MRU in the media

Mount Royal University MRU VS UOC University Of Calgary: https://mru.ca/3bad2 (Rebellion Research)

3 Reasons to Attend Avenue’s 2024 Innovation Event: https://mru.ca/0756 (Avenue Magazine)

Archives welcomes more than 1,000 pieces of gay and queer history: https://mru.ca/4f4c (Education News Canada – David Aveline, Meghan Bowler & Peter Houston, faculty; Sydney Morrissette, student)

Best of Calgary: Onstage in June & July: https://mru.ca/3c35 (The YYC Scene – Bella Concert Hall)

Calgary’s arts festivals adapt to change: https://mru.ca/c7d2e (The YYC Scene – Shakespeare by the Bow)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

City of Calgary will not say how much it paid arena negotiator: https://mru.ca/5cc4 (CBC Calgary website – Lori Williams, faculty)

City of Calgary will not say how much it paid arena negotiator: https://mru.ca/a5e3 (CBC Calgary’s Eyeopener – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘Somewhat shocked’: Criminal lawyer questions use of force in deadly Calgary police pursuit: https://mru.ca/90865 (CTV Calgary – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Canadian Sportworks Officer making a Difference at home for Newcomers: https://mru.ca/3604d (SIRC (Sports Information Resource Network) – Tyler Powell, student)

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Parker: Haskayne School of Business launches forum series to link academia and business: https://mru.ca/8085 (Calgary Herald)

Taylor Family Campus Centre will bring a new student experience to SAIT campus: https://mru.ca/ff8b (SAIT)

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MRU in the media

Amy Nixon: drawing on legal and athletic excellence at Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/d49a (Canadian Lawyer Magazine – Amy Nixon, General Counsel and University Secretary)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

How embracing the cringe can help your dating life: https://mru.ca/a9a9 (The Conversation – Gio Dolce, faculty) *article also appeared in Philippine Canadian Inquirer https://mru.ca/48e2 

Officers not wearing ‘riot gear,’ used 15 pepper balls at U of C protest: Calgary police chief: https://mru.ca/1f83 (CBC Calgary Eyeopener – Doug King, faculty)

Officers not wearing ‘riot gear,’ used 15 pepper balls at U of C protest: Calgary police chief: https://mru.ca/f53d (CBC Calgary website – Doug King, faculty)

A look at Danielle Smith’s first year in office: https://mru.ca/13f2 (City News 660 radio – Richard Sutherland, faculty)

Riley Sawchuk’s First Professional Season a Resounding Success: https://mru.ca/17a8 (Our Sports Central – Riley Sawchuk, alum)

Also worth noting

Campus security called for police at University of Calgary encampment: report: https://mru.ca/15c9 (Global Calgary)

Calgary police chief defends handling of pro-Palestinian protest at University of Calgary: https://mru.ca/a9b9 (CTV Calgary)

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Faculty, students and alumni in the media

PWHL Draft: Top Ranked U Sports Players: https://mru.ca/234b (The Hockey News – Emma Bergesen, student)

Fired ex-mayor among four candidates running for top spot in Chestermere byelection: https://mru.ca/41b7 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty)

BREAKING DOWN STEREOTYPES: KIM VALLEAU’S RIDE TO SUCCESS: https://mru.ca/be20 (PGA of Canada – Kim Valleau, alum)

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Police commission report outlines response to UCalgary’s pro-Palestinian protest: https://mru.ca/0c93 (CTV Calgary)

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Do schools need rules around smart phones?: https://mru.ca/7f09 (CBC News at 6, 2:35 – interview with Sarah Hamilton, faculty) 

Solidarity with Palestine: What is scholasticide?: https://mru.ca/c98f (Rabble Radio – Muhannad Ayyash, faculty) 

Alberta post-secondary students set to live in seniors home: https://mru.ca/9ad5 (CTV 2 Alberta Primetime – Shannon Penner, student) 

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University of Calgary looks to relaunch oil engineering program after hiatus: https://mru.ca/0f47 (CBC News) 

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MRU prof points to antisemitism on campus; University, student group respond: https://mru.ca/c15e (CTV News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty; MRU Students for Palestine;  MRU statement) 

Professor criticizes Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/6aac (CTV News at 6) 

Good grief walk at Dinosaur Provincial Park in June: https://mru.ca/9507 (Brooks Bulletin)

Best places to look for jobs if you’re moving to Calgary: https://mru.ca/4703 (Daily Hive)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

The Science Behind . . . the drop in saying “please, thank you and sorry”: https://mru.ca/4cd44 Full interview, May 24, 4:16 p.m. https://mru.ca/a225 (QR News – Dan Devoe, faculty) 

Number nerds unite!: https://mru.ca/ef62 (CBC West of Centre Podcast – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

PWHL Releases Full List Of Draft Eligible Players For 2024 PWHL Draft: https://mru.ca/e729 (The Hockey News – Tatum Amy, alum; Emma Bergesen, student) 

Different times trigger different concerns for Alberta voters: https://mru.ca/8084 (CBC News – Brooks DeCillia, Duane Bratt, faculty) 

New poll shows inflation top of mind for Albertans: https://mru.ca/18c2 (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

‘Enough is enough’: Calgarians protest everything UCP: https://mru.ca/661e (CityNews – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Rally voices displeasure with Alberta government: https://mru.ca/fddb (660 News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Valedictory address fallout: https://mru.ca/ae64 (CBC News Network – Roberta Lexier, faculty) 

Also worth noting

U of T files for injunction to evict pro-Palestinian encampment: https://mru.ca/4d4af  (CBC News) 

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Former Global Calgary anchor Gord Gillies being honoured with MRU Doctor of Laws degree: https://mru.ca/b17f (Global News website – Gord Gillies, Eleanor Chiu, Wayne Chiu, Charles Osuji, Ron Ghitter, Lois Mitchell; 2024 HD recipients, Chad London, Acting President & Provost

Former Global Calgary anchor Gord Gillies being honoured with MRU Doctor of Laws degree: https://mru.ca/6925 (Global News at 6:00 – Gord Gillies, 2024 HD recipient) 

Gord Gillies among group being honoured with MRU Doctor of Laws degree: https://mru.ca/1918 (QR Calgary radio – Gord Gillies; Eleanor Chiu; Wayne Chiu; Charles Osuji; Ron Ghitter; Lois Mitchell; 2024 HD recipients, Chad London, Acting President & Provost

Melfort Mustangs get Centennial Cup homecoming to remember: https://mru.ca/f6ca3 (Melfort Journal – Leith Olafson, incoming student)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

New option for Albertans without high school diploma: https://mru.ca/31f2 (City News – Sarah Hamilton, faculty)

Who is Jullien Ramirez, the Chilean-Canadian soccer player who is looking to make her dream come true in our country?: https://mru.ca/73d8 (Coach Outlet Canada – Jullien Ramirez, alum)

Also worth noting

New policy clarifies expectations for those applying for McGill designated Indigenous positions: https://mru.ca/3e26 (McGill Reporter)

Protestors to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen’s University: https://mru.ca/4543 (Global News)

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“No limit”: Maria Samson using scholarship to accelerate leadership journey: https://mru.ca/44d7 (World Rugby)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

May 22 Alberta Primetime Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/630d (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Calgary students move into senior facility to address rising rent and senior loneliness: https://mru.ca/6fc9 (CBC News – Shannon Penner, student)

Alberta NDP’s base shifted to Calgary. What does that mean for provincial politics?: https://mru.ca/f2be6 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

UCP maintaining voter support that won election, NDP competitive amid leadership race: poll: https://mru.ca/3510 (CBC Radio Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Serial killer Robert Pickton, convicted in Calgary woman’s death, sent to hospital after attack: https://mru.ca/345f (CTV Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

May 22, 2024: Is there a place for protest at graduation?: https://mru.ca/7dcc (CBC Radio Manitoba – Roberta Lexier, faculty) *resharing from May 22 with permanent link

Removing video of U of Manitoba valedictory speech calling for Gaza ceasefire ‘not productive’: expert: https://mru.ca/645c (CBC Manitoba – Roberta Lexier, faculty)

Also worth noting

Memorandum of Understanding signed for Rural Medical Education Training Centre: https://mru.ca/401f (My Lethbridge Now)

Calgary population surges by staggering 6%, Edmonton by 4.2% in latest StatsCan estimates: https://mru.ca/7258 (CBC News)

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Immigrant experience led MRU team to topic for Map the System: https://mru.ca/48d6d (Education News Canada)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Inflation cooled to 2.7% in April as food price growth slowed: https://mru.ca/506f1 (CBC News – Tala Abu Hayyaneh, SAMRU REC President)

Inflation cooled to 2.7% in April as food price growth slowed: https://mru.ca/b8e12 (CBC radio stations across Canada – Tala Abu Hayyaneh, SAMRU REC President)

Calgary pilot project brings students and seniors together: https://mru.ca/5a85 (CTV Calgary – Shannon Penner, student)

Students and seniors live together as part of new pilot project: ​https://mru.ca/f58c8 (City News radio stations across Canada – Shannon Penner, student)

Calgary pilot project will see seniors, students living in same building: https://mru.ca/1a3f (City News website – Shannon Penner, student)

Fast food inflation: why are prices so high at the drive through?: https://mru.ca/912fa (QR Calgary – Paul Varella, faculty)

Athlete of the Week: https://mru.ca/654f (CityNews 660 – Adam Kingsmill, student) 

Riley Sawchuk Stars in Walleye Playoff Run: https://mru.ca/561a (BCSN – Riley Sawchuk, alum)

Parker: My-eforce employs smartwatches to monitor workers’ health in the field: https://mru.ca/b017 (Calgary Sun/Calgary Herald – Justin Barber, alum) 

UCP maintaining voter support that won election, NDP competitive amid leadership race: poll: https://mru.ca/906c8 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Valedictorian uses convocation speech to make a statement about Palestine: https://mru.ca/598f (CBC Radio One Winnipeg – Roberta Lexier, faculty)

Also worth noting

Concerned UCalgary faculty, students write letter over ‘brutal action’ at protest: https://mru.ca/b040 (CTV Calgary)

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Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Calgary serial-killer flew under the radar in Western Canada for two decades. How did he go undetected?: https://mru.ca/3298 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun, Postmedia newspapers – Doug King, faculty) 

Mount Royal names Rhonda Schmuland women’s volleyball head coach: https://mru.ca/cf1e1 (BVM Sports – Rhonda Schmuland, staff) 

Alberta no longer wage leader in Canada as cost of living rises: report: https://mru.ca/e802 (CityNews – Anupam Das, faculty) 

Years later, fury still burns hot over COVID-19 restrictions — and even politicians who opposed them are feeling the heat: https://mru.ca/f4fd (Toronto Star – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Also worth noting

U of Regina to hike tuition and fees 4% in latest $283M budget: https://mru.ca/45b1 (CTV News) 

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The para hockey brick wall, Adam Kingsmill: https://mru.ca/2dec (City News website – Adam Kingsmill, student)

City News 660’s Athlete of the Week: https://mru.ca/0edb (City News Radio – Adam Kingsmill, student)

Sawchuk Stars in Walleye Playoff Run: https://mru.ca/513f (BCSN – Riley Sawchuk, alum)

CANADIAN CENTER FORWARD FOR ESVK: https://mru.ca/5168 (EISHockey.net – Nolan Yaremko, alum) *original article in German

Nolan Yaremko wird neuer Mittelstürmer beim ESV Kaufbeuren: https://mru.ca/fdad (AllgäuHIT – Nolan Yaremko, alum) *article in German

Also worth noting

New NAIT program to bring more women-identifying individuals to construction, energy and manufacturing trades: https://mru.ca/af9e (NAIT)

Carson Jerema: Ignore left-wing ‘experts,’ there is no right to camp on university property: https://mru.ca/6c646 (National Post)

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