MRU in the media

Students express housing concerns in Calgary as campus residences reach capacity: https://mru.ca/a253 (CBC Calgary website – Mark Keller, Director of Residence & Tala Abu Hayyaneh, SAMRU REC President)

Students express housing concerns in Calgary as campus residences reach capacity: https://mru.ca/818f (CBC Calgary radio – Mark Keller, Director of Residence & Tala Abu Hayyaneh, SAMRU REC President)

Post-secondary residences in Calgary at capacity: https://mru.ca/547a https://mru.ca/7065 (City News 660 radio – Mark Keller, Director of Residence ) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

‘It seems like a nightmare’: Parents seek answers on Calgary daycare closures: https://mru.ca/b8ca (CTV Calgary – Michelle Briegel, faculty)

Pedestrian zone turfed but traffic, congestion issues remain at forefront in Banff: https://mru.ca/1f14 (Western Wheel – Lori Williams, faculty(

Alberta Primetime Politics Panel Aug. 15: https://mru.ca/2187 (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

CANADA’S ACTIVE ROLE IN US IMPERIALISM: WITH MUHANNAD AYYASH: https://mru.ca/dcfc5 (CJPME – Mark Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

Cavalry FC U SPORTS Update: https://mru.ca/9b51 (Our Sports Central – Caden Rogozinski, student athlete)

Also worth noting

New parasite named after retired University of Lethbridge professor: https://mru.ca/c188 (Global News)

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Mount Royal recognized at annual athletic therapy awards: https://mru.ca/e3b9 (Education News Canada)

New leadership continues MRU’s tradition of excellence in nursing and midwifery: https://mru.ca/5c98 (Education News Canada)

Dragons Commit To College And University: https://mru.ca/02ab (Drumheller Online)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Aug. 14, 2024: Overcrowding in tourism: https://mru.ca/5c06 (Alberta at Noon on CBC – Joe Pavelka, faculty)

Giving feedback can be daunting for new leaders — here’s how to provide it thoughtfully: https://mru.ca/6aca (Canadian Manufacturing – Leda Stawnychko, faculty) *original article from The Conversation shared earlier this week.

Also worth noting

The Latest Insights into Academic Integrity from Wiley: https://mru.ca/a88b (Wiley via Academica)

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Canada Tonight: MP’s to investigate how terror suspects entered Canada: https://mru.ca/aa93 (CBC National – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) *interview starts at 4:29

David Parker: Around Town with Emmy-nominated set designer Amber Humphries: https://mru.ca/c804 (Calgary Herald – Amber Humphries, alum)

Is Premier Smith facing challenges within her own party?: https://mru.ca/bf1b (QR Calgary 770 AM – Lori Williams, faculty)

Why you’re crying while watching the Olympics: https://mru.ca/d107 (QR Calgary 770 AM – Dan Devoe, faculty) *resharing from Aug. 13 with permanent link

What is the blue mind theory?: https://mru.ca/98a7 (CBC Radio North – Dan Devoe, faculty)

Suspect arrested, second sought in deadly shooting east of Calgary: https://mru.ca/33845 (630 CHED Edmonton – Doug King, faculty)

Also worth noting

Concerns over student deaths abroad unlikely to dim demand: https://mru.ca/dde2 (University World News)

U of C researchers hoping unlocking the scoop on poop proves positive for mental health: https://mru.ca/23f6 (Calgary Sun)

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Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Oil Kings welcome Presnilla as Head Athletic Therapist: https://mru.ca/21ec (Our Sports Central – Adrian Presnilla, alum)

Chiefs’ Athletic Therapist Takes Gig with Edmonton Oil Kings: https://mru.ca/0961 (Fraser Valley News – Adrian Presnilla, alum)

What does the shaping of narratives by Israel mean for Palestinians?: https://mru.ca/cdc0 (The Inside Story, Al Jazeera Media – Muhannad Ayyash, faculty) 

Why do we cry during the Olympics: https://mru.ca/1ac7 (Q107 Toronto – Dan Devoe, faculty) 

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Northern College offers mining program for free to members of an nearby Indigenous community: CBC News

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MRU in the media 

Powerchair soccer comes to Calgary: https://mru.ca/fc74 (CityNews, 660 News) 

National soccer showcase held at MRU: https://mru.ca/01fc  (News 770, Global News)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Giving feedback can be daunting for new leaders — here’s how to provide it thoughtfully: https://mru.ca/a014f (The Conversation – Leda Stawnychko, faculty) 

Carstairs-area book publisher once again contender for Alberta award: https://mru.ca/8ec8 (The Albertan – Kelly Kaur, faculty) 

Things fans should know about Bret Hart outside of wrestling: https://mru.ca/48db (Microsoft.com – Bret Hart, honorary degree recipient) 

RCMP share new information in rural shooting: https://mru.ca/8959 (News 770 – Doug King, faculty) 

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Spike in demand for post-secondary residences in Lethbridge amid rent increases: https://mru.ca/a000 (CTV News) 

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

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

David Finch on non-alcoholic beverages: https://mru.ca/5f5b2 (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – David Finch, faculty)

How did alleged ISIS terrorists gain entry to Canada?: https://mru.ca/15e9 (News 770 – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Also worth noting

Northern College offers mining program for free to members of an nearby Indigenous community: CBC News

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MRU in the media

10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Aug 9-11): https://mru.ca/4ae3 (CTV)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

What impact do X (formerly Twitter) bots have on politics: https://mru.ca/28db9 (630 CHED & other Corus talk radio stations across Canada – Lori Williams, faculty)

RCMP seek potential ‘critical’ witness to fatal shooting east of Calgary: https://mru.ca/c0d2 (City News 660 radio – Doug King, faculty)

Also worth noting

Opinion: As McGill’s president, I have a duty to all students, no matter their views: https://mru.ca/91814 (Montreal Gazette & also shared in Academica Top Ten)

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Designing Home: https://mru.ca/9d9e (Business in Calgary –  Jenelle Erickson, alum) 

Tories reject allegation they are behind bot posts after Poilievre rally: https://mru.ca/0bb8 (The Canadian Press, Yahoo News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Posts have all the trappings of being bots: https://mru.ca/2f69 (CFNO – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Honey! I shrunk the party! UCP membership shrivels as Danielle Smith moves farther into loony MAGA territory: https://mru.ca/c623 (AlbertaPolitics.ca – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Author’s book of flash fiction contains stories that are short but not always sweet: https://mru.ca/f807 (Calgary Herald – Ken Rivard, retired faculty) 

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Fake letter leaves Nigerian international student without status, asked to leave Canada: https://mru.ca/e245 (CBC News) 

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MRU in the media 

With scores of data, Calgarian hopes to ‘reimagine’ Calgary Transit: https://mru.ca/ef8e (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun) 

The Debators: Is being the home team the best?: https://mru.ca/9a16c (CBC Radio, The Debators – Bella Concert Hall

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

How overcrowding impacts the world’s tourism hotspots:  ​​https://mru.ca/fb958 (The Conversatioon – Joe Pavelka, faculty) 

Ever heard of “blue mind theory?” We hear why you really should take that beach vacation: https://mru.ca/e93a (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – Dan Devoe, faculty) 

Toronto terror arrests raise questions about security screening: https://mru.ca/1d7a (Global News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Lawyers for Coutts border blockade defendants say Crown overreached with conspiracy to murder charges: https://mru.ca/edf9 (CTV News – Doug King, faculty)

Coutts trial will likely move quickly to sentencing: https://mru.ca/91b4 (iNews 880 – Doug King, faculty) 

Conspiracy in Coutts trial may have been over-charge: https://mru.ca/8591 (News 770 – Doug King, faculty) 

The Science Behind . . . mental health impact of fire disaster: https://mru.ca/0256 

(QR News, Aug. 2, 4:17 p.m.  – Dan Devoe, faculty)

Discussing international prisoner swap: https://mru.ca/504b3 (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Do air purifiers work? Everything you need to know according to experts: https://mru.ca/dc7f (National Post – Israel Dunmade, faculty) 

Also worth noting

UBC spin-out company makes super-black material: https://mru.ca/2f99 (Business in Vancouver)

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MRU in the media 

Trio of business leaders will aid in third-party panel selection process for water main rupture review: https://mru.ca/3f57 (Calgary Herald – Dawn Farrell, chancellor) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Blue Mind Theory addresses water’s therapeutic effects on mental health: https://mru.ca/4cb0 (CBC Radio – Dan Devoe, faculty)

Do air purifiers work? Everything you need to know according to experts: https://mru.ca/dc7f (National Post – Israel Dunmade, faculty) 

Polling numbers as bad as ever for Liberals: https://mru.ca/485f (660 News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Athena Fourlas signs with OFI: https://mru.ca/a86c5 (BVM Sports – Athena Fourlas, alum)

Alberta basketball community celebrates Canadian 3X3 Olympic team: https://mru.ca/6983  (CBC Radio News – Robyn Fleckenstein, Cougars Athletics)

Also worth noting

Alberta university named as one of your best shots at becoming a CEO: https://mru.ca/2c72 (Daily Hive) 

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