A recently obtained access-to-information request reveals chocolates were purchased from the Newfoundland Chocolate Company by various departments across the university, including the Faculty of Business, Faculty of Education, School of Pharmacy, and School of Music. However, most purchases were by the Office of the President, Marketing and Communications, and the Office of the Provost. In total, over 4,000 chocolates were purchased at a total of $16,086.75.
The President ordered chocolates for events like the Deans Retreat and Canadian Universities Presidents meeting.
Information regarding the chocolates purchased by the President’s Office in December 2020 is available here, and records on the other chocolates purchased by them is available to download below.
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Matt Barter is a fourth-year student in the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. He enjoys reading thought-provoking articles, walks in nature, and volunteering in the community.
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