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MRU Media 07/31/2020

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 proudly announces Dawn Farrell to become first chancellor, furthering connections with community: https://mru.ca/b846 (Business in Calgary – Dawn Farrell, chancellor; Alex Pourbaix, chair, BOG; Tim Rahilly, president)

Masks to be worn inside University of Calgary starting this weekend: https://mru.ca/e5aa (CityNews, 660 News)

‘Let’s kick that racist Schenker out of musicology’: https://mru.ca/536c (Slipped Disc – Evan Cortens, staff)

Students/experts/alum in the news

How identity—not ignorance—leads to science denial: https://mru.ca/dcfd (Elemental, Medium.com – April McGrath, faculty)

PM throws public service under the bus during WE testimony: https://mru.ca/cdad  (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Alberta getting more from the feds: https://mru.ca/25a4 (CBC News Channel – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of R team using new testing technology to identify, track viruses: https://mru.ca/65ff (Regina Leader-Post)

CBE ‘recommends’ masks for teachers and students in strategy to reopen schools: https://mru.ca/cf18 (Calgary Herald)

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MRU Media 07/30/2020

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

MRU in the News

OPINION: Often chided for its suburban sprawl, Calgary has solid track record of infill development: https://mru.ca/856c (LiveWire Calgary)

Students/experts/alum in the news

What does de-prioritizing policing really mean?: https://mru.ca/30b0 (News Talk 980 – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Investigation into Calgary councillor’s expenses shows $10K still in question: https://mru.ca/4939 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Probe into Joe Magliocca expenses finds more than $5,600 in ineligible spending; questions over airfare: https://mru.ca/35b0 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

All provinces are now “have not”: https://mru.ca/3661  (CBC News, The National, July 28, 17:00 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Report shines a light on councillor’s expences: https://mru.ca/6b35 (News 770 CHQR – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Alberta Prime Time Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/c6c9 (CTV – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

McGill professor, students call on university to examine school’s links to slavery: https://mru.ca/2ef8 (CBC News)

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MRU Media 07/29/2020

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

MRU in the News

First-year university students in Calgary face tough choices for fall: https://mru.ca/29a3e (CBC News – Anthony Russell, student)

Freedom of information advocate: MRU journalism professor fights for citizens’ right to know: https://mru.ca/6989 (Education News Canada – Sean Holman, Sally Haney, faculty)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Alberta becoming a ‘have not’ province doesn’t change issues with federation, Kenney says: https://mru.ca/6bbb (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Alberta Prime Time, Crime Panel: https://mru.ca/0d30 (CTV – Ritesh Narayan, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of L expecting 60% of students returning this fall: https://mru.ca/9c0f (Lethbridge News Now)

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MRU Media 07/28/2020

MRU in the News

Alberta’s position with stabilization and equalization payments could be headed for a big change this year: https://mru.ca/afc6 (Duane Bratt – CBC Calgary Eyeopener)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Improving Rural Sexual Assault Evidence and Investigation: https://mru.ca/ae18 (Evidence Technology Magazine – Catherine Carter-Snell, faculty)

Also worth noting

Canada provides exception for U.S. students planning to study north of border: https://mru.ca/f03e (CTV News)

KPU names former Tsawwassen chief chancellor of university: https://mru.ca/5565 (APTN News)

Queen’s University (in Belfast) charters plane for Chinese students: https://mru.ca/f0d1 (BBC News)

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MRU Media 07/27/2020

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

MRU in the News

MRU grads still waiting to walk the stage as COVID-19 postpones graduation: https://mru.ca/2943 (LiveWire Calgary)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Sledhead – Sledding Athletes Are Taking Their Lives. Did Brain-Rattling Rides and High-Speed Crashes Damage Their Brains?: https://mru.ca/dc03 (The New York Times — Alexis Morris, faculty)

Political fundraising numbers show Alberta is now a two-party province: https://mru.ca/9a030 (Edmonton Journal — Duane Bratt, faculty)

Chances of election over WE Charity scandal: https://mru.ca/d1eb (CTV News Channel – Duane Bratt, faculty; Lori Williams, faculty)

Privy Council Office to Review GG Allegations: https://mru.ca/e3b6 (CTV News Channel — Lori Williams, faculty)

Canadians’ right to information should not be compromised: commissioner: https://mru.ca/6388 (Richmond News — Sean Holman, faculty)

Sonic Versus The Flash: Who Would Win: https://mru.ca/dc414 (CBR.com — Richie Nguyen, alumnus)

Also worth noting

Student groups urge feds to redirect funds from WE charity program: https://mru.ca/51fa (CTV)

Blackbaud Hack: More UK universities confirm breach: https://mru.ca/c466 (BBC News)

Faculty group pans UCP research ‘fair deal’: https://mru.ca/f911 (Calgary Herald)

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MRU Media 07/24/2020

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

MRU in the News

The great yyc staycation idea started at a brainstorm held at Mount Royal University         https://mru.ca/ca81   (CTV News)

MRU grads still waiting to walk the stage as COVID-19 postpones graduation https://mru.ca/83a2 (Livewire Calgary)

Masks are required at all indoor spaces at MRU https://mru.ca/4ded (Global Calgary)

Anyone coming to Mount Royal Campus must wear a mask https://mru.ca/6cfe (Breakfast Television Calgary)

Also worth noting

Ambrose University in Alberta one of seven universities in UK, Canada and US to be hit with Blackbaud malware attack: https://mru.ca/240a (WiON News)

 

MRU Media: 07/23/20

MRU Media: 07/23/2020

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 enforcing mandatory masks: https://mru.ca/6e9f (660 News)

Recitals and competitions go online for students of Morningside’s summer music program: https://mru.ca/44b5 (Globe and Mail)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Green spaces crucial, but a challenge says 2020 Parks Report: https://mru.ca/b8c2 (Canadian Geographic – Don Carruthers Den Hoed, faculty)

Also worth noting

Keyano receives $3.2 million in provincial funding: https://mru.ca/25a2 (Fort McMurray Today)

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MRU Media: 07/21/20

MRU Media: 07/21/2020

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

MRU in the News

More than 1,100 people sign petition asking MRU to reduce tuition: https://mru.ca/a39db (CBC News)

Students/experts/alum in the news

MRU’s BounceBackYYC hopes student programs help boost Calgary economy: https://mru.ca/a7e4 (Calgary Sun – Simon Raby, faculty)

Top soccer prospect headed to Calgary: https://mru.ca/450c (Winnipeg Free Press –  Camilla Paolucci, student)

Michelle Briegel: Parenting Students are Disadvantaged: https://mru.ca/c9c26 (Calgary Herald – Michelle Briegel, faculty)

Also worth noting

Powering Medicine Hat College: https://mru.ca/2729 (Education News Canada)

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MRU Media: 07/20/2020

MRU Media: 07/20/2020
This report is a weekday roundup of news about MRU, faculty experts, students and alumni, and other topics of interest.

MRU in the News

Paying more for less: https://mru.ca/6c67 (Airdrie Today – PSE Tuition)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Michelle Briegel: Parenting Students are Disadvantaged: https://mru.ca/c9c26 (Calgary Herald – Michelle Briegel, faculty)

Why a fight between Kenney and Alberta’s doctors was inevitable, but the path to peace is less clear: https://mru.ca/1231 (CBC Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

Park’s Purschke proves talent and grace with MRU Cougars: https://mru.ca/b4d3 (Post Media – Anna Purschke, MRU Cougars, student)

Alberta curriculum: Where are the gaps when it comes to teaching about racism?: https://mru.ca/1ed6f (Global News – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty)

It’s time for Conservatives to learn their lesson on climate policy, O’Toole says: https://mru.ca/f304 (CBC Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

Red Deer College gets $5M for infrastructure renewal: https://mru.ca/166f (Red Deer News Now)

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MRU Media: 07/17/2020

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

MRU in the News

Some Calgary post-secondary students face pricier housing as dorms scrapped during pandemic: https://mru.ca/8f2 (Calgary Herald – Mark Keller, staff)

Students/experts/alum in the news

How peace officers control who gets across New Brunswick borders: https://mru.ca/6a1e (CBC News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Ontario gets economic booster shot: https://mru.ca/7237 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

‘Year of the pandemic’: After disrupted Grade 12, more remote learning ahead for 1st-year university students: https://mru.ca/98a9 (CBC News)

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