MRU Media

MRU media makers: 10/30/2015

MRU in the News
Mount Royal University Library to become student and public haven: http://www.mru.ca/c0a (Metro — Carol Shepstone, librarian & Thomas Rochford, student)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Will the West be singing the blues? Experts speculate on farm policy drafted for a Conservative farm base by a Liberal government: http://www.mru.ca/4f9 (Western Producer — Lori Williams)
Other notable mentions 
1.) Hundreds of Calgarians attend open house to review ring road: http://www.mru.ca/0b4 (CTV Calgary)
2.) Southwest Transitway: Residents want more public consultation on bus rapid transit: http://www.mru.ca/e61 (CBC)
3.) AHS forms emergency command centre to target fentanyl, expand access to life-saving antidote: http://www.mru.ca/4db (Calgary Herald)
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MRU media makers: 10/29/2015

MRU in the News
1.) MRU faculty concerned over new code of conduct: http://www.mru.ca/f7e (Academica — Marc Schroeder, MRFA) & http://www.mru.ca/c6e (Calgary Today with Angela Kokott — David Docherty, president)
2.) Sheldon Kennedy to visit MRU: http://www.mru.ca/833 (660 News)
Other notable mentions 
AltaGas Ltd. Announces the Appointment of Two New Independent Directors and New Lead Director: http://www.mru.ca/377 (Yahoo!/MarketWwired — Victoria Calvert, professor)
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MRU media makers: 10/28/2015

MRU in the News
1.) Update: Post-secondary funding rises, tuition freeze remains: http://www.mru.ca/d9e (Herald — Erik Queenan, SAMRU & David Docherty, president)
2.) Alberta Budget 2015: Post secondary tuition freeze to continue: http://www.mru.ca/3db (Metro — Marc Schroeder, MRFA & David Docherty, president)
3.) Mount Royal University faculty worry code of conduct will infringe on freedoms: http://www.mru.ca/48e (Metro — Marc Schroeder, MRFA & David Docherty, president)
4.) MRU faculty hoping for no cuts in NDP budget: http://www.mru.ca/cbc (660 News — Marc Schroeder, MRFA)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
NDP budget will have impact on consumer confidence: political scientist: http://www.mru.ca/5e0 (660 News — Lori Williams, professor)
Other notable mentions
1.) Alberta budget: What’s in it for Calgary? http://www.mru.ca/5bb (Global)
2.) Calgary’s budget winners: http://www.mru.ca/1a6 (660 News)
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MRU media makers: 10/26/2015

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Is this the end of hostilities between the federal and Alberta government? http://www.mru.ca/f66 (Globe & Mail — Duane Bratt, professor) & Alberta expected to unveil largest deficit budget in its history: http://www.mru.ca/fa4 (CTV Calgary)
2.) NDP to table largest deficit budget in Alberta history on Tuesday: http://www.mru.ca/8e9 (Calgary Herald — David Taras, professor)
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MRU media makers: 10/23/2015

MRU in the News
1.) The big decision: Which university is for you? http://www.mru.ca/a24 (Globe & Mail)
2.) The Morning News with Bruce Kenyon show: http://www.mru.ca/85f (NewsTalk 770 — Kandi McElary, staff)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Calgary web developer creates TrudeauMeter to track election promises: http://www.mru.ca/bff (Metro — Bruce Foster, professor)
2.) No promotions from Calgary in Notley cabinet shuffle: http://www.mru.ca/82d (Herald — David Taras, professor)
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MRU media makers: 10/22/2015

MRU in the News
Mount Royal University set to create fentanyl strategies: http://www.mru.ca/8fb (Metro — Kandi McElary & Francesca Simon, staff)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) CTV News at Six Calgary for Wednesday, October 21, 2015 [43:50]: http://www.mru.ca/5c5 (CTV — Wendelin Fraser, professor)
2.) How the immigrant vote won Calgary Skyview: http://www.mru.ca/6d9 (Metro — Lori Williams, professor)
3.) Social media changed Canada’s federal election conversation: http://www.mru.ca/5eb (Metro — Allison Mackenzie, professor)
4.) Calgary Liberal MP could be included in Trudeau cabinet: http://www.mru.ca/4b8 (660 News — Keith Brownsey, professor)
Other notable mentions 
New lecture series planned for Indigenous peoples: http://www.mru.ca/d6d (Aboriginal Multi-Media Society)
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MRU media makers: 10/21/2015

MRU in the News
1.) Post-secondary awards, scholarships help students soar: http://www.mru.ca/25a (Herald — Ronnie Hall, student)
2.) Finding your fit: How to choose the right school: http://www.mru.ca/571 (Calgary Herald — Michelle LoGullo, staff)
3.) Study abroad programs accent learning: http://www.mru.ca/067 (Calgary Herald — Jim Zimmer, AVP)
4.) Freshman 15: Tips on getting through your first year of school: http://www.mru.ca/90f (Calgary Herald — Zoe Slusar, SAMRU)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Calgary business community open to collaborating with Liberals: http://www.mru.ca/ec3 (Metro — Paul Varella, associate dean)
2.) Harper’s Legacy: Undeniably remarkable: http://www.mru.ca/5d4 (Calgary Sun — Duane Bratt, professor) & http://www.mru.ca/97a (Business in Vancouver) & http://www.mru.ca/728 (630 Ched)
3.) Liberal majority government elected: http://www.mru.ca/e59 (Global News — David Taras, professor)
Other notable mentions 
1.) MRU students enjoy partisan-coloured drinks while watching election results: http://www.mru.ca/1d8 (Calgary Journal)
2.) Keyano to offer BBA through partnership with NAIT: http://www.mru.ca/00c (MyMcMurray)
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MRU media makers: 10/20/2015

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) After 47 years, Liberals finally make presence known in a Calgary federal election: http://www.mru.ca/457 (Calgary Herald — David Taras, professor) & http://www.mru.ca/790 (The Globe & Mail)
2.) What could the post-election future hold for federal party leaders? http://www.mru.ca/7af (News 1130 — Keith Brownsey, professor)
3.) Canada Election Could Shift Climate Policy: http://www.mru.ca/d1f (Scientific American — Duane Bratt, professor)
4.) How it all went down: Relive our federal election live chat: http://www.mru.ca/030 (Calgary Herald — Lori Williams, professor)
5.) Key Conservative ridings in Calgary could go Liberal: http://www.mru.ca/dd9 (660 News — Lori Williams & Keith Brownsey, professors)
6.) Conservative endorsements fly in the face of freedom of expression: http://www.mru.ca/a77 (J-Source — Sean Holman, professor)
Other notable mentions
Review: Luminous Voices breathtaking in Bella Concert Hall performance: http://www.mru.ca/b78
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MRU media makers: 10/19/2015

Students/Experts/Alum 
1.) Alberta could play new role in today’s federal election: http://www.mru.ca/801 (Herald — David Taras, professor)
2.) Campaign lawn signs a symbol of support, target for theft and vandalism: http://www.mru.ca/dc6 (The Globe & Mail — Duane Bratt, professor) & http://www.mru.ca/cc6 (Calgary Sun) & http://www.mru.ca/f4a (Herald) & http://www.mru.ca/f29 (Edmonton Sun) &http://www.mru.ca/1b6 (CTV)
3.) A Calgary election day that really matters: http://www.mru.ca/dbf (CBC — Lori Williams, professor)
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MRU media makers: 10/16/2015

MRU in the News
Calgary post secondary students call special poll pilot a success: http://www.mru.ca/432 (Metro — Madina Kanayeva, SAMRU)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Rock the Indigenous Vote rallies Calgary’s First Nations people to cast ballots: http://www.mru.ca/cf7 (Metro —  Kelli Morning Bull, staff)
2.) Federal election will result in minority government: experts: http://www.mru.ca/277 (Metro — Duane Bratt, professor) & Lynton Crosby’s partner ramps up efforts to distance firm from Harper campaign: http://www.mru.ca/23c (ThinkPol)
3.) Justin Trudeau faces Alberta electorate starting to forget NEP: http://www.mru.ca/e13 (CBC — Lori Williams, professor) & Calgary Centre riding a dead heat between Tories and Liberals: poll: http://www.mru.ca/a1a (Calgary Herald)
4.) Canada Should ‘Get Tough’ on Political Crimes, Say Watchdogs: http://www.mru.ca/dca (The Tyee — Sean Holman, professor)
5.) Student Streeter: “What is it that you think politicians don’t understand about you?”: http://www.mru.ca/150 (Calgary Journal — students)
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