MUN Folklore Society
The MUN Folklore Society is a student organization for all
students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates, who are
either pursuing Folklore Studies, or who are interested in learning
more about folklore, ethnography, ethnomusicology, performance and
general cultural studies. The Society hosts a variety of exciting
events each year which allow students to get to know one another,
including mixers, fundraisers and movie nights. Our annual Mary
Griffiths Bursary Fundraiser has become a well-known and
looked-forward-to event in St. John’s, featuring an array of
local talent, and the proceeds are used to provide field work
bursaries for any student, regardless of degree, who is working on
a folklore project in Newfoundland. As well as having fun and
discovering fellow folklore-enthusiasts, the Society also provides
an excellent opportunity to discuss important academic topics such
as research methods, job opportunities, publishing, and conference
presentations in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
The Society chooses a new elective, including president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer, each fall term, and
undergraduates are encouraged to run for these positions. Posters
announcing meetings and special events can be found at the Folklore
Department or on this website - News
& Events.
Our current elective is:
Elizabeth Berstler–President: s35ebb@mun.ca
Mallory Beth
Power-Vice-President: d62mbp@mun.ca
Sarah Stokes-Treasurer: u57scs@mun.ca
Walter Mackey–Secretary: wmackey@mun.ca
Jennifer Newhook-Mary
Griffiths Rep: c35jan@mun.ca
Jordin Austin-Undergraduate Rep: n95jena@mun.ca
Ben Staple-Graduate Rep: bstaple@mun.ca
For more questions or information please contact the Folklore
Department, or send an email to folku@mun.ca or any of our elective
members.