Deep funding cuts = deep losses
Imagine how much potential can be realized if leaders return to funding our university as the investment in NL it’s always been ?
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What do we stand to lose if Memorial continues to be starved of basic funding? Students' freedom to learn and thrive through a diverse set of pathways to life-changing and world-changing knowledge.
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Memorial is a hub for activities and events for the children and youth in this province. To name a few, MUN’s faculty and students participate in: CALOS Youth Orchestras NL Science Fairs Math competitions and Blundon seminar Let’s Talk Science “Lab Extravaganza” Science Rendezvous Memorial Engineering Outreach MedQuest Discovery Day
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2021 KPMG economic impact assessment found that Memorial University contributes over $600 million to Newfoundland and Labrador’s GDP every single year, supporting nearly 10,000 jobs, attracting students from around the world, and generating billions in long-term economic value through its graduates
Memorial Matters: "As a librarian, I make learning and discovery accessible to all. I support our newest students as they begin their studies and work on their first research projects. I work with our seasoned researchers as they navigate complex webs of information. I help our community members make sense of the shifting information landscapes around them, exploring everything from generative AI to the news and social media. Our librarians and archivists across the university enable and encourage hands-on history making, inspire the creation of new art and literature, inform scientific development, and champion critical thinking. I am proud to be among them, shaping a flourishing learning community and contributing to the knowledge-making and creative expression that define our province." - Chelsea Humphries, Librarian faculty member (MUN Grenfell Campus)
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Memorial Matters: "Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook was a turning point in my academic journey, especially as a mature student returning to school. After previous experiences at larger university campuses where lecture halls held 200+ students, I found Grenfell to be a completely different and far more rewarding environment. The smaller class sizes created a more intimate and engaging learning experience, where discussions felt meaningful and participation came naturally. What stood out most was the opportunity to truly connect with professors. I never felt like just another number on a roster; instead, I felt seen, supported, and encouraged. That level of accessibility made a huge difference in my confidence and success. Grenfell provided not just an education, but a community where I could thrive, grow, and rediscover my academic potential." - Student
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Memorial Matters: "I have been asked to help two community groups, The Legion and The Corner Brook Museum and Archives to assist in interviewing older community members with special historic and cultural knowledge so that we can preserve their experiences for future generations. This is not part of my research but a donation of my time and skills to help my community. I am privileged and honoured to have helped preserve the legacy of World War II, Korean War and members who served in several peace-keeping missions. I have a special skillset in conducting oral history interviews honed over 30 years of professional experience. My job and my profession helps my community." - Faculty member
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Memorial Matters: "No research support means no new knowledge or scientific progress." - Faculty member
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Provinces across Canada are investing in post-secondary education. Ontario. Saskatchewan. Meanwhile, Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university faces cuts, fewer courses, and larger classes. The NL budget is coming. This government has a clear choice to make. #WeAreMUN
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Memorial Matters: Continued government support for MUN drives innovation and long-term economic and social value. - Faculty member
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Memorial Matters: The green energy transition is already underway and Memorial drives innovation in environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and social impact. We need an educated workforce, job creation, and applied research for a just energy transition and resilient energy grid. This won't happen without Memorial University. - Dr. Rachel Jekanowski, Assistant Professor (MUN Grenfell Campus)
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Memorial Matters: Newfoundland and Labrador is famous for its music, literature, and folklore. This wouldn't be possible without Memorial. Funding Memorial means contributing the future of culture, visual arts, and tourism in this province. - Faculty member
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I believe in MUN because I believe in the future of our province! The creativity and dedication of the students keeps me going every day, and I am so happy to be able to build my career at MUN. #WeAreMUN
When I was in grade 8 or 9 a professor from the Corner Brook campus organized a math Olympiad event in my town for students. My team did well in the event and it was one of the first times that I knew I could succeed at university and encouraged my path in astronomy. #WeAreMUN
These are the kinds of stories we keep hearing.
A course that changed someone’s life.
A reason someone stayed in Newfoundland and Labrador.
A degree that helped build a career, a business, a future.
A hope that the next generation gets the same chance. 1/2
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Across Memorial, we are seeing the real impacts of ongoing funding cuts. Programs are changing. Jobs are being lost. Teaching and learning conditions are under pressure.
The impacts are not abstract. They affect our classrooms, our colleagues, and our students.1/3
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