MRU in the media 

Calgary university in talks for Western Canada’s first optometry school: https://mru.ca/2d07 (CTV News)

Mount Royal University partners with University of Waterloo to explore optometry school in Calgary: https://mru.ca/cbf14 (LiveWire Calgary, Canadian Press) 

Mount Royal University partners with University of Waterloo to explore optometry school in Calgary: https://mru.ca/77fe7 (Hamilton Spectator, Toronto Star – Chad London, provost) 

UWaterloo exploring creation of new optometry school in Alberta: https://mru.ca/d87c (Waterloo Record – Chad London, provost) 

MRU and University of Waterloo take first steps towards establishing school of optometry in Alberta: https://mru.ca/a36b (Education News Canada – Chad London, provost) 

Mount Royal University and Universisty of Waterloo explore bringing optometry school to Alberta: https://mru.ca/1a33 (QR News, Global News Radio) 

Mount Royal University and University of Waterloo Take Steps Toward Establishing a New School of Optometry: https://mru.ca/89ef (Optik Now – Chad London, provost) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Alberta student loan changes already affecting learners: https://mru.ca/0306 (Calgary Journal – Spencer Patterson, student; Tala Abu Hayyaneh, SAMRU) 

Jobs for Gen Z: https://mru.ca/1aa8 (Rakyat Sulsel, Indonesia – Leda Stawnychko, faculty) 

Changes coming to immigration…. But is it enough?: https://mru.ca/9e09 (AM 640 Toronto radio – Kelly Sundberg Faculty)

Danielle Smith’s legal ‘sabre rattling’ dismissed by analysts: https://mru.ca/c815 (National Observer – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Also worth noting

uOttawa launches new app to help university students access free food: https://mru.ca/065f (CityNews Ottawa) 

This post by pglenn@mtroyal.ca

Did we miss something? Send us a link.

MRU in the media 

U of C reports $11 million revenue hit after international student enrolment drops: https://mru.ca/59c4c (CBC News) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Indigenous youth in AB overrepresented in child welfare system: https://mru.ca/7740  (APTN – Audra Foggin, faculty)

Alberta invoking Sovereignty Act for second time: https://mru.ca/30fd (The Eyeopener on CBC Calgary radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

Business report with David Finch: https://mru.ca/29e0 (The Eyeopener on CBC Calgary radio – David Finch, faculty)

Transgender athletes challenge Alberta legislation through sharing of ‘lived experience’: https://mru.ca/e717 (Calgary Journal – Celeste Pang; Gio Dolcecore; Marty Clark; faculty)

Journey Through The Stars Artists Walk: https://mru.ca/0818 (Nation Talk – Gabrielle Lindstrom Weasel Head, faculty & Cheryl Foggo, HD recipient)

Summerside Western Caps’ athletic therapist Megan Drouin recognized for helping save a life: https://mru.ca/8f6b (Saltwire – Megan Drouin, alum) 

The comeback of film photography: Nostalgia fuels Gen Z’s passion for  analogue photography: https://mru.ca/d757 (Calgary Journal – Sydney Daniels, student) 

Also worth noting

Stressed out UBC grad students ease frustrations with ‘smash therapy’: https://mru.ca/5948 (Global News)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Dynamiters alum takes big steps with MRU Cougars: https://mru.ca/b45a (e-know.ca – Leith Olafson, student) 

Researching Researchers: Gloria Perez-Rivera: https://mru.ca/0958 (Calgary Journal – Gloria Perez-Rivera, faculty) 

Fishy business – MRU research exposes deception in Calgary’s seafood market: https://mru.ca/7732 (Education News Canada – Jon Mee, faculty) 

‘We are a weak link’: Canada’s border security under the microscope following Trump tariff threat: https://mru.ca/47e4 (CTV News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of W working group endorses ‘flexible’ approach to verifying Indigeneity for hiring, awards: https://mru.ca/bb19 (Winnipeg Free Press)

This post by hjarmain@mtroyal.ca

           Did we miss something? Send us a link.

MRU in the media 

Heebee Jeebees bringing Christmas cheer to Bella Concert Hall: https://mru.ca/c325  (Global News Morning) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

NCAA ruling big win for hockey players that gives them more options: https://mru.ca/8f31 (CTV News – Justin Lies, student) 

Talking about blockbuster movie mashups: https://mru.ca/1483 (QR News – Lee Easton, faculty) 

‘Not a city in chaos’: Calgary’s mayor pushes back on ‘noise’ in post-budget address: https://mru.ca/ab8c (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Mayor sounds like she’s getting ready for a run at re-election: https://mru.ca/ddae (QR News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

The Free Press’s volleyball top ten: https://mru.ca/3a29 (Winnipeg Free Press – Kai Toney, student) 

Also worth noting

S$30M donation to help YWCA Banff, SAIT explore new partnership: https://mru.ca/8f04 (Rocky Mountain Outlook)

This post by pglenn@mtroyal.ca

Did we miss something? Send us a link.

MRU in the media 

MRU offering free online course in early childhood education: https://mru.ca/b4b3 (Eduation News Canada – Susan Garrow-Oliver, faculty) 

Controversial Alberta legislation the focus of Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils: https://mru.ca/8ecc (Global News – Gloria Sesay, SAMRU) 

Cougars return home after bye week, lose 1-3 to UBC: https://mru.ca/4e08 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars volleyball)

Cougars fall short 0-3 to Thunderbirds in gruelling match: https://mru.ca/be805 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars volleyball)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Is the customer still always right?: https://mru.ca/0eab (QR News – Neil Brigden, faculty)

Calgary Transit’s snow woes: A fixable problem that affects all Calgarians: https://mru.ca/9c49 (Calgary Herald – Jakob Fushtey, student) 

Manitoba’s James Ehnes says Brahms’ concerto ‘one of the reasons I play violin’: https://mru.ca/deaf (Calgary Herald – MRU Conservatory) 

The Science Behind…standing in line for a new thing: https://mru.ca/acd7 (QR News – Dan Devoe, faculty) 

The Diva Show brings celebrity impersonators to the stage: https://mru.ca/85ea (Prince George Citizen – Kat Fullerton, alum) 

Pierre Poilievre regularly met with directors of oil industry association he deemed a ‘money-sucking lobby group’: https://mru.ca/3fba (MSN.ca – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Okotoks musicians proud to play for Calgary Youth Orchestra: https://mru.ca/d2fd (Okotoks Western Wheel – Nolan Asplund, Madeleine Ryan, MRU Conservatory) 

Also worth noting

Canada’s post-secondary industry predicts a storm ahead, as budget cuts shrink courses, staff: https://mru.ca/4b79 (CBC News) 

This post by pglenn@mtroyal.ca

Did we miss something? Send us a link.

MRU in the media

Okotoks musicians proud to play for Calgary Youth Orchestra: https://mru.ca/d936e (Western Wheel – MRU Conservatory)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

S4 Ep1 – Classic Maya Palace Spaces and Feasting (w/ Dr. Maxime Lamoureux-St-Hilaire):  https://mru.ca/b2fb (CSUD Anthropology – Maxime Lamoureux St-Hilaire) 

Alberta government appoints former PM Harper as AIMCo board chair, names three other members: https://mru.ca/adcdf (Calgary Herald/Sun – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Feature Artist For August 2024: Neepin Auger: https://mru.ca/63eb (Alberta Native News – Neepin Auger, alum)

Environmental forensics: https://mru.ca/3746 (The Globe and Mail – Gwen O’Sullivan, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of M to review communication protocols after armed man spotted on campus: https://mru.ca/da2e2 (CTV News Winnipeg)

UCalgary Faculty of Science tests out “contract grading” teaching, learning approach: https://mru.ca/9d1b (UCalgary)

This post by hjarmain@mtroyal.ca

           Did we miss something? Send us a link.

MRU in the media

Rallies held to mark Trans Day of Remembrance: https://mru.ca/03fd  (660 News – SAMRU Pride Centre)

Controversial Alberta legislation the focus of Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils: https://mru.ca/aeb9 (Global Calgary – Gloria Sesay, SAMRU)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Canada’s immigration failures are breaking the nation: https://mru.ca/0323 (NewsTalk 1010 Toronto – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Jewish student journalists are often sidelined for pro-Israel views—but they can make their own media too: https://mru.ca/2255 (Pentiction Herald – Kayla Rzepa, student)

Documentary about residential school experiences to premiere on CBC Gem: https://mru.ca/ee11 (Windspeaker – Adam Solway, alum)

How Trump’s return paves the way for Israel’s annexation of the West Bank: https://mru.ca/9637 (The New Arab – Mark Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

Former PM Stephen Harper named AIMco chair: https://mru.ca/0c9b (City News 660 radio – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of C Dinos men’s hockey coach Mark Howell inching closer to all-time wins record: https://mru.ca/4cc1f (CTV Calgary)

This post by hjarmain@mtroyal.ca

           Did we miss something? Send us a link.

MRU in the media

Pronghorns take down Bobcats: https://mru.ca/b52a (Lethbridge Herald)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Past Need Not Be Prologue: Applying the Lessons of History to NATO-Russia Relations in the Arctic: https://mru.ca/dfb9 (The Arctic Institute – Kari Roberts, faculty)

Updated Grade 7 to 9 career and life management curriculum has ‘great potential’: Calgary professor: https://mru.ca/5284 (LiveWire Calgary, Canadian Press – Sarah Hamilton, faculty) 

Opinion: Alberta’s anti-trans legislation concerns us all: https://mru.ca/0739 (The Ubyssey – Leah Hamilton & Corinne Mason, faculty)

Also worth noting

MacEwan University, Oilers Entertainment Group team up to assist students: https://mru.ca/3383 (MacEwan)

This post by hjarmain@mtroyal.ca

           Did we miss something? Send us a link.

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

The Law Society of Alberta’s decision on Kaycee Madu is unjust: https://mru.ca/ddec9 (Policy Options – Faith-Michael Uzoka, faculty)

New library collection offers a rare look into LGBTQ+ history: https://mru.ca/fdc9d (Calgary Journal – David Aveline, faculty; Sydney Morrissette, student)

Major junior player eligibility the latest change to hit college hockey: https://mru.ca/fe15 (Brainerd Dispatch – Clay Hanus, student) 

Lethbridge-West residents still without representation five months after MLA resignation: https://mru.ca/d9a8 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Why do Alberta autumns feel so warm?: https://mru.ca/ab8d (The Reflector –– Susan Reid, faculty)

Human smuggler issued new Canadian passport after court ordered surrender of travel document: https://mru.ca/9293 (CBC News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Plans are underway to build more student housing in Guelph: https://mru.ca/c210 (Global News) 

This post by pglenn@mtroyal.ca

Did we miss something? Send us a link.

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

RCMP videos show how extremist ideology fuelled armed Coutts protesters: https://mru.ca/effd4 (CBC, The Fifth Estate – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Conspiracy in Couttts: https://mru.ca/e07a (CBC, The Fifth Estate, CBC Radio News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

The marketing behind Taylor Swift: https://mru.ca/d4f9 (CBC Calgary radio – AnneMarie Dorland, faculty)

‘My power is my culture’: Pacey Strangling Wolf crowned as 2025 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess: https://mru.ca/52ba (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Breanna Correia, student) 

Alberta’s standardized testing results don’t tell the whole story: Calgary professor: https://mru.ca/baacc (LiveWire Calgary – Sarah Hamilton, faculty) 

Class of 2024: Teena Starlight reflects on her commitment to embedding Tsuut’ina culture in education: https://mru.ca/1a10 (UCalgary News – Bruce Starlight, honorary degree recipient) 

Premier calls for better trade deal with Mexico: https://mru.ca/43f1 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Discussing Trump’s plans for mass deportations: https://mru.ca/8c77 (Global News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Notwithstanding clause architect and U of R professor Howard Leeson mourned: https://mru.ca/003e (CBC News) 

This post by pglenn@mtroyal.ca

Did we miss something? Send us a link.