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

MRU in the News

Universities announce layoffs due to pandemic: https://mru.ca/6a4f (Academica)

‘Paralyzing in the beginning’: Orchestral string players adjust to life in COVID-19 lockdown: https://mru.ca/5ea0 (Edmonton Journal – Kathleen de Caen, faculty)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Vaccine may be the only way sports return to full arenas: https://mru.ca/4130 (CBC News – David Legg, faculty)

Might COVID Cause the Collapse of Global Capitalism? With Any Luck, Yes: https://mru.ca/186c (Medium – Tim Haney, faculty)

Andre Wickenheiser has emerged as top jazz trumpeter: https://mru.ca/d0e (CKUA Radio – Andre Wickenheiser, faculty)

What will happen when economy reopens?: https://mru.ca/4c2e (AM 900, Hamilton – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

Manitoba’s push for big cuts results in 2.2% workforce reduction: https://mru.ca/ae14 (CBC News)

Confusion reigns over possible return to school for K-12 students: https://mru.ca/8126 (Calgary Herald)

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