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
October
Dates running through to April 2026
The School of Music's 50th Anniversary Concert Series celebrates 50 years of alumni, as well as their talented faculty and students in the Music at Memorial Mainstage Series, Noon Series and Ensemble Series throughout the 2025-25 Season. Visit mun.ca/music for tickets and a complete schedule of events.
Oct. 4-17
This year marks Memorial University’s 100th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with the return of I ♥ MUNdays.
This much-loved tradition once brought students, faculty, staff, retirees and alumni together for a week of spirit and community.
The celebration returns this October to spark pride, build connections and give you plenty of excuses to have fun.
Check out the listings on the MUNdays webpage!
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.
Alumni Tribute Awards
Oct. 8
It’s time to honour our outstanding alumni recipients of the 2025 Tribute Awards:
- Alumnus of the Year: Emad Rizkalla, B.Eng.’92
- J.D. Eaton Award: Peter Carver, B.Comm.(Hons.)(Co-op)’81
- Outstanding Community Service Award: Margaret Butt, BN’88
- Horizon Award: Dr. John Jeddore, B.Sc.’12, MD’17
The awards ceremony takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Emera Innovation Exchange on Signal Hill Campus. A standing reception will follow.
For further information and to purchase tickets please visit: here.
St. John’s campus Fall Convocation
Oct. 16
Convocation Schedule
MUNPA Reunion
Oct. 15
For more info and to register click HERE.
President’s Golden Celebration
Oct. 26
Hosted by Memorial's president, this annual event recognizing all those celebrating their 50th or more years as alumni of Memorial University, with the newest class/first-timers receiving their commemorative pin. This year's event targets the classes of 1925 to 1975, with the newest graduates being the class of 1975.
Time: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: School of Music, St. John's campus
Click here for more information.
November
Dates running through to April 2026
The School of Music's 50th Anniversary Concert Series celebrates 50 years of alumni, as well as their talented faculty and students in the Music at Memorial Mainstage Series, Noon Series and Ensemble Series throughout the 2025-25 Season. Visit mun.ca/music for tickets and a complete schedule of events.
National Assembly on Workplace Democracy (NAWD) Regional Forum
Nov. 3
Please join Memorial’s Department of Economics, Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Cultural and Economic Transformation, who will co-host a National Assembly on Workplace Democracy (NAWD) Regional Forum with The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto.
Registration:
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: IIC 2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University
Registration: NAWD Regional Forum at Memorial University, St. John's
Regional forum poster
Ceremony of Remembrance
Nov. 4 and 5
Public panel to be held on Nov. 4 details TBA and Memorial community Ceremony of Remembrance on Nov. 5.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building.
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
Research Week 2025
Nov. 24 to 28
Eighth annual Research Week celebration will take place Nov. 24-28. More on Research Week will be added here.
December
Dates running through to April 2026
The School of Music's 50th Anniversary Concert Series celebrates 50 years of alumni, as well as their talented faculty and students in the Music at Memorial Mainstage Series, Noon Series and Ensemble Series throughout the 2025-25 Season. Visit mun.ca/music for tickets and a complete schedule of events.
Giving Tuesday
Dec. 2
Stay tuned for more details!
2026
January
Dates running through to April 2026
The School of Music's 50th Anniversary Concert Series celebrates 50 years of alumni, as well as their talented faculty and students in the Music at Memorial Mainstage Series, Noon Series and Ensemble Series throughout the 2025-25 Season. Visit mun.ca/music for tickets and a complete schedule of events.
New Student Welcome
Details TBA
February
Dates running through to April 2026
The School of Music's 50th Anniversary Concert Series celebrates 50 years of alumni, as well as their talented faculty and students in the Music at Memorial Mainstage Series, Noon Series and Ensemble Series throughout the 2025-25 Season. Visit mun.ca/music for tickets and a complete schedule of events.
March
Dates running through to April 2026
The School of Music's 50th Anniversary Concert Series celebrates 50 years of alumni, as well as their talented faculty and students in the Music at Memorial Mainstage Series, Noon Series and Ensemble Series throughout the 2025-25 Season. Visit mun.ca/music for tickets and a complete schedule of events.
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.
April
Dates running through to April 2026
The School of Music's 50th Anniversary Concert Series celebrates 50 years of alumni, as well as their talented faculty and students in the Music at Memorial Mainstage Series, Noon Series and Ensemble Series throughout the 2025-25 Season. Visit mun.ca/music for tickets and a complete schedule of events.