MRU Media

MRU media makers: 05/31/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Derek Fildebrandt’s short-lived suspension reveals ‘great divisions’ in Wildrose Party: http://www.mru.ca/19a (CBC — Duane Bratt, professor)  & Derek Fildebrandt suspension highlights ‘internal problems’ within Wildrose Party, says Duane Bratt: http://www.mru.ca/052
2.) Fildebrandt suspension highlights Wildrose’s poor political opposition: political scientists:http://www.mru.ca/bd0 (Metro — Duane Bratt, professor)
3.) CBC’s missing and murdered Indigenous women website wins top Canadian Association of Journalists award: http://www.mru.ca/9617 (Calgary Journal — Amara McLaughlin & Jesse Yardley, students)
4.) Conservatives must do more to be seen as more accepting: political scientist:http://www.mru.ca/089 (660 News — Keith Brownsey, professor)
5.) Alberta MLA Derek Fildebrandt suspended from Wildrose caucus over ‘unacceptable’ social media comment: http://www.mru.ca/9a1 (Global News — Duane Bratt, professor)
6.) Editorial: Ensuring proper ethics: http://www.mru.ca/259 (Herald — Lori Williams, professor)
7.) Opinion: We’re better together: http://www.mru.ca/6a0 (Calgary Herald — Michael Quinn, AVP)
Other notable mentions
1.) Road closures across Calgary for Scotiabank Marathon: http://www.mru.ca/49b (Sun) & Reminder of road closures for Sunday’s Scotiabank Calgary Marathon: http://www.mru.ca/dd4 (Herald)
2.) Finding a quiet space at Congress 2016: http://www.mru.ca/2fb (University Affairs)
 
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MRU media makers: 05/27/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Public input needed to ensure survival of local journalism: http://www.mru.ca/d23 (CBC — Sean Holman, professor)
2.) Conservatives prepare to chart new course at annual convention: http://www.mru.ca/ad6 (660 News)
3.) Land’s End at artsPlace: http://www.mru.ca/4c1 (Rocky Mountain Outlook — Ruberg-Gordon, Conservatory)
4.) How the wolf became Alberta’s scapegoat: http://www.mru.ca/512 (National Observer — Geordie Day, alum)
5.) Conservative win in Calgary-Heritage no sure thing: http://www.mru.ca/263 (Metro — Duane Bratt, professor)
Other notable mentions 
1.) The 6 big thinkers headlining the ‘academic Olympics’ in Calgary: http://www.mru.ca/096 (Calgary Herald)
2.) Local music footnote the Taboo Shackles reunite for ‘Unreal’ documentary: http://www.mru.ca/ba6 (Calgary Herald)
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MRU media makers: 05/24/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Calgary business professor surprised by million-dollar bonus for Enmax exec:http://www.mru.ca/d73 (CBC — Allan Dwyer, professor)
2.) Alberta Premier Rachel Notley gets kudos on Fort McMurray leadership: http://www.mru.ca/732 (The Canadian Press — Duane Bratt, professor)
3.) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in Tokyo ahead of G7 summit in Japan: http://www.mru.ca/ff4 (660 News — Duane Bratt, professor)
4.) CPS, AHS team up to reduce mental health apprehensions: http://www.mru.ca/b20 (Metro — Kelly Sundberg, professor)
5.) Council watchdogs paid $24K a year, plus $200 an hour: http://www.mru.ca/ce1 (Calgary Herald — Lori Williams, professor)
6.) Common résumé mistakes new grads make: http://www.mru.ca/ce6 (Global News — Melanie Peacock, professor)
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MRU media makers: 05/25/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Man in custody after northeast Calgary shooting: http://www.mru.ca/234 (Metro — Gaye Warthe, professor)
2.) Calgarians support Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip: http://www.mru.ca/7e29 (Metro — Richard Sutherland, professor)
3.) Why the Trans Mountain expansion is too politicized: http://www.mru.ca/4ae (CBC — Duane Bratt, professor)
Other notable mentions 
1.) Freemasons Day in Calgary: 5 things to know: http://www.mru.ca/ad1 (Calgary Herald)
2.) Two years later, we don’t stand alone: http://www.mru.ca/f24 & Crown and Defence agree de Grood not criminally responsible for Brentwood murders: http://www.mru.ca/841 (Gauntlet)
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MRU media makers: 05/20/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Minister of Justice can’t explain why CBC was charged $100K more than CTF for GTH documents:http://www.mru.ca/bc4 (CBC — Sean Holman, professor)
2.) Caroline McDonald-Harker was interviewed by CBC radio on the subject of a rise in domestic violence during the economic downturn
*Audio not available
3.) Picnic kicks off season of outdoor piano playing: http://www.mru.ca/6c0 (Okotoks Western Wheel — Marc Houde, Conservatory)
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MRU media makers: 05/18/2016

Other notable mentions 
Man Who Stabbed Five Students to Death at a House Party Thought He Was Killing Werewolves:http://www.mru.ca/557 (Vice) & Matthew de Grood trial takes unusual and emotional turn with family tribute statements: http://www.mru.ca/b99 (Sun) & Families of Calgary mass murder victims address court mid-trial: http://www.mru.ca/40c (CTV)
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MRU media makers: 05/17/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) How communications changed from 2013 floods to this year’s wildfire: http://www.mru.ca/ee3 (Calgary Herald — David Taras, professor)
2.) Fort McMurray wildfire caught one family off-guard, but they stay positive after losing home :http://www.mru.ca/d22b (Calgary Journal — Bryan Weismiller, staff)
Other notable mentions
1.) Five things CEMA chief says about Calgary’s response to Fort McMurray wildfire:http://www.mru.ca/44b (Herald) & http://www.mru.ca/12a (CBC)
2.) Calgary man believed he was killing ‘Medusas, werewolves,’ stabbing trial hears:http://www.mru.ca/140 (The Canadian Press — Kaitlin Perras, student) & http://www.mru.ca/7cd (The Canadian Press) & Matthew de Grood admits to Brentwood slayings amid ramblings of vampires, werewolves and Medusas: http://www.mru.ca/533 (Calgary Sun)
3.) Review: Calgarians treated to ‘national treasure’ James Ehnes: http://www.mru.ca/750 (Calgary Herald)
4.) Funding means new clients for midwives: http://www.mru.ca/0ca (St. Albert Gazette)
5.) Province zeroes in on mental health impacts of wildfires: http://www.mru.ca/7a7 (Herald)
6.) Fort McMurray fire evacuation centres slowing down: http://www.mru.ca/430 (CBC)
7.) Holocaust symposium reaches thousands of students: http://www.mru.ca/7eb (Herald)
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MRU media makers: 05/12/2016

MRU in the News
Alberta’s post-secondary board positions see more than 500 applicants: http://www.mru.ca/7a3 (Metro — Marc Schroeder, MRFA)
Students/Experts/Alum
1.) Charities face donation dilemma: http://www.mru.ca/237 (CTV — James Stauch, institute director)
2.) Albertans lead the country in beer and wine sales increases: http://www.mru.ca/4ef (Metro — Halia Montemayor Valladares, professor)
3.) Audrey Johnson, Senior Director of Development: http://www.mru.ca/4f5 (WAMU 88.5 — Audrey M. Johnson, alum)
Other notable mentions 
Fort Mac evacuees await debit cards: http://www.mru.ca/c25 (Herald) & http://www.mru.ca/5db (Calgary Sun)
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MRU media makers: 05/11/2016

Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Nenshi racked up $300,000 in legal fees battling homebuilder’s defamation lawsuit:http://www.mru.ca/0c4 (Herald — Lori Williams, professor) & Nenshi’s legal bill for Cal Wenzel fight is $299,728.59: http://www.mru.ca/78fc (CBC)
Other notable mentions 
Fort Mac evacuees straining Calgary resources: http://www.mru.ca/bc55 (Sun)
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MRU media makers: 05/10/2016

MRU in the News
Evacuees being directed to group lodging as reception centres fill up: http://www.mru.ca/302 (660 News)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Fashion Q and A: Online magazine editor fulfils her childhood dream: http://www.mru.ca/270 (Calgary Herald — Tessa Lerbekmo-Joyes, alum)
2.) Sharing the passion: http://www.mru.ca/8c2 (Prince Albert Daily Herald — Andrew Park, Conservatory student)
3.) Wendelin Fraser interviewed with CBC on the subject of emergency relief donations [AUDIO NOT AVAILABLE]
Other notable mention
Calgary landlords offering Fort McMurray evacuees special terms: http://www.mru.ca/ef5 (Metro)
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