Events

We host events for alumni and friends throughout the world to network, socialize and connect with fellow alumni and to catch up with what's going on at your alma mater.

Here you'll find information on a variety of events happening in 2025, Memorial University's centennial year! These events include opportunities for professional development, networking, family activities, entertainment, education and more. Check out what's going on!

Please be advised that Whale of a Day 2025, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, has been postponed. We will advise you when a new date has been selected.

We hope to see you in the future as we swim into the next event! In the meantime, please check out the variety of Memorial University events celebrating the 100th anniversary of our beloved university: www.mun.ca/100.

It’s time to honour our standing alumni, recipients of the 2025 Tribute Awards.

  • Alumnus of the Year: Emad Rizkalla, B.Eng.’92
  • J.D. Eaton Award: Peter Carver, B.Comm.(Hons.)(Co-op)’81
  • Outstanding Community Service Award: Margaret Butt, BN’88
  • Horizon Award: Dr. John Jeddore, B.Sc.’12, MD’17

The awards ceremony takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Emera Innovation Exchange on Signal Hill Campus. A standing reception will follow.

For further information and to purchase tickets please visit: https://mun.jotform.com/251885182553262

 

For more info and to register click HERE.

Hosted by Memorial's president, this annual event recognizing all those celebrating their 50th or more years as alumni of Memorial University, with the newest class/first-timers receiving their commemorative pin. This year's event targets the classes of 1925 to 1975, with the newest graduates being the class of 1975.

2:30 - 5 p.m. at the School of Music on the St. John's campus

Click here for more information.

A sweeping tribute to David Blackwood’s (Honorary D.Litt.’92) extraordinary printmaking legacy, where ice, sea, and story capture Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada with quiet power and unforgettable beauty. 

Please join Memorial’s alumni and friends for a private evening event at the Art Gallery of Ontario on Wed., November 26, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring an overview of Dr. Blackwood’s work and career delivered by the Grenfell Art Gallery and a reception. 

Registration link to come.