The Office of the Vice-President (Advancement and External Relations) has responsibility for the following activities:

100th Anniversary 
We've come a long way since Memorial University College opened its campus on Parade Street in September 1925.  And as Newfoundland and Labrador's only university, Memorial has maintained its special obligation to the people of this province for a century now.  Established as a living memorial to our fallen soldiers, we serve to honour the great sacrifices of our past by preparing the people of this province for the future.  The 100th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect and remember, but also to look ahead and shape the future we want for our university, and by extension, our province

Whale of a Day
Inspired by our blue whale skeleton, join us for a Whale of a Day open house. Unlock the treasures of the deep under and around Altum, the blue whale whose skeleton hangs in Memorial University’s Core Science Facility (CSF). Altum (pronounced al-tum) is Latin for “deep,” and comes from Memorial’s motto: provehito in altum, which means “launch forth into the deep.” The whale represents the diverse ocean-related expertise that swims across our campuses.

Giving Tuesday
Each year, Memorial University participates in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. Since 2015, alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends have raised over $520,000, showing that, together, we make a real difference for our students!  For 2024, our Giving Tuesday champions matched up to $60,000 with donations being directed to the Thriving Student Fund.