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