An app created by Computing & Communications (C&C) is providing smartphone users with a new way to find information about Memorial.

“About 93 per cent of students are using smartphones on campus and this number is continuing to rise,” said Laura Pike, manager, application development, C&C. “Students have been asking for content and communications via mobile so C&C has been looking for ways to meet that need.”

While some of the features will be of particular interest to students, the MUN Mobilie app, shorthand for application and meaning a specialized computer program downloaded to mobile devices, also has useful content for faculty, staff, alumni, parents and guests of Memorial. 

The app features content specific to Memorial’s St. John’s, Grenfell and Marine Institute campuses. Some of the content, such as campus directories, maps and news, is available to all users.

Personalized information, including grades and course schedules, is available to users who confirm their identity by signing in with their my.mun.ca (MUNlogin) username and password.

A team of developers with C&C worked closely with the Office of the Registrar and the Division of Marketing and Communications to create a personalized, targeted and easy-to-use app.

“MUN Mobile was developed collaboratively to ensure that the end product meets the needs of Memorial’s many constituents,” said Ms. Pike. “By working with our colleagues throughout Memorial, we’ve been able to make improvements to both the features and functionality of MUN Mobile. Our current focus is student-centric, ensuring quick, easy access to personalized information for students.”

This year, C&C plans to add online course evaluations, student registration, D2L integration and exam schedules for students. For faculty and employees, C&C is also working on the capability to view pay stubs.

So far, the app has been downloaded more than 2,500 times and the feedback from users has been positive. In feedback left online, one user said: “Nice! Actually a beautiful, yet simple and helpful little app.”

MUN Mobile can be downloaded for free in the app stores for Apple and Android devices. For more information, please visit www.mun.ca/munmobile.