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

MRU in the News

Mount Royal University students express concerns over UCP’s Alberta budget: https://mru.ca/aae5 (The Reflector – Dhafnie Basilio, student; Shayla Breen, SAMRU)

Weekly Arts Listings: https://mru.ca/008e (Calgary Herald – Identity art exhibit)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Trudeau pushes tax cuts, climate in test for minority government: https://mru.ca/69f9 (The Guardian, AFP – Lori Williams, faculty)

Western alienation and national unity: https://mru.ca/152e (CPAC – Lori Williams, faculty)

Throne speech reflects reality of minority government: https://mru.ca/ef51 (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Duane Bratt, faculty)

It’s best not to stressー how hobbies can help student mental health: https://mru.ca/6cc1 (Calgary Journal – Sonya Flessati, Wellness; Chloe MacEachern, student)

Also worth noting

New Cree name for student centre at University of Regina: https://mru.ca/ffe (Regina Leader-Post)

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A look at philanthropist David Bissett’s dedication to education and other local initiatives: https://mru.ca/ed32 (Calgary Herald – David Bissett, donor)

Calgary philanthropist donates largest individual donation to SAIT: https://mru.ca/8bae (Global News – Christopher Payne, alumnus; David Bissett, donor)

Here is how you could be affected by cuts to post-secondary funding: https://mru.ca/04ffe (Calgary Journal – Tim Rahilly, president; Lesley Brown, provost; Lori Williams, faculty)

MRU Now app aims to increase security and safety at university: https://mru.ca/e3d (The Reflector – Kim Cousineau, staff)

Paul Brandt joining Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for Christmas concert: https://mru.ca/0964 (Daily Hive – Paul Brandt, honorary degree recipient; Bella Concert Hall)

Students/experts/alum in the news

As Parliament returns, Canada’s Trudeau faces first test of minority government: https://mru.ca/3e47 (The Washington Post – Lori Williams, faculty)

The chosen few: Why certain graphic photos become iconic, and others don’t: https://mru.ca/161b (The Signal – Janet Arnold, faculty)

Financial institutions like Moody’s ‘buying into’ European political agenda: Kenney: https://mru.ca/0312e (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Moody’s downgrades Alberta’s credit rating: https://mru.ca/40334 (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Lethbridge hoping to unlock cures with traditional Blackfoot plants: https://mru.ca/0d7c (APTN News)

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From xylophones to baby grands: MRU Conservatory program: https://mru.ca/d694b (Family Fun Calgary)

Cities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec accelerate plans to ensure safe water, following investigation: https://mru.ca/d28e (Global News – MRU Journalism)

Calgary: The rise of the suburbs, the decline of downtown: https://mru.ca/b2e (LiveWire Calgary)

Gaining a competitive edge to advance your career: https://mru.ca/d1ab (Business in Calgary – Brad Mahon, Dean, fixes link)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Calgary consumer warns about app security after being hacked twice: https://mru.ca/4faf (Global News – Charles Hepler, faculty)

Moody’s downgrades Alberta’s credit rating, citing continued dependence on oil: https://mru.ca/bdca (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Albertans could question costs of ‘fair deal’: https://mru.ca/7bc3 (News 1150 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Calgary philanthropist donates $30 million to SAIT: https://mru.ca/8821 (CTV News)

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Gaining a competitive edge to advance your career: https://mru.ca/46cc (Business in Calgary – Brad Mahon, Dean)

Councillors want ‘more aggressive’ plan to remove Calgary’s lead pipes following Tainted Water investigation: https://mru.ca/7884 (Global News – MRU Journalism program, Rose De Souza, Noel Harper, Jo Horwood, Christian Kindrachuk, Andrea Wong, students; Janice Paskey, faculty)

Calgary councillors push for a ‘more aggressive’ plan to remove lead pipes servicing residential homes: https://mru.ca/699 (Star Metro Calgary – MRU Journalism program)

Opinion: A tale of two provinces: https://mru.ca/c1ed (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Syrian refugees in Canada: Four years after the welcome: https://mru.ca/625a (The Conversation – Leah Hamilton, faculty)

Kenney heads to premiers’ meeting amid tension in Alberta: https://mru.ca/bc1c (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Challenges for western premiers: https://mru.ca/0e2e (News Talk 980 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

It’s Mine: 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D sedan: https://mru.ca/3d64 (Driving – Stefano Mariani, student)

The chosen few: Why certain graphic photos become iconic, and others don’t: https://mru.ca/161b (The Signal – Janet Arnold, faculty)

It’s best not to stressー how hobbies can help student mental health: https://mru.ca/6cc1 (Calgary Journal – Sonya Flessati, Wellness; Chloe MacEachern, student)

Also worth noting

Grande Prairie Regional College announces new CEO and president: https://mru.ca/fa39 (Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune)

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MRU in the News

Students protest cuts to post-secondary education in Alberta budget: https://mru.ca/76f3 (Global News – Roberta Lexier, faculty, board of governors)

Postsecondary students protest budget cuts: https://mru.ca/c70a (Global News at 6, 770 News, CHQR – Roberta Lexier, faculty, board of governors)

Hands Off Education protest: https://mru.ca/e6b8 (CityNews Tonight)

‘Path to a Miracle” is Jackson’s epiphany for this year’s Huron Carole: https://mru.ca/9c7e (Prairie Post – Bella Concert Hall)

31 Of The Best Things To Do In Calgary This December: https://mru.ca/2b8 (CurioCity – Bella Concert Hall)

MRU hockey men to salute Canadian military while facing tough Huskies: https://mru.ca/f140 (Calgary Sun – Bert Gilling, coach)

MRU Remembers game a shootout loss for host hockey squad: https://mru.ca/6c18 (Calgary Sun/ Calgary Herald – Bert Gilling, coach)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Academics sign letter condemning Premier Kenney’s comments about University of Calgary professor: https://mru.ca/cd37 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Budget cuts a delicate political balancing act: https://mru.ca/23dbf (770 News CHQR – Lori Williams, faculty)

Kenney pushes ‘fair deal’ proposal: https://mru.ca/3e48 (CBC News Channel – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Scheer speaks up at UCP General Meeting: https://mru.ca/d033 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Calls grow to fire University of Alberta lecturer who deemed Ukrainian genocide a ‘myth’: https://mru.ca/18f2 (CTV News)

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