MRU Media

MRU Media: 10/31/2018

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

Calgary City Council to vote on cancelling 2026 Olympic bid: https://mru.ca/7a14 (Global News – David Taras, faculty)

Will council pull the plug on Olympic bid?: https://mru.ca/62fc0 (CBC News at 6, Oct. 30, 5:10 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Sensitive costumes, racially or otherwise: https://mru.ca/8ad (News 570 Radio – Audra Foggin, faculty)

Mount Royal U: “Seed to runway” – More than just a fashion show, it’s Otahpiaaki 2018: https://mru.ca/5a10 (Indigenous Lands and Resources Today – Patti Derbyshire, faculty; Braden Etzerza, Taryn Hamilton, Spirit River Striped Wolf, students)

Also worth noting

How the longest Canadian university strike in history changed life at York: https://mru.ca/0a1b  (Maclean’s)

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MRU Media: 10/30/2018

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 government proposes bill that would allow it to limit increases in post-secondary tuition: https://mru.ca/6a4b (Star Metro Edmonton)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Growing up my hair wasn’t something I was proud of’: documentary explores the complex relationship between Black Calgarians and their hair: https://mru.ca/4a4 (Star Metro Calgary – Badria Abubaker, student)

Police commissioner says Alberta should look at other models of oversight: https://mru.ca/6e1 (Calgary Herald – Doug King, faculty)

Expected motion in council could bring an end to potential Olympic hosting bid: https://mru.ca/17a (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

MRU prof assisting UN with fight against human trafficking: https://mru.ca/73eb (Indigenous Lands and Resources Today – John Winterdyk, faculty)

Clearing the cobwebs: How much does Halloween really cost?: https://mru.ca/529 (Kira Hawes, student)

Also worth noting

NDP introduces bill to cap post-secondary tuition by 2020-21: https://mru.ca/2e17 (Edmonton Journal)

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MRU Media: 10/29/2018

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

MRU in the news

Brooks: Changemaking takes flight at MRU: https://mru.ca/eed (Calgary Herald, Vancouver Province – Lesley Brown, provost; Wayne Chiu, Trico Homes; Jill Andres, Trico Changemakers Studio; James Stauch, faculty; Joe Plant, student; Lena Soots, changemaker in residence)

Calgary group calls Halloween costumes depicting Indigenous women “dehumanizing”: https://mru.ca/e72 (Global News – Patti Derbyshire, faculty, Otahpiaaki; Spirit River Striped Wolf, student, Otahpiaaki)

Students/experts/alum in the news

City officials, Ottawa working to salvage Olympic bid agreement: https://mru.ca/23a (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Premier Rachel Notley announces candidacy in next Alberta election: https://mru.ca/8378 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Calgary political scientist weighs in on federal Olympic investment: https://mru.ca/cfc (Global News – David Taras, faculty)

What’s up for debate as NDP convention kicks off in Edmonton: https://mru.ca/4ac (Star Metro Edmonton – Lori Williams, faculty)

A small budget and a short time frame forces tough Olympic plebiscite voting station decisions: https://mru.ca/a0ef (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Lori Williams, faculty)

Ottawa willing to provide upwards of $1.75 Billion toward Olympic bid: https://mru.ca/ab9b (City News, 660 News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Gifted Red Deer musicians to get Royal Conservatory gold medals: https://mru.ca/9b9f (Red Deer Advocate)

Four students give their thoughts on Thanksgiving: https://mru.ca/9ae (The Weal – Christina Tobias, student)

Also worth noting

Politicians return to Alberta legislature for fall sitting: https://mru.ca/5997 (Edmonton Journal – Marlin Schmidt, advanced education minister)

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MRU Media: 10/26/2018

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

MRU in the news

Dr. Christy Lane | Top 40 Under 40 2018: https://mru.ca/e523 (Avenue Magazine – Christy Lane, faculty)

MRU and U of C only Olympic vote polling stations for postsecondary students: https://mru.ca/992 (CBC News)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Calgary Olympic bid debate continues: https://mru.ca/2437 (Global News – David Taras, faculty)

Tide turning against Olympic bid: https://mru.ca/8f27 (CHQR 770 – David Taras, faculty)

David Taras talks to…Anne McGrath: https://mru.ca/6a7 (CMRU – David Taras, faculty; Broadcast Media Studies students)

Energy Relaunch Conference: https://mru.ca/c79 (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Haley Roe proves versatile for young Cougars squad: https://mru.ca/279f (Airdrie City View – Haley Roe, student)

To teach or to entertain, that is the question: https://mru.ca/5cf8 (University Affairs – Bob Uttl, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of R students feeling the pinch due to shortage at URSU Cares Pantry, Regina Food Bank: https://mru.ca/5e2 (Regina Leader-Post)

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MRU Media: 10/25/2018

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

MRU in the news

Dr. Sean Carleton | Top 40 Under 40 2018: https://mru.ca/e05f (Avenue Magazine – Sean Carleton, faculty)

‘Wide-ranging, high-achieving’: Calgary Top 40 Under 40 announced: https://mru.ca/6291 (Global News – Sean Carleton, faculty)

Fifteen experts rise up to address sexual violence at Canadian universities: https://mru.ca/69ed (UToday – Cari Ionson, staff)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Kenney, Calgary UCP MLA cleared of conflict of interest allegations stemming from India trip: https://mru.ca/9fa3 (Global News – Lori Williams, Duane Bratt, faculty)

Bragg Creek well-represented on Cougars’ volleyball teams: https://mru.ca/5bda (Rocky View Weekly – Nicole Zalasky, Jackson Brennan, students)

Criticism persists for Calgary school board trustee after failed UCP nomination: https://mru.ca/96cd (Star Metro Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

From Germany to Canada: David Schaefer’s journey to U SPORTS men’s soccer: https://mru.ca/675 (USports – David Schaefer, student; Dan Khavkin, student)

Anderson-Dolan and Smith Named Co-Captains for 2018-19 Season: https://mru.ca/8f8 (OurSportsCentral – Tyson Helgesen, student)

Also worth noting

Ford government halts expansion of 3 university satellite campuses in GTA: https://mru.ca/f4b5 (CBC News)

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MRU Media: 10/24/2018

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 university students flood minister with mail asking for stable tuition policy: https://mru.ca/f41 (Star Metro Edmonton – Amanda LeBlanc, SAMRU)

Student group calls for answers on tuition freeze: https://mru.ca/712  (880 News – Amanda LeBlanc, SAMRU)

Notes from the Dome: Post-secondary students call for tuition cap, first Local Food Council meets: https://mru.ca/fde (Edmonton Journal)

59 Calgary bus routes will change next month: https://mru.ca/d3f4 (Daily Hive)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Bonne sante financiaire pour les restaurants (Good financial health for restaurants): https://mru.ca/d63 (ICE Tele, CBC Radio Canada, Oct. 23, 12:23 – Anupam Das, faculty)

Ranked ballots in London, Ontario election discussed: https://mru.ca/1d72 (CHQR 770, Oct. 22, 4:10 p.m. – Lori Williams, faculty)

Kenney, Panda did not breach conflict rules, ethics commissioner finds: https://mru.ca/0a90 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Waterloo case highlights holes in Canada’s university innovation ecosystem: https://mru.ca/6d89 (Globe and Mail)

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MRU Media: 10/23/2018

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

MRU in the news

Military Museums honour Sikhs connected with Canada’s military: https://mru.ca/2ddb (CBC News – Michael Hawley, faculty)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Preview: Young artist summons own courage to write music for Brave Girl: https://mru.ca/552 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Emily Dallas, alumna)

NDP risks losing support by backing striking postal workers: https://mru.ca/eab3   (660 News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Graduate Students’ Association and University of Calgary ratify two-year collective agreement: https://mru.ca/646 (UToday)

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MRU Media: 10/22/2018

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

Column: Calgary 2026 – Four inconvenient truths in Olympic rhetoric: https://mru.ca/81d4 (Calgary Herald – David Finch, faculty)

Fundraising numbers have the UCP crushing the NDP — but experts say that’s not the full story: https://mru.ca/0b5a (Star Metro Edmonton – Lori Williams, faculty)

Andrew Scheer marks one year to next election: https://mru.ca/7042 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Bentley’s Earthy Accents up for Small Business of the Year: https://mru.ca/a109 (Lacombe Express – Leslie Pelz, alumna)

Freedom Conservative Party to choose leader Saturday: https://mru.ca/cb1  (660 News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Freedom of Information: 5 questions to guide you in your quest for government docs: https://mru.ca/6b3b (Calgary Journal – Sean Holman, faculty)

Also worth noting

Lethbridge College president and CEO receives Blackfoot name during Indigenous Celebration Day: https://mru.ca/a76f (Global News)

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MRU Media: 10/19/2018

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

MRU in the news

Exercise and pregnancy – how much and how vigorous?: https://mru.ca/273 (CBC Radio, Alberta at Noon, Oct. 18, 30:30 – Trevor Day, faculty)

David Taras talks to . . . Jyoti Gondek, Ward 3 Councillor: https://mru.ca/86f0 (CMRU – David Taras, faculty, MRU Broadcast Media Studies students)

Wayne Chiu addresses Senate: https://mru.ca/d86b (Cable Public Affairs Channel – Wayne Chiu, Trico Changemakers Studio)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Olympic open houses not enough, says marketing expert: https://mru.ca/937d  (660 News – David Finch, faculty)

Making bee boxes in Okotoks: https://mru.ca/cce2 (CBC Radio, The Homesretch – Alexandria Farmer, faculty)

Also worth noting

UBC opens new innovation hub in downtown Kelowna: https://mru.ca/714f (Kelowna Capital News)

Dalhousie appoints interim president: https://mru.ca/2182 (Halifax Chronicle Herald)

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MRU Media: 10/18/2018

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

MRU in the news

Ralph Garman and Kevin Smith keep it light and funny on Hollywood Babble-On: https://mru.ca/9eae (Calgary Herald – Bella Concert Hall)

They Might Be Giants still having, making and liking fun 35 years into their oddball pop journey: https://mru.ca/fffe (YYScene – Bella Concert Hall)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Calgary Special Olympian opens up world of fitness with his accessible workout book: https://mru.ca/cdec (Star Metro Calgary – Chris Demchuk, alumnus)

 “It Is Really Hard to Know What is Real”: https://mru.ca/22f2 (Nieman Reports – Margy MacMillan – retired faculty, corrects link)

Also worth noting

Aga Khan receives honorary degree at U of C ceremony: https://mru.ca/58a (Calgary Herald)

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