MRU in the media

Mount Royal students association considering alternatives to timing of fall reading break: https://mru.ca/1fa7 (Calgary Journal – James Manning, Kata MacDougall, students; Tala Abu Hayyaneh, SAMRU REC; Brenda Lang, faculty)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Understanding police welfare checks in wake of suspected CO poisoning in Calgary: https://mru.ca/d269 (CTV Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

 Man wanted in 2023 West Edmonton Mall shooting among Canada’s top fugitives: https://mru.ca/cf7d0 (City News Edmonton – Doug King, faculty)

Alberta plan to address border issues ‘solid,’ Canada needs single security agency: border security expert: https://mru.ca/7fc5 (Calgary Herald – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Daryl Janz remembered at memorial service: https://mru.ca/445b (City News 660 radio – Daryl Janz, longtime instructor and HD recipient)

Grieving in unusual circumstances (ashes of listener’s loved one are stuck in the mail): https://mru.ca/7b8a (QR Calgary’s Connect with Sarah Crosbie – Dan Devoe, faculty)

Also worth noting

Combatting use of AI by New Brunswick university students — or not: https://mru.ca/12aed (CBC New Brunswick)

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Timely, impactful support for young learners: https://mru.ca/c27bc (Government of Alberta and Education News Canada – Steacy Pinney, changemaker in residence)

Dec. 3 Politics Panel: Lori Williams & Don Hill: https://mru.ca/66dd (CTV 2/Alberta Primetime – Lori Williams, faculty)

Five ways that PSE can better support international students with ADHD: Opinion:  https://mru.ca/c226 (Academica Top Ten – Zenith Bose, staff)

Is the human still in the loop?: https://mru.ca/aba6 (Digital Journal – Lauren Dwyer, faculty)

The ‘dynamic’ change the political landscape over the last decade: https://mru.ca/5f67 (QR Calgary Mornings with Sue & Andy – Lori Williams, faculty) *Lori is the first interview

Alberta legislation on transgender youth, student pronouns and sex education set to become law: (1) https://mru.ca/8b09f (2)  https://mru.ca/6304 (QR Calgary Mornings with Sue & Andy – Gio Dolcecore, faculty)

In Alberta, Queer Families Are ‘Not OK’: https://mru.ca/0240 (The Tyee – Leah Hamilton & Corinne Mason, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of Calgary in Qatar marks end of an era with final Alumni Dinner: https://mru.ca/8294a (UCalagry)

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Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Alberta’s proposed Fairness and Safety in Sport Act is anything but fair: https://mru.ca/1eb8 (MSN/The Canadian Press – Celeste Pang; Gio Dolcecore; Marty Clark; faculty) 

‘We went from being students to colleagues’: Science undergrads make their mark at world-class research centre: https://mru.ca/3736b (McMaster – Sara Smith, faculty)

Rise of conservatism among young people: between economic anxiety and the quest for change: https://mru.ca/6e58 (Le Franco – Lori Williams, faculty) *title is translated as original article is in french

New reporter joins Abbotsford News: https://mru.ca/3e42a (The Abbotsford News – Brandon Tucker, alum)

Border security a concern amid new numbers from US Customs and Border Security: https://mru.ca/e7dd (City News 660 radio – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

The Science Behind… parasocial grief: https://mru.ca/c156 (QR Calgary – Dan Devoe, faculty) *re-aired from August

Also worth noting

CMCC signs a new articulation agreement with the University of Regina: https://mru.ca/aaf4a (U of R)

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MRU in the media 

A vision to educate more optometrists: https://mru.ca/f2348 (University of Waterlloo Optometry and Vision Science – Chad London, provost0 

University of Waterloo and Mount Royal University Partner on Potential New School of Optometry: https://mru.ca/2a705 (Vision Monday,– Chad London, provost) 

Cougars Catchup: December 2: https://mru.ca/d1e26 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Ukrainian woman hoping to make Calgary volleyball players great on and off the court: https://mru.ca/6a4c (CTV News – Nataliia Klimenova, alum) 

Alberta’s proposed Fairness and Safety in Sport Act is anything but fair: https://mru.ca/ae98 (The Conversation – Celeste Pang, Gio Dolcecore, Marty Clark, faculty) 

Empowering Immigrant Lawyers: Charles Osuji’s Guide to Thriving in Canada: https://mru.ca/cd0d (iVox – Charles Osuji, honorary degree recipient) 

Alberta premier says border with the U.S. is ‘leaky’ — here’s what the numbers say: https://mru.ca/e65f (CBC News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Union calls on Liberals to allow CBSA to patrol entire border, but LeBlanc says it’s not a priority: https://mru.ca/d69f (National Post – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

What border security measures are being called for to avoid Trump tariffs?: https://mru.ca/1815 (Daily Guardian – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Political analyst weighs in on Gondek announcing plans to run for 2nd term as Calgary mayor: https://mru.ca/d8b9 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Questions about photo radar in Alberta: https://mru.ca/ea2ce (CHED, QR News – Doug King, faculty) 

Gondek’s decision to run again a surprise to some: https://mru.ca/d099 (QR News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Coffee chats lead to career change for professor: https://mru.ca/e426 (CBC News Ontario – Rose Asgharzadeh, faculty)

Retailers unsure about GST holiday: https://mru.ca/ec54 (CTV News Channel – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Breaking barriers: when international students have ADHD: https://mru.ca/5274 (University Affairs – Zenith Bose, staff)

Provinces offer support for border security: https://mru.ca/37aa (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Universities Canada welcomes new president and CEO: https://mru.ca/5943 (University Affairs) 

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MRU in the media 

MRU, UWaterloo initiate steps to establish Western Canada’s first optometry school: https://mru.ca/4655 (Academica Top Ten) 

Mount Royal University and Waterloo partnership looking into optometry school for Alberta: https://mru.ca/9354 (CHED Radio, Edmonton) 

MRU plays key role in bringing the ‘Olympics of geology’ to Calgary: https://mru.ca/a1de (Education News Canada – Katherine Boggs, faculty; Melvin Spear Chief, Emily Head, students) 

Uncertainty greets NCAA decision to allow Canadian major junior players on the ice: https://mru.ca/5f5d (Calgary Journal – Rob Godfrey, staff) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Documentary New Blood traces the origins of school production about residential school trauma: https://mru.ca/8cca (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Adam Solway, alum) 

Gondek says she’ll seek re-election as Calgary mayor in 2025: https://mru.ca/c53f (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Mayor Gondek will seek reelection: https://mru.ca/6c999 (660 News – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

Premier Danielle Smith sending wrong message to Trump on tariffs: https://mru.ca/873c9 (CHED – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Alberta Prime Time Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/c898 (CTV 2 – Archie McLean, faculty)

Prime Minister to meet with Trump over border issues: https://mru.ca/7c8e (CBC News Channel – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Premier calls for Alberta to secure own border with U.S.: https://mru.ca/f727 (CBC Radio News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Canada told to do more for border security: https://mru.ca/3ddb (CKNW, Global News Vancouver – Kelly Sundberg, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Canada’s 1st Inuit-owned Arctic university moves closer to reality: https://mru.ca/6f905 (CBC News) 

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