Just getting started
In a short time, he’s worn a lot of hats: student, researcher, author, volunteer, valedictorian and now pharmacist. If you ask Robbie McCarthy what title suits him best, he doesn’t hesitate.
Academic focus helps student overcome cancer
For Nicole Furey of Avondale, realizing her goal of becoming a social worker meant literally fighting for her life while completing her studies.
Summer reading from the Faculty of Arts
Don’t worry about a summer reading list – the Faculty of Arts has got plenty of suggestions.
Launch of new literary awards database
A new bilingual database of Canadian literary awards, created by a dedicated team of Memorial University librarians, is about to have its official “go live” launch at the Queen Elizabeth II’s Electronic Classroom on Wednesday, May 29, at 2p.m.
University seeking nominations for community service award
Nominations are currently being accepted for a special award honouring extraordinary work in the community. The 2013 President’s Award for Exceptional Community Service recognizes a faculty or staff member who helps by sharing scientific and scholarly expertise, by working with and supporting grassroots organizations or by volunteering their time to worthy causes, among other things.
Memorial to continue credit card payments for student fees
Memorial University expects to save about $550,000 by eliminating fees paid to credit card companies while still allowing students the flexibility of paying their student account fees with Visa or MasterCard should they so choose.
