MRU Media Makers: 03/15/2018
MRU in the News
Randy Bachman Talks Beatles & Early Guess Who: https://mru.ca/ForEveryStage (Best Classic Bands – Bella Concert Hall)
Celebrating palaeontology: https://mru.ca/2c3d (Breakfast Television, Alberta Palaeontological Society Conference)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Fortney: Blackfoot Crossing champion shares exciting vision for historical park: https://mru.ca/4b2 (Calgary Herald – Romeo Crow Chief, Alumnus)
Alberta’s debt is growing, so how much is too much for Albertans?: https://mru.ca/209 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)
Singer takes another shot at Ranchman’s: https://mru.ca/b25b (Okotoks Western Wheel – Michela Sheedy, Student)
MRU grad Maclise climbing up ranks in hockey world: https://mru.ca/efb1 (Calgary Herald, Mount Royal University Journalism program – Cam Maclise, Alumnus)
Student politicians pitch secondary suite reform at City Hall: https://mru.ca/8b8 (The Gauntlet – Aria Burrell, SAMRU)
Also worth noting:
Bob Dhillon “gives back” with $10 million donation to the University of Lethbridge: https://mru.ca/88f (Financial Post)
NDP legislation aims to boost number of students in tech sector: https://mru.ca/cbb (Edmonton Journal)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/14/2018
MRU in the News
On-campus marijuana regulations among discussions at March 6 SLC meeting: https://mru.ca/ed28 (The Gauntlet)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Ottawa’s FIFA commitment unlikely to impact Calgary’s Olympic bid decision: https://mru.ca/87a7 (Calgary Herald – David Legg, Faculty)
Debate raging over right to defend property: https://mru.ca/f04 (Okotoks Western Wheel – Doug King, Faculty)
Smith retiring as executive director of Nord-Bridge: https://mru.ca/2460 (Lethbridge Herald – David Ng, Alumnus)
Also worth noting
U of C students forced to pay admission for Bermuda Shorts Day: https://mru.ca/27f (Calgary Herald)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/13/2018
MRU in the News
Evolving workplaces force teens to take a more creative look at career choices: https://mru.ca/6b1 (CTV News)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Hong Kong-Canada Business Association celebrates Chinese New Year: https://mru.ca/5920 (Calgary Herald – Katherine Schwartz, Student; Regine Siamen, Alumna)
Announcement of PC Leadership race: https://mru.ca/4729 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams Faculty)
Also worth noting
University of Regina president concerned about school’s reputation after cheating allegations: https://mru.ca/ee4 (CBC News)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/12/2018
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Calgary’s Oatway races to Super G gold at Pyeongchang Paralympics: https://mru.ca/ca9b (Calary Herald – Kurt Oatway, Alumnus)
Alberta can punish B.C. with oil restrictions, but Canada would be collateral damage: https://mru.ca/f29b (Vancouver Sun – Keith Brownsey, Faculty)
Glory days ahead vs. impending doom: The political rhetoric over Alberta’s financial future: https://mru.ca/f02 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)
Also worth noting
Opinion: Equity, diversity and inclusion strengthens higher education, and Canada: https://mru.ca/a5d (Edmonton Journal)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/09/2018
MRU in the News
Red Deer College needs three years to have “university” in its title: https://mru.ca/08b7 (Red Deer Advocate)
Red Deer College will ask you to determine its new name: https://mru.ca/9bec (Red Deer Advocate)
MHC team off to biz competition: https://mru.ca/dcac (Medicine Hat News)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News=
UCP leader Jason Kenney sits in the legislature for first time: https://mru.ca/5231 (Global News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)
Meetings, club events in and around Modesto: https://mru.ca/993 (Modesto Bee – Richard Harrison, Faculty)
Also worth noting:
Alberta throne speech: NDP threatens to reduce flow of oil to B.C.: https://mru.ca/1d14 (Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald)
University of Saskatchewan to undergo major renovations on 5 buildings: http://mru.ca/079 (Global News)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/08/2018
MRU in the News
‘By George — By Bachman’ sees Can-rock icon Randy Bachman pay tribute to ‘the quiet Beatle’: https://mru.ca/5b31 (Regina Leader-Post – Bella Concert Hall)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News=
Social media posts cause panic during Calgary police investigation: https://mru.ca/e7cd Global News – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty)
Jason Kenney, Rachel Notley face balancing act as they get set to spar in legislative session: http://mru.ca/fd80 (Global News – Lori Williams, Faculty)
It’s Notley vs Kenney as Alberta Legislature opens: https://mru.ca/da44 (660 News – Lori Williams, Faculty)
Paralympian headed to Pyeongchang prefers the downhill event: https://mru.ca/52b (CBC News – Kurt Oatway, Alumnus)
Also worth noting:
York university strike: Confusion on campus: https://mru.ca/64f (Maclean’s)
Red River College shelves plans for $95M innovation centre: https://mru.ca/14d (CBC News)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/07/2018
MRU in the News
Aviation gas shortage: https://mru.ca/e2c6 (CTV News, 11:14)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News=
Optimism, concerns as expert panellists question best approach to potential Olympic bid: https://mru.ca/c0de (Calgary Herald – David Legg, Faculty)
Rivers talent signs with Mount Royal U.: https://mru.ca/a19f (The Westman Journal – Morgan Ramsay, Student)
Also worth noting:
‘That’s not how you negotiate’: Striking York contract staff take to picket lines: https://mru.ca/8d2 (CBC News)
Across Canada, legal pot will force universities to change residence rules: https://mru.ca/0730 (Global news)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/06/2018
MRU in the News
Aviation classes take off in Edmonton schools: https://mru.ca/07bc (Edmonton Journal)
Dragon’s Den looking for entrepreneurs in Calgary: https://mru.ca/c824 (660 News)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Panel looks at designing 2026 Olympic bid: https://mru.ca/f75 (660 News – David Legg, Faculty)
Former Wildrose leader Brian Jean resigns from Alberta legislature: https://mru.ca/7c88 (Globe and Mail – Lori Williams, Faculty)
Fort McMurray MLA Brian Jean leaving politics: https://mru.ca/8bec (Global New – Lori Williams, Faculty)
Former Alberta Opposition leader quits months after losing bid to lead new party: https://mru.ca/c74 (iPolitics – Lori Williams, Faculty)
Also worth noting:
Cost of residence food, living and international student tuition on the rise at University of Alberta: https://mru.ca/ee2 (Edmonton Journal)
Acadia University investigation of professor intensifies campus free-speech debate: https://mru.ca/0a4 (Globe and Mail)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/05/2018
MRU in the News
No answers to what caused fatal MRU plane crash: https://mru.ca/250 (The Reflector)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Paralympic alpine skier Kurt Oatway: https://mru.ca/f45e (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Kurt Oatway, Alumnus)
‘I will keep on serving them’: Calgary MP Darshan Kang says he’s not stepping down: https://mru.ca/939b (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, Faculty)
Nenshi campaign records a financial deficit after 2017 election: https://mru.ca/63b5 (Global News, News Talk 770 – Lori Williams, Faculty)
Liberals dogged by Atwal questions: https://mru.ca/bc19 (CTV News Channel – Duane Bratt, Faculty)
Calgary MP Darshan Kang faces uphill battle: political scientist: https://mru.ca/4ec (Global News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)
Also worth noting:
Grande Prairie university degrees will reflect regional needs, college president says: https://mru.ca/878 (CBC News)
Deaths of Colten Boushie, Tina Fontaine spark difficult classroom conversations, professors say: http://mru.ca/9e51 (Globe and Mail)
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MRU Media Makers: 03/02/2018
MRU in the News
Awareness, education and vigilance urged for Fraud Prevention Month: https://mru.ca/74ec (CTV News – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty, Public Safety and Security Research Group)
Scams cost Calgarians $61M last year, Calgary police warn as Fraud Awareness Month starts: https://mru.ca/30a (CBC News – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty, Public Safety and Security Research Group)
Fraud Prevention Month launched: https://mru.ca/4a0 (660 News – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty, Public Safety and Security Research Group)
Helping Albertans recognize, report and stop fraud: https://mru.ca/c16 (Government of Alberta)
MRU faculties collaborate on Public Safety and Security Research Group: https://mru.ca/f93 (Academica)
Concert to display Canada’s young classical talent: https://mru.ca/c5e (Rocky Mountain Outlook – Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, Bill Vandersloot, Beth Root Sandvoss, Faculty; Jacques Foerestier, Joan Herget, Angela Ryu, Students)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Outdoor gear retailer MEC drops brands from Vista Outdoor Inc.: https://mru.ca/535 (CTV News – Patti Derbyshire, Faculty)
Rivers talent signs with Mount Royal U.: https://mru.ca/a19f (The Westman Journal – Morgan Ramsay, Student)
Also worth noting:
Alberta College of Art and Design gets university designation but no new funding: https://mru.ca/7471 (Calgary Herald)
Update: Red Deer College to become degree-granting institution: https://mru.ca/74d2 (Red Deer Advocate)
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