Hatcher House, Paton College. This event is in collaboration with MUN Sustainability Committee and MUN Charity Committee. Proceeds go to the Campus Food Bank.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Hatcher Commons (in Hatcher House), Paton College, St. John's Campus, Memorial University
Please note: donation collection will take place on Apr. 24 & 25 at Hatcher Commons inside Hatcher House from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For additional information please follow: munthriftstore on Instagram or reach out to munstudentsfirst@gmail.com
Memorial University’s Teaching and Learning Conference 2025: Inspiring Learning, Innovative Teaching
April 30 and May 1
We invite educators to join us at Memorial’s Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 (#MUNTLC25), April 30 and May 1, to share, connect and explore your everyday. Together, let’s investigate teaching strategies, discover interactive environments, explore cutting-edge tools and embrace innovative practices that engage students, cultivate curiosity and inspire learning. This year’s conference will be held in person at Memorial’s St. John’s campus. Our keynotes and some conference sessions will be available online for remote participants who are unable to attend in person.
May
Grenfell Campus Spring Convocation
Corner Brook / Details TBA
Faculty and Staff Art Exhibition
QEII Library, St. John’s Campus / details TBA
MUN Students First Thrift Store Launch Event May 5
Join us in celebrating the launch of the permanent home of the MUN Students First Thrift Store as part of Memorial University’s 100th Anniversary celebrations!
Come browse the Thrift Store, take part in our silent auction, and enjoy a cup of Memorial University's Centennial Blend coffee – available by donation (clothing, unused toiletries, or pay-what-you-can cash all gratefully accepted!).
This is a student-led initiative that supports sustainability, community, and student well-being. All are welcome and encouraged to stop by and show their support.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Science Building, Room SN-3116, St. John's Campus, Memorial University
For additional information please follow: munthriftstore on Instagram or reach out to munstudentsfirst@gmail.com
Science Rendezvous: Curiosity and Wonder: STEAMing Ahead! May 10
Join us for a free science festival, perfect for the whole family. There will be thrilling demonstrations and hands-on activities. The theme for this year is WONDER, and we invite you to come out and learn, experiment and discover something new at Science Rendezvous!
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Core Science Facility, 45 Arctic Avenue
For additional information, visit the Science Rendezvous website, or follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky (@SciRenMUN).
EDI-AR International Conference: Showcasing EDI-AR growth and opportunities
May 22 – 23
This year’s theme, “Showcasing EDI-AR Growth and Opportunities,” celebrates achievements, fosters innovation, and explores ways to advance EDI-AR initiatives worldwide.
Join us as we network, learn, experience, influence and connect with students, staff, researchers, faculty, community leaders and industry professionals from around the world to share their stories and achievements.
Both in-person and online conference tickets are available.
For registration inquiries, contact Cherry Ralhan-Khanna at crahlan@mun.ca.
To register click here.
St. John’s campus Spring Convocation
May 27-30
This year’s spring convocation will mark the 75th anniversary of Memorial’s first degree-granting convocation, which was held on June 3, 1950.
Engage Memorial Symposium 2025: Practice and Place
May 28-29
This event will mark the launch of Memorial's renewed Public Engagement Framework by bringing together students, faculty, and staff for two days of public engagement knowledge sharing and skill building. For more information, visit here.
June
100th Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel Memorial Park
Details TBA
Calgary Affinity Celebration
Details TBA
Marine Institute Graduation Ceremonies
Details TBA
Toronto Affinity Celebration
Details TBA
July
Memorial Day
July 1/ National War Memorial, St. John’s
Champney's West Aquarium - Open House Jul. 19
A celebration of the partnership between the community of Champney's West and Memorial University. Stay tuned for further event details and activities to be announced in the coming months!
Time: TBD Location: Champney's West (on the Bonavista Peninsula near Port Rexton)
Follow Champney's West Aquarium on Facebook.
August
Canada Games
Aug. 8-25 / various locations on the St. John’s campus
For more information, visit Memorial University’s Canada Games webpage.
September
New Student Welcome
Sept. 8-30 / details TBA
100th Anniversary of Memorial University College’s Opening Day
Sept. 15 / details TBA
October
3rd annual Forum on Indigenization and Reconciliation at Memorial (FIRM)
Oct. 6-9
Faculty, staff and students on all campuses are invited to participate in this internal forum and engage with the Office of Indigenous Affairs in conversations around the Strategic Framework for Indigenization (SFI), our respective roles in reconciliation, and some of the work that has been underway here at Memorial in years past, currently, and plans for moving forward with this important work.
This event provides a platform to engage the university community on its progress in meeting recommendations in the SFI, and an opportunity to bring Indigenous ways of learning, knowing and being into university spaces and practices.
Career Fair
Details TBA
Dialogue and Debate with Memorial University at The Rooms
Details TBA
This program invites experts from Memorial University to discuss and expand on the collections and exhibitions featured at The Rooms. The discussions are lively and informative and designed for the public. The topic of this session will be announced at a later date.
St. John’s campus Fall Convocation
Details TBA
All-years, All-campuses Alumni Reunions
Details TBA
President’s Golden Celebration
Details TBA
Alumni Tribute Awards
Details TBA
Whale of a Day
Details TBA / Core Science Facility, St. John’s campus
Our fourth annual Whale of a Day will be filled with fun for everyone. And it all happens beneath our amazing blue whale skeleton in the Core Science Facility. The Memorial University community welcomes the public to enjoy interactive learning designed for the whole family.
November
Ceremony of Remembrance
Nov. 11 / all campuses / details TBA
Nov. 6
100 Years of Careers will celebrate the contributions of Memorial and the Marine Institute to the rich history of marine careers in Newfoundland and Labrador. This event will be held at the Marine Institute and invite students from grades 10, 11 and 12 from across the province to attend. It will also be an informative and engaging event for parents, guidance counselors and career teachers. By opening our doors to the community, we will create better awareness of marine careers while sharing the auspicious 60-year history of the Marine Institute. Historical booths will highlight the history of the fishery, and our student guests will be introduced to the roles marine careers will play in shaping the technological advancements and environmental concerns that will secure a sustainable future.
Hosted by: Marine Institute, Academic and Student Affairs
Giving Tuesday
Details TBA
2026
March
Dialogue and Debate with Memorial University at The Rooms
Details TBA
This program invites experts from Memorial University to discuss and expand on the collections and exhibitions featured at The Rooms. The discussions are lively and informative and designed for the public. The topic of this session will be announced at a later date.