MRU Media

MRU Media: 12/20/2019

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

MRU in the News

Financial trader Asim Haque swaps formulas for film: https://mru.ca/b93a (Calgary Journal – Curtis Desiatnyk, staff)

Best of 2019: 12 Works of Art in Calgary: https://mru.ca/543 (Avenue Magazine)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Oil patch woes: Amid downturn, Alberta rages at Canada’s Trudeau: https://mru.ca/d6e7 (Reuters – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Canadian Energy Centre’s logo mixup ‘not a great start’: https://mru.ca/8b6a (News 770, CHQR, Lori Williams, faculty)

Alberta’s energy war room replacing logo after learning it’s used by U.S. software giant: https://mru.ca/146b (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘This first impression isn’t very good’: Energy Centre ‘war room’ feels the heat over logo design: https://mru.ca/0844 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Siegfried welcomes new professionals: https://mru.ca/d8e3 (Canada News Wire –  Victoria MacPhail, alumna)

Also worth noting

How students, grads use TikTok and YouTube to pay for college: https://mru.ca/4c37 (U.S. News and World Report)

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MRU Media: 12/19/2019

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

MRU in the News

How a career-ending injury created new opportunity for MRU soccer coach, Ryan Gyaki: https://mru.ca/4fee (Calgary Journal – Ryan Gyaki, staff)

Calgary Transit to change up several bus routes next Monday: https://mru.ca/d6e7 (Daily Hive)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Blocking online dissenters controversial: https://mru.ca/6054  (660 News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Alberta’s ‘war room’ can’t stop growing disdain for fossil fuels: https://mru.ca/b40d (Toronto Star – Gillian Steward, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of L signs double-degree agreement with international partner: https://mru.ca/69f1 (Lethbridge News Now)

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MRU Media: 12/18/2019

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

MRU in the News

Calgary campuses adopt new, government-mandated free speech policies: https://mru.ca/b5da (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Tim Rahilly, President)

Mount Royal Univerrsity’s free speech policy will evolve, says president: https://mru.ca/f2c5 (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Tim Rahilly, President)

Northern Lakes College forging ahead despite funding cut: https://mru.ca/f2f (North Peace News)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Facial recognition ‘confirmed’ Ajax developer was wanted crime boss, but CBSA couldn’t prove it: https://mru.ca/400 (Global News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

We’re at risk of losing all our progress in the fight against the opioid crisis: https://mru.ca/8093 (Washington Examiner – Kelly Sloan, alumnus)

Albertans donated the most to federal parties – and Quebecers the least – ahead of the 2019 election: https://mru.ca/b5d9 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Money can influence politicians, but only to a point: https://mru.ca/747e (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘She hasn’t said no:’ Rona Ambrose floated as federal Conservative leadership candidate: https://mru.ca/32cc (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Finance ministers meet with Morneau: https://mru.ca/f2d2 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

‘The timing was right’: Vianne Timmons leaving University of Regina to go back to her roots: https://mru.ca/3cb (CBC News)

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MRU Media: 12/17/2019

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

MRU in the News

Alberta’s universities tally up the budget cuts: https://mru.ca/720f (University Affairs – Tim Rahilly, President; Shayla Breen, SAMRU)

Alberta postsecondary institutions adopt free speech policies: https://mru.ca/a10d (660 News)

Bus Rapid Transit line in southwest Calgary to launch before new year: https://mru.ca/f60e (Global News)

MAX Yellow, Calgary’s fourth bus rapid transit line, set to launch: https://mru.ca/28ba (Calgary Herald)

The city preparing to cut the ribbon on the MAX Yellow line: https://mru.ca/4ece  (660 News)

Calgary Transit close to completing Yellow MAX Line: https://mru.ca/cb6a (CTV News)

New MAX Yellow BRT connects Calgarians to popular spots in southwest: https://mru.ca/cdcc (CBC News)

MAX Yellow bus line to begin service next week (MAP): https://mru.ca/7b87 (Daily Hive)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Scheer faces scrutiny over use of party funds: https://mru.ca/6e61 (Newstalk 800 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of A pulls $15 million in reserves to cover provincial funding cuts: https://mru.ca/23c4 (Edmonton Journal)

Post-secondaries across Alberta adopt American-flavoured free speech policies: https://mru.ca/47fc (Calgary Sun/Calgary Herald)

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MRU Media: 12/16/2019

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

MRU in the News

Still a classic! Annual hockey battle between U of C and Mount Royal at Scotiabank Saddledome slated for Jan. 30: https://mru.ca/a081 (NHL.com)

Trican Well director Pourbaix to retire: https://mru.ca/9b8b (Stockwatch – Alex Pourbaix, Board of Governors)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Underpaying your teen babysitter? You may be contributing to the wage gap: https://mru.ca/8eec (CBC News – Lavinia Moldovan, faculty)

Why a new Conservative leader could shake up things for Alberta: https://mru.ca/4104 (Start Metro – Lori Williams, faculty)

Alberta wants to flip the script in oilpatch’s favour — it won’t be easy: https://mru.ca/6487 (CBC News – David Taras, faculty)

‘Now is the time for ideas’: Calgary MP Michelle Rempel breaks silence on future of Tory party: https://mru.ca/6569 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty)

The search for a new Conservative leader: https://mru.ca/06c5 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of C grad students protest proposed tuition hike: https://mru.ca/424c (CTV News)

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MRU Media: 12/13/2019

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

MRU in the News

Calgary geologist advocates to help girls in sciences, from school to the boardroom: https://mru.ca/db96 (CBC News)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Scheer had no option but to resign: https://mru.ca/aa01 (CBC Radio News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Buffalo Project seeks ‘bold new vision,’ better deal for Western Canada: https://mru.ca/8c1 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Coup d’envoi du Centre de L’energie Canadienne (Kickoff of the Canadian Energy Centre): https://mru.ca/d6fc (Radio-Canada, Dec. 11, 3:34 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Kenney’s approval ratings drop in wake of cuts, controversy: https://mru.ca/7f73 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

‘It just feels pretty dire’: What it’s like for young Alberta men facing a 20% unemployment rate: https://mru.ca/4ab7 (CBC News)

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MRU Media: 12/12/2019

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

MRU in the News

Non-instructional fees set to rise at Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/b286 (CityNews – Shayla Breen, SAMRU)

From classrooms to council meetings: How one man is actively fighting for justice: https://mru.ca/467 (Calgary Journal – Ritesh Narayan, faculty; Brynn Weinkauf, student)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Canadian Energy Centre set to take on misinformation: https://mru.ca/2a17 (CBC Radio News – Lori Williams, faculty)

The climate is changing, so why won’t the Conservatives?: https://mru.ca/1ae9 (Toronto Star – Gillian Steward, faculty)

Also worth noting

MacEwan mulls tuition hikes up to 9.7 per cent in wake of funding cuts: https://mru.ca/9000 (Edmonton Journal)

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MRU Media: 12/11/2019

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

MRU in the News

Students concerned about tuition, fee increases at MRU: https://mru.ca/5f4  (660 News – Shayla Breen, SAMRU)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Father’s energy legacy haunts Canada’s Trudeau as he seeks to heal rift with angry Alberta: https://mru.ca/7d7 (Reuters, Duane Bratt, faculty)

Five ways to support our kids through climate disasters: https://mru.ca/7431 (The Asparagus Magazine, Dhaka Tribute – Caroline McDonald-Harker, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of Winnipeg gets set to launch all-vegan menu: https://mru.ca/123 (Winnipeg Sun)

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MRU Media: 12/10/2019

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

MRU in the News

Changes to Calgary Transit routes on MRU campus sparks discussion: https://mru.ca/1cbf (The Reflector – Gabriela Aguilar, Rowan Farell, Ryan Power students; Annalise Van Ham, VP)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Alberta’s Freedom Conservative Party eyes merger with right-leaning independence parties: https://mru.ca/8b55 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Alberta deans stand with Ukrainian community: ‘The Holodomor is a fact’: https://mru.ca/d6fa (Global News)

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MRU Media: 12/09/2019

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

MRU in the News

Calgary post-secondary schools mark 30th anniversary of Montreal Massacre: https://mru.ca/7645 (Calgary Herald – Tim Rahilly, President and Vice-Chancellor)

Junior Achievement holds career day at MRU: https://mru.ca/2298  (770 News, CHQR)

World of Choices mentoring event held at Mount Royal: https://mru.ca/9346 (CTV News at 5)

West Gate Social replaces Hub at MRU in response to student feedback: https://mru.ca/6c61 (The Reflector – John Hadley, SAMRU staff)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Kenney meeting Trudeau in Ottawa to fight for ‘fair deal’ for Alberta: https://mru.ca/1de8 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Cost of a fair deal: experts break down Alberta government panel’s mandate: https://mru.ca/6724 (Global News – Doug King, faculty)

Premier Kenney, UCP get As, Bs and a few Fs as Albertans grade the province’s fall performance: https://mru.ca/8e0 (Star Metro – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Western alienation ebbs and flows: https://mru.ca/ed86 (580 CFRA – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

UBC declares a climate emergency: https://mru.ca/772f (Vancouver Sun)

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