MRU media makers: 06/15/2015
MRU in the News
Mount Royal University’s Pearls of Wisdom Lobsterfest a Cracking Good Time: http://bit.ly/1FiBv20 (Calgary Herald)
Students/Experts/Alum
1.) Speech from the throne is the 1st for Premier Rachel Notley: http://bit.ly/1IXFBnP (CBC — Duane Bratt, professor)
2.) 19th annual Betty’s Run for ALS in Calgary raises $400K: http://bit.ly/1MVZgTE (Metro — Kyle Ruppe, former student)
Other Notable Mentions
1.) Shredding event helps Calgarians protect against identity theft: http://bit.ly/1Qyr06s (Metro)
2.) Alberta Ballet II set to tour once again with excellent program: http://bit.ly/1LaWNn6 (Herald)
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MRU media makers: 06/11/2015
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Need to Know: Kylie Toh: http://bit.ly/1dAM8Hq (Alberta Venture — Kylie Toh, alum)
2.) Alberta headed toward two-party system, SACPA told: http://bit.ly/1L2wCPw (Duane Bratt, professor)
Other notable mentions
1.) Swimming to Serenity: http://bit.ly/1SaxqpS (Calgary Journal — Nicole Schafei)
2.) SD 76 needs to fill 41 teaching jobs: http://bit.ly/1MOmIlG (Medicine Hat News)
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MRU media makers: 06/11/2015
MRU in the News
1.) Wildrose demand details on NDP plan to freeze post-secondary tuition: http://bit.ly/1QqXDmq (Calgary Herald)
2.) AB midwife funding cap forcing grads to leave the province: http://bit.ly/1KswvP5 (Academica)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Parking authority’s $20,000 glossy magazine comes under fire: http://bit.ly/1I3vYhA (Herald — Ben Kunz, Chair of Information Design)
2.) Calgary police ‘not optimistic’ stolen notebooks will be returned: http://bit.ly/1Hv78eG (Metro — Doug King, professor)
3.) Athabasca University facing insolvency, Alberta government may have to step in: http://bit.ly/1GvmLBX (Metro — Shauna Snow-Capparelli, professor & AU grad)
4.) Alberta politics served up at SACPA — Duane Bratt to speak Thursday: http://bit.ly/1FLjTNL (Lethbridge Herald — Duane Bratt)
Other notable mentions
‘Everyday’ Students Challenge Extremism: http://1.usa.gov/1KqpA93 (U.S Department of State blog)
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MRU media makers: 06/10/2015
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
MRU students win national journalism award: http://bit.ly/1JJFLxK (CBC Eyeopener — Danielle Semrau and Hannah Kost, students)
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MRU media makers: 06/09/2015
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Students Join Together to Challenge Extremists’ Messaging: http://bit.ly/1HYO18D (Blog: Morocco On The Move)
2.) Alberta midwives graduate to lack of jobs in home province: http://bit.ly/1GwRrop (CBC)
Other Notable Mentions
1.) Release: First class of Mount Royal University Bachelor of Midwifery program graduates. Only half employed in Alberta:http://bit.ly/1dZUA3z (Maternity Care Alberta)
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MRU media makers: 06/08/2015
Students/Experts/Alum in the News:
1.) Organization offering counselling to Young Canadians: http://bit.ly/1IxRIYH (Calgary Herald — Cathy Carter-Snell, professor)
2.) Gas-and-dash turned hit-and-run leaves Calgary woman in hospital, police hunting suspect: http://bit.ly/1dqhosk (Metro — Erika Koch, student)
3.) Three artists honoured at gala tonight: http://bit.ly/1QhNnNw (Lethbridge Herald — Frances Ginzer, instructor)
Other notable mentions:
1.) Obituary: Bill Henry: http://bit.ly/1KWt58C (Calgary Herald)
2.) Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary fundraiser Capital One Race for Kids uses physical and mental challenges to raise cash and have fun: http://bit.ly/1HihKgO (Calgary Sun)
3.) News release: Aura of Power takes top CAJ Awards prize: http://bit.ly/1G6IHSJ (CNW — Danielle Semrau & Hannah Kost, students)
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MRU media makers: 06/05/2015
MRU in the News
1.) Mount Royal University births first class of midwifery grads: http://bit.ly/1GbSHez (Global News — Chad London, dean & Stephanie Martens, student ) & http://bit.ly/1T0y1vq (CTV Calgary) & http://bit.ly/1QbwnbD (CBC) & http://bit.ly/1JrcZmM (Calgary Herald) & http://bit.ly/1JreiSK (Metro)
2.) Mount Royal University valedictorian and service dog complete academic journey: http://bit.ly/1FB6abd (Metro — Alyssa Denis, student) & http://bit.ly/1JvQDPH (Calgary Herald) & http://bit.ly/1KeyO8z (Calgary Sun) & http://bit.ly/1FB8ajK (CBC)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Making ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ Sound Sexy: http://atfp.co/1JvT195 (The Cable)
2.)#Keeping the Sabbath: Ancient Jewish traditions have modern implications: http://bit.ly/1FZf7OY (Swerve — Randy Connelly, professor & Janet Miller)
Related: 10 Commandments of the digital age for those who observe the Jewish Sabbath: http://bit.ly/1dROVg0 (Swerve)
3.) Calgary student meets Spanish family who found his message in a bottle: http://bit.ly/1eT6igG (Metro — Addison Asuchak, student)
4.) Globe’s thalidomide series honoured by Canadian Journalism Foundation: http://bit.ly/1Mat5yY (Globe & Mail)
Other notable mentions:
Homemade ‘no parking’ sign leads to complaint, reminder from Calgary Parking Authority: http://bit.ly/1FZezbT (Metro)
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MRU media makers: 06/04/2015
MRU in the News
Calgary’s Mount Royal University set to graduate first class of midwifery students: http://bit.ly/1KOtf1L (Metro — Stephanie Martens, graduand & Chad London, dean)
Other notable mentions
The Globe and Mail wins The Canadian Journalism Foundation “Excellence in Journalism” Award: http://bit.ly/1Qsusu8 (PR Newswire — Shauna Snow-Capparelli, professor)
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MRU media makers: 06/02/2015
MRU in the News
Alberta’s market-modifier tuition hike proposals revealed in FOIP documents: http://bit.ly/1G1gii7 (Metro — David Docherty, president)
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Wild Rose Brewery opens new market with beer sold in cans: http://bit.ly/1AIhG90 (Herald — David Finch, professor)
Other notable mentions
University Students Unite to #ChallengeExtremism: http://1.usa.gov/1Q2M2d2 (U.S. State Department release)
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MRU media makers: 06/01/2015
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
1.) Beleaguered Alberta Liberals face uncertain future after worst election showing in 33 years: http://bit.ly/1GgcOua (National Post — Duane Bratt, professor) & http://bit.ly/1dGsn1I (Global News)
2.) How the ghost of Prentice haunts NDP’s budget plans: http://bit.ly/1GRdXH9 (The Globe & Mail — Duane Bratt, professor)
Other notable mentions
1.) Chesoo declared rightful winner after two disqualified in men’s marathon: http://bit.ly/1PZmEox (Calgary Herald)
2.) Retail’s future leaders to be awarded 2015 Retail as a Career Scholarships: http://bit.ly/1JjpNKo (Newswire)
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