Student Societies

Mixers, cool clothes, sports, games nights, fundraising events, lunches and dinners, movie nights, pub crawls ... and even some educational activities! Join the student society in your department today.

Anthropology Society

The MUN Anthropology Society (MUNAnth) is a group designated for Anthropology students to meet, socialize and learn in ways outside of the classroom. MUNAnth’s mission is to provide students with oppourtunities to volunteer and get involved with Memorial's Anthropology Department. MUNAnth organizes social and educational events, and it represents Anthropology students within the department. This society is not only for Anthropology students and we welcome anyone who is interested in Anthropology to join as well as offer a flexible schedule for those who can’t make it to every event.

Archaeology Society

The MUN Archaeology Society (MUNArch) is a small, but very active group on campus. MUNArch's mission is to provide students with oppourtunities to volunteer and get involved with Memorial's Archaeology Department. MUNArch also organizes various social and educational events, and it represents archaeology students within the department. This society is not only for archaeology students and we welcome anyone who is interested in archaeology to join.

Classics Society

The MUN Classics Society represents students studying and interested in Classics. The society holds many events throughout the semester and it continues to seek new members to participate. Our events and meetings are open to anyone who is interested! The MUN Classics Society's room is located in AA-2072. Meetings are held at various points throughout the semester, so please feel free to stop by and get involved.

Communication Studies Society

MUN Communication Studies Society organizes fun and educational events on and off campus.

Criminology Society

The Criminology Society here at Memorial University is a community of students passionate about understanding crime, justice, and societal dynamics. We come together to explore the complexities of criminology, share passions and meet like-minded students through social events, collaborative projects, and social media. We aim to get more people involved within our discipline here at memorial and grow our society.

Economics Society

The Economics Society is a group in the Department of Economics for any student in the department to participate in. We are relatively small but are always open to new members or new ideas for the organization!

English Student Society

The MUN English Student Society (MESS) is a collaborative group of English majors/minors who organize events such as fundraisers, socials, and more! We are looking to support our fellow peers throughout their academic journey in English, while also providing opportunities to connect with others in the discipline! We’re located in A3019, and are available to contact through social media or email.

Folklore Society

The MUN Folklore Society consists of an ambitious and friendly group of undergraduate students. Majors from any department at Memorial, who are interested in folklore, are welcome to join. Students meet regularly and plan events such as haunted houses and participation in the NL Renaissance Festival. The Society also provides an excellent opportunity to discuss important topics such as research methods, career prospects, publishing, and conferences.

Le Cercle Français

C'est quoi Le Cercle français? C'est une société d'étudiants francophiles et francophones à Memorial University of Newfoundland qui a, pour but, de promouvoir la langue française et toutes ses diverses cultures autour du monde parmi nos étudiants! Et, le plus important, c'est de s'amuser en le faisant!

What is Le Cercle français? It's a society of francophile and francophone students at Memorial University of Newfoundland whose goal is to to promote the French langauge and and all the diverse French-speaking cultures around the world! And, the most important part: to have fun while doing it!

Geographical Society (MUGS)

MUGS is our undergraduate student society, which over the years has played an important role both on and off campus. MUGS students volunteer in many ways, in the organization of campus-wide and departmental events. The MUGS organizes departmental social and sport events such as mixers, field trips, bowling, skating, and hockey. Although it is the geographical society and many of our members are geography majors, all students are welcome.

German Society

The MUN German Society’s goal is to provide a way for those learning German, or are interested in German language and culture, a place to come together and socialize. Our events include Stammtische, movie nights, and trivia nights. We welcome anyone to join no matter their language level. We want to provide a space outside of class hours for undergraduate students to practice their German skills and interact with their peers in a safe and relaxed environment.

History Society

The MUN History Society is an active group on campus. Mainly run by undergrads, educational and social activities are planned each semester in order for undergrad students, grad students, professors and history lovers alike to get to know one another. Everyone is welcome to the meetings and functions we hold!

Japanese Culture Club

MUN Japanese Culture Club advocates cultural diversity in an educational environment through cultural events. The MUN Japanese Culture Club is a non-profit organisation serving anyone who has an interest in Japanese culture in the community. This society promotes cultural awareness and intercultural relationships through social events and communal activities.

Philosophy Society

The MUN Philosophy Society is open to any student with an interest in philosophy. Our engaged and enthusiastic participants are always happy to cultivate an atmosphere of thinking, learning and questioning. Anyone is welcome to our weekly executive meetings and there is always someone in the Keifte room(A-3068)!

Political Science Student Society

The Memorial Political Science Student Society aims to provide a forum through which political science students can get together, meet new friends, help one another with their work, and have fun while doing so! Anyone can come to our weekly meetings, including those who aren't political science majors or minors!

Religious Studies Society

The Religious Studies Society is a newly revived academic society. We are open to students of Religious Studies, enthusiasts or anyone with interest in the field. The society is an opportunity to get together, meet new friends, help one another with their work, and have fun while doing so! Anyone can come to our meetings, including those who aren't Religious Studies majors or minors!

Sociology Society

The MUN Sociology Society is a mixture of undergraduate and graduate students. We plan both academic and non-academic events throughout each semester and always welcome new members!