Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Alberta NDP win vacant seat in Lethbridge-West byelection, per unofficial results: https://mru.ca/e4b9 (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Change management shows us how we all can become climate leaders: https://mru.ca/dfea (The Conversation – Crystal Chokshi, faculty) *also picked up by the National Tribune & the Canadian Press 

NDP Wins Nenshi’s First Byelection Test: https://mru.ca/2137 (The Tyee – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

Path to victory for Alberta NDP goes through smaller cities like Lethbridge: political scientist: https://mru.ca/74e8 (City News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

How many people does it take to run a city? In Calgary, it’s about 15,000: https://mru.ca/41b4 (CBC News website – Lori Williams, faculty)

How many people does it take to run a city? In Calgary, it’s about 15,000: https://mru.ca/7d81 (CBC Calgary radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

Cabinet shuffle and a look at the Canadian political landscape: https://mru.ca/9da06 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘It’s a connection you can feel in your marrow’: Fort Smith instructor: https://mru.ca/b88a (The Waterloo Record/other Postmedia publications – Kyle Napier, alum/faculty)

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Report says University of Calgary delivered measured response to Gaza protest in May:  https://mru.ca/74b3 (CTV Calgary)

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From Values to Action: Inspiring Change Through Education: https://mru.ca/9880 (UAlberta)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Smith, Ford remain at odds on tariffs despite message of unity at premiers’ meeting: https://mru.ca/03b7 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Once a political star, Canada’s Justin Trudeau is fighting for his job amid Trump tariff threats: https://mru.ca/7dbb (LA Times – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Lethbridge-West byelection first true test of Nenshi leadership, expert says: https://mru.ca/a6f0 (CityNews – Lori Williams, faculty)

Lethbridge-West byelection ‘too close to call’ heading into race’s final day: https://mru.ca/5d78 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Wednesday marks byelection day in Lethbridge: https://mru.ca/386d (City News 660 radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

Polls open for Lethbridge-West by-election: https://mru.ca/670b (Western Standard – Lori Williams, faculty)

Lethbridge-West by-election voters send NDP’s Rob Miyashiro to the Alberta Legislature: https://mru.ca/07f9 (Albertapolitics.ca – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

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University of Lethbridge looking for Blackfoot artist to create new school symbol: https://mru.ca/d32c2 (CTV Lethbridge)

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Trauma, attachment styles and repression are buzzwords that teem in online discourse: Professor Peter Choate:  https://mru.ca/36a7 (New Indian Express – Peter Choate, faculty)

Where will Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi run?: https://mru.ca/2832 (CityNews – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Nenshi looking to legislature seat with Notley’s departure: https://mru.ca/1d65 (Global News Morning – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Left behind? Crowded Calgary buses are leaving more riders shivering at the stop: https://mru.ca/8bb1 (CBC News – Charmae Laurel, alum) 

Paul Brandt receives medal for his work in the fight against human trafficking:  https://mru.ca/9989 (CTV News – Paul Brandt, alum & HD recipient)

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Researchers share insights, strategies to address homelessness among post-secondary students: https://mru.ca/3f54 (CBC News)

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New MRU parking policies prompt backlash over costs and convenience: https://mru.ca/e2b24 (Calgary Journal)

Calgary Jazz Orchestra holding christmas show at Bella Concert Hall: https://mru.ca/cd832 (660 News – Bella Concert Hall)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Freeland’s resignation hurts Canada’s trade position, challenges Trudeau’s future: analysts: https://mru.ca/ef21 (Calgary Sun/Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet: https://mru.ca/e917 (Market Screener, Wall Street Journal  – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

What is Trump trying to do on social media?: https://mru.ca/0d1d (CTV News Channel – Lori Wiliams, faculty)

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi hints at Edmonton-Strathcona run: https://mru.ca/0319 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Nenshi may run in Edmonton-Strathcona: https://mru.ca/65ec  (CHED – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Nenshi eyeing Notley’s seat in Edmonton: https://mru.ca/ccbc (660 News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

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New documentary dives into neuroscience research at the University of Lethbridge: https://mru.ca/2f1e (Global News) 

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Land’s End Enssemble and student performers to play Bella Concert Hall: https://mru.ca/3c25 (CKUA) 

Calgary Fire Department graduates 37 new firefighters: https://mru.ca/24ad (LiveWire Calgary)  

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Danielle Smith approval rating holds steady at 45%: poll: https://mru.ca/c412 (CTV Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

Recent graduates find the job jungle hard to cut through: https://mru.ca/058a (Calgary Journal – Jared Rosso, student) 

Alberta unveils U.S. border security plan with sheriffs, dogs and drones:  https://mru.ca/3f3e (CBC website – Lori Wiliams & Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Alberta unveils U.S. border security plan with sheriffs, dogs and drones: https://mru.ca/8f0b (CBC broadcast Canada Tonight – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Canada ‘not doing well’ with border security: https://mru.ca/58db (CBC News Channel – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Smith announces new Sheriffs team, ‘critical border zone’ to curb illegal activity along Alberta-U.S. border: https://mru.ca/b2ad (Calgary Herald – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Working with the US on border security: https://mru.ca/ca41  (CBC radio Vancouver + aired in all CBC markets across Canada – Lori Williams, faculty)

Plan for Alberta border patrol impresses criminologist: https://mru.ca/2aa1  (QR) https://mru.ca/b8ac (CHED) (QR Calgary & CHED Edmonton  – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Breaking down Alberta’s border patrol plan: https://mru.ca/c136 (CBC Radio Calgary and Edmonton – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘Can’t trust the numbers’: Security concerns persist at Alberta-U.S. border as CBSA touts successes: https://mru.ca/902e0 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Are we actually fixing our border?: https://mru.ca/6c75 (CFIQ – Kelly Sundberg) 

Rachel Notley will soon be completely out of politics: https://mru.ca/f1ee (City News 660 radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

Notley will be remembered for turning Alberta into two-party province: https://mru.ca/6e57 (QR News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi hints at Edmonton-Strathcona run: https://mru.ca/0319 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

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University of Regina no longer offers BA program for degree in linguistics: https://mru.ca/6c6f (CBC News) 

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How Mount Royal University’s recreation centre is creating inclusive spaces for all students: https://mru.ca/9c22e (Calgary Journal – Bjorn Billiehaug, staff)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Family of toddler killed by parents calls for accountability from Children and Family Services: https://mru.ca/50da (CTV Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

What is Trump trying to do on social media?: https://mru.ca/0d1d (CTV News Channel – Lori Wiliams, faculty)

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

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St. Mary’s University creates Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education thanks to $7M donation: https://mru.ca/7ab8 (St. Mary’s)

New University of Calgary study explores preventing domestic violence: https://mru.ca/3817 (CTV Calgary)

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MRU welcomes future students to its annual open house: https://mru.ca/fe24 (Calgary Journal – Emma Miller, student; Julia Diment, staff)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Fostering Indigenous joy in Calgary schools essential for Indigenous well-being: researchers: https://mru.ca/90d4 (Livewire Calgary/The Canadian Press – Audra Foggin, faculty)

‘There was almost a utopian feeling to it’: How StumbleUpon pioneered the way we use the internet: https://mru.ca/9bf7 (BBC – Gilbert Wilkes, faculty)

Calling for a change in the security industry: https://mru.ca/3346 (CBC Edmonton radio – Ritesh Narayan, faculty)

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Lethbridge post-secondary schools trying to help students manage exam stress: https://mru.ca/f14f (CTV Lethbridge)

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Land’s End Chamber Music Society Presents Workers Students Union: https://mru.ca/bdce (CKUA Radio – Bella Concert Hall/MRU Conservatory)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Critics raise eyebrows over plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine war effort: https://mru.ca/78bf (The Canadian Press – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Questions over sending prohibited firearms to Ukraine: https://mru.ca/6775 (CHQT – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Alberta Legislature Wraps Up Fall Session With Anti-Trans Bills: https://mru.ca/7e63 (Press Progress – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

Concerns grow as Calgary Catholic School District halts new intakes for 2 specialized programs: https://mru.ca/c075 (CBC News – Sarah Hamilton, faculty) 

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International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say: https://mru.ca/a6b0 (CBC News)

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The Tenors To Appear With The Calgary Philharmonic: https://mru.ca/d40a (Broadway World – Bella Concert Hall, Taylor Family Foundation) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media\

How Trump, and his tariff threats, could reshape the U.S.-Canada border: https://mru.ca/4abe (MSN – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Cybersecurity: A growing necessity: https://mru.ca/b4d2 (Calgary Journal – Chidera Ozuka, student; Bernadette Hart, staff) 

The appeal of nostalgia in entertainment and its different roles in modern storytelling: https://mru.ca/a5cd (Calgary Journal – Lin Young, faculty) 

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Review finds University of Alberta had legal authority to clear pro-Palestinian encampment: https://mru.ca/0ba9 (CBC News) 

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Canadian universities in talks for Western Canada’s first optometry school: https://mru.ca/228a (Contact Lens Spectrum)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Remembering a broadcast legend: Calgarians pay their respects to Darrel Janz: https://mru.ca/699a (CTV Calgary – Daryl Janz, longtime instructor and HD recipient)

‘Extraordinary man’: Broadcast legend Darrel Janz remembered at Calgary service: https://mru.ca/48aa (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Daryl Janz, longtime instructor and HD recipient)

Canada’s Top 5 Social Enterprises of 2024 (according to students of social entrepreneurship: https://mru.ca/d91e (SEE Change – Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation students) 

‘I’m completely humbled’: Jyoti Gondek awarded mayor of the year by Municipal World Magazine: https://mru.ca/558d (CTV News – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

How The UCP Is Rejigging Calgary’s Next Election: https://mru.ca/c3e5 (The Sprawl – Lori Williams, faculty) 

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The escalating challenges of university leadership: https://mru.ca/7d7b (University Affairs) 

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