This report is a weekday roundup of news about MRU, faculty experts, students and alumni, and other topics of interest.

MRU in the News

Bill Brooks: Calgary community welcomes new MRU president and vice-chancellor: https://mru.ca/2be3 (Calgary Herald, Vancouver Province – Tim Rahilly, president; Paul Rossman, VP, Keri Smith, board of governors, Terry Kellam, staff)

First High Impact Talent Roundtable set to take over Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/b423 (770 News, CHQR – David Finch, faculty) Full interview: Aug. 23, 5:43:20 p.m. https://mru.ca/71c4

Students/experts/alum in the news

‘An unsung hero’: Longtime advocate for people with disabilities remembered: https://mru.ca/190b (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Carmela Hutchison, alumna)

Federal election leaders’ debate will feature five moderators — four of them from Ontario: https://mru.ca/f792 (National Post – Duane Bratt, faculty)

MLA deletes offensive tweet: https://mru.ca/52e9  (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Creating green parking spots at Trent University: https://mru.ca/8c49 (Global News)

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