MRU Media

MRU Media: 10/17/2023

MRU in the media

The Journey so Far, Journey to Indigenization at MRU: https://mru.ca/33c8 (The Reflector) 

You can adopt black cats at this Calgary shelter’s Halloween party this year: https://mru.ca/1a4c (Daily Hive) 

Top 6 colleges and universities In Calgary for Indian students In 2023: https://mru.ca/a664 (Times of India) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Original oilsands drama will open Red Deer Players’ Breaking Cover playreading series: https://mru.ca/0212 (Red Deer Advocate – Natalie Meisner, faculty) 

No, the Supreme Court ruling on federal environmental law is not good for business: https://mru.ca/9f6e (Globe and Mail – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Everything’s hitting ‘pretty damn close to home’: foreign policy experts urge Canadian rethink on global priorities amid international crises, Israel-Gaza war: https://mru.ca/86e5 (The Hill Times – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Also worth noting

University of Manitoba class navigates through discussion about conflict in the Middle East: https://mru.ca/002a (CityNews Winnipeg) 

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MRU Media: 10/16/2023

MRU in the media

Canadian North partners with Calgary university to offer jobs to aviation graduates: https://mru.ca/5769 (CBC News website Kelly Williams-Whitt, dean; Deanna Wiebe, faculty) 

MRU, Canadian North partner to address pilot shortage, empower Inuit students: https://mru.ca/0e09 (Academica – Kelly Williams-Whitt, dean) 

Canadian North and Mount Royal University partner to train Inuit pilots: https://mru.ca/1ecf (Skies Magazine – Kelly Williams-Whitt, dean) 

Canadian North and Mount Royal University to tackle pilot shortage: https://mru.ca/c517 (FINN The Aviation Industry Hub)

Mount Royal University women’s hockey team triumphs over University of Calgary Dinos in a thrilling 4-1 victory: https://mru.ca/3471 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars) 

Mount Royal University Men’s Hockey Team Falls to Dinos 3-2 in Close Home Game: https://mru.ca/1f21 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Conflict in Gaza brings strife to Canadian campuses:  https://mru.ca/80edd (Globe and Mail – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

Latest in Israel-Hamas war: https://mru.ca/d806 (Global News at 6 – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

Opinion: Public policy must be grounded in facts, not fantasy: https://mru.ca/8d1a (Calgary Herald – Roberta Lexier, faculty) 

Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer to retire following 2023-24 season: https://mru.ca/7249 (NHL.com – Jeff Rimer, alum) 

Alberta’s UCP to debate pronoun policy in schools at upcoming AGM: https://mru.ca/f471 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Prime Time Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/226a (CTV 2 – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Alberta post-secondary students face financial aid delays: https://mru.ca/765e (CityNews) 

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MRU Media: 10/13/2023

MRU in the media

Canadian North teams up with university to tackle pilot shortage: https://mru.ca/6128 (CBC Radio Canada International – Kelly Williams-Whitt, dean) 

Mount Royal University to train Inuit pilots: https://mru.ca/bc4f (CityNews) 

MRU, Canadian North partnership unveiled: https://mru.ca/fabad (Global News at 6) 

Canadian North teaming up with Mount Royal University to train pilots: https://mru.ca/395b (CBC Northbeat) 

Canadian North airline and MRU announce aviation partnership: https://mru.ca/b64a8 (CBC Radio Yellowknife) 

Partnership to offer pilot jobs to Inuit aviation grads from MRU: https://mru.ca/ec610 (CBC Radio News – Kelly Williams-Whitt, dean) 

Canadian North and Mount Royal University to announce strategic partnership addressing critical pilot shortage: https://mru.ca/f93c (Nation Talk) 

Canadian North teams up with Mount Royal to train pilots: https://mru.ca/393e (Western Standard – Kelly Williams-Whitt, dean) 

Canadian North and Mount Royal University Partner to Train Inuit Pilots: https://mru.ca/cc91 (Canadian North – Kelly Williams-Whitt, dean)

Collaboration between MRU and Canadian North looks to address pilot shortage: https://mru.ca/a088 (660 News) 

Inuit-owned airline in partnership with Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/7eeb (iNews 880

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dim daytime skies this Saturday: https://mru.ca/578e (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Stephen Jeans, faculty) 

Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer to retire following 2023-24 season: https://mru.ca/7249 (NHL.com – Jeff Rimer, alum) 

Alberta’s masking directive for hospitals takes regional approach: https://mru.ca/914e (CTV News – Trevor Day, faculty) 

Palestinian rights according to the political climate in Canada: https://mru.ca/f920 (Rabble.caa – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

New AHS approach on hospital mask mandates passes decision to local authorities: https://mru.ca/bccc (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Geography and bumblebees: A $120,000 project: https://mru.ca/3142 (The Reflector – Katherine Boggs, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Alberta launches search for its 23rd chancellor: https://mru.ca/b840 (University of Alberta News) 

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MRU Media: 10/12/2023

MRU in the media

MRU and Lutsel K’é Dene First Nation sign practicum agreement: https://mru.ca/271d (Education News Canada – Elder Roy Bear Chief; Stephen Price, dean

Mount Royal professor says Palestinians right to stand up for themselves: https://mru.ca/2d36 (Western Standard – Mary Ayyash, faculty; Tim Rahilly, president)

Airdrie Flying Discovery Day introducing kids to the world of aviation: https://mru.ca/7683e (Airdrie CityView – MRU Aviation) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Palestinian Calgarian on the Israeli Palestine conflict: https://mru.ca/0c1c (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – Mark Ayyash, faculty) 

Coaches poll ranks Canada West hockey teams: https://mru.ca/e691 (CJWW – MRU Cougars) 

Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer to retire following 2023-24 season: https://mru.ca/7249 (NHL.com – Jeff Rimer, alum) 

Also worth noting

Canadian university names first-of-its-kind chief AI officer. More may be coming: https://mru.ca/0bb40 (Global News) 

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MRU Media: 10/11/2023

MRU in the media

All cool in Calgary? My first month: https://mru.ca/8751  (Studying Worldwide – Tim an exchange student)

Supporters rally for Israel and Palestine in Calgary: https://mru.ca/002f (City News – students)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Edmonton’s Jewish community wants apology from mayor over social media posts:  https://mru.ca/1913 (CTV Edmonton – Duane Bratt, faculty)

EDMONTON MAYOR UNDER FIRE FOR COMMENTS ON ISRAEL-GAZA WAR: https://mru.ca/8b6d (CTV Edmonton website – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Karen Pheasant named to Dance Hall of Fame: https://mru.ca/282e (The Manitoulin – Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane, faculty)

Duane Bratt joins 630 CHED: https://mru.ca/3c0d (630 CHED Edmonton – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Opinion: Palestinians are showing that they will not be erased: https://mru.ca/d708 (Aljazeera – Mark Muhannad Ayyash)

Alberta Primetime Politics Panel Oct. 10: https://mru.ca/27ff (Alberta Primetime – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Cybersecurity training, research centre opens at University of Calgary: https://mru.ca/dc44b (Global Calgary)

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MRU Media: 10/10/2023

MRU in the media

Mount Royal University women’s hockey team suffers 2-0 loss in home opener against University of Alberta: https://mru.ca/8914 (BVM Sports – women’s hockey team)

Mount Royal University men’s hockey team suffers 5-2 loss to University of Alberta Golden Bears: https://mru.ca/87a0 (BVM Sports – men’s hockey team)

MRU Conservatory classes spark radio host’s interest: https://mru.ca/0120 (98.5 VIRGIN Radio)

Major makeover envisioned for Glenmore Landing: https://mru.ca/a470 (Calgary Herald)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Calgary woman joins Vatican march calling for ordination of women to the priesthood: https://mru.ca/30604 (Global Calgary – Steven Engler, faculty)

Red Barn Books racks up award hat trick: https://mru.ca/545c (Mountain View Today – Kelly Kaur, faculty)

Pumpkins, soccer, and walks for charity and justice: What our photographers saw this weekend:  https://mru.ca/4aec8 (Calgary Herald – Amir Bahman Radnejad, faculty)

Man arrested following pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies outside Calgary city hall: https://mru.ca/2b7e (CTV Calgary – Mark Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

‘Playing with fire’: Poll shows Albertans still aren’t in favour of provincial pension plan: https://mru.ca/949f (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

FEWER THAN 200 LIBERALS HOLD PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE SEATS. WHY? https://mru.ca/4623 (National Post – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Jewish and Palestinian communities in Alberta react to violence in Israel: https://mru.ca/eef9 (Global News – Mark Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

Jewish and Palestinian communities in Alberta react to violence in Israel: https://mru.ca/c902 (inews880 Edmonton – Mark Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

​​Edmonton mayor’s social media post on Middle East violence leads to debate: https://mru.ca/9298 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Calgary investigates Nazi-style march through student residence: https://mru.ca/d8ef9 (Global Calgary)

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MRU Media: 10/06/2023

MRU in the media

Mount Royal University students to help offer recreation programs in Lutsel K’e: https://mru.ca/694d (NSSL Media – Maggie Quance, faculty)

Documentary screening offers support to families and individuals struggling with dyslexia: https://mru.ca/850d (Calgary Journal) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

A New Downtown Arena Deal in Calgary: https://mru.ca/c0677 (Any Uak Media – Duane Bratt, faculty)

SIMPLE MOUTH RINSE COULD SPOT EARLY CVD RISK: https://mru.ca/e811 (Retail Pharmacy Magazine – Trevor King, faculty)

Just one Liberal MLA got elected in Manitoba. Here’s how the brand is struggling across Canada:  https://mru.ca/2610 (National Post – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Purschke appointed captain in Swedish league: https://mru.ca/91c9 (Wetaskiwin Times – Anna Purschke, alum)

AB Primetime Politics Panel Oct. 5: https://mru.ca/49338 (Alberta Primetime – Archie Mclean, faculty) *starts approx. 8 minutes in

How Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell quietly took control of Canada’s most-controversial pipeline:  https://mru.ca/abc0 (Globe and Mail – Dawn Farrell, Chancellor) *subscription required

Also worth noting

TMU implements Indigenous Wellbeing and Cultural Practice Leave: https://mru.ca/1fc3 (TMU)

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MRU Media: 10/05/2023

MRU in the media

Calgary’s Mount Royal University signs practicum agreement with Łutsel K’é Dene First Nation: https://mru.ca/1347 (My True North Now – Stephen Price, faculty)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

How would Alberta fare in a recession?: https://mru.ca/abd9 (City News 660 radio – Anupam Das, faculty)

Alberta’s energy path central to Canada’s economic health, Trudeau tells business delegation: https://mru.ca/e05c (CBC Radio One – Lori Williams, faculty)

A look at the state of policing: https://mru.ca/3550 (CBC Vancouver – Doug King, faculty)

Opinion: PCs architects of their own misfortune: https://mru.ca/05aa (Winnipeg Free Press – Duane Bratt, faculty)

With a message of inclusion, school program builds momentum for Special Olympics: https://mru.ca/24835 (Calgary Herald – Eden Wilson, alum)

Details on new downtown arena deal expected to emerge today: https://mru.ca/e208 (CBC Calgary -Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

Post-secondary enrolment on the rise in Lethbridge: https://mru.ca/a4c6 (CTV Calgary)

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MRU Media: 10/04/2023

MRU in the media

MRU, Łútsël K’é sign five-year practicum agreement: https://mru.ca/1a70 (Academica Top Ten)

Łútsël K’é signs recreation deal with Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/7bfd (Cabin Radio – Maggie Quance, faculty)

Practicum agreement signed between MRU and Łútsël K’é: https://mru.ca/e6574 (CJCD True North FM)

MRU, Łútsël K’é sign five-year practicum agreement: https://mru.ca/5079 (CBC Radio One Inuvik)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Unpacking the origins of the anti-trans movement in Canada: https://mru.ca/4086 (Vancouver Cooperative Radio – Corinne Mason & Leah Hamilton, faculty)

Children get physical activity boost with online resource: https://mru.ca/0ec5 (Nation Talk – Dawne Clark, faculty) 

A look at the changing business of agriculture: https://mru.ca/1953 (CBC Radio One – David Finch, faculty)

Marc C Drumm, CRM, named Senior Vice President of the Expanded Team at American Global Canada: https://mru.ca/fc119 (Latestfinance.news – Ann Donald, alum)

Book review: African thinkers analyse some of the big issues of our time – race, belonging and identity: https://mru.ca/f39a (The Conversation – Ademola Adesola, faculty)

Also worth noting

Keyano, Portage receive investments from AB to support facility upgrades, programming:  https://mru.ca/18c8 https://mru.ca/09e8 (AB Gov)

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MRU Media: 10/03/2023

MRU in the media

MRU and Łutsel K’é Dene First Nation sign practicum agreement: https://mru.ca/6246 (QR Calgary – Chief James Marlowe) *Oct. 02 @ 4:00, starts roughly 7 minutes in

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Calgary Police Investigate Linked Shootings as Victim Remains Uncooperative: https://mru.ca/e615 (BNN Network – Doug King, faculty)

MP’s gathering to elect a new speaker: https://mru.ca/2b330  (City News radio Vancouver, Calgary, Kitchener/Waterloo, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax – Duane Bratt, faculty)

How serious is Alberta’s plan for its own pension plan: https://mru.ca/8781 (CBC Radio One Kelowna – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Do you feel happy living in Calgary? Quality of life report suggests many do:  https://mru.ca/a70f (CTV Calgary)

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