Countdown to the Centennial
In 2025, Memorial University will celebrate 100 years of transforming the lives of individuals and their communities through higher education, cultivating generations of exceptional talent whose innovations have fueled the future.
During the next couple of years, we have big plans that will be revealed through stories, celebrations, events and special programming to reflect on our past and look to our bright future.
The Memorial community is invited to a special coffee break on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. to mark the Countdown to the Centennial. There will be performances, prizes, refreshments, a nature walk and some exciting news about Memorial’s upcoming 100th anniversary.
Students, faculty, staff and retirees are invited to join us in-person at the QEll Library lobby of the St. John’s campus.
You may view the live stream of this event at the following locations:
- Grenfell Campus – Arts & Science Atrium
- Marine Institute - Hampton Hall
- Signal Hill - Johnson Insurance Atrium
- Labrador Campus - Water & Ice Room
- Harlow Campus – The Lord Taylor Room
You can also join us online at mun.ca
A nature walk will follow. In St. John’s that will commence at 1 p.m. in the Indigenous Garden. Joanne Harris, Indigenous Resource Development Coordinator, will lead a guided walk of the garden, speak about the Indigenous mural and highlight Indigenous spaces on the St. John’s campus. Locations of nature walks at other campuses will be announced at the end of the live stream event.
Our partners will play a vital role in the success of Memorial University’s 100th Anniversary. And this support means the world to our students, faculty, staff and over 100,000 alumni. We are proud to have belairdirect’s support for our 100th Anniversary programming as our signature partner.
Location: St. John’s- QEII Library, Grenfell – Arts & Science Atrium, MI - Hampton Hall, Signal Hill - Johnson Insurance Atrium, Labrador - Labrador Tea Room, Harlow - Lord Taylor Room and online at mun.ca
Date and Time: Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM (NDT)
For more information: https://www.mun.ca/100/events/