Institute of Social and Economic Research

ISER's 65^th Anniversary celebrations were held on April 28, 2026

April 28th. Celebrating ISER: 65th Anniversary Symposium

Location: Junior Common Room. R. Gushue Hall. St. John’s Campus, Memorial University

Free parking in lot 19, with overflow parking in lot 15.

Schedule

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Coffee, tea

Display of Memorial University Press books

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9:00 am – 9:15 am

Opening of the Symposium

Territory Acknowledgements and Words of Welcome

Words of Welcome

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9:15 am – 9:45 am

Opening Remarks: “The Institute: Where It’s Been and Where It Could Go”

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9:45 am – 10:45 am

“ISER: A Mid-Century Perspective”

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10:45 – 11:00 am

Refreshment Break

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11:00 am – 12:00 pm

“ISER & Archaeology: Celebrating Decades of Discovery in Newfoundland & Labrador”

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

“Breaking New Ground”