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.

2024

September

Countdown to the Centennial
Sept. 17 / 12 pm / QEII Library, St. John’s campus and live stream

The Memorial community is invited for a special coffee break to mark the Countdown to the Centennial. We have some exciting news to share about our upcoming 100th anniversary. There will be performances, refreshments, prizes and a guided nature walk through the Indigenous spaces on campus. You can join us in-person on the St. John’s campus or attend the mun.ca live stream at the following locations:

Grenfell Campus – Arts and Science atrium
Marine Institute – Hampton Hall
Signal Hill Campus – Johnson Insurance atrium
Labrador Campus –The Labrador Tea Room: LCA1009
Harlow Campus – The Lord Taylor Room

The location of nature walks on other campuses will be announced following the live stream.

October

Whale of a Day
Oct. 5 / Core Sciences Facility, St. John’s campus

Our third 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

Dialogue and Debate with Memorial University at the Rooms
Nov. 13 / 7pm / The Rooms theatre

This program invites experts from Memorial University to discuss and expand on the collections and exhibitions featured at The Rooms. The discussions are lively, informative and designed for the public. This session will focus on war memorials and commemorations to align with the permanent First World War collection and exhibitions at The Rooms.

2025

January

Launch Forth: The Official 1.9.25 Kick-off Celebration
Jan. 9 / details TBA

Opening of the 100th anniversary art exhibit at The Rooms
Details TBA

March

International Women’s Day event
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. This session will focus on the history of the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador.

April

Memorial University’s Teaching and Learning Conference
Details TBA

May

Grenfell Campus Spring Convocation
Corner Brook / Details TBA

EDI-AR International Conference
Details TBA

Faculty and Staff Art Exhibition
QEII Library, St. John’s Campus / details TBA

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.

June

100th Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel Memorial Park
Details TBA

Marine Institute Graduation Ceremonies
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.

July

Memorial Day
July 1/ National War Memorial, St. John’s

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

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

Research Week
Details TBA

Giving Tuesday
Details TBA

2026

January

New Student Welcome
Details TBA

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.

May

International ROV Mate Competition
Marine Institute / details TBA

Spring Convocation and 100th Anniversary Closing Event
Details TBA