MRU Media Makers: 05/31/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Why Andrew Scheer wants to put national flags on gas pumps: http://www.mru.ca/0f7e (Global News — David Taras, faculty)
B.C. political turmoil could be trouble for pipelines, Notley: http://www.mru.ca/6192 (660 News — Duane Bratt, faculty) &
B.C. political deal could have implications in Alberta: http://www.mru.ca/446 (CTV News Calgary)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/29/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
‘Harper 2.0’: Andrew Scheer a sensible pick for Conservative party, political scientist says: http://www.mru.ca/6c3 (CBC News — Duane Bratt, faculty)
Naheed Nenshi faces real competition in next Calgary mayoralty race: http://www.mru.ca/532 (The Globe & Mail — David Taras, faculty)
Other notable mention
Here are the road closures for the 53rd annual Calgary Marathon: http://www.mru.ca/50f (Calgary Herald/Postmedia)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/26/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Chantler coming full circle: http://www.mru.ca/834 (Barrie Examiner — Jeslyn Chantler, student)
Other notable mention
‘Philadelphia Model’ pioneer shares advice as Calgary adopts review process for sexual assault cases: http://www.mru.ca/1da (CBC News Calgary)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/25/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Braid: Mainstream media still rule Alberta political news: http://www.mru.ca/dbb (Calgary Herald — David Taras, faculty)
Inspired to raise the profile of Rotary Challenger Park: http://www.mru.ca/a13 (CTV News Calgary — Cal Schuler, alum)
Four candidates run as ‘Students Count’ slate for October CBE election: http://www.mru.ca/2e4 (Calgary Herald/Postmedia — Lori Williams, faculty)
To bid or not to bid: http://www.mru.ca/1f58 (CTV News Calgary — David Legg, faculty)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/24/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Barbara Kay: A lone academic dares to challenge accepted narratives about Canada’s residential school system: http://www.mru.ca/52a (National Post — Frances Widdowson, faculty)
Suspect in sex assault of 5-year-old Calgary boy has history of possessing child pornography: http://www.mru.ca/9909 (CBC News — Scharie Tavcer, faculty)
Tributes pour in for Manchester victims: http://www.mru.ca/6e7 (CTV News Calgary — Peter Choate, faculty)
Calgary Coun. Druh Farrell should be ousted for ‘targeted malice’ toward Kensington tower, lawsuit alleges: http://www.mru.ca/3f4c (CBC News Calgary — Lori Williams, faculty)
David Legg w/ Rob Kerr: http://www.mru.ca/08d4 (Fan 960/The Big Show — David Legg, faculty)
Other notable mention
Sundre students participate in nursing skills day: http://www.mru.ca/f25 (Sundre Round Up)
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MRU media makers: 05/23/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
New report alleges outside influence in Canada’s 2015 federal election: http://www.mru.ca/573b (Calgary Herald/Postmedia — Duane Bratt, faculty)
Alberta PC Party says ad offering to pay for social media posts not theirs: http://www.mru.ca/99e (Metro News — Peter Ryan, faculty)
COUNTDOWN TO LEADERSHIP VOTE: http://www.mru.ca/71c (CTV News Channel — Lori Williams, faculty)
Balancing Elephants: Saskatchewan’s Return on Investment – SASKFERCO: http://www.mru.ca/068 (News Talk 980/Corus — Gerard Lucyshyn, facultyO
A@Noon for Friday May 29, 2017: http://www.mru.ca/6895 (CBC/Alberta@Noon — Lori Williams, faculty)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/19/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Lots of work ahead before Wildrose/PC merger can be called success: http://www.mru.ca/54b (660 News — Lori Williams, faculty) &
http://www.mru.ca/866 (News Talk 770 — Duane Bratt, faculty) &
‘It’s a hostile takeover:’ Alberta experts, politicos react to the United Conservative Party: http://www.mru.ca/13a (Metro News) &
Lori Williams speaks to possible Wildrose/PC merger: http://www.mru.ca/827 (Global News)
Glass eyes, missing limbs, abstinence and more: They can prompt recurring questions — so what’s your spiel? http://www.mru.ca/1c8 (CBC/Alberta@Noon — Derek Beaulieu, faculty)
Police union leader slams lethal force review, accuses chief of bowing to ‘political pressure’: http://www.mru.ca/597 (Calgary Sun/Postmedia — Kelly Sundberg)
Other notable mentions
Committee created to ensure sexual assault allegations are thoroughly investigated: http://www.mru.ca/1fc (CTV News Calgary) &
Police to work with community agencies to scrutinize ‘unfounded’ sex assault cases: http://www.mru.ca/7f4 (Calgary Herald/Postmedia) &
Calgary police to adopt ‘Philadelphia Model’ of reviewing sexual assault cases deemed unfounded: http://www.mru.ca/3cb4 (CBC News)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/18/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Heffernan family supports Calgary Police Service use-of-force review: http://www.mru.ca/0c7 (Metro News — Kelly Sundberg, faculty)
Sisters passionate about healthy food for families: http://www.mru.ca/0bc (Calgary Herald — Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming)
Other notable mention
Outdoor concerts return to the plaza: http://www.mru.ca/5d5 (Okotoks Western Wheel)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/17/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
Newfoundland and Labrador recruits midwifery consultant: http://www.mru.ca/efa (The Telegram — Gisela Becker, faculty)
Alberta MP Leader Rona Ambrose announces retirement from federal politics: http://www.mru.ca/70b (News Talk 770 — Duane Bratt, faculty)
Other notable mentions
Nenshi 4 Mayor: http://www.mru.ca/d6a (OMNI Vancouver)
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MRU Media Makers: 05/16/2017
Students/Experts/Alum in the News
‘Resilient Calgary’ to highlight natural disaster research, resilience in Alberta: http://www.mru.ca/e8c (Calgary Herald/Postmedia — Tim Haney, faculty & Kim Williams, faculty & Caroline McDonald-Harker, faculty) &
http://www.mru.ca/9bf (News Talk 770/Calgary Today)
Date: May 15
Time: 3:05 p.m.
Other notable mentions
‘Teaching is an act of seeing’ – Keynote speaker at conference Monday says teachers constantly learn from students: http://www.mru.ca/883 (The Advertiser-Tribune)
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