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

MRU in the News

Calgary geologist advocates to help girls in sciences, from school to the boardroom: https://mru.ca/db96 (CBC News)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Scheer had no option but to resign: https://mru.ca/aa01 (CBC Radio News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Buffalo Project seeks ‘bold new vision,’ better deal for Western Canada: https://mru.ca/8c1 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Coup d’envoi du Centre de L’energie Canadienne (Kickoff of the Canadian Energy Centre): https://mru.ca/d6fc (Radio-Canada, Dec. 11, 3:34 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Kenney’s approval ratings drop in wake of cuts, controversy: https://mru.ca/7f73 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

‘It just feels pretty dire’: What it’s like for young Alberta men facing a 20% unemployment rate: https://mru.ca/4ab7 (CBC News)

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