Milestones

  • 1947
    National Convention Debate on the elevation of Memorial University College to university status.

  • August 11, 1949
    Premier Joseph R. Smallwood's speech on August 11, 1949, in the Newfoundland House of Assembly on second reading of legislation establishing Memorial University of Newfoundland.

  • August 13, 1949
    The Newfoundland House of Assembly enacted legislation elevating Memorial University College to university status as Memorial University of Newfoundland.