Welcome to the Sexual Harassment Information Site
The Sexual Harassment Office of Memorial University of Newfoundland provides the latest information on sexual harassment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Like most progressive educational institutions, Memorial University has a Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure and is committed to the creation of a campus environment that is respectful and inclusive - and thus free of sexual harassment.
The Sexual Harassment Policy, The University-Wide Procedures for Sexual Harassment Concerns and Complaints, and the availability of the Sexual Harassment Advisor, clearly indicate that sexual harassment will not be tolerated at Memorial University.
As students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus - this is our right.
If you want to learn more, please contact the Sexual Harassment Advisor at 864-2015 or the Sexual Harassment Office at 864-8199.
We are located in the Earth Sciences building, room ER-6039.
Sexual Harassment Office News
Report of the Sexual Harassment Office, 2007 - 2010
If you would like to learn more about the activities of the Sexual Harassment Office, the Report of the Sexual Harassment Office, 2007 - 2010 is now available online.
International Women's Week Calendar of Events, 2012
December 6th Vigil 2011
In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day commemorates the anniversary of the 1989 Montreal Massacre when fourteen young women were tragically killed at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal because of their gender.
Each year, members of the Newfoundland community gather together for a Vigil at Memorial University to remember December 6, 1989. This year, all are invited to attend the December 6th Vigil on Tuesday, Dec. 6th in Room 2006 in the SJ Carew (Engineering) Building. The Vigil starts at 6:30 and is roughly one hour in length. It is followed by a small reception in the foyer. Free parking is available. For more information, please see December 6 Vigil.
Sexual Harassment Office Travels to Grenfell Campus
On October 4th and 5th 2011, the Sexual Harassment Office hosted four education sessions to faculty and students at Memorial's Grenfell Campus. In collaboration with the Grenfell Campus Student Union, we distributed 200 Sexual Harassment Office water bottles.
The Sexual Harassment Office promotional water bottle campaign is delivered in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland Students' Union and the Sexual Harassment Office. This year, roughly 2,000 water bottles were distributed to first year students on the St. John's Campus and to Grenfell Campus students.
Sexual Harassment Office and Board Members, 2010-2011
Front row (left to right): Deborah Collis, Administration; Elizabeth McCormack, Educator; Dr. Gary Kachanoski, President and Vice-Chancellor; Cathy Morris, Advisor; Meghan McCarthy, MUNSU; Martha Wells, LUMUN.
Back row (left to right): Gary Peddigrew, Administration; Sharon Warren, Community; Louise Webb (Chair), NAPE 7850; Michael Walsh, MUNSU; Alejandro Chavez, TAUMUN; Georgia Skardasi, TAUMUN; Beverley Preston, NAPE 7801; Steve Chafe, NAPE 7804; Ken Hall, NAPE 7850.
Missing from Photo: Mariana Kroll, GSU; Saravana Rejendran, GSU; Amy Hannaford, MISU; Craig Cramm, LUMUN; Robert Kelly, MUNFA; Brenda LeFrançois, MUNFA; Tracey O’Keefe, NAPE 7405; Frank Wall, NAPE 7801; Penny Diamond, NAPE 7803; Mike Fewer, NAPE 7803
Board of Regents Adopts New Sexual Harassment Policy
(NEWSLINE) At its meeting on Dec. 9, 2010, the Board of Regents adopted a new Sexual Harassment Policy. This policy has been posted to the university's policy website at www.mun.ca/policy/site/az.php and comes into effect immediately. The University-Wide Procedures for Sexual Harassment Concerns and Complaints is a companion document to the policy and are also effective immediately. The associated implementation and communication plans for the policy are being executed.
