MRU Media

MRU Media: 11/01/2024

MRU in the media

Trans woman playing women’s university hoops in B.C. league says rival team attacked her for her gender: https://mru.ca/1b77 (The Province – Harriette Mackenzie, alum)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

What’s the number? Smith seeks UCP support ahead of Saturday’s leadership vote: https://mru.ca/2b81 (Calgary Sun/Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Calgary city councillors riled over minister’s comments on Supervised Consumption Site: https://mru.ca/050b (CTV Calgary – Richard Sutherland, faculty)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith braces for crucial vote at weekend party conference: https://mru.ca/1b7e (Toronto Star via The Canadian Press – Lori Williams, faculty)

UCP AGM gets underway in Red Deer: https://mru.ca/8c20f (680 City News Toronto – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Alberta ending swim program after this season amid ‘financial challenges’: https://mru.ca/7c60 (Global News)

Alberta’s government is expanding career education programming: https://mru.ca/3cba (Alberta Government)

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MRU Media: 10/31/2024

MRU in the media

Heart of the song: Brett Kissel gets back to basics with acoustic tour: https://mru.ca/b158 (Calgary Herald – Bella Concert Hall)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Oct. 30, 2024: Business report with David Finch: https://mru.ca/f2fc (CBC Calgary radio – David Finch, faculty)

Gaza Conflict Latest: https://mru.ca/507b (CTV Calgary – Mark Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

Airpods help Calgary woman, police find 2 vehicles after back-to-back carjacking and theft: https://mru.ca/46d5f (Global Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

What impact will UCP’s proposed gender legislation have?: https://mru.ca/8839 (QR Calgary – Leah Hamilton, faculty) *interview starts at 8:45

Also worth noting

Calgary police say ASIRT unable to verify serious injury claims during U of C protest camp removal: https://mru.ca/f944 (CBC Calgary)

Honorary degree and Order of the University of Calgary recipients announced for fall 2024 convocation : https://mru.ca/3d858 (UCalgary)

Yukon University joins Universities Canada: https://mru.ca/8839 (Universities Canada)

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MRU Media: 10/30/2024

MRU in the media

Paul Shumlich | Top 40 Under 40 2024: https://mru.ca/1ae2 (Avenue Magazine – Paul Shumlich, alum)

Jamie Parker & Mike Wenzlawe | Top 40 Under 40 2024: https://mru.ca/ee82 (Avenue Magazine – Jamie Parker & Mike Wenzlawe, alumni)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

B.C. election results explained: https://mru.ca/2e6a (CTV Morning News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

RFA names network news veteran Rosa Hwang as Executive Editor: https://mru.ca/34e3 (Radio Free Assia – Rosa Hwang, alum) 

UCP government updating Bill of Rights: https://mru.ca/2e5d (QR News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Alberta’s impending anti-2SLGBTQIA+ legislation is stoking fear and anxiety: https://mru.ca/693c (Brandon Sun via The Conversation – Corinne Mason & Leah Hamilton, faculty) *original conversation article shared Oct. 29

Why Gen Z is saying ‘no’ to middle management – and why you might want to reconsider: https://mru.ca/86ac (The National Tribune – Leda Stawnychko, faculty)

‘Unconstitutional and unlawful’: Alberta taking Ottawa to court over carbon tax: https://mru.ca/4db7 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

UCalgary Dinos unveil Hall of Fame Class of 2024: https://mru.ca/a98be (City News)

University of Alberta offering course to help Albertans navigate ‘new gambling environment’: https://mru.ca/e22e (Edmonton Journal)

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MRU Media: 10/29/2024

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Alberta’s impending anti-2SLGBTQIA+ legislation is stoking fear and anxiety: https://mru.ca/05a4 (The Conversation – Corrine Mason and Leah Hamilton, faculty) 

Family of man fatally shot by CPS officer appeals decision not to discipline: https://mru.ca/011a (CTV News – Doug King, faculty) 

Gender legislation coming as Alberta legislature resumes: https://mru.ca/5426 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Proposed Alberta Bill of Rights changes aim to protect freedom to refuse vaccines, medical treatment: https://mru.ca/85771 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Fall session of legislature begins this week: https://mru.ca/5f61 (630 CHED – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Danielle Smith became Alberta’s premier with the support of her party’s right wing. Is her job now at risk because of it?: https://mru.ca/74b9 (Toronto Star – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

War on Gaza: Universities that resist BDS are at risk of losing legitimacy: https://mru.ca/67df (Middle East Eye – Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Lethbridge adds seats for students looking to become mental-health professionals: https://mru.ca/1356 (CTV News)

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MRU Media: 10/28/2024

MRU in the media 

Cougars come out strong but fall short in rematch against Cascades: https://mru.ca/8e0a (BVM sports – MRU Cougars volleyball) 

Cougars come out victorious in close rematch against UFV: https://mru.ca/7bea (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars volleyball)

Cougars home opener ends in a sweep over UFV, 3-0: https://mru.ca/ce26 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars volleyball)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

As Brian Thiessen enters the race for mayor, more candidates expected: https://mru.ca/35d2 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt & Lori Williams, faculty)

Brian Thiessen will run with a municipal political party in 2025: https://mru.ca/9fab (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty)

WHL Radio Show: https://mru.ca/bf00 (Soundcloud.com – Connor Bouchard, alum) 

Alberta government’s concerns about federal pandemic bill reflect conspiracy theories, MRU prof says: https://mru.ca/c7eb (CBC Calgary & Edmonton radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

Calgary drag queen questions if Smith cares about dissent on gender identity policies: https://mru.ca/502a (Western Standard – Victoria Bucholtz, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Seneca Polytechnic to close Markham campus citing ‘dramatic drop’ in number of international students: https://mru.ca/77f2 (CBC News) 

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MRU Media: 10/25/2024

MRU in the media

Men’s soccer begins postseason play against Mount Royal: https://mru.ca/7973 (BVM Sports)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Alberta government’s concerns about federal pandemic bill reflect conspiracy theories, MRU prof says: https://mru.ca/3895 (CBC Calgary website – Lori Williams, faculty)

69% of Albertans, 52% of Canadians want a federal election now: poll: https://mru.ca/8deb (City News website – Lori Williams, faculty)

69% of Albertans, 52% of Canadians want a federal election now: poll: https://mru.ca/7960 (City News radio stations across Canada – Lori Williams, faculty)

BOC cut interest rate by 50 points: https://mru.ca/f37a (OMNI TV Vancouver – Anupam Das, faculty)

Key interest rate drop is good but not enough according to economist: https://mru.ca/1800 (City News 660 radio Calgary – Anupam Das, faculty)

Alberta pledges to spend $60M on municipalities over 3 years: https://mru.ca/205b (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of C health students want province to implement stronger restrictions on vaping: https://mru.ca/7fb1 (Calgary Herald)

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MRU Media: 10/24/2024

MRU in the media

MRU receives $600k donation from AgeCare to support new research chair: https://mru.ca/0202 (Academica Top Ten)

Longtime Canadian youth, junior coach Mandolidis takes job as assistant coach for Marian men’s hockey team: https://mru.ca/70742f (USCHO)

Bow Valley Nursing program chair credits MRU nursing simulators for sparking her interest in simulation in learning: https://mru.ca/c6ad (QR Calgary – Melissa Bruce, alum)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Alberta UCP set to discuss abandoning net zero targets at upcoming AGM: https://mru.ca/c749 (CityNews Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

What’s really behind Alberta’s ‘scrap the cap’ ads?: https://mru.ca/41b2 (National Observer – Lori Williams, faculty)

Why Are So Many Alberta Indigenous Youth Receiving Government Support Dying?: https://mru.ca/6529 (The Tyee – Audra Foggin, faculty)

Leveraging Technology to Simplify Administrative Tasks: https://mru.ca/2ac0 (Women in Higher Education – Janice Paskey, faculty)

Can police-civilian collaboration mitigate racial disparities in policing?: https://mru.ca/a138 (London School of Economics Department of Government – Moussa Magassa, AVP of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)

Also worth noting

New era begins for post-secondary in Lethbridge: https://mru.ca/c99c9 https://mru.ca/01d7 (Alberta government/Lethbridge Polytechnic) 

Nursing students at Calgary’s Bow Valley College get hands-on training through VR: https://mru.ca/138b (CTV Calgary – Melissa Bruce, alum)

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MRU Media: 10/23/2024

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Breaking down the B.C. election and what it means for Alberta: https://mru.ca/200a8 (Global News Calgary at 6:00 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

VHS tapes are making a comeback?: https://mru.ca/3648 (QR Calgary – Lee Easton, faculty)

Is province serious about nuclear plant in Peace River region?: https://mru.ca/f9f4 (QR News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Municipalities not pleased with removal of ban on corporate and union donations: https://mru.ca/f61f  (660 News – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

Voters head to the polls in New Brunswick: https://mru.ca/c8a2  (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Also worth noting

TRU announces new project that will see more than 1,000 solar panels installed on campus: https://mru.ca/22c6b (Castanet)

City of Calgary opens new $8.2 million tech innovation centre: https://mru.ca/c6c8 (CBC Calgary)

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MRU Media: 10/22/2024

MRU in the media 

Album release event at Nickle Theatre: https://mru.ca/e669 (CBC Radio, Key of A) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Alberta Prime Time Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/dd83 (CTV 2 – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Border security requires more resources: https://mru.ca/356e (QR News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

SDHL Quarter Reports: SDE and Skellefteå AIK: https://mru.ca/b852 (The Hockey News – Emma Bergesen, alum) 

Also worth noting

SAIT’s Art Smith Aero Centre celebrates 20 years with a bright future on the horizon: https://mru.ca/0c6c (SAIT.ca) 

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MRU Media: 10/21/2024

MRU in the media 

AgeCare to fund $600k Research Chair in Aging at Mount Royal: https://mru.ca/cd00 (Education News Canada)

AgeCare donates $600k to fund aging health care research at Mount Royal University in Calgary: https://mru.ca/efa32 (Hamilton Spectator, Canadian Press) 

Courts and media share communications challenges, say top Alberta judges: https://mru.ca/89f8 (Calgary Journal) 

Top 5 Campus Competitors: https://mru.ca/21fb (Calgary Booster Club – mens and womens hockey teams)

Alvopetro Energy to present at Schachter Catch the Energy Conference: https://mru.ca/de55 (Proactive) 

Cougars come out victorious in cold matchup, 2-1 against TRU: https://mru.ca/6ef1 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars soccer) 

Cougars draw a tie in final regular season game, 1-1 against UBCO: https://mru.ca/9cf35 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars soccer) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

18 young Albertans died while receiving child intervention services since April, 16 were Indigenous: https://mru.ca/7f733 (CTV News, St. Albert Gazette – Audra Foggin, faculty) 

Opinion: UCP’s gender legislation endangers both children and parental rights: https://mru.ca/7208 (Edmonton Journal – Leah Hamilton, Corrine Mason, faculty) 

Ken Keelor suddenly out as CEO at Calgary Co-op: https://mru.ca/a786 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Eric Myers, faculty) 

New rules don’t allow slates, parties in Alberta school board elections: https://mru.ca/7dea7 (LiveWire Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Election Day in British Columbia: https://mru.ca/aba9 (CTV News Channel — Lori Williams, faculty) 

Trudeau testifies at foreign interference inquiry: https://mru.ca/abdb (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Political parties now allowed in some municipal elections: https://mru.ca/66484 (Global News Edmonnton – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Also worth noting

University of Alberta sees a strong showing in prestigious global ranking: https://mru.ca/4d39 (Daily Hive) 

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