Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s East Coast and ranked as one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada, Memorial is a multi-campus, multidisciplinary university dedicated to creativity, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and public engagement. Memorial offers a wide range of certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs, as well as extensive online courses and degrees.
Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s East Coast and ranked as one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada, Memorial is a multi-campus, multidisciplinary university dedicated to creativity, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and public engagement. Memorial offers a wide range of certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs, as well as extensive online courses and degrees.
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, founded in 1925, is one of the largest postsecondary institutions in Atlantic Canada with more than 19,000 students, approximately 3,700 faculty and staff, and a global network of over 100,000 accomplished alumni. The University plays an unparalleled role in the social, cultural, scientific, and economic development of Newfoundland and Labrador. Enjoying national and global impact, a commitment to diversity, Indigenous students and peoples, as well as the international students that join its vibrant community, Memorial is home to 19 faculties and schools offering more than 100 degree-granting programs of international distinction across the humanities and social sciences, health disciplines, sciences, fine arts, education and business. In an environment that fosters innovation and creativity, equity and diversity, Memorial University’s multi-campus system includes the St. John’s Campus, the Fisheries and Marine Institute, the Labrador Campus, the Signal Hill Campus, the Grenfell Campus, and the Harlow Campus, located in Essex, England.
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, founded in 1925, is one of the largest postsecondary institutions in Atlantic Canada with more than 19,000 students, approximately 3,700 faculty and staff, and a global network of over 100,000 accomplished alumni. The University plays an unparalleled role in the social, cultural, scientific, and economic development of Newfoundland and Labrador. Enjoying national and global impact, a commitment to diversity, Indigenous students and peoples, as well as the international students that join its vibrant community, Memorial is home to 19 faculties and schools offering more than 100 degree-granting programs of international distinction across the humanities and social sciences, health disciplines, sciences, fine arts, education and business. In an environment that fosters innovation and creativity, equity and diversity, Memorial University’s multi-campus system includes the St. John’s Campus, the Fisheries and Marine Institute, the Labrador Campus, the Signal Hill Campus, the Grenfell Campus, and the Harlow Campus, located in Essex, England.
Shad2022 runs from July 3 to July 29. Please organize your travel plans soon so that you can arrive in St. John’s by 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The earlier you arrive, the more time you will have to familiarize yourself with the campus, the team members and the other participants.
Due to the length of time required for air travel from Western Canada, students traveling from Manitoba and further West may arrive on Saturday July 2. Students traveling from destinations closer to St. John’s are asked to not arrive until Sunday, July 3 to alleviate supervision requirements. Exceptions can be made for students traveling from remote areas of eastern provinces, and those with extra-long travel itineraries.
Students arriving after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night and before 6 a.m. on Sunday morning should make their own way to campus. Taxis are available for an approximate charge of $25. Students arriving after 6 a. m. on Sunday morning will be met at the airport in St. John’s by a Shad team member, who will coordinate travel to Memorial University.
It is very important that you let us know your travel plans as soon as you have finalized them.
Rooms in residence have 2 beds per room, so each student will be assigned a roommate. Males and females will sleep in separate areas of the residence.
There are two bathrooms per floor. Each bathroom has two to three toilets, sinks, and private shower stalls. Regarding the bathrooms, please note that the only item provided is toilet paper. You need to bring everything else.
You will have a bed (with linen, a blanket, and a pillow), desk, chair, closet, drawers, a mirror and a window. There is no air conditioning in residence at present and fans will be provided as needed.
You will be living in residence on the university campus, and because we will be using a limited number of rooms there may be other paying guests using the residence accommodation as well.
Most of our meals will be eaten on campus. Keep in mind that it is a university, so the food may not be like your home-cooked meals. There will be a variety of food that accommodates most tastes.
Please ensure you let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies if you have not done so already.
You will be given residence keys for which you will be responsible. More information will be shared by your program director.
We recommend that you bring some pocket money with you for transportation to and from the airport, laundry, and purchasing souvenirs. There are no additional mandatory expenses.
There are bank ATMs available on campus should you need to withdraw additional funds.
You have an option to bring a laptop, tablet, or another personal computing device for research, word processing, and other tasks related to the program. Wi-Fi access is available in residence and elsewhere on campus. Shad team members will assist you with Wi-Fi setup upon arrival. The University and Shad Canada do not take any responsibility for lost/damaged/stolen valuables or property.
There will be pay-per-use washers and dryers available. Laundry detergent is available on campus. If you have any allergies to certain types of detergent, please bring your own.
While there are no irons in the rooms, if needed, an iron can be borrowed for use.
Program Director
Outside of his annual summer fun at Shad, Jordan’s day to day role is Director, Operations, Conference and Event Services at Memorial University, where he oversees the operations of the University’s Public Engagement and Innovation hub, the Emera Innovation Exchange located at Signal Hill Campus.
Jordan holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Arts in French & Economics from Memorial University.
Jordan actively volunteers in his community and was a former president of PMI NL Chapter and is a former National Vice-President of Canadian Parents for French. Outside of his work and volunteer life, Jordan plays hockey, football and curling recreationally, attends ballroom and Latin dance classes with his wife – an activity which has become an annual dancing tradition at the Shad Memorial program.
Program Manager
Over the years she’s held various roles, from Program Assistant to Equipment Manager, and now Program Manager. She has an honours BA in English with a minor in French and a diploma in professional writing. She is currently completing her Master of Philosophy in Humanities part-time while working as an industry magazine editor. She previously ran the Entrepreneurship Training Program for the School of Graduate Studies, where she essentially runs Shad for grad students all year long. In her spare time, she makes and sells homemade bowties.
(Highly recommended, but not mandatory)
A diverse and inclusive community is an important value of the Shad program. You will meet students from across Canada, with different lived experiences and backgrounds. Some of you have experience with complex, high responsibility activities such as traveling or being away from home, while for others, this may be your first time being apart from family. Respect for all individuals is a requirement for a successful community.
Community must be preserved and protected in the Shad program. There are no exclusive relationships at Shad, whether for the purposes of romance, clique, gender, ethnicity, or any other reason. Relationships that exclude (or attempt to exclude) others will not be accepted. Intentionally excluding others is a form of bullying and could result in dismissal from the program. The month at Shad provides you the opportunity to make connections with a community of other exceptional students. We hope that this tight-knit community that forms at Shad will continue for many years after the program.
Shad is a supervised community. Every member of the program team is charged with the responsibility of ensuring your safety and protection. We take this responsibility seriously! This means that we will need to know approximately where you are and what you are doing at all times. This level of awareness ensures that in case of an emergency, we can account for your whereabouts quickly.
You are also a partner in ensuring your own safety and the safety of the Shad community. You are expected to ensure that your behaviour is always aligned with the Shad values.
Just because the community is supervised does not mean that you won’t have freedom to engage in a range of activities across the university campus. We take advantage of many of the various programs, departments, recreational facilities and spaces on campus to ensure that you enjoy an exciting university experience.
You can expect life at Shad to be busy, but don’t worry, we have downtime and recreational activities built into the program as well. Each day, you can expect a different combination of lectures, workshops, recreational and cultural activities, as well as unscheduled time that you can use to connect with your peers, work on your design project, and reflect on what you’ve learned and accomplished so far.
The ability to rapidly access relevant information can be key to innovation. There is no question that effective use of technology can be a useful tool. That said, the appropriate use of technology is essential for an effective learning/teaching/cooperative environment. There is etiquette for the use of technology. Rather than provide a long list of rules that will define acceptable use of technology, our technology policy is governed by the same core values as Shad.
All use of technology — including cell phones, notebooks, tablets, translators and the like — must uphold the principles of excellence, responsibility and creativity. While you might be an exceptional multitasker, maintaining devoted attention to a task at hand is a hallmark of responsibility and maturity. When it comes to the use of technology, know what’s right, do what’s right and be respectful!
We have time set aside for recreational activities. These include cultural events, field trips and many opportunities to take in the beautiful scenery of the area.
Shad is most enriching when we have sufficient energy to be fully engaged in all program activities. After a long and busy day, everyone needs adequate rest. We also need to respect others and allow them to re-energize themselves by getting the rest they need. Please manage your energy levels appropriately and allow others to do the same by going to bed at the appropriate time.
Our values are what make Shad the incredible program that it is. At our Shad campus these values are vigorously embraced – just like they are at each of the other campuses across Canada. Being a Shad means accepting these values fully into everything you do! Adherence to these values determines how successful your Shad experience will be. They are sacred trusts.
We aspire to excellence in all we do.
We value diversity and open discussion.
We cherish the freedom to explore, create, and innovate.
We are committed to the respect, cooperation, and shared fun that builds a powerful, supportive community, while remaining mindful of the safety and well-being of that community.
Our behaviour is always governed by respect for others and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
What happens when a diverse group of high school students from across Canada come together in the spirit of science, technology and entrepreneurship? Shad Open Day is a day to put your campus and your accomplishments on display for the community.
On Thursday, July 28th, family, friends and community members are invited to join us for a day of demonstrations and exhibits. You will get the chance to showcase your team’s innovation and your own special talents for the extended community.
We understand that some of you will be traveling far from home to attend Shad and therefore it will be more difficult for your family members to make it for Open Day. Do not worry – there will be many of your fellow Shads in the same position and you will still enjoy the magic of Open Day!
The program will end on the morning of Friday, July 29. You must be packed and ready to leave the campus by 10:00 a.m., and out of the residence building by 11:00 a.m. Please note students are not supervised after 11:00 a.m. as Shad team members will not be available. You must complete and submit the Departure Information Form even if you are traveling with family.
If you are departing with family, you will be asked to check out by 11:00 a.m. For those students not traveling with family, taxis to the airport will be arranged at a cost of approximately $25 per passenger to be paid by the student.
If families are visiting for our closing banquet and open house and would like to stay in St. John’s for an additional number of days, you may phone residence services to book further accommodations on campus: (709) 864-7933. These tend to fill up quickly during the tourist season, so booking early will increase your success.
Please note that the Shad program concludes at 11:00 a.m. on July 29 and Shad will no longer be responsible for you after this time.
Create a personalized door sign for your dorm room. The sign can be as simple or as intricate as you want it to be, but it must tell us something about you. You can include photos, drawings, text, or anything else that can be attached. Help others get to know you by sharing about your interests, goals, family, community, or anything else that is important to you. At the beginning of the program, you will give a one-minute presentation of your sign to the entire group. The sign should be approximately 8” x 8” or smaller and should include your name in its design.
Do you know something that your fellow Shads might find interesting? Do you have a hobby or a pastime that most people have never heard of? Do you have specialized knowledge or a skill that you could teach your fellow Shads, or a unique and meaningful experience you would like to share? Of course you do – you’re a Shad! Every Shad will be expected to give a 3-minute presentation that shares something about themselves with the rest of the group. The presentation should be verbal and require few or no props. You may be asked to present your Shad Speaks at any moment during the program – on a bus, on a beach, in the classroom, or in the dining hall! Please plan your presentation before you arrive at Shad, as our busy schedule will not allow time to prepare after you arrive.
Q: I have a special accommodation request. How do I submit my request and will you be able to help me?
A: You will need to inform us of the special accommodations that you require ahead of time. We will let you know what we can do to support you as best as possible. We want to help make sure your experience here is exceptional.
Q: Can I have visitors during Shad? Can my parents take me off campus for a non-emergency reason?
A: No. Visitors are only welcome to come to Shad on Open Day on Thursday, July 28.
Q: How can my parents contact me during Shad?
A: Your parents can contact you on your cell phone (although you may not be able to answer due to program activities).