Memorial University President Vianne Timmons says she’s learned a lot from a road trip across the province aimed at connecting with the university community.
Timmons has familiarized herself with everything from brand new business enterprises to digging deep into the province’s past.
Had the opportunity to visit Dr. Lisa Rankin’s archeological research site. Many @MemorialU connections in Rigolet Did you know the Longest Boardwalk in the world! #talesfromtheroadMUN pic.twitter.com/R07Spkh4r7
— Vianne Timmons (@vianne_timmons) July 28, 2020
She remarks that there hasn’t been a part of the province she’s visited yet that hasn’t had some kind of connection to MUN.
Timmons, who took over the role of president in the spring, says COVID forced her to work in virtual isolation for the first three months of her presidency. In fact, she didn’t meet any of her vice-presidents in person until the end of June.
You know you have come home when there are connections everywhere you go. Meet Bob Flynn, who I grew up with in LabCity. Ran into him in Lewisport! Connections with @MemorialU @marineinstitute #talesfromtheroadMUN pic.twitter.com/Ut405Vp2Ho
— Vianne Timmons (@vianne_timmons) August 5, 2020
That’s why she felt, as soon as the time was right, it was important to hit the road.
MUN President Vianne Timmons spoke on VOCM Open Line with Tim Powers. Listen below:
