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

On Sept. 17, 2024, the Memorial University community met for a special coffee break at the QEII Library to mark the Countdown to the Centennial.
 
Watch the event replay to catch up on exciting news about our 100th anniversary.

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

How do we commemorate war? Whose stories get told? And when do we tell them? Join The Rooms and Memorial University for Dialogue and Debate: Questioning Commemorations to challenge our ideas and preconceptions on what it means to remember. Click here for information and to register.

2025

January

1.9.25 Centennial 100 Launch
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
April 30 and May 1

May

Grenfell Campus Spring Convocation
Corner Brook / Details TBA

EDI-AR International Conference
May 22 – 23
Showcasing EDI-AR growth and opportunities

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.

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

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