Update for students — April 3

Suspension of two student fees for spring semester, update on PAS/FAL choice

April 3, 2020

A message from the president

Memorial welcomes Dr. Vianne Timmons, OC

April 1, 2020

Spring registration update

Registration dates for undergraduate and graduate students

March 31, 2020

Glad you were here

Board chair salutes outgoing president Dr. Gary Kachanoski

March 31, 2020

Final farewell

A goodbye message from Dr. Gary Kachanoski

March 31, 2020

COVID-19 update: March 27

Update on Feild Hall residence, research and the Writing Centre

March 27, 2020

Employee update

Update on critical functions, remote work and prioritizing work assignments

March 25, 2020

Response to COVID-19 update — March 24

Updates on enrolment verification, remote academic advising, bookstore resources

March 24, 2020

Update to COVID-19 response — March 23

Notes on spring semester, spring convocation and MUNSafe

March 23, 2020

Update to COVID-19 response — March 22

Classrooms, teaching labs and study rooms closing on all campuses

March 22, 2020

Update on COVID-19 response — March 19

Update for students: Academics, health and wellness, employment

March 19, 2020

Update on COVID-19 response — March 18

Exams and update for instructors, remote workers, students and employees

March 18, 2020

Note from the editor

Gazette to suspend regular publishing schedule

March 17, 2020

Update on COVID-19 response – March 17

Update on suspension of classes and change in library hours

March 17, 2020

Update on COVID-19 response – March 16

Important information for students, faculty and staff

March 16, 2020

Update from Emergency Operations Centre

Classes suspended end-of-day Wednesday, March 18; instruction scheduled to resume remotely on Monday, March 23

March 15, 2020

Sick note change

Relaxed requirements for employee sick notes

March 13, 2020

IPC reports

Integrated Planning Committee completes consultation and recommendation reports

March 10, 2020

Have your say

Complete the Gazette readership survey for a chance to win

March 4, 2020

Consultation open

Memorial University community asked for smoking policy feedback

March 3, 2020

Vernacular strain

Poet Mary Dalton to give the 2020 Pratt Lecture

February 28, 2020

Fostering education

Meet new assistant professor Dr. Joelle Rodway

February 27, 2020

Op-ed: Chunyan Zhu

Coronavirus outbreak: A Chinese-Canadian's perspective

February 26, 2020

What We Did

Integrated Planning Committee completes budget report

February 20, 2020

President’s statement

Update to the university community regarding novel coronavirus

February 19, 2020

No specific threat

Safety concern on St. John's campus resolved without incident

February 18, 2020

Novel coronavirus

Memorial actively monitoring situation regarding 2019 novel coronavirus

January 31, 2020

Resource website launched

Post-Secondary Education Review update

January 15, 2020

Lifetime of leadership

Dr. John C. Crosbie passes away

January 10, 2020

EDI leadership

Memorial establishes position in equity, diversity and inclusion

December 19, 2019

Year in review

The most-read Gazette stories of 2019 at Memorial University

December 18, 2019

Presidential transition

Planning for presidential transition underway

December 16, 2019

Holiday hosting program

New friends, new traditions: Host a student during the season

December 10, 2019

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

December 4, 2019

Giving Tuesday

Memorial’s student caller team giving the gift of warmth

December 2, 2019

Thank you

A message from Memorial University's president

November 29, 2019

Winter weather plan

Important information about weather-related cancellations and closures

November 27, 2019

Engagement report released

Vital step towards development of Indigenization Strategy complete

November 21, 2019

Op-ed: Dr. Neil Bose

Research Week: Your personal invite to learn more about Memorial’s extraordinary research

November 6, 2019

Living memorial

Memorial University to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice

November 6, 2019

Harlow at 50

Memorial's U.K. campus celebrating a significant milestone

August 29, 2019

From NQ

Eight Things You (Maybe) Didn't Know About Iceland

August 8, 2019

Summer reading

Faculty, staff and students share their top recommendations

July 29, 2019

Search update

Presidential Search Committee releases job ad

July 18, 2019

Message of condolence

Message to the university community from the president

July 11, 2019

Fighting homophobia

Chemistry professor says our community has come far, but still has way to go

July 10, 2019

Dean appointed

Dr. Karen Goodnough to lead Memorial’s Faculty of Education

June 21, 2019

Presidential search update

Consultations yield valuable advice, says committee chair

June 18, 2019

Prepared to respond

Officer training ensures readiness for modern, ever-changing university

June 5, 2019

A tribute

Oebele Jan (John) Buffinga, Jan. 6, 1954-May 27, 2019

May 30, 2019

Open call

Pair of university funds welcome proposals

May 17, 2019

Presidential profile

Presidential search committee seeking public input

May 14, 2019

MUNPA honours

Two outstanding Memorial retirees recognized

May 14, 2019

Ethical excellence

Nominations accepted until June 3 for Marilyn Harvey Award

May 7, 2019

Safety first

Preparing for the unexpected: Events to equip you for emergencies

May 6, 2019

Message of support

President Kachanoski responds to Sri Lanka attack

April 25, 2019

Budget report

Integrated Planning Committee completes operating budget report for 2019-20

April 23, 2019

Recruit and retain

Memorial University developing new strategic enrolment plan

April 22, 2019

Convocation approaches

Honorary degrees to be awarded during spring ceremonies

April 9, 2019

Moving forward

Next steps for law faculty proposal

April 4, 2019

GEO Centre donation

Iconic science centre and tourism attraction gifted to Memorial University

March 29, 2019

Statement from the president

Memorial responds to New Zealand shooting

March 19, 2019

High opinions

Memorial shines in recent corporate research poll

March 13, 2019

Career path

Memorial launching new online application system

March 1, 2019

Tax slips now available

2018 tax information posted online

February 20, 2019

Teaching and Learning 2.0

Focusing on strengthening the student educational experience

February 15, 2019

‘Saying with intention’

Recognizing Indigenous history and culture with land acknowledgements

February 13, 2019

After the storm

Snowclearing at Memorial a ‘round-the-clock’ job

February 13, 2019

Indigenization is Indigenous

Indigenous students, faculty and staff at Memorial share what is, and isn't, Indigenization

February 12, 2019

Third term

Iris Petten reappointed to top governance role at Memorial

February 6, 2019

Bringing in the Bystander

Sexual Harassment Office offering intervention education sessions

February 6, 2019

Tax season underway

Tax slips provided electronically for most

January 23, 2019

New policy in effect

Recruitment and Selection of Non-Academic Employees policy

January 17, 2019

Accepting applications

Proposals due Feb. 15 for Vice-Presidents Council funding

January 14, 2019

Labour relations update

Tentative agreements reached with LUMUN and MUNFA

January 11, 2019

Happy holidays

A seasonal message from Memorial's president

December 20, 2018

Everyday heroes

An unusual rescue for Memorial's Campus and Enforcement Patrol

December 20, 2018

Interim dean appointed

Dr. Ross Klein appointed interim dean of School of Social Work

December 19, 2018

Hidden talents

A beekeeper, international hiker, artisanal vinegar-maker and a toe-tapping mandolin player

December 18, 2018

Planning for winter weather

Important information about weather-related cancellations and closures

December 5, 2018

Collective bargaining update

University requests further talks with MUNFA

December 4, 2018

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

November 29, 2018

Conciliation unsuccessful

Negotiations between university and faculty association reach impasse

November 16, 2018

Law proposal endorsed

Faculty of Law concept to proceed for further assessment, consultation

November 15, 2018

In freedom of learning

Memorial University to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice

November 5, 2018

New leadership

Dr. Donna Hardy Cox chosen to lead student portfolio

November 2, 2018

Healthy, hands-on fun

Researchers promote healthy living during free event on Nov. 4

October 31, 2018

Go places

Join the U-Pass conversation this October

October 4, 2018

Dean’s awards

Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards

October 3, 2018

New round

Applications accepted for conference and cross-campus funding

September 21, 2018

Avoid tickets

Smart phone app available to pay campus parking fees

September 20, 2018

Director appointed

Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning role filled

September 5, 2018

Dean appointed

Dr. Linda Rohr to take helm of School of Human Kinetics and Recreation

July 10, 2018

Voluntary Retirement Program announced

Time-limited opportunity for eligible academic and non-academic staff

May 23, 2018

Now open

Applications welcome for cross-campus and conference funding

May 22, 2018

Op-ed: Dr. Neil Bose

Research Week: An opportunity to build partnerships and boost Memorial’s international profile

May 11, 2018

University budget

Update on 2018-19 university budget process

May 10, 2018

Making safety a habit

NAOSH and Emergency Preparedness weeks kicks off May 6

May 7, 2018

Commitment to excellence

Nominations due by June 1 for Marilyn Harvey Award

May 4, 2018

Budget report

Integrated Planning Committee completes operating budget report for 2018-19

May 4, 2018

Remembering Brendan

Giving to Memorial students, honouring the life of a son and brother

April 27, 2018

Poster guidelines

Guidelines for St. John's campus effective immediately

April 19, 2018

Making progress

Employment Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee's work underway

April 19, 2018

Indigenization survey

Input sought to inform engagement for indigenization strategy

April 16, 2018

Search committee established

Search begins for associate vice-president (academic), students

April 9, 2018

Interculturally competent

Sharing expertise in intercultural and international competence

April 2, 2018

Indigenizing the academy

Memorial launches strategic indigenization planning process

March 15, 2018

T4s available online

Employees can now access their 2017 tax information

February 16, 2018

Electronic T4 distribution

All employees to receive tax information via my.mun.ca

January 16, 2018

Fish focus

World Fisheries Day celebrations take place on St. John's campus

December 5, 2017

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

December 1, 2017

Searches begin

Search committees established for leadership roles in HKR, CITL

November 22, 2017

Dean appointed

Dr. Shawn Bugden appointed dean of School of Pharmacy

November 16, 2017

Fall Prevention Month

The more medications a patient is on, the more likely they are to fall

November 15, 2017

One hour, one day, one year

Ceremony of Remembrance to take place on St. John’s campus

November 7, 2017

Dean’s awards

Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards

October 12, 2017

Enjoy your stay

Memorial awarded two TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence

October 3, 2017

Love of learning

Director of the Gardiner Centre named

September 20, 2017

Staying vigilant

Campus enforcement officers trained to administer naloxone

September 11, 2017

Campus maintenance

Aggressive summer maintenance program wrapping up

September 1, 2017

New university registrar

Thomas Nault appointed university registrar at Memorial

August 11, 2017

Leadership change

Dr. Cecilia Reynolds concluding term as deputy provost in 2018

August 9, 2017

Temporary road closure

Section of Prince Philip Drive between Allandale Road, Westerland Road

July 20, 2017

Food drive

12 Days of Giving summertime food drive another success

July 13, 2017

Student fees

New student fees effective for fall 2017 semester

July 11, 2017

Governance report

Memorial’s Board of Regents releases governance review report

July 7, 2017

Arctic Avenue update

Water main break causes partial road closure until July 10

July 6, 2017

Water main break

Arctic Avenue between Morrissey Drive and Sandpit Drive closed; update at 3 p.m.

July 6, 2017

Metrobus and traffic changes

Changes to routes on Arctic Avenue on St. John's campus

July 4, 2017

Mun.ca redesigned

Memorial’s online presence moves into modern digital age

June 23, 2017

Saving energy and costs

Agreement with Honeywell for energy performance contract signed

June 22, 2017

Op-ed: Joanne Harris

Indigenous exclusion from the academy is pervasive and systematic

June 22, 2017

Op-ed: Edward Allen

Mitigating the myth that Canadian history began 150 years ago

June 21, 2017

Livyers Loop work

Pedestrians and drivers to note area closures

June 13, 2017

Changes on Arctic Avenue

New walking route and flag persons present on Core Science Facility site

June 6, 2017

Mobile parking payment

Smart technology allows drivers to better manage parking on campus

May 24, 2017

Be safe and prepared

NAOSH, Emergency Preparedness weeks kick off at Memorial

May 8, 2017

Update required

Multi-campus MUN Safe app to launch next week

May 4, 2017

Circle of inclusion

Drumming circle an Aboriginal Peoples Week highlight

April 21, 2017

Transformational teaching

Chairs in Teaching and Learning bringing educators together

April 18, 2017

Pedway closure

West pedestrian overpass to be partially replaced

April 17, 2017

Breath of fresh air

Memorial's festival and chamber choirs reach new heights: review

April 11, 2017

My Boy in Camp

A mother’s words as her N.L. son heads off to the First World War

April 7, 2017

Provincial budget

Statement from the president to the university community

April 7, 2017

Spring cleanup

Get organized during Information Management Month

April 7, 2017

Supporting scholars

Memorial University joins Scholars at Risk network

April 6, 2017

Campuses re-opening

Memorial’s St. John’s and Marine Institute campuses will re-open at 5 p.m., April 3, for evening classes

April 3, 2017

Op-ed: Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo

Northern-led leadership in higher education

March 20, 2017

Celebratory practices

Powwow aerobics, drum circles and more for Aboriginal Peoples Week

March 16, 2017

Building reconciliation

A Q&A with Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek about racism, trauma and post-secondary education

March 16, 2017

Mindful MUN

New online mental health apps for the Memorial University community

March 3, 2017

Gazette readership survey

Help us improve the Gazette; enter to win $100 Amazon gift card

February 27, 2017

Podium parade

Ten individual Sea-Hawks swimming medals, including five gold

February 16, 2017

Weather closure

St. John's & MI campuses closed; update at 3 p.m.

February 14, 2017

Historic win

Sea-Hawks men’s curling team takes AUS championship

February 13, 2017

Canada is growing

Newfoundland and Labrador can too, say immigration researchers

February 13, 2017

Voices from the rig

NQ editor recounts creation of play from Ocean Ranger tragedy

February 13, 2017

Integrating units

Board approves integration of Office of Student Recruitment with Office of the Registrar

February 9, 2017

VP named

Vice-president (Grenfell Campus) pro tempore appointed by Regents

February 8, 2017

Campuses re-opening

SJ and MI campuses reopening at 5 p.m.

February 6, 2017

Delayed opening

SJ and MI campuses closed for the morning/early afternoon; update at 3 p.m.

February 6, 2017

Supports available

Memorial responds to Quebec City shooting

January 30, 2017

Statement from Memorial

Support for students and faculty affected by U.S. travel restrictions

January 30, 2017

Vision wanted

Committee seeking input and ideas on teaching and learning

January 26, 2017

Preparing for tax season

Online option promoted for receiving tax slips

January 20, 2017

Inside Hatcher House

Guest lodgings available during winter and spring semesters

January 17, 2017

Weather closure

SJ & MI campuses closed, update at 11 a.m.

January 16, 2017

Wish you were here

Recent office move reveals vintage Memorial University postcards

January 11, 2017

Incidents in QEII Library

Recent fires in Queen Elizabeth II Library under investigation

January 10, 2017

Indigenizing the academy

Indigenization and decolonization in post-secondary education

January 6, 2017

Preparing for potential storm impacts

Contingency plans under development

December 15, 2016

St. John’s & Marine Institute reopening at 11 a.m.

Exams at 12 p.m. and later will go ahead as scheduled

December 15, 2016

Postponed exam?

Important information for students affected by winter storm closure

December 14, 2016

Campus closed due to inclement weather

St. John's and MI campuses closed for remainder of day/evening; all exams postponed

December 13, 2016

Storm preparation

Decision by 7 a.m. on campus closure

December 12, 2016

Leadership roles

Board approves senior appointments; VPR search set to begin

December 5, 2016

Safe spaces

Ten new gender-inclusive washrooms on campus

December 2, 2016

Client survey

Human Resources seeking feedback on myHR

December 2, 2016

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

December 2, 2016

20-year collaboration

National funding agency enables research success at Memorial

December 1, 2016

Planning for winter weather

Important information about weather-related cancellations and closures

November 28, 2016

More harm than good

Choosing Wisely NL tackling overuse of antibiotics in the province

November 28, 2016

Libraries’ collections

Update on Taylor and Francis Journal Package

November 24, 2016

The Giving Tree

Student communicators are giving warmth on GivingTuesday

November 24, 2016

Supply and demand

Memorial Researcher Portal gets upgrade as more users access service

November 17, 2016

New vendors

Memorial welcomes two new food options to St. John’s campus

November 15, 2016

Royal reading

Norwegian royal couple visit St. John's campus for literary event

November 10, 2016

We will remember them

Memorial to hold Ceremony of Remembrance on St. John's campus

November 7, 2016

Royal event

Memorial to host members of the Norwegian royal family

November 4, 2016

Remembering Diane Coffin

A fundraiser walk to remember a dear friend and colleague

November 1, 2016

Open mindset

Enabling a culture of sharing with free access to educational resources

October 26, 2016

Celebration of life

Remembering a remarkable friend, colleague and mentor

October 25, 2016

Traffic changes

Temporary change to on-campus traffic patterns

October 20, 2016

In-house experts

Genesis Centre hires two entrepreneurs-in-residence

October 17, 2016

MUNdays 2016

Spirit days revamped, anchor events remain front and centre

October 14, 2016

Leadership change

University registrar set to retire next month

October 12, 2016

Academic leniency

A message for students regarding weather-related travel restrictions

October 11, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Amanda Bittner

Trust, competence and the 2016 U.S. presidential race

October 10, 2016

Open letter

A message to the university community from Dr. Noreen Golfman

October 7, 2016

Taking centre stage

Memorial, Nunatsiavut highlight Inuit traditions over four days

October 5, 2016

Making the list

Academics, research and service celebrated at annual science awards

October 3, 2016

A better world

Memorial’s St. John’s campus designated Fair Trade Campus

September 30, 2016

Terry Fox Run

Memorial community invited to run/walk for cancer research

September 27, 2016

Investing in infrastructure

Government of Canada invests more than $14 million in Memorial

September 6, 2016

Fall celebration

Convocation approaches; honorary degree recipients announced

August 30, 2016

Find your way

Interactive campus map features three campuses on one platform

August 24, 2016

On your mark, get set

HKR challenges teams to go to Huffin’ Puffin Marathon

August 16, 2016

Director appointed

Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo appointed director of the Labrador Institute

August 15, 2016

New leadership

Genesis Centre appoints new president and CEO

August 9, 2016

Time for a facelift

Memorial Tower on St. John's campus receives new clock faces

August 5, 2016

Hall of famer

Provincial accolades for former physical education director

August 5, 2016

Making connections

Science, Medicine networking event helps grow research productivity

July 22, 2016

Filling the shelves

Campus Food Bank's pantry well stocked from generous food donations

July 19, 2016

Talent retention and entrepreneurship

Report from the Association of Atlantic Universities' 2016 Atlantic Leaders' Summit

July 19, 2016

Subject stress

Memorial to host multidisciplinary conference on PTSD

July 8, 2016

‘Groove oriented’

Biennial summertime Sound Symposium marks 33rd year

July 6, 2016

Courage and sacrifice

Danger Tree memorial sculpture dedicated at Grenfell Campus

June 29, 2016

Quick facts

Questions about the new Core Science Facility? Read on

June 23, 2016

Playing honours

Memorial’s musical connection to Somme commemorations

June 20, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Ailsa Craig

Nothing can erase homophobia and racism from Orlando shootings

June 16, 2016

We have a plan

If there’s an emergency, know what the plan is

June 16, 2016

‘OPEN’ dialogue

Chair of Teaching and Learning engaging Grenfell Campus in critical conversations

June 15, 2016

Historic win

Dr. Robert Sweeny receives national book prize

June 15, 2016

Expressions of sympathy

Supports for Memorial community in wake of Orlando shootings

June 13, 2016

Beaumont-Hamel and beyond

Symposium to remember the past and Memorial's unique origins

June 13, 2016

Exceptional leader

Dr. Margaret Steele appointed dean of Medicine at Memorial

June 9, 2016

Leadership changes

Board of Regents approves number of academic appointments

June 9, 2016

Road closure

Prince Philip Drive between Allandale Road and Westerland Road to be temporarily closed

June 8, 2016

MI VP reappointed

Glenn Blackwood reappointed as vice-president (Marine Institute)

May 31, 2016

Parking rate increases

Meter rates go up on the St. John’s campus

May 31, 2016

Financial expertise

Grenfell Campus names AVP (administration and finance)

May 26, 2016

Leadership shift

Grenfell Campus announces deans of three schools

May 25, 2016

In Mary’s memory

Memorial walk to take place at Long Pond on St. John’s campus May 27

May 24, 2016

Dean appointed

Faculty of Science's Dr. Aimée Surprenant appointed in Graduate Studies

May 20, 2016

Dean reappointed

Dr. Kirk Anderson reappointed as dean of Faculty of Education

May 20, 2016

Budget approved

Board approves budget, no new tuition fee increases for 2016-17

May 20, 2016

Partnership promotion

New website focuses on Labrador Inuit cultural research

May 19, 2016

Pedway removal

East pedestrian overpass on St. John's campus to be demolished

May 16, 2016

Open invitation

ACENET hosting series of free presentations and workshops May 16

May 10, 2016

New name, same service

DELTS changes its name to better position its offerings

May 2, 2016

Mental health awareness

Information sessions and a Mental Health Fair planned for May

April 25, 2016

Continued closure due to inclement weather

St. John's and Marine Institute campuses closed; exams rescheduled

April 19, 2016

Feeling peckish?

Have your say in Memorial's 2016 Food Survey until May 9

April 18, 2016

Shaping careers

Experiential learning manager named president of national organization

April 14, 2016

Dean appointed

Dr. Ian Sutherland appointed dean of School of Music

April 6, 2016

Sound investment

Memorial-led hearing loss research focus of R&D centre in Central N.L.

April 6, 2016

Parking permit renewal

Changes to employee parking permits and renewal reminder

March 29, 2016

‘Incredible uptake’

Memorial Researcher Portal catches on in big way

March 23, 2016

Accidental educator

'Think before asking me to share my culture,' says Aboriginal student

March 21, 2016

What’s in a name?

Name change for Faculty of Arts doesn’t affect student programming

March 21, 2016

Rich diversity

A guide to Aboriginal Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador

March 18, 2016

Truth and Reconciliation

Aboriginal Peoples Week sessions seek to inform and educate

March 17, 2016

High yield

Greenhouse to increase food production, sustainability awareness

March 11, 2016

Open Education Week

Celebrating the sharing of resources for teaching, learning and research

March 10, 2016

Training the ranks

Campus Enforcement and Patrol invests in campus safety

February 25, 2016

Career Week 2016

Memorial community invited to focus on career development

February 24, 2016

Winning ideas

Genesis Centre hosts student entrepreneur competition

February 16, 2016

Retirement planning seminar

Upcoming session will help employees at all career stages

February 8, 2016

In the spotlight

Memorial artists and alumni collect ECMA nominations

February 4, 2016

Libraries’ collections update

Memorial Libraries completes collections consultation for 2016

February 1, 2016

In a heartbeat

Memorial installs life saving devices in every building

October 25, 2015