News
2024
February
What We Heard and What We Learned Report Update
On February 14, a final version of Memorial University Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) Strategic Planning Report: What We Heard and What We Learned, a report on the findings of the Office of the Vice-Provost, EDI-AR's strategic planning consultations, was submitted to Dr. Jennifer Lokash, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Memorial University.
Response to the Report of the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force
Memorial University welcomes the recently released Report of the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force. The offices of the vice-provost, equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism and human resources will work together over the coming months to learn and understand proposed changes to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the Federal Contractors Program (FCP).
EDI-AR Open House
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) invites Memorial's communities to join us in celebrating the opening of our new office and community space on the St. John's campus of Memorial University.
January
Memorial University's Accessibility Plan
An accessibility plan for Memorial University was finalized in December 2023.
Happy New Year!
Greetings and welcome back from the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism.
2023
December
Strategic Planning Report Update
The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Strategic Planning Consultation concluded in June 2023; data analysis was conducted between September 15 and the What We Heard and What We Learned report was drafted by December 5.
November
EDI-AR Hybrid Dialogue Session for Racialized and International Students at MI/Memorial
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism invites racialized and international students at Marine Institute and all Memorial University campuses to participate in its upcoming hybrid dialogue session on November 22, 2023.
Human Rights Policy Update
A draft of a human rights policy for Memorial University has been completed.
Student Dialogue Sessions
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism invites racialized and international students at all Memorial University campuses to participate in its upcoming hybrid dialogue session on November 9, 2023.
October
DEAM Webinar: Creating Accessibility Confidence
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). In recognition, the Department of Human Resources and the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism are partnering with InclusionNL to offer a webinar, Creating Accessibility Confidence, on Monday, Oct. 30, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
September
Community Table Talk with Dr. Delores V. Mullings
Dr. Mullings, vice-provost, equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDI-AR), invites the Memorial community to join her for a discussion and update on EDI-AR priorities and progress at Memorial on Thursday, Sept. 28 on the Grenfell campus.
June
Tely 10 Mile Road Race
Congratulations to two members of our EDI-AR portfolio on completing the walking portion of the Tely 10 Mile Road Race last weekend!
Multicultural Calendar
Our customized Memorial University 2023 multicultural calendar is now available to view online or import into Outlook. This calendar includes days, weeks and months of note for different religious and cultural communities, nationalities and equity-seeking communities.
End of Consultation Period
On June 9, 2023, the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism concluded the consultation period of its strategic planning process.
Last Call for Consultation Period
Last call for contributions!
Open Consultation Session
We're close to the finish line! The Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) invites everyone from all Memorial campuses to participate in final virtual consultation session on Wednesday, June 7.
May
Consultation Update and Submission Options
We're nearing the end of the consultation period for the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Strategic Plan for Memorial University. Before we move to the next stage of the strategic planning process, we want to ensure everyone who wishes to contribute their observations, suggestions, and experiences has the opportunity to do so.
EDI-AR Consultations for Department/Unit Heads, Students, Senior Administrative Officers and all Memorial community members
The Office of Vice-Provost, EDI-AR invites students, Senior Administrative Officers (SAOs) and Department/Unit Heads to participate in upcoming hybrid consultation sessions from all campuses of Memorial on Tuesday, May 23. In addition, a fourth open session will be held on the same day for all members of the Memorial community who have missed previous consultation sessions.
EDI-AR Consultations for Executive Assistants, Directors and Executive Directors, Assistant and Associate Directors and Managers
The Office of Vice-Provost, EDI-AR invites Executive Assistants, Directors and Executive Directors, Assistant and Associate Directors and Managers from all Memorial campuses to participate in upcoming consultation sessions on Tuesday, May 16 at DH-2002 (formerly the Junior Common Room in R. Gushue Hall) as part of our ongoing strategic planning process.
April
Public Consultations
One of Dr. Delores V. Mullings’ goals is to help make Memorial University become an EDI-AR “giant.”
Memorial Alumni Consultation
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) team invites all Memorial alumni to participate in one of two upcoming consultation sessions as part of our ongoing strategic planning process.
Student Consultation Survey
Our student survey is your chance to tell Memorial University’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) Strategic Planning Team what to include in its EDI-AR Strategic Plan. A solid understanding of the EDI-AR climate across all Memorial campuses is key to developing the EDI-AR Strategic Plan – and we need your help.