Past events
With so much happening throughout our 100th anniversary year, we’ll maintain an archive of our past events below.
So you can look back on all our centennial celebrations and launch forth with our upcoming events.
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
Centennial 100 - 1.9.25
Jan. 9
The Centennial 100 will celebrate individuals whose stories help define Memorial University. We’re looking back on the people who helped shape our past and launching forth with our future leaders. We’ll be adding people to The Centennial 100 throughout the year until the list of 100 is complete.
Remember that nominations for The Centennial 100 remain open. So read their stories and nominate someone today.
Alan Doyle in Calgary
Jan.18
Alan Doyle (BA'92) needs no introduction. Best known for his work with Canadian roots-rock band Great Big Sea, Alan has been packing venues across the country for over 30 years. Along with his philanthropic efforts and collaborations with actor Russell Crowe, Alan has also written two bestselling memoirs, making him an iconic Newfoundlander beloved across Canada.
Memorial University will host private pre-show festivities at Alan’s concert in Calgary on January 18, 2025. Please note, this event is now sold out.
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Film Screening and Panel: The Untold Story of the Suffragists of Newfoundland
Jan.22
Interested in learning about another important centenary that coincides with Memorial University’s? Join the Department of Gender Studies for a screening of "The Untold Story of the Suffragists of Newfoundland" (1999), a docudrama celebrating the thirty-year struggle by the women of Newfoundland to win the right to vote. Q&A with Panel: Marian Frances White; Margot Duley (historian); and Meret Ebsary (NL Rhodes Scholar 2025).
Time: 6:15 PM (reception) & 7:00 PM Location: Bruneau Centre, IIC 2001 Free admission and free parking in Lot 17
This is a Memorial University 100th Anniversary Rabble Rousers project. For additional information, click here.
Coast Lines and Coffee (Book Club)
Jan.26
Join us for Coast Lines and Coffee on January 26th, featuring authors and alumni Marjorie Doyle (MA'87) and Willow Kean (BFA'99) as they discuss their books, Boulder Books' Mary Foley, Mary Doyle and Breakwater Books' Eyes In Front When Running, with our host Angela Antle (BA'91).
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (NST).
Panel Discussion: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Live-streamed)
February
The Art of Engaging Community: Developing an Evidence-Based Zine to Promote Trans Health (Dept of Gender Studies)
Feb. 4
Have you ever wondered if your research truly reaches the communities it’s meant to serve?
Join the Department of Gender Studies, Memorial University, for the second event in their Gender and Global Health Speaker Series: The Art of Engaging Community: Developing an Evidence-Based Zine to Promote Trans Health. Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier from the University of Maryland explores the power of arts-based research dissemination through her work on chest binding among transmasculine and nonbinary individuals. In collaboration with bestselling author Maia Kobabe, Dr. Peitzmeier turned her findings into the graphic novel Breathe. This talk explores the promises and pitfalls of using art to communicate health promotion and social justice issues and shares new insights from a pilot evaluation on the zine’s impact. Free admission!
Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Location: SN-4087, Memorial University & online
Admission: Free
African History & Liberation Month: Conversation with Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi & Dr. Delores V. Mullings, Vice-Provost, EDI-AR
Feb. 6
Join us in conversation with Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi, First Medical Association President-Elect Designate and Dr. Delores V. Mullings Vice-Provost, EDI-AR
This event is hybrid and light refreshments will be served in The Landing.
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Landing (UC-3015) or register for virtual access.
A Musical Evening at the Rooms
Feb. 7
Please join the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism for a musical evening at The Rooms
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Rooms (9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s)
Seating is limited – Reserve your free ticket by calling (709) 757-8090 or online.
This event is presented in partnership with The Rooms.
Trans-Canada Highwaymen
Feb. 8-15
We are partnering with Arts and Culture Centres across Newfoundland and Labrador for an exclusive Memorial University alumni and friends pre-show event! We hope you’ll join us for a gathering that recalls the excitement of the legendary super TSC shows. All you have to do to get access is use the following code when you purchase tickets: MUNALUMNI25
We'll be stopping at the below destinations:
- Stephenville on Feb. 8
- Corner Brook on Feb. 9
- Labrador West on Feb. 11
- Grand Falls-Windsor on Feb. 13
- Gander on Feb. 14
- St. John's on Feb. 15
Event information here
Purchase tickets here
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Applying The Halperts’ Vision to Today: A Panel to Discuss the Halperts' Legacy in the Province and Beyond, Reflecting on Public Folklore, Community Facing Scholarship and Future Applications (Memorial Folklore and Language Archive)
Feb. 11
Please join the Memorial Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) for a roundtable discussion featuring prominent public folklorists who worked with or were influenced by Dr. Herbert and Violetta Halpert, the founders of MUN's Department of Folklore and the Folklore and Language Archive.
Our panelists will discuss The Halperts' legacy in the province and beyond, reflecting on public folklore, community facing scholarship, and future applications.
Facilitated by Dr. Jillian Gould, Associate Professor, Department of Folklore, this event will feature Michael Taft, Head of Archive (Retired) American Folklife Center; Neil Rosenberg, Professor Emeritus, Department of Folklore; Philip Hiscock, Retired Professor, Department of Folklore; Amanda Dargan, Education Director, City Lore, New York City; and Crystal Braye, Public Folklorist, Octopus Consulting.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, and light refreshments will be served.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Gushue Hall DH 2002 (Junior Common Room)
Parking: Lot 22. To cross Prince Philip, you may take the underpass from the north side of campus, by the Chapel, right to R Gushue Hall.
Career Development Session for Students
Feb. 11
In partnership with the Career Development Office, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism are hosting the following career-focused sessions for students:
Session 1: Tools for Success: Resume Clinic
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session 2: The Art of Small Talk
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Session 3: Networking Event
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Landing (UC-3015)
Light refreshments will be served
Inclusive Communication - a three part webinar with Gardiner Centre
Feb. 13, Feb. 27 and Mar. 6
Enhance workplace inclusivity by developing practical communication skills that interrupt biases, address microaggressions, and foster a culturally sensitive environment in this FREE three-part series for alumni, offered in partnership with the Gardiner Centre.
Feb. 13 - Webinar 1: Foundations of Inclusive Communication
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Feb 27 - Webinar 2: Navigating Cross-Cultural Communication
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 6 - Webinar 3: Overcoming Bias and Building Inclusive Language
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
100th Anniversary Art Exhibition at The Rooms: To Launch Forth into the Deep: A Legacy of Supporting the Arts at Memorial University
Feb. 15 - Oct. 19
This exhibition, part of Memorial’s 100th-anniversary celebrations, offers a glimpse into its extraordinary collection of over 4,000 artworks. By empowering artists to thrive at home, Memorial transformed Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural landscape, enriching local life and elevating the province’s voice on the national stage.
For more information, please visit The Rooms website.
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Black Liberation History and the Global South: Calling Out the Past in the Future
Feb. 21 (Now online only due to impending weather)
History is more than a story of the past, and in some cases it’s an ongoing struggle for justice. How do we confront the erasure of Black histories in the Global South and challenge romanticized narratives of ‘freedom’?
Join the Department of Gender Studies, Memorial University, as we invite you to the first event in our Black Liberation Series: “Black Liberation History and the Global South: Calling Out the Past in the Future”, an everyday dialogue about the struggles, triumphs, and joys of Black communities in the Global South. This talk will be led by Prof. Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission, who brings decades of experience in racial justice, human rights, and advocacy.
Together, we will trace the historical moments, ideas, and legacies that have shaped and transformed identities across Black communities. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: Friday , February 21
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Online only.
Free admission. Register here.
Opening Reception: Celebrating Memorial University’s Support of the Arts
Feb. 28 (Rescheduled from Feb 21 due to weather)
From Feb. 15-Oct. 19, 2025, the Memorial University 100th Anniversary Art Gallery Exhibition, titled To Launch Forth into the Deep: A Legacy of Supporting the Arts at Memorial University, will be part of a larger exhibit celebrating The Rooms 20th anniversary.
Faculty and staff are invited to join us in celebrating at an opening reception taking place on Feb. 28 at The Rooms from 7-9 p.m. The public event is free to everyone.
In addition, to celebrate Memorial’s centennial year, six of the pieces from Memorial’s permanent collection will be available for sale as poster and postcard reproductions at the St. John’s campus Bookstore (in person and online) and The Rooms gift store. Visit the Gazette for more information.
National Film Board Screening: John Ware Reclaimed (Alberta’s Super Cowboy) at The Rooms
Feb. 22
Join the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism for an enriching afternoon of film that showcases Black voices and experiences. John Ware Reclaimed is a compelling documentary exploring the legacy of John Ware, a Black cowboy and rancher in Canada.
For additional details, please visit The Rooms.
More information about African History and Liberation is available online - African History & Liberation Events | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Seating is limited – Reserve your free ticket by calling (709) 757-8090 or online.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Rooms
March
2nd Annual Royal Newfoundland Regiment/MUN Bands Conducting Workshop
Mar. 6
Join us for the 2nd Annual Royal Newfoundland Regiment/Memorial University Bands Conducting Workshop. Memorial University Assistant Professor of Instrumental Conducting, Dr. Dylan Rook Maddix will lead the session, working with conducting candidates from the RNFLDR Band and Memorial University graduate conducting students.
Everyone is welcome, and there is no entrance fee! However, pre-registration is required due to building security.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Anthony Padden Building, 115 The Boulevard, St. John’s
Inclusive Communication Webinar: Overcoming Bias and Building Inclusive Language
Mar. 6
Enhance workplace inclusivity by developing practical communication skills that interrupt biases, address microaggressions, and foster a culturally sensitive environment in this FREE three-part series for alumni, offered in partnership with the Gardiner Centre.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Register HERE.
Celebrate Women’s Day with the Office of Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism and Student Life Mar. 12
Office of Vice-Provost, EDI-AR & Student Life invites you to join us on as we celebrate Women’s Day – Looking Back Launching Forth. This year’s panel includes women at Memorial from different campuses. Guest speakers include:
- Catharyn Andersen – VP, Indigenous
- Dr. Delores V. Mullings, Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
- Dr. Christine Arnold – Interim Associate VP (Academic) Students
- Emily Wooley – Director, Human Resources
- Dr. Jillian D. Westcott – Instructor, School of Fisheries, Marine Institute
- Jennifer Porter – Manager, Human Resources, Grenfell Campus
The event is hybrid and light refreshments will be served. Questions? Please contact Cherry at cralhan@mun.ca.
Location: The Landing (UC -3015) Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Picture Us: A Research at Memorial Event
Mar. 12
The Office of the Vice-President (Research) invites you to the first gallery opening of Picture Us: A Research at Memorial Event.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, room IIC-3003
RSVP: by March 10 to vprfeedback@mun.ca
Broad Strokes: The Passion and the Past of the Art Gallery of NL
Mar. 19
What role did Memorial University play in seeding a Newfoundland and Labrador arts community in the 1960s and 1970s and what is the role of cultural institutions like art galleries in the province today? Join The Rooms and Memorial University for Dialogue and Debate: The passion and the past of the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador. Featured debaters: Jane Walker (BFA'15), Director, Grenfell Art Gallery, Memorial University and Dr. Jeff Webb (BA'85, MA'87), Professor, & Head, History Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Memorial University.
Dialogue and Debate is an event series that 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 is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket here or by calling 709-757-8090
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Rooms theatre
Multicultural Show Mar. 20
The 36th annual Multicultural show Is back for another year and will be featuring performances from across the globe! Proudly presented by International Students Resource Centre (ISC).
This event is free, but registration is required.
Location: Core Sciences Facility, Whale Atrium Time: 8:00 p.m.
Follow isc_mun on Instagram and Facebook for additional information!
NL Innovation: Improving the Safety of Life at Sea
Mar. 20
The Engineering Research Office (ERO), FEAS, is proud to present the MUN 100 Engineering Lecture Series! Join us for the first lecture with Dr. Randy Billard on: "NL Innovation: Improving the Safety of Life at Sea"
This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of engineering and innovation while learning about how we're making life at sea safer in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Don’t miss the chance to learn, engage, and celebrate the amazing impact of engineering in our communities!
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: S.J. Carew Building, 4th Floor, EN 4000, Memorial University
Rabble Rousers: Black Liberation History Talk Series Mar. 21
Join us for the second session of the Black Liberation History Talk Series, hosted by the Department of Gender Studies, as we explore Creative Black Feminisms: Art, Resistance, and Revolution Across Time.
Our guest speaker, Collette (Miss Coco) Murray, will illuminate how Black women have used creative expression as a powerful tool for survival, self-definition, and radical transformation. Miss Coco brings a wealth of expertise as a multi-award-winning artist-scholar, cultural arts programmer, dance educator, and arts consultant.
Together, we’ll explore the boundless creativity and defiant spirit that have fueled Black feminist resistance across generations. We look forward to seeing you there!
Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Science Building SN-4087 & online
Free admission! Link to register
For additional information follow Dept. of Gender Studies on Facebook
Breakfast with the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Mar. 24
Begin your day with Newfoundland and Labrador's premier, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district. Premier Furey will join alumni and friends of Memorial University for a discussion about the province. Guests are invited to bring questions for the Q&A which will follow the talk.
Tim Powers, host of podcast The Tim Powers Show on VOCM and commentator on CBC'S Power & Politics, a member of Memorial's Board of Regents and chair of Summa Strategies will moderate.
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Telus Harbour, Third Floor Flex Space, 25 York St., Toronto, ON Doors open at 7:30 a.m., program begins at 8:15 a.m.
Ticket prices: $60/person or $550 for a table of eight with your business name displayed.
Rabble Rousers: Gender and Global Health speaker series: Caring for the Psyche in African Feminist Praxis Mar. 25
Join the Department of Gender Studies for the third event in their Gender and Global Health Speaker Series, featuring Jessica Horn, feminist thinker and author of African Feminist Praxis: Cartographies of Liberatory Worldmaking (2024). Drawing on decades of experience supporting activist movements and shaping policy, she will explore the relationship between gendered structural violence and well-being and offer insights into decolonial approaches to understanding and healing trauma and sustaining flourishing inner lives.
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. Location: Science Building SN-4087 & online
Free admission! Link to register
For additional information follow Dept. of Gender Studies on Facebook
A Century of Politics and the Next 100 Years Mar. 27
As part of Memorial University's centennial celebrations, the Department of Political Science is hosting a public event to showcase and celebrate the contributions of past and present members of our community. This event will span two evenings of "lightening talks" on six distinct topics, highlighting critical discussions by a trio that includes a faculty member, a current student and a prominent alumnus. Moderated by Adam Walsh, host of The Signal on CBC Radio.
Open to all students, alumni and the general public.
Location: ALT Hotel St. John's (125 Water Street, St. John's, NL), Cyan Room Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
For additional details and to view a list of the featured speaker, visit here.
Salaam B'y - A Night to Celebrate Kindness Mar. 27
Join us for a special screening of the award-winning short documentary by Clarenville’s own, Aatif Baskanderi (B.Eng.’08, MTM’15), Salaam B'y – A Story of a Muslim Newfoundlander.
Aatif shares his inspiring story of inclusion as a Muslim child of Pakistani newcomers in Newfoundland, highlighting the theme of “Communities of Kindness". Following the film will be a discussion with Aatif and Zach Goudie on communities of kindness, like the one he grew up in!
Schedule of events:
7:00 p.m. Doors open 7:25 p.m. Iftar 7:40 p.m. Film Screening & Q & A with Aatif Baskanderi and Zach Goudie - CBC 8:30 p.m. Event ends
Location: Bruneau Centre for Innovation main floor atrium & Innovation Hall (IIC2001)
Free to attend, but registration is required.
The Future of Electricity: The Role of Electric Power in a Net Zero Society Mar. 27
The Engineering Research Office (ERO), FEAS, is proud to present the MUN 100 Engineering Lecture Series. Join us for the second lecture, this time with Gerard Dunphy (P.Eng.’89, M.Eng.’99, MBA, PMP, SMIEEE, FEC), Vice President, Churchill Falls & Muskrat Falls, NL Hydro, on: “The Future of Electricity: The Role of Electric Power in a Net Zero Society”.
Don’t miss the chance to learn, engage, and celebrate the amazing impact of engineering in our communities!
Time: 2:00 PM Location: S.J. Carew Building, 4th floor, Room EN 4000, Memorial University
Rabble Rousers: Trailblazers and History Makers: Meet the Women of our Province Who Made History Mar. 29
Rabble Rousers and A.C. Hunter Children’s Library will deliver children’s programme on Suffrage. Celebrate Women's History Month with stories, crafts and activities for families. Ages 5-12.
Call 709-737-3953 or visit NLPL to register.
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Location: A.C. Hunter Children’s Library
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