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Are you, or is someone you know struggling with depression? Depression can negatively impact many areas of students’ lives, including their academic success.  But, there are many resources both on and off-campus that can help students cope with depression and move forward in their academics and their lives!  The LEAP Project is one of these great resources.

The LEAP Project is an 8 week online program for young people struggling with depression. Depression is a common medical illness – around 1 in 5 people will experience it at some point in their lives.  

If you want to enjoy life again but aren’t sure how, the LEAP Project might be just what you need. The LEAP Project is packed with new ideas, cool videos, true stories, and simple tools to help you feel better. You’ll learn how to cope, to release past hurts, and to uncover meaning and purpose in your life. Everything on the site was created with input from young people who have experienced depression.
If you have an open mind and the courage to try something new – The LEAP Project might just be what you need to create a life free from depression. This program is free for people who:

• are experiencing depression
• are 13-24 years old and,
• live in the Calgary area

Check out http://www.leapproject.com/ for more information.

The Mount Royal University awards application for Fall 2012 is open!

Students are encouraged to visit mtroyal.ca/awards and complete the online application for their opportunity to be awarded a scholarship and/or bursary. Students complete one application and the system will automatically match them to any Mount Royal awards that they may be eligible to receive for Fall 2012. The application is open until March 1st.

You can’t afford not to apply! Visit the awards website to get started.

What should I take for my electives?

Most MRU degree programs have room for electives, and the number of electives that you need to take will depend on the program you are in.  Bachelor of Arts students have up to 14 electives while Bachelor of Business Administration students may have only 2 electives depending on their major.

So “what is an elective,” you ask?  Simply, an elective is any three-credit course.  If you are not sure how many electives you have remaining, you can use mruGradU8 to find out  (and if you have any questions, make sure you contact your academic advisor)!

You can use your electives, along with some strategic course selection in your GNEDs, for any of the following:

• to complete a minor, either within your own Faculty or outside of it

• to take courses that you think will help you in your future job(s).  For example, if you would like to work in research (in any field), and your degree doesn’t require a statistics or research methods course, then those are definitely classes to look into. Some occupational designations recommend specific courses, as well

• to take a Directed Readings course to explore a discipline-specific topic in depth, or complete research

• to explore courses in a variety of fields based on a theme* of your own making (see examples below). Note that you will need to research and plan to accommodate prerequisites and availability of courses

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 STUDENTS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

 Volunteer Recruitment Fair 2011

Wednesday, October 5 

9:30 am – 2:30 pm

MRU Main Street

 On Wednesday, October 5^th, exhibitors will be on campus to recruit students for exciting volunteer opportunities within their organization and in the community.  Employers are looking to connect with and recruit students from all MRU programs. 

Why attend? 

• Over 80 organizations registered!
• Network face to face with more than 160 company representatives
• Gain skills and experience to help develop your professional career
• Make up needed volunteer hours in a practical way
• Get Connected and give back – exciting volunteer opportunities available
• On-campus volunteering and leadership development opportunities available (visit the MRU on-campus table)
• Enter to win dozens of door prizes; give aways and draws will occur throughout the day

Student Information

Employer Exhibitor List 2011

Need Extra Cash?  Become an Event Assistant!

For more information about this year’s event or to receive career and employment assistance, contact:

Career Services

Kerby Hall, Room A-200                         

Phone: 403-440-6307                        

Email: studentjobs@mtroyal.ca

“When do I pay my fees?” “When is the last day to change my registration?”  “When is reading day?” 

All of these questions (and more!) can be answered by the Academic Schedule, as published on page 7 in MRU’s Academic Calendar.  We have also posted it below for your convenience:

Undergraduate Studies 1002 - Coping with Change: The Undergraduate Context 

Whether you are a first-year student looking to develop the skills necessary to transition smoothly to university life, or a second or third year student wanting some strategies to bring your grades up to the next level and prepare for future careers or graduate school, UGST 1002 might just be for you! 

This 3 credit course counts as an elective, and there are still spaces available for the Fall 2011 semester.

For more information, see the full course description online or below:

UGST 1002 – Coping with Change: The Undergraduate Context and Beyond 

(3 credits) 3 hours lecture

This course presents current research and strategies related to effective coping in a rapidly- changing world. Topics such as stress, effective coping, relating and working well with others, and putting change in perspective are included. Lectures, discussions, and assignments are intended to emphasize the applicability of what students are learning to experiences they are likely to encounter during their lives, and particularly as students in the university setting. A study skills component is included to help students meet the expectations of university-level courses.

Prerequisites: None.

Note: Normally students may take only one of UGST 1001 or UGST 1002. Students wishing to take both courses require permission of the Dean, Faculty of Teaching and Learning.