MRU Media

MRU media makers: 02/29/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

1.) Alberta third Amy Nixon savouring another visit to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts: http://www.mru.ca/e86 (Regina Leader-Post — Amy Nixon, staff)

2.) Government funding announcements fair game: Calgary political scientists http://www.mru.ca/407 (Metro — Duane Bratt, professor)

3.) Storm clouds brewing in teacher contract talks: http://www.mru.ca/ec6 (Calgary Sun — Duane Bratt, professor)

4.) Former Alberta premier Don Getty remembered as a leader in politics, sports and family: http://www.mru.ca/384 (Edmonton Journal — David Taras, professor)

5.) Franchise interest in Canada still strong despite economic woes http://www.mru.ca/33e (Be the boss — Wendelin Fraser professor)

 

Other notable mentions

1.) Igudesman & Joo bring humour to classical stage http://www.mru.ca/323 (Calgary Herald — Jonathan Love, staff)

2.) Jen Gerson: This is Calgary at its most awful http://www.mru.ca/115 (National Post)

 

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MRU media makers: 02/26/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Ready to Engage demands Nenshi apologize for smearing citizens: http://www.mru.ca/b4e (Calgary Herald — Lori Williams, professor)
Other notable mentions 
1.) Alberta midwives offered status quo funding amid fiscal squeeze: http://www.mru.ca/563 (Calgary Herald)
2.) Michael Phair named chair of U of A board of governors: http://www.mru.ca/ded (CBC) & Michael Phair to chair University of Alberta’s board of governors: http://www.mru.ca/b1b (Metro)
3.) Cancelling southwest BRT meetings a ‘smokescreen,’ says Ready to Engage: http://www.mru.ca/521e (CBC)
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MRU media makers: 02/25/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) ‘Mr. Saskatchewan’ Brad Wall steps up as oil economy’s chief defender: http://www.mru.ca/44f (Financial Post — Duane Bratt, professor)
2.) Political pundits expect a deeper deficit as Alberta prepares to release Q3 budget update:http://www.mru.ca/d09 (660 News — Keith Brownsey, professor)
3.) Early mental health supports for kids key for healthy teens, say experts: http://www.mru.ca/90a (Metro — Pat Kostouros, professor)
Other notable mentions
1.) News Hour: Feb 24 [13:22]: http://www.mru.ca/51e(Global News)
– Clip on Who’s Frank? Anti-bullying initiative
2.) Nenshi ends public meetings on southwest transitway following allegations city staff assaulted:http://www.mru.ca/785 (Herald) & Calgary news, weather and traffic for Feb. 24: http://www.mru.ca/3b1 (CBC)
3.) It’s up to young journalists to rebuild the field after sustained mainstream gutting: http://www.mru.ca/a84 (Vue Weekly)
4.) New Canaan’s Christopher Thomas weds Pritha Mitra: http://www.mru.ca/b27 (NC Advertiser)
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MRU media makers: 02/23/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
CTV News at Six Calgary for Monday, February 22, 2016 [8:20]: http://www.mru.ca/07e (CTV Calgary — Duane Bratt, professor)
Other notable mention 
Maureen Ulrich, Carving Out Power with Jessie Mac: http://www.mru.ca/e0a (Avenue)
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MRU media makers: 02/22/2016

MRU in the News
1.) Post-secondary focus starts early: http://www.mru.ca/e8e (Calgary Herald —  Alice MacKichan, director)
2.) A downturn can open up new career opportunities: http://www.mru.ca/53b (Calgary Herald — Matt O’Rourke, student & Phil Warsaba, AVP)
3.) Calgary post-secondary institutions fertile ground for entrepreneurs: http://www.mru.ca/216 (Calgary Herald — Paul Shumlich, student & Ray DePaul, director)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Calgary MP taking heat for cashing transition allowance, but isn’t the first: http://www.mru.ca/9d1 (Global News —  Duane Bratt, professor)
2.) Money woes and media qualifications challenge Notley government: http://www.mru.ca/7e4 (Globe & Mail — Duane Bratt, professor)
3.) A peaceful ‘kudatah’? NDP opponents want to take down party from within: http://www.mru.ca/0f2 (Calgary Herald — David Taras, professor)
4.) Calgary-Greenway by-election could end in PC Wildrose merger: http://www.mru.ca/e89 (660 News — Duane Bratt, professor)
Other notable mention
Calgarians launch app to make it easier for parents to find daycare: http://www.mru.ca/182 (660 News)
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MRU media makers: 02/19/2016

MRU in the News

1.) Mount Royal University looking to double Aboriginal family housing program: http://www.mru.ca/398 (Metro — Latasha Calf Robe, student)

2.) Hidden treasures: 5 quiet campus spots: http://www.mru.ca/fd1 (Calgary Herald)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News

1.) That Time We Agreed with Ezra Levant: http://www.mru.ca/dc0 (DeSmog Canada — Sean Holman, professor)

2.) Calgary-Greenway by-election could end in PC Wildrose merger: http://www.mru.ca/56f (660 News — Duane Bratt, professor)
Other notable mentions

1.) Dragons’ Den hopefuls perfect the pitch at Calgary auditions: http://www.mru.ca/b62 (Calgary Herald)

2.) Learning Has No Boundaries: http://www.mru.ca/d46 (The Reflector)

 

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MRU media makers: 02/18/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Early years key to growth; Parents have myriad options available, from preschools and pre-kindergarten programs, to find the best fit: http://www.mru.ca/618 (Calgary Herald — Linda Sutherby, professor)
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2.) Rebel ban sparks debate over journalism in the digital era: http://www.mru.ca/041 (Global News — Duane Bratt, professor) & http://www.mru.ca/5bf (The Rebel) http://www.mru.ca/5bf
3.) Calgary oil drillers demand respect for industry: http://www.mru.ca/dd3 (CBC — Duane Bratt, professor)
4.) Notley’s job approval rating drops again as economy stumbles: http://www.mru.ca/f63 (Calgary Herald — Duane Bratt, professor)
5.) The sound of music: http://www.mru.ca/43e (Prince George Citizen — Jeff Plotnick, Conservatory)
6.) What Alberta can learn from BC’s Consulting Mistakes: http://www.mru.ca/42b (The Reflector — Jennifer Pettit, professor)
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MRU media makers: 02/16/2016

MRU in the News
Calgary universities considering gender neutral applications: http://www.mru.ca/616 (Metro — Phil Warsaba, AVP)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) ANALYSIS | Calgary’s downturn: a time to teach our children some valuable lessons: http://www.mru.ca/fbc(CBC — Caroline McDonald-Harker, professor)
2.) Canada Post dodges request for information on thefts: http://www.mru.ca/ebb (Abbotsford News — Sean Holman, professor)
3.) Hitmen honouring Hart: http://www.mru.ca/1a1 (AXS — Stephanie Washington, alum)
Other notable mention
1.) Currie launches new calling card: http://www.mru.ca/933 (Calgary Herald)
2.) Many transgender youth already accepted regardless of provincial guidelines: http://www.mru.ca/cd1 (Calgary Herald)
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MRU media makers: 02/12/2016

MRU in the News

MRU Midwifery students optimistic about job prospects: http://www.mru.ca/93b (Metro — Paige Layden, student & Isabella Sanchez, student)

 

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

1.) Sister’s legacy lives on as Skinny Pasta included in Oscars swag bag: http://www.mru.ca/680 (CTV — Mohammed El Hazzouri, professor)

2.) Calgarian’s message in a bottle reveals serious climate change issues: http://www.mru.ca/ccb (Metro — Addison Asuchak, student)

 

Other notable mentions

AUDITIONS | Dragons’ Den Auditions: Feb. 18 & Mar. 12: http://www.mru.ca/810 (CBC)

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