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MRU Media: 03/03/2021

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

MRU in the News

Indigenous entrepreneurs among those offered workshops through Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/a50b (Toronto Star – Dimitra Fotopoulos, Karen Richards, staff)

Indigenous entrepreneurs among those offered workshops through Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/5c49 (CJWE, Windspeaker, Yahoo News – Dimitra Fotopoulos, Karen Richards, staff)

No-cost workshops for diverse entrepreneurs at MRU: https://mru.ca/7084 (News 770, CHQR, March 2, 8:49:39 a.m. – Karen Richards, staff)

Alberta NDP calls for rethink to post-secondary cuts in latest provincial budget: https://mru.ca/7fca (CBC News)

Equity, diversity and inclusion infused throughout Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program: https://mru.ca/12a9 (Education News Canada – Hayley Bonnett, student)

Students/experts/alum in the news

March 1 is World Music Therapy Day: https://mru.ca/ffff (Global News – Fleur Hughes, faculty)

Three Generations Strong: RGO, a true family busines: https://mru.ca/62f5 (Business in Calgary – Ross Glen, benefactor; Sarah Orr, alumna)

Medicine Hat broadcaster calls 4,000th game for same team: https://mru.ca/4b1d (CBC News – Bob Ridley, alumnus)

Three BC residents to compete on new season of Big Brother Canada: https://mru.ca/e533 (Kelowna Now – Breydon White, student)

Running out of water a constant fear for some on Tsuut’ina Nation: https://mru.ca/0d59 (Global News – MRU Journalism students)

Also worth noting

University of Alberta plans for gradual return to campus; delays 2021-22 registration to May: https://mru.ca/07cf (The Gateway)

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MRU Media: 03/02/2021

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

MRU in the News

University of Regina announces Jeff Keshen as new president: https://mru.ca/3aa0 (CBC News – Jeff Keshen, former dean)

Jeff Keshen to become University of Regina’s next president: https://mru.ca/1718 (Regina Leader Post – Jeff Keshen, former dean)

University of Regina names Dr. Jeff Keshen as new President and Vice-Chancellor: https://mru.ca/6432  (620 CKRM – Jeff Keshen, former dean)

University of Regina names Jeff Keshen new president and vice-chancellor: https://mru.ca/b3ab (CTV News – Jeff Keshen, former dean)

University of Regina names new president: https://mru.ca/6419 (CJME – Jeff Keshen, former dean)

U of R welcomes new president: https://mru.ca/d495 (Education News Canada – Jeff Keshen, former dean)

Students/experts/alum in the news

There is no vaccine for Grief: Butthere are ways to prepare to face it: https://mru.ca/30b3 (New York Times – Sonya Jakubec, faculty)

Calgary political scientist Lori Williams responds to Alberta loosening COVID-19 restrictions: https://mru.ca/aa8d (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Calgary MLA pitches bill to make rodeo the official sport of Alberta: https://mru.ca/f233 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

WHL unveils Bob Ridley Award for sports journalism: https://mru.ca/ef79  (660 News – Bob Ridley, alumnus)

Western Hockey League unveils Bob Ridley Award for media excellence: https://mru.ca/92b4 (Independent Sports News – Bob Ridley, alumnus)

Also worth noting

Mike Babcock ready to get ‘up and running’ as U of S Huskies bench boss: https://mru.ca/9a505 (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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MRU Media: 03/01/2021

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 Inclusive Innovation Initiative pivots during the pandemic: https://mru.ca/d4d1 (Education News Canada – Dimitra Fotopoulos, staff)

Alberta budget 2021: What’s in it for Calgary?: https://mru.ca/2be2 (Global News)

AB PSE responds to decreased funding in Budget 2021: https://mru.ca/c791 (Academica)

Students/experts/alum in the news

The 100-mile playground; Slow Travel explained: https://mru.ca/d603 (Calgary Herald – Joe Pavelka, faculty)

How Alberta went from Klein’s ‘paid in full’ years to record debt in 2021 budget: https://mru.ca/f7db (Calgary Herald/Edmonton Journal – David Taras, faculty)

2021 Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship recipients: https://mru.ca/f29a (CBC News – Karina Zapata, alumna)

Provincial deal with doctors ‘a big deal’: https://mru.ca/8490 (News 770, CHQR – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Budget timing could be trouble for UCP heading into next election: https://mru.ca/9715 (iNews 880 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

“Climate change isn’t just an environmental story, it affects almost every beat we cover”: https://mru.ca/8507 (International Federation of Journalists – Sean Holman, faculty)

Also worth noting

Canada is facing a nursing shortage. Here’s why it’s hard to fill the gap: https://mru.ca/88c5 (CBC News)

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