Grenfell Campus is marking 50 years and we invite you to help us celebrate! We're excited to join Memorial as we also honour the sacrifices of the past with the promise of a brighter tomorrow. 

What’s Happening

While we still have details to confirm, here’s what is in the works to celebrate this milestone!

• A timeline will be created.
• Our Campus Bookstore will have a limited supply of 50^th anniversary apparel.

Upcoming events:

Archives and Special Collections Grand Opening & High Tea Reception: Oct. 17, 4 6pm

Location: Ferriss Hodgett Library

Join us to officially celebrate the Grenfell Campus Archives and Special Collections. Learn about the treasures in our archives and rare book room, like the Bowater oral history collection and Sir Wilfred Grenfell collection, and recently acquired Lundrigan collection. Donated by the late Arthur Raymond Lundrigan, our "Lundrigan Room" houses his Newfoundland & Labrador book collection and historical maps of the province from 1556 to 1879. Take an exclusive behind the scenes tour and enjoy a high tea reception.

 

50 Years of Amazing Grenfell Adventures: In 10 Anecdotes!: Oct. 29,  3:30 p.m.

Location: AS2026

Dr. Geoff Rayner-Canham, Professor Emeritus, started at Grenfell 50 years ago, and has been the recipient of National Awards for excellence in each of: Teaching, Outreach, and Research.  During this PowerPoint visual feast, he will take the audience back in time and space to enjoy his past and continuing adventures. These adventures have involved some amazing Grenfell students; the dedicated staff and the supportive faculty & administrators at Grenfell; and his co-researcher, Marelene Rayner-Canham.

 

Not by Accident but by Design: A History of Grenfell Campus, Oct. 30 12:30 p.m.

By Dr. Jeff Keshen (historian and former vice-president) and Pat Rediger, edited by Pamela Gill

Location: AS atrium

We’re also proud to officially kick-off the 50^th anniversary scholarship fund.

Dr. Keshen will visit Grenfell to recount our origins and trace our growth into the research and learning campus it is today. Join us for a light lunch and an author reading from the book. Please contact connolly.aziz@mun.ca with questions.

 

Pensioner's Dinner: December 2025 

English Program (& friends) Christmas Reading: December 2025 (Fine Arts Theatre) 

Celebration of Grenfell Authors: February 2026 (Ferriss Hodgett Library)

Winter Carnival Family Event: February 2026

Alumni Art Exhibit: March - May 2026 (Grenfell Campus-wide)

 

Please check back for updates.

Have an idea for an event or any questions? Let us know!

Alumni: Update your alumni contact information.

50th Anniversary Scholarship Campaign

Celebrating the past, investing in the future. 

Grenfell Campus is turning 50! To mark the milestone, we’re launching a scholarship fundraising campaign to support the next generation of students. We're calling on alumni, retirees, faculty, staff, and friends to join us.

Learn More & Donate Here. 

50^th anniversary CBC Morning Show series

Tune into CBC Radio Wednesday mornings at 8:10 a.m. until mid- September to hear a series of interviews that cover a wide range of initiatives and activities on campus. If you miss an episode, don’t worry—CBC will have some of them available online too.

Share Your Story

We know Grenfell alumni are doing amazing things — and we’d love to share your journey to celebrate and inspire others.Tell us what you’ve been up to since your time at Grenfell by completing our short 3-min online form. Select stories will be featured on our website and social media channels throughout the year. Submit your alumni profile here.