MRU Media

MRU Media: 09/15/2022

MRU in the media

Events you cannot miss at U of C: https://mru.ca/2b07 (The Gauntlet – Crowchild Classic) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Toxic masculinity is part of elite hockey. We need a culture shift: https://mru.ca/1f06 (CBC News – Alexis Peters, faculty) 

Alberta’s blessing, Alberta’s curse: https://mru.ca/5842 (The Narwhal – Lori Williams, faculty) 

‘Terrible and expensive’: Alberta’s opposition lashes out against provincial police proposal: https://mru.ca/a45f (CTV News – https://mru.ca/0759 (CTV News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Deadbeat fossils dodge property taxes despite record profits, rural Alberta suffers: https://mru.ca/6154 (The Energy Mix – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

Also worth noting

The University of Winnipeg debuts new plant-based eatery: https://mru.ca/6626 (eatnorth) 

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MRU Media: 09/14/2022

MRU in the media

SAMRU sets up “care cupboards” to battle food insecurity on campus: https://mru.ca/0618 (CBC News – Lisa Antichow, SAMRU staff)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Changing places: https://mru.ca/9e2 (Country Guide – Paul Shumlich, alumnus) 

The economics of rent control: https://mru.ca/4f36 (News 770, CHQR, The Drive with Ted Henley, Sept. 9, 4:09 p.m. – Anupam Das, faculty) 

Meet the 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize readers: https://mru.ca/1332 (CBC News – Robert Boschman, faculty) 

The Conservative heartland has a new leader in Pierre Poilievre: https://mru.ca/0b75 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Alberta’s blessing, Alberta’s curse: https://mru.ca/5842 (The Narwhal – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Also worth noting

National student organization sues U of Manitoba student union over $1M in membership fees: https://mru.ca/e8af (CBC News) 

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MRU Media: 09/13/2022

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Queen’s death brings mixed feelings for many: https://mru.ca/d95b (CBC News – linda manyguns, AVP) 

Calgary wrestling legend Bret Hart celebrated for Canada’s Walk of Fame induction: https://mru.ca/a9c7 (CBC News – Bret Hart, alumnus, honorary degree recipient) 

Calgary honours icon Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart at Walk of Fame ceremony: https://mru.ca/ca26 (CityNews – Bret Hart, alumnus, honorary degree recipient) 

Alberta companies forced to evolve with record number of retirements: https://mru.ca/e5ff0 (Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun – Melanie Peacock, faculty) 

Mixed reaction to Calgary-born Pierre Poilievre becoming Conservative Party leader: https://mru.ca/7c0a (CTV News – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

‘Not the Calgary I grew up in’: Community group concerned over rash of shootings: https://mru.ca/7148 (Global News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Lethbridge College adds Indigenous art to gym: https://mru.ca/2f12 (My Lethbridge Now) 

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MRU Media: 09/12/2022

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Source of half the guns seized by CPS remains a mystery: https://mru.ca/a352 (Calgary Sun – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

How will Pierre Poilievre shape the future of the Conservative Party of Canada?: https://mru.ca/1fdc (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

A Canadian Right-Winger Pits the ‘Have-Nots’ Against the ‘Have-Yachts’: https://mru.ca/1ac3 (Financial Post – Lori Williams, faculty)

What does Pierre Poillievre bring to Canada’s Conservative Party?: https://mru.ca/af87 (The Morning Edition on CBC – Duane Bratt, faculty)

What’s next for Pierre Pollievre and the Consevative Party of Canada?: https://mru.ca/54e3 (CBC Calgary Eyeopener – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Poilievre win marks Conservatives’ return to Calgary-linked leader: https://mru.ca/0fb5 (Calgary Sun – Duane Bratt, faculty)

UCP leads NDP, Brian Jean preferred by party supporters as conservative leader: poll: https://mru.ca/797e (Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun – Duane Bratt, faculty)

People in the News September 2022: https://mru.ca/b7fbb (Pipeline and Gas Journal – Dawn Farrell, chancellor)

Also worth noting

New professional degree for health practitioners approved: https://mru.ca/17cfd (Education News Canada/U of C)

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MRU Media: 09/09/2022

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Mark Seland appointed Managing Partner for Western Canada at National Public Relations: https://mru.ca/87d4 (Canada News Wire – Mark Seland, alumnus) 

Blood Tribe releases findings, recommendations of anti-racism study: https://mru.ca/bac9 (Global News – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty) 

Alberta UCP leadership candidates unite to raise alarm on Alberta sovereignty bill: https://mru.ca/b07c (Canadian Press, National Post – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

UCP candidates denounce Danielle Smith’s proposed sovereignty act as ‘constitutional fairytale’: https://mru.ca/cfa3 (Global News – Duane Bratt, video) 

Also worth noting

City, UCalgary partnership targets under-utilized downtown spaces: https://mru.ca/4205 (Calgary Herald) 

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MRU Media: 09/08/2022

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

David Finch on job skills in schools: https://mru.ca/857c (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – David Finch, faculty) 

Critics call for suspension of Alberta teacher registry and review of privacy concerns, ‘legal loopholes’: https://mru.ca/6382 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Alberta teacher registry criticized: https://mru.ca/17d24 (CBC Radio News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Calgary to honour icon Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart: https://mru.ca/9072a (CityNews – Bret Hart, alumnus, honorary degree recipient) 

What Alberta is doing in hunt for accused in Saskatchewan killings: https://mru.ca/473d7  (iNews 880 – Doug King, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Being the first in your family to go to university can be challenging. This UBC club wants to help: https://mru.ca/0a3d (CBC News) 

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MRU Media: 09/07/2022

MRU in the media

CANA Group marking 80 years of building a better Calgary: https://mru.ca/db48 (Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts) 

First day of school for Calgary post-secondaries: https://mru.ca/3b9e (Global News at Noon) 

Canadian University cancels hockey to be ‘inclusive’: https://mru.ca/e1232 (The Counter Signal  – Conor Monaghan, student) 

Alberta University cancels ice hockey intramural to be ‘inclusive’: https://mru.ca/8bfd (True North – Conor Monaghan, student) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

How can HR address the issue of ageism in the workplace?: https://mru.ca/719c (Human Resources Director – Melanie Peacock, faculty) 

Two accused in separate Calgary incidents have violent history: https://mru.ca/7462 (CityNews – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Alberta UCP leadership hopeful spins fake conspiracy theory about Trudeau ‘Climate Cops’: https://mru.ca/e4229 (The Energy Mix – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Alberta taps industry heads to advise on post-secondary needs: https://mru.ca/1a45 (Calgary Herald) 

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MRU Media: 09/06/2022

MRU in the media

Pride Crosswalk updated at MRU: https://mru.ca/e78e (CBC TV: Our Calgary) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Kainai Blood Tribe report says 95 per cent of members experienced racism: https://mru.ca/89cd (Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty) 

Blood Tribe study examines impact of racism: https://mru.ca/91e6 (Lethbridge Herald – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty) 

Research shines light on racism at Kainai: https://mru.ca/014a (CTV News at 6 – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty) 

Blood Tribe study aims to tackle racism against Indigenous peoples: https://mru.ca/a711 (CHAT News Today – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty) 

How can businesses properly support Pride?: https://mru.ca/90e5 (CityNews – AnneMarie Dorland, faculty) 

Most Albertans did not back Freedom Convoy, poll indicates: https://mru.ca/7643 (CBC Radio News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Most Albertans did not support Freedom Convoy, University of Alberta survey suggests: https://mru.ca/8f7a9 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Incidents could make politicians less accessible: https://mru.ca/ce5b (Talk Radio AM 640 – Lori Williams, faculty)

One suspect found dead in Saskatchewan: https://mru.ca/1aa0 (CTV News Channel – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Also worth noting

U of A celebrates Campus Kickoff with high hopes for a ‘normal’ school year: https://mru.ca/3db9 (CTV News) 

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MRU Media: 09/02/2022

MRU in the media

10 Best Places to Live in Canada for Families in 2022: the Best Cities and Provinces: https://mru.ca/ab77 (Savvy New Canadians)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Blood Tribe study aims to tackle racism against Indigenous peoples: https://mru.ca/7e6ea (Lethbridge News Now – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty) 

Study highlights racism faced by members of Kainai: https://mru.ca/087cf (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Gabrielle Lindstrom, faculty) 

Goal for Red Deer’s Tate Howell was to play for MRU Cougars: https://mru.ca/b7fa (Red Deer Advocate – Tate Howell, student) 

Remembering: Thomas Wright: https://mru.ca/5979 (Calgary Herald –Thomas Wright, former faculty and chair) 

Also worth noting

Student visa delays: India takes up issue with Canada, colleges prepare ‘contingency plans’: https://mru.ca/630 (Times of India) 

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MRU Media: 09/01/2022

MRU in the media

Community organizations, student unions help students find accommodations: https://mru.ca/f5f1 (Academica)

Dire student housing shortage sees Calgary schools helping each other out: https://mru.ca/d1d2 (Daily Hive – Bob Lambrert, staff) 

Calgary’s first permanent Pride crosswalk receives update: https://mru.ca/3016  (Global News website – Tim Rahilly, president; Hayl Balla, Pride ambassador)

10 Best Places to Live in Canada for Families in 2022: the Best Cities and Provinces: https://mru.ca/ab77 (Savvy New Canadians)

CANA Group marking 80 years of building a better Calgary: https://mru.ca/db48 (Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the medi

Jillian Harris puts on her teacher’s hat in this course for entrepreneurs and marketing mavens: https://mru.ca/b88f (BC Business – Jillian Harris, alumna) 

PM Trudeau shuffles cabinet: https://mru.ca/99f7c (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty) 

One culture war, two cities, three statues, and two levels of government: https://mru.ca/1583 (rabble.ca – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

UCP Leadership candidate Danielle Smith warned Canadian Loonie could soon be replaced by a global currency: https://mru.ca/c43f (Press Progress – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

Also worth noting

City council candidate calls for enrolment cap at UBCO/Okanagan College: https://mru.ca/40555 (Castanet) 

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