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. These events include opportunities for professional development, networking, family activities, entertainment, education and more. Check out what's going on!
Have you ever hiked with all five senses? Learn how from the founder of forest bathing, Dr. Takahide Kagawa.
Join Dr. Mike Wahl in Japan, where he explores Shin Rin Yoku, an ancient practice that improves health by immersing oneself in nature. As a new national mandate to prescribe nature is emerging in Canada, how can we learn to tap into this abundant medicine?
Join us for this fourth webinar in Health Explored, a new series presented by Memorial University's Dr. Mike Wahl. Each episode in this series will feature a 20-minute presentation by Dr. Wahl, followed by a 20 minute Q&A session.
April 30, 2024 | 1-2pm (Newfoundland Time)
About Dr. Mike Wahl:
Dr. Mike Wahl is a distinguished professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University with a diverse background encompassing the fields of health, media, and entrepreneurship. His career journey reflects a rich array of experiences, both locally and internationally. He is the producer and host of the series.
Having traversed nearly 50 countries, Dr. Wahl's insatiable curiosity has provided him with a deep understanding of diverse cultures and health practices from around the world. This wealth of global experiences forms the foundation for his role as the host and producer of "Health Explored".
A new networking series for the Greater Toronto Area
Don't miss out on this second off-the-clock meet up for the Memorial University alumni community in the Greater Toronto Area. Visit old friends, make lots of new ones, and get to know and grow your Memorial alumni network!
Rub shoulders with your alumni family.
This series provides a unique opportunity to mix for Memorial graduates who are experienced and established in their careers, along with newer alumni. Take some time to make new connections!
- May 9, 2024
- 6-8 pm
- Noonan’s Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto, M4K 1N2
Register here: https://mun.jotform.com/241076111290849
Tickets are now available for the 2024 Toronto Affinity celebration! Sign up now for Tales and Tunes with CBC’s Jonny Harris.
Join us on June 4th for an unforgettable evening of Tales and Tunes featuring Jonny Harris. Best known for his roles on Still Standing and the Murdoch Mysteries, actor and comedian Jonny will have you in stitches with his trademark wit and wisdom. Throw in some first-rate live music inspired by Newfoundland and Labrador, delicious food and beverages, and a chance to connect with old friends and new acquaintances to make it a night for the ages.
All proceeds from the Toronto Affinity celebration will go to support the Toronto Affinity scholarship fund at Memorial University. Drop on by for a good time all while making a difference for our students!
Date: June 4, 2024
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
Location: Manulife Financial, 200 Bloor St. E., Toronto
Individual ticket: $150 + processing fee
Group of six tickets: $825 + processing fee ($75 savings!)
Join us at Rodney’s Oyster House in Calgary for a rollicking good time with the fabulous host of CBC’s Q, the one and only Tom Power (BA’09)!
Today, Tom is well known for his in-depth, heartfelt interviews with the most famous entertainers in the world. His disarming nature, which puts his guests at such ease, was cultivated in his hometown of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. In particular, Tom credits his time as a folklore student at Memorial University as the beginning of his career in radio. He is not only a gifted host, but an accomplished folk musician.
On June 6, we’ll laugh, sing, share memories and create new ones as we enjoy delicious food and drink.
We hope to see you at Rodney’s Oyster House!
Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Rodney’s Oyster House, 355 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB.
Individual ticket: $150 + processing fee
Group of six: $825 + processing fee ($75 savings!)
Okinawa is home to the oldest humans on earth. We learned how.
Join Dr. Mike Wahl and learn about how residents of Okinawa maintain a social network called a “moai,” a lifelong circle of friends that supports people well into old age. Diet is important on Okinawa - eat until you are 80% full and also eat the right things. Longevity food is the real deal on this island and it tastes good too!
Okinawans also have a strong sense of purpose in life, a driving force that the Japanese call “ikigai.” From martial arts to community involvement – seniors find purpose in all areas of life.
Join us for this fifth webinar in Health Explored, a new series presented by Memorial University's Dr. Mike Wahl. Each episode in this series will feature a 20-minute presentation by Dr. Wahl, followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.
September 11, 2024 | 1-2 pm (Newfoundland Time)
Registration will open two week prior to the episode.
For complete details related to the 2024 Alumni Tribute Awards, please click here.
With the lowest number of farms in the country and a reliance on imported foods we plant the seed for sustainable farming in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Series host Dr. Mike Wahl started his own garden to see how it makes out and what he had to learn along the way. With help from friends along the way, Dr. Wahl learns about feed sustainability, health food practices and the wellness benefits of gardening.
Wahl draws on his PhD in endocrinology and hunger related hormones to bring the conversation full circle to talk about why vegetables are a key to longevity, and how lessons learned from around the world can be applied to farming here in NL.
Join us for this sixth webinar in Health Explored, a new series presented by Memorial University's Dr. Mike Wahl. Each episode in this series will feature a 20-minute presentation by Dr. Wahl, followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.
October 23, 2024 | 1-2 pm (Newfoundland Time)
Registration will open two weeks prior to the episode.
For complete details related to the 2024 President's Golden Celebration, please click here.
Journey to the pinnacle of athletic training as we go off ice with the NHL.
How do we reach the pinnacle of performance? What does it take . . . or rather, who does it take to make the best even better and are there lessons we can all learn from our top performers?
Host Dr. Mike Wahl draws on his master’s degree in applied exercise physiology and a career in wellness to help interpret how some of the habits and techniques used with professional athletes can be applied to us as regular folks.
Dr. Wahl shares insights from the world of high-performance training and learns how athletes achieve the highest levels of conditioning in their sports. Learning what wellness means to pro athletes and other insights may surprise you.
Join us for this seventh webinar in Health Explored, a new series presented by Memorial University's Dr. Mike Wahl. Each episode in this series will feature a 20-minute presentation by Dr. Wahl, followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.
November 20, 2024 | 1-2 pm (Newfoundland Time)
Registration will open two weeks prior to the episode.
Pushing the limits: are you scared to find out about stress?
Host Dr. Mike Wahl travelled around the world, and along the way conducted an experiment on stress. Whether it was roller coasters, skydiving or red eye flights, he measured how stress can impact our bodies using a space aged sensor.
Learn about the Hexo Skin: NASA astronauts use hexo skin to measure their vital signs in the most extreme environments we know of – find out if it worked for Dr. Wahl too!
Join us for this final webinar in Health Explored, a new series presented by Memorial University's Dr. Mike Wahl. Each episode in this series will feature a 20-minute presentation by Dr. Wahl, followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.
December 11, 2024 | 1-2 pm (Newfoundland Time)
Registration will open two weeks prior to the episode.