MRU in the media: 

‘Challenging landscape’: Some of Alberta’s post-secondary students, staff won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations: https://mru.ca/8851 (CTV News – Amy Nixon, Christine Neave, staff)

Back to school in fall for Calgary post-secondary schools:  https://mru.ca/2cad (CTV News at 6 – Amy Nixon, Christine Neave, staff, Robert Shin, student)

Faculty, alum, students in the media: 

A closer look at the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms and where it gets its support: https://mru.ca/15620 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

A hybrid computational framework for intelligent inter-continent SARS-CoV-2 sub-strains characterization and prediction: https://mru.ca/8043 (Nature – Faith-Michael Uzoka, faculty)

Election candidates hope to impress Calgarians during Stampede events: https://mru.ca/2f2c (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Albertans to vote on daylight saving time, equalization in the fall; pension and police to be further studied: https://mru.ca/e027 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

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MacEwan University announces renowned Alberta oncologist as the school’s first chancellor: https://mru.ca/a456 (Edmonton Journal)

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Calgary post-secondaries will not require vaccine proof for fall studies: https://mru.ca/f57c (CityNews, 660 News – Amy Nixon, staff)

Will we see mandatory vaccines at Calgary post-secondaires?: https://mru.ca/a5dc (660 News – Amy Nixon, staff)

Woman wants change to Indigenous studies course listing pros and cons about residential schools: https://mru.ca/ef09 (APTN News – Barbara Barnes, faculty; Brye Robertson, student)

Faculty, alum, students in the media: 

Working from home: https://mru.ca/0aab (CBC Radio, Alberta at Noon – Christian Cook, faculty)

Calgary Stampede deems 2021 event a ‘success’ despite lower-than-average attendance numbers: https://mru.ca/a2ba (CTV News – David Finch, faculty)

Stampede adapting but views event a success: https://mru.ca/daed (CTV News at 6 – David Finch, faculty)

Bow Island’s Chris Byam chasing Olympic dream: https://mru.ca/ba2a (Medicine Hat News – Chris Byam, student)

Alberta Prime Time Political Panel: https://mru.ca/1c6d (CTV Two – Duane Bratt, faculty)

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Colleges, universities grapple with making vaccines mandatory for students: https://mru.ca/6118 (National Post)

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MRU in the media: 

Returning to university campus: The mixed feelings students have: https://mru.ca/d0e0 (Calgary Journal – Karina Leung, student)

Faculty, alum, students in the media: 

Calgary firefighters union hopes poll makes candidates aware of issues: https://mru.ca/f228 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Varcoe: Renewable energy gains traction in Alberta, amid strong backing for oil and gas: https://mru.ca/2027 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Can we discuss those unmarked graves?: Expert panel counters the uncritical media narrative about residential schools: https://mru.ca/af52 (True North – Frances Widdowson, faculty)

Discussing future of Canadian Football League: https://mru.ca/3ec5 (570 News – David Finch, faculty)

George Chahal to run in next federal election for Liberal Party: https://mru.ca/280d6 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Brian Jean ramps up criticism of premier at pancake breakfast: https://mru.ca/c134 (630 CHED – Danue Bratt, faculty)

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Student groups criticize loss of ‘vote anywhere’ polling stations on campuses: https://mru.ca/858e (Calgary Herald)

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MRU in the media: 

MRU student calls on school to stop teaching ‘positives’ of Indian Residential Schools: https://mru.ca/4182 (CityNews – Brye Robertson, student; Barbara Barnes, faculty)

Worksheet detailing “positives” of residential schools upsets student: https://mru.ca/ca8d  (660 News – Brye Robertson, student; Barbara Barnes, faculty)

Faculty, alum, students in the media: 

Minister’s demotion no surprise after criticising premier: https://mru.ca/b6ac (iNews 880 – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

An independent alternative: https://mru.ca/1fb9 (This Magazine – Jeremy Klaszus, alumnus)

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Ottawa adds national security risk assessments to federal research grant applications: https://mru.ca/44f4 (CBC News, The Canadian Press)

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MRU in the media: 

University of Regina welcomes new president and vice-chancellor: https://mru.ca/7bcb (Global News – Jeff Keshen, former dean)

Faculty, alum, students in the media: 

A pandemic balm to some, a ‘noise bomb’ to others: Fireworks growing in popularity but setting off a backlash: https://mru.ca/2f2b (Toronto Star – Gwen O’Sullivan, faculty)

Conversations continue over whether Alberta will sign on to federal child-care program: https://mru.ca/774db (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

UCP faces challenges supporting federal child care program: https://mru.ca/d22e (630 CHED – Lori Williams, faculty) 

COVID-19: Events sector keeps eye on Calgary Stampede to see if mass gatherings can be held safely: https://mru.ca/1439 (Global News – AnneMarie Dorland, faculty)

Racism accusations in politics may not reflect reality: https://mru.ca/17ba (Epoch Times – Frances Widdowson, faculty)

Federal leaders in campaign mode: https://mru.ca/837c (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Spruce Kings hire Mount Royal grad as new trainer: https://mru.ca/de302 (CKPG Today – Mitchell Karapita, alumnus)

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U of L clerk accused of stealing $580,000 has case adjourned until next month: https://mru.ca/7ae (Lethbridge Herald)

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MRU in the media:

Cubs dance team: https://mru.ca/cfb2 (Global Calgary 08:19:30)

Students, faculty, alum in the media:

Businesses hope for boost during the Calgary Stampede: https://mru.ca/4b541 (CTV News – AnneMarie Dorland, faculty)

The future of Canadian football: https://mru.ca/d256 (570News 21:07:20 – David Finch, faculty)

Criticism of the Premier’s patio dinner: https://mru.ca/df8 (630 CHED 16:31:50 Keith Brownsey, faculty)

Conservatives pitch fiscal reform to end ‘mistreatment of Western Canadians’: https://mru.ca/1dd5 (CBC – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Calgary MLAs lead movement in Kenny cabinet shuffle: https://mru.ca/5a83 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Changes to Kenny’s cabinet: https://mru.ca/5f0b3 (CBC Radio One 11:01:30 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Fiscal stabilization program: https://mru.ca/9138 (CBC Radio One 19:02:30 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

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MRU in the media:

Transit driver helps woman with chest pain: https://mru.ca/edcc (Global Calgary 17:15:30)

Making plays for Calgary’s digital talent ecosystem: https://mru.ca/a51b (Education News Canada)

Students, faculty, alum in the media:

‘When is the strike vote?’: Facing wage rollbacks, Alberta nurses consider job action: https://mru.ca/875e (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Alberta nurses call government-proposed 3% salary rollback a ‘kick to the gut’: https://mru.ca/3cdc8 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Pre-election push: https://mru.ca/1e9e (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Election speculation: https://mru.ca/0849 (CBC Calgary 23:04:08 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting:

Karim Dharamsi appointed as the St. Mary’s University Dean of Arts and Sciences: https://mru.ca/470a (Education News Canada – Karim Dharamsi, former MRU faculty)

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Students, faculty, alum in the media:

Defacing of property in wake of remains found at residential schools: https://mru.ca/78b0 (CTV Morning Live 6:30 – Doug King, faculty)

Weyburn Gold Wing players to receive scholarships, bursaries: https://mru.ca/ead1 (Weyburn Review – Kira Barham, student)

Alberta professor calls appointment of Mary Simon to governor general role ‘a wise choice’: https://mru.ca/821e (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Appointment of Mary Simon to governor general role: https://mru.ca/a905 (Newstalk 770 15:10:35 – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘Reconciliation is possible’: Cowesses First Nation Chief on child welfare agreement: https://mru.ca/9d17 (Global News – Linda ManyGuns)

Potential Fall election voter turnout: https://mru.ca/3d41 (iNews880 17:52:57 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Damage the welfare system has caused: https://mru.ca/f088 (Global Saskatoon 18:05:20 – Linda ManyGuns, faculty)

Infomercial: https://mru.ca/b77b (CTV Two Terrace 17:47:48 – Irene Shankar, faculty)

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Worth noting:

New presidents begin terms at University of Regina, First Nations University: https://mru.ca/5891 (CTV News – Dr. Jeff Keshen, former faculty)

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MRU in the media:

WWII veteran donates $2.4 million to MRU aviation program for next generation of pilots: https://mru.ca/82a0 (660News – Ken Lett, donor)

Ken Lett donation: https://mru.ca/fcc5 (660News CFFR 13:25:13 – Ken Lett, donor)

Ken Lett donation: https://mru.ca/4337 (680News 3:43:56 – Ken Lett, donor)

Going on in Calgary: https://mru.ca/4d4a (CBC Radio One 7:48:38 – mention of TCPA online concert series)

Heartland: https://mru.ca/7285 (CBC Vancouver 19:48:28)

Library Awards for Research Excellence recipients announced: Recognizing outstanding scholarly projects https://mru.ca/038a (Education News Canada – Mackenzie Carr, alumna; Jarod Huhtala, student; Mabel Au, Janaya Callejon, Maddison Drader, Amanda Paterson and Makayla Skrlac, students)

The role of libraries in an age of disinformation: Mount Royal University helps steer through the haze: https://mru.ca/328c (Education News Canada – Sara Sharun, faculty; Meagan Bowler, faculty; Brian Jackson, faculty)

Yukon University welcomes new president: https://mru.ca/45ca (Yukon News – Dr. Lesley Brown, former provost and vice president, academic)

Faculty, alum, students in the media:

‘The province is falling apart’: University members condemn Alberta’s ‘brain drain’ in town hall: https://mru.ca/6b31 (The Gateway – Rachel Timmermans, SAMRU and Lee Easton, faculty)

Braid: Even with COVID-19 fading, Kenny faces serious fiscal and political problems: https://mru.ca/64f8 (London Free Press – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Stampede sponsors pull back: https://mru.ca/a8b2 (CBC Radio One 10:03:15 – AnnaMarie Dorland, faculty)

COVID-19 unemployment rates: https://mru.ca/b5ae (CBC Radio One 18:55:09 – Anupam Das, faculty)

Infomercial: https://mru.ca/1729 (CTV Two Terrace 17:47:48 – Irene Shankar, faculty)

Also worth noting:

Province has cut nearly 17 per cent of operational funds for Keyano since 2018: https://mru.ca/eb8c (Daily Herald Tribune)

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