MRU in the media

Adaptive Bike Program Provides New Experiences for Those With Physical Disabilities: https://mru.ca/e6f7e (The Good Men Project, Calgary Journal)  

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Assistant Professor Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane to be inducted into the Canadian Dance Hall of Fame: https://mru.ca/b7a46 (Education News Canada – Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane, faculty) 

Anishinaabekwe to be inducted into Canadian Dance Hall of Fame: https://mru.ca/acb89 (

Anishinabek News – Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane, faculty) 

Natalie Meisner wins the 2023 Carol Bolt Theatre Award: https://mru.ca/83c6 (Calgary Herald – Natalie Meisner, faculty) 

Here’s how Alberta plans to approach energy costs, transition: https://mru.ca/2f40 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Saskatchewan reluctant to support Alberta pension plan: https://mru.ca/9b32 (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

What is political rationale for Alberta pension plan?: https://mru.ca/1c5a (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

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Guarding the Ghostbusters: Source material for Hollywood blockbuster preserved in Winnipeg: https://mru.ca/499an (CBC News)

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Dr. Samantha Lenci appointed Okanagan College Provost and Vice President, Academic: https://mru.ca/6a58 (Okanagan College News) 

Cougars women’s hockey dominates the Bisons in Calgary: https://mru.ca/03a6 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars) 

Mount Royal University Cougars Secure Overtime Victory Against University of Manitoba Bisons: https://mru.ca/04aa (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars) 

Retro Halloween party raises money for AARCS: https://mru.ca/535c (Global News) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Sid Marty’s Soaring Tribute to the Alberta Rockies: https://mru.ca/64d9 (The Tyee –Sid Marty, alum) 

Edmonton woman from Gaza says impact of airstrike on family leaves her ‘traumatized’: https://mru.ca/a7ce (Global News – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

Western intelligentsia stifling Palestinian voices exposes ‘limits of Euro-American liberalism’: https://mru.ca/4be3 (TRT World – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

‘Unacceptable’: Alberta UCP, NDP oppose federal government’s carbon pricing reversal on home heating oil: https://mru.ca/92f7 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Nationwide opposition could make leaving CPP a challenge: https://mru.ca/08cd (iNews 880 – Lori Williams, faculty)

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Banff Centre dispute over succession process led to firing of board: Waterous: https://mru.ca/97bc (CTV News)

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Mount Royal’s Ashoka Changemaker Campus designation renewed: https://mru.ca/24bb (Education News Canada –Tim Rahilly, president) 

Have a blast at these “BOO-zy” adult-only Halloween parties in Calgary: https://mru.ca/1fa2 (Daily Hive) 

Concert for Classrooms happening at Bella Concert Hall: https://mru.ca/be73 (Bella Concert Hall)

Manitoba men’s hockey team searches for first win against Mount Royal: https://mru.ca/395ec (BVM Sports – Cougars)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

This content creator’s closet oozes western charm: https://mru.ca/65a0 (Fashion Magazine – Andie J, alum) 

Sextortion: Campaign ads target youth as online sexual exploitation reports increase: https://mru.ca/7c29 (CBC News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Sextortion: Campaign ads target youth as online sexual exploitation reports increase:https://mru.ca/6fd2 (CBC Radio – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Canada’s finance ministers set to hold meeting on proposed Alberta pension plan: https://mru.ca/92d6f (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Prime Time Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/6438 (CTV 2 – Lori Williams, faculty) 

‘I encourage Albertans to stay in the CPP’: Poilievre speaks on Alberta pension plan proposal:  https://mru.ca/61c5 (Sherwood Park News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Duane Bratt breaks down Danielle Smith’s plan for Alberta Pension Plan:  https://mru.ca/57b3 (CBC Radio across Canada – Duane Bratt, faculty)

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Students urge Lakehead to drop bank over fossil fuel ties: https://mru.ca/e4fe (TB Newswatch) 

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Have a blast at these “BOO-zy” adult-only Halloween parties in Calgary: https://mru.ca/1fa2 (Daily Hive) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

When do we believe in vigilante justice?: https://mru.ca/aa97 (The Psychologist – Leanna Ireland, faculty) 

Western Canada: Ontario seeks to finish the job Alberta started by taking the federal Impact Assessment Act to court: https://mru.ca/79585 (Globe and Mail – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

‘Circumstances have changed’: Calgary councillor Raj Dhaliwal stepping away from police commission: https://mru.ca/e8f0 (CTV News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

4,000+ Canadian Artists and Cultural Workers Sign Palestine Solidarity Letter: https://mru.ca/8692 (Hyperallergic – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

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University of Toronto implements tuition-free initiative for 9 First Nations: https://mru.ca/9b60 (CBC News)

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Piano trio plays TransAlta Pavillion: https://mru.ca/9898 (CKUA – Maria van der Sloot, Michael van der Sloot, faculty) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

‘Long live Indian Cowboys’: APTN series, Amplify, shines light on country music and horse culture on Siksika Nation: https://mru.ca/8584 (Calgary Herald – Trevor Solway, alum) 

Tales from the Rez: New horror-humour anthology series from director Trevor Solway mines Blackfoot ghost stories: https://mru.ca/e755 (CTV News – Trevor Solway, alum) 

UCP resolutions contentious, but most unlikely to become policy: Political scientist: https://mru.ca/29529 (Edmonton Journal – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

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Some Alberta private career colleges accused of misleading students to ‘make a quick buck’: https://mru.ca/b61e (Global News) 

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Six universities awarded new funding for international student experiences through the QES program: https://mru.ca/c179 (Government of Canada, Canada NewsWire) 

MRU and Commonwealth Sport Canada awarded funding through Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship Program: https://mru.ca/6bfb (Education News Canada – Julie Booke, faculty) 

Algoma U secures Queen Elizabeth Scholarship: https://mru.ca/391b (St. Catharines Standard) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

As Alberta eyes more than half of CPP assets, what could a split look like?: https://mru.ca/b638 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

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New funding to bolster Northwestern Polytechnic nursing programing: https://mru.ca/98136 (MyGrandePrairieNow)

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$3-million boost for MRU aviation programs from federal government: https://mru.ca/105f (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Chad London, Provost; Kyle Yepes, student) 

Federal government announces $3 million for Mount Royal University flight training program: https://mru.ca/7138f (CBC News at 6 – Chad London, provost; Robert Simpson, student) 

Ottawa investing in Alberta’s aviation sector with support for MRU: https://mru.ca/743b (Global News – Chad London, provost) 

Feds invest $3 million in Mount Royal University Aviation program: https://mru.ca/6960 (CityNews – Chad London, provost) 

Federal support will help Mount Royal University train pilots: https://mru.ca/b66b (660 News) 

Federal funding expands pilot training at Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/af49 (Red Deer News Now)

MP Chahal announces federal investment to expand pilot training in Calgary: https://mru.ca/ecdc (Canadian Insider, Canada NewsWire – Tim Rahilly, president) 

$3 million through PrairiesCan will double Mount Royal University’s pilot and flight training capacity to meet industry needs: https://mru.ca/0a13 (Education News Canada – Tim Rahilly, president) 

Calgary Jazz Orchestra kicks off 19th season in new venue: https://mru.ca/28a3 (660 News – Bella Concert Hall) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

‘Mark it Read’ dyslexia awareness month: https://mru.ca/1ed6 (Global News – Jodi Nickel, faculty)

Three arrests made at Calgary protests amid calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and counter-protest: https://mru.ca/c1f9 (CBC News – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

Police had reasons for Falconridge arrest location: https://mru.ca/3de6 (660 News – Doug King, faculty) 

The Federal Government’s Response to the Alberta Pension Plan: https://mru.ca/7d91 (More Than Money, CHQR)

‘I encourage Albertans to stay in the CPP’: Poilievre speaks on Alberta pension plan proposal: https://mru.ca/ef36 (National Post – Duane Bratt, faculty)

How Cebuana singer-songwriter Niña Arny links psychology to music: https://mru.ca/6a31 (Nina Arny, student) 

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UBC researchers launch new online tool to help teachers take their classes outdoors: https://mru.ca/8fab (UBC News) 

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MP Chahal to announce federal support to strengthen Calgary’s leadership in aviation and pilot training: https://mru.ca/6526 (Canada Gazette, PrairiesCan) 

15 Pros and Cons of Living in Calgary: From Rockies to Rodeos: https://mru.ca/711f (Southwest Journal) 

Calgary Jazz Orchestra playing Tony Bennett classics: https://mru.ca/0062 (660 News – Bella Concert Hall) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Senate debate on Made in Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Health Future: https://mru.ca/387d (CPAC – Leah Hamilton, Corrine Mason, faculty) 

The West’s double standards are once again on display in Israel and Palestine: https://mru.ca/1e3d (The Conversation – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

‘I encourage Albertans to stay in the CPP’: Poilievre speaks on Alberta pension plan proposal: https://mru.ca/3a184 (National Post – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

American Global builds Canadian team: https://mru.ca/7f55 (On Site Magazine – Ann Donald, alum) 

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Public inquiry needed into Alberta Energy Regulator, U of C study concludes: https://mru.ca/4d2c (CBC, The Canadian Press) 

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Taking down barriers: The maiden voyage of the HPED TrailRider: https://mru.ca/5ca9 (Education News Canada – Ian Sherrington, faculty; HPED students) 

Top universities and colleges in Alberta for international students: https://mru.ca/457d (Arrive) 

Provincial funding looks to get internationally educated nurses working in Alberta: https://mru.ca/0ac3 (My Lloydminster Now) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Canada to do all it can to prevent Alberta quitting pension plan -PM: https://mru.ca/56f2 (Reuters – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Students go to extremes to avoid homelessness: https://mru.ca/3362 (CBC Radio News – Mike Chen, student) 

Israeli settler attacks are increasing. Canada won’t condemn the Israeli military’s complicity: https://mru.ca/825c (The Maple – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

Alberta Prime Time Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/a84ce (CTV 2 – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Plus il y a de syndicats, moins il y a de GES (The more unions there are, the less GHGs there are): https://mru.ca/eee3 (Pivot Quebec – Anupam Das, faculty) 

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MacEwan health centre shines amid ongoing family physician ‘crisis’: Alberta college: https://mru.ca/2d25  (CTV News) 

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Get to know Mount Royal University at Open House: https://mru.ca/81a3 (Alberta Native News)

‘Long overdue’: Alberta announces more training spaces for international nurses: https://mru.ca/e8d6 (Edmonton Journal) 

Benevolent Artists National Charity playing Bella Concert Hall: https://mru.ca/b947 (CKUA) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

The business of video games in Alberta: https://mru.ca/be96 (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – David Finch, faculty) 

Cariboo Calling: For some, the rodeo has been bred into them: https://mru.ca/f16c (100 Mile Free Press – Tyson Pietsch, alum) 

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Hiking tuition for Quebec’s English universities could have ‘devastating impact’: https://mru.ca/07d9 (Montreal Gazette) 

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