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

Students/experts/alum in the news

Kirby Morrow, Dragon Ball Z’s Goku Voice Actor, Dies at 47: https://mru.ca/323f (Popculture.com; Comicbook.com – Kirby Morrow, alumnus)

How did Kirby Morrow die? Internet pays tribute to 47-year-old ‘Dragonball Z’ actor: ‘You changed my childhood’: https://mru.ca/5a802 (Media, Entertainment, Arts WorldWide – Kirby Morrow, alumnus)

‘Dragon Ball Z,’ ‘Ninja Turtles’ voice actor Kirby Morrow dead at 47: https://mru.ca/2b3c (KIRO 7 – Kirby Morrow, alumnus)

Why COVID-19 vaccine likely won’t get fans back in NHL arenas anytime soon: https://mru.ca/214a (CBC Sports – David Legg, faculty)

Nenshi calls on province to take ‘bold action’ as Alberta breaks daily COVID-19 case record: https://mru.ca/c97e8 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Nine days from premier’s last appearance, #WhereIsKenney trends on Twitter: https://mru.ca/af55 (CityNews, 660 News – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘Where was the premier?’: Alberta political scientist questions Kenney’s absence amid COVID-19 spike: https://mru.ca/026f (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

UCP associate minister backtracks on comments suggesting Alberta is holding off COVID-19 shutdown: https://mru.ca/114 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

MLA flyer claiming ‘worst of COVID-19 pandemic behind us’ sent in September: UCP: https://mru.ca/cee4 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Flyer from MLA criticized: https://mru.ca/a7a6 (iNews 880 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Canada strikes interim trade deal with U.K.: https://mru.ca/1d75 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Alberta colleges exploring e-sports opportunities amid pandemic athletics shutdowns: https://mru.ca/664b (Global News)

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