The Divison of University Relations provides access to the most up-to-date information released by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Sir Wilfred Grenfell News Releases are also available online.

August 2001

• Memorial University gets ready to welcome back students with Orientation Week activities (Aug. 31, 2001)
• Dr. A.M. House Lecture on Literacy to take place Sept. 6 (Aug. 29, 2001)
• Dr. A.M. House Lecture on Literacy to examine implications for health communications and health (Aug. 29, 2001)
• MUN providing temporary housing for students affected by construction delay (Aug 24, 2001)
• Register now for Health and Literacy Action Conference (Aug. 23, 2001)
• New director of Human Resources appointed at Memorial University (Aug. 22, 2001)
• Another company has graduated from Memorial University's Genesis Centre (Aug 21, 2001)
• Memorial University's Genesis Centre hosting client graduation (Aug. 20, 2001)
• Memorial University launches recreation complex (Aug. 20, 2001)
• Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine leads in national rural health initiative (Aug. 16, 2001)
• MUN flushing hydrants as requested by City of St. John's (Aug. 10, 2001)
• St. John's Boil water advisory - Memorial University (Aug. 9, 2001)
• MUNSU/MUN Childcare Centre closed today due to water main break on Memorial University's St. John's campus (Aug. 8, 2001)
• Memorial University and Department of Fisheries and Oceans to sign strategic alliance (Aug. 6, 2001)

July 2001

• New Education Testing Service Centre to open at Memorial University's St. John's campus (Jul. 26, 2001)
• Nominations being accepted for Memorial University's Alumnus/a ofthe Year (Jul. 25, 2001)
• Places still available for Elderhostel program (Jul. 20, 2001)
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation grant will fund research at Memorial University and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children (Jul. 20, 2001)
• News conference on Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation grant for Memorial University and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children (Jul. 18, 2001)
• Memorial University team brought the official opening of the Visitor's Centre at Beaumont-Hamel into the living rooms of the province and nation (Jul. 12, 2001)
• Research team at Memorial University identifies a genetic mutation causing a high prevalence of mild hemophilia A in central Newfoundland (Jul. 6, 2001)
• Memorial University awarded two prestigious Canada Research Chairs positions (Jul. 3, 2001)

June 2001

• Janeway Foundation gift reaps benefits for pediatric genetic research at Memorial University of Newfoundland (Jun. 28, 2001)
• Memorial University's Marine Institute Officially Opens Southside Marine Base (Jun. 22, 2001)
• University will Webcast Memorial Day service from Beaumont-Hamel (Jun. 22, 2001)
• Launch of Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) welcomed by officials at Memorial University (Jun. 22, 2001)
• Memorial University folklorist receives prestigious medal (Jun. 20, 2001)
• Memorial University helps produce educational resource for care of mothers in the developing world (Jun. 14, 2001)
• Memorial University to become testing site for special admission exams (Jun. 8, 2001)
• Memorial University scores a high-tech double: two departments secure funding in prestigious national competition (Jun. 8, 2001)
• Memorial University to take part in national ocean management network (Jun. 8, 2001)
• Saudi educational dignitary concludes visit to Memorial University today (Jun. 1, 2001)
• Memorial University's Board of Regents approves tuition fee reduction (Jun. 1, 2001)
• Board chairs emphasize importance of universities nationally (Jun. 1, 2001)

May 2001

• May 30, 2001 highlights of geological conference being held at Memorial University (May 29, 2001)
• May 29, 2001 highlights of geological conference being held at Memorial University (May 28, 2001)
• Memorial University's spring convocation ceremonies taking place from May 30-June 1, 2001 (May 28, 2001)
• May 28, 2001 highlights of Geological Conference being held at Memorial University (May 25, 2001)
• Acclaimed writer to give public lecture at Memorial University (May 25, 2001)
• One of the world's best mathematicians to give free public lecture at Memorial University (May 24, 2001)
• Memorial University's 2001 Spring Convocation to be broadcast on Cable 9 (May 24, 2001)
• Water management, a major focus of geosciences conference at Memorial University (May 23, 2001)
• Memorial University to host Canada's largest geosciences conference (May 23, 2001)
• One of the world's best mathematicians to give free public lecture at Memorial University (May 22, 2001)
• Provincial study confirms positive employment prospects of Memorial University graduates (May 17, 2001)
• Mark Dobbin named Alumni of the Year by Memorial University's Faculty of Business (May 14, 2001)
• Major CIHR funding for Colorectal Cancer Study (May 14, 2001)
• News conference on Colorectal Cancer Study (May 10, 2001)
• New research laboratory at Memorial University will study addiction and psychiatric disorders (May 8, 2001)
• New director for Memorial University's Department of Alumni Affairs and Development announced (May 4, 2001)

April 2001

• Revised dates for geological and mineralogical conference (Apr. 19, 2001)
• Great Hall exhibition explores province's material culture (Apr. 13, 2001)
• Lecture on Irish history to be held at Memorial University (Apr. 13, 2001)
• Memorial University names honorary degree recipients (Apr. 12, 2001)
• New director of Department of Facilities Management announced by Memorial University (Apr. 12, 2001)
• Earth scientists to gather in St. John's to exchange ideas and announce new discoveries (Apr. 12, 2001)
• Memorial engineering students capture award (Apr. 11, 2001)
• Memorial University's Student Volunteer Bureau to hold its 15^th annual MUN Volunteer Day ceremony (Apr. 10, 2001
• Memorial University of Newfoundland researchers named recipients of Petro-Canada Award (Apr. 6, 2001)
• Funding for Memorial University's TETRA will improve crucial delivery of satellite-based services to remote Canadian regions (Apr. 5, 2001)

March 2001

• Memorial University's Student Volunteer Bureau to hold its 15th annual MUN Volunteer Day ceremony (Mar. 29, 2001)
• Memorial to host 2001 Aventis Biotech Challenge (Mar. 27, 2001)
• Memorial University oceanographer published in prestigious journal, Science (Mar. 23, 2001)
• Provincial budget confirms support for Memorial University (Mar. 23, 2001)
• Newly named chief scientist to deliver Aldrich Lecture at Memorial (Mar. 23, 2001)
• MIT linguist to deliver public lecture at Memorial (Mar. 22, 2001)
• Noted linguistics researcher to lecture at Memorial University (Mar. 21, 2001)
• Public lecture series in philosophy continues (Mar. 14, 2001)
• Brain Bee competition challenges high school students (Mar. 13, 2001)
• Aldrich Interdisciplinary Lecture at Memorial University rescheduled (Mar. 13, 2001)
• University safety officials contain small oil spill in lab; no release to the environment (Mar. 12, 2001)
• Memorial University releases 1999-2000 President's Report on CD ROM and on World Wide Web (Mar. 7, 2001)
• Gander alumni invited to meet the president! (Mar. 2, 2001)
• How can we put the arse back in 'er? (Mar. 2, 2001)
• Memorial's student entrepreneurs top in country (Mar. 2, 2001)

February 2001

• Curling for fun with the Memorial University Alumni Association! (Feb. 28, 2001)
• Aldrich lecture cancelled (Feb. 27, 2001)
• Interdisciplinary lecture conference at Memorial University open to the public (Feb. 26, 2001)
• Memorial University announces acting vice-president (research and international relations) (Feb. 23, 2001)
• New manager of Campus Enforcement and Patrol announced by Memorial University (Feb. 22, 2001)
• Memorial University sociologist helps the local cruise ship industry (Feb. 22, 2001)
• Public lecture series in philosophy continues (Feb. 21, 2001)
• Interdisciplinary lecture conference at Memorial University open (Feb. 21, 2001)
• Memorial University engineering professor named new chair in harsh environments research (Feb. 16, 2001)
• Memorial University professor receives funding to study climate variability (Feb. 16, 2001)
• Memorial University closed due to weather (Feb. 15, 2001)
• Westerland Road temporarily closed to through traffic due to snow removal (Feb. 12, 2001)
• Many sources of information about storms measures at Memorial University's St. John's campus available to students, employees (Feb. 5, 2001)

January 2001

• Memorial University business students to hold 36^th annual Business Day Conference (Jan. 31, 2001)
• Major federal funding for Marine and Coastal Workplace Health and Safety Program (Jan. 25, 2001)
• Memorial University to hold information session in Happy Valley/Goose Bay (Jan. 23, 2001)
• Memorial University's Telemedicine Centre to participate in ceremony at Government House (Jan. 23, 2001)
• Public lecture series in philosophy continues (PSA) (Jan. 17, 2001)
• Applications being accepted for librarianship research award (Jan. 11, 2001)
• Members of the public asked to assist with research project (Jan. 5, 2001)
• Memorial University vice-president is named Chief Scientist of Health Canada (Jan. 4, 2001)

December 2000

• Memorial University's new $16 million University Centre named after the late Joseph R. Smallwood (Dec. 21, 2000)
• Memorial University to announce official name of new University Centre on Thursday, Dec. 21 (Dec. 20, 2000)
• Memorial University employees win awards from national organization (Dec. 20, 2000)
• Memorial University Board of Regents ratifies collective agreement for faculty and librarians (Dec. 19, 2000)
• Memorial University and Ascension Collegiate launch unique educational partnership (Dec. 14, 2000)
• IEEE plays Santa to Memorial Engineering with donation of new undergraduate scholarship (Dec. 13, 2000)
• Memorial University hosts candlelight vigil in honour of slain (Dec. 6, 2000)
• Archaeology documentary to be presented at Memorial University (Dec. 6, 2000)
• Winner of the Margaret Williams Trust Fund Award announced (Dec. 5, 2000)

November 2000

• Tentative agreement reached for Aquarena workers (Nov. 29, 2000)
• Pharmacy students at Memorial University excel in many areas (Nov. 17, 2000)
• Tentative agreement reached; classes to resume at MUN on Tues., Nov. 14 (Nov. 12, 2000)
• MUN looking for a deal (Nov. 10, 2000)
• MUN already pays well for per course "sessional" teaching rates (Nov. 10, 2000)
• Memorial University's proposed contract includes retroactive pay increases (Nov. 9, 2000)
• University announces contingency plans for class/lab make-ups (Nov. 9, 2000)
• Further classes cancelled at MUN: Friday, Nov. 10; Monday, Nov. 13 (Nov. 9, 2000)
• MUNFA refuses to settle, wants more money (Nov. 8, 2000)
• MUN president contacts MUNFA president seeking solution (Nov. 8, 2000)
• Equity issue resolved, MUNFA now looking for more money (Nov. 8, 2000)
• Further classes cancelled at MUN:Thurs. Nov.9 (Nov. 8, 2000)
• Students urged to keep on top of the books during strike (Nov. 7, 2000)
• Angel Lecture set for tonight at Memorial University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (Nov. 6, 2000)
• Further classes cancelled at MUN: Tuesday, Nov. 7, Wednesday, Nov. 8 (Nov. 6, 2000)
• Memorial University negotiators trying to carve out agreement (Nov. 6, 2000)
• Classes cancelled at MUN on Monday, Nov. 6, Tuesday, Nov. 7 (Nov. 5, 2000)
• Memorial University announces guidelines for the eventual resumption of academic instruction (Nov. 3, 2000)
• Worker injured in fall at Memorial University's Field House site (Nov. 3, 2000)
• Choir director named Alumna of the Year (Nov. 3, 2000)
• Memorial University of Newfoundland signs genetic research agreement with Xenon Bioresearch Inc. (Nov. 2, 2000)

October 2000

• MUNFA takes strike action; causes re-scheduling of Memorial University's mid-term break (Oct. 31, 2000)
• Strike deadline delayed at MUN (Oct. 30, 2000)
• Negotiations continue; Memorial University's offer fair to all professors (Oct. 29, 2000)
• The Hon. John C. Crosbie, chancellor of Memorial University, to speak at alumni luncheon in Halifax on October 30th (Oct. 27, 2000)
• Memorial University disappointed with MUNFA deadline (Oct. 25 ,2000)
• Developing countries benefit from visiting business professor (Oct. 25, 2000)
• Memorial University confident settlement can be reached with MUNFA (Oct. 24, 2000)
• Chair of Canadian Federation of Business School Deans applauds new funding announcement (Oct. 19, 2000)
• International Grenfell Association pleased with Exploring Health Careers CD-ROM (Oct. 18, 2000)
• Memorial University to hold fall convocation on Friday, Oct. 20, 2000 (Oct. 17, 2000)
• Memorial University and support workers ratify agreement (Oct. 11, 2000)
• Memorial to honour Acadian writer (Oct. 6, 2000)
• Grenfell College wants to ensure that its students and graduates weigh every option when making career choices (Oct. 3, 2000)
• Launch of Exploring Health Careers CD-ROM (Oct. 2, 2000)
• Memorial University to hold first university-wide career fair (Oct. 2, 2000)
• Public Lecture on medical ethics (Oct. 2, 2000)

September 2000

• Memorial University optimistic about talks with faculty union (Sept. 19, 2000)
• Grenfell professor continues filming documentary - Argentineans return to Newfoundland soil (Sept. 18, 2000)
• Salmon Fry will be Released into Corner Brook Stream September 21, 2000 (Sept. 18, 2000)
• Theatre Program announces Fall Season 2000 (Sept. 13, 2000)
• MUN Almuni Association Distinguished Speaker Series (Sept. 12, 2000)
• Guest Artist/Master Teacher Nancy Beatty (Sept. 12, 2000)
• New director of School of Music announced by Memorial University (Sept. 8, 2000)
• Sir Wilfred Grenfell College's Community Education programs reflect information technology needs assessment survey (Sept. 8, 2000)
• University optimistic about conciliation with faculty union (Sept. 8, 2000)
• University administration and MUNFA meet in conciliation (Sept. 8, 2000)
• Memorial College 75^th Anniversary Forum to be held at Memorial University (Sept. 4, 2000)

August 2000

• Memorial University to hold entrance scholarship ceremony held on Monday, Sept. 4 (Aug. 30, 2000)
• Researchers identify familial obesity/retinal dystrophy gene (Aug. 30, 2000)
• German students visiting province to learn about Newfoundland economic and cultural issues (Aug. 21, 2000)

July 2000

• Centre for Management Development first in Atlantic Canada to offer program in Configuration Management II (Jul. 26, 2000)
• Technology leaders converge on St. John's for national conference (Jul. 6, 2000)

June 2000

• Memorial University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science launches new research and training centre (Jun. 19, 2000)
• Memorial Engineering Launches Newsletter (Jun. 6, 2000)

Division of University Relations, Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NF, Canada, A1C 5S7
Tel. 709-737-8663 Fax. 709-737-8699