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April 29, 2022
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Advancing Indigenous leaders in business
A $1.4M gift from the Ptarmigan Charitable Foundation will fund a chair to support the new Indigenous Business and Economic Development concentration, a unique partnership between MRU and Old Sun Community College.
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A decade of boosting innovative minds
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s popular JMH LaunchPad pitch competition celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, with a diverse group of participants already selling their products or engaging with early customers.
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10 years of leadership
The Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program has been pairing experienced mentors with mentees from all MRU faculties for ten years, with both sides gaining many benefits.
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Creating a career in the cloud
The inaugural offering of Amazon Web Services’ re/Start program is in full swing and already providing new foundations for different kinds of futures.
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Skills for all sectors
The second cohort of the rigorous Project Management Extension Certificate program for Indigenous women is building on the undeniable success of the first offering.
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Bi-weekly pay advance form due May 4
Employees who are able to receive an advance to help cover the pay gap when switching to the bi-weekly pay schedule in mid-June received an email from Human Resources on April 25. Please complete the Google form and submit by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 4 if you wish to receive the advance. During the first week of May, an agreement document will be created and sent to you for your review, signature and return. For further details, please refer to MyMRU>Employee>Resources and Timesheets>Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule Information (underneath My HR Profile). Email hrpayrollproject@mtroyal.ca with any questions.
COVID-19 measures on campus
As we begin a new semester, we need your help to minimize risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Please contribute to our shared responsibility for creating a safer on-campus community by refreshing yourself on the COVID-19 measures on the Mount Royal campus. Learn more.
Sign up to Celebrate! Teaching and Learning
There is still time to register to celebrate teaching and learning at MRU on May 4 and 5. May 4 in-person events include concurrent sessions throughout the day in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the Distinguished Faculty Award presentations, keynote speaker Lauren Waldman (The Learning Pirate) and a reception in the Bella Theatre. On May 5, join online for further concurrent sessions. MRU students, employees and faculty receive complimentary registration. Register. More information at mru.ca/Celebrate.
Volunteer for the Spring 2022 Convocation ceremonies
Convocation is a special time at MRU, and you can connect with and give back to the campus community by volunteering to help. Ceremonies will take place June 1, 2 and 3. To help celebrate the achievements of Mount Royal's students as they transition to alumni, sign up for a gowning / marshall position or as a ceremony volunteer.
UX Testers Wanted
The MRU Library is looking for feedback from community members to improve the user experience on its website. Sign up to take part, then complete a short test to help us better understand how you navigate and find things. You’ll receive a $20 gift card of your choice for your valuable feedback. Register at library.mtroyal.ca/ux-testing.
Save the date!
Big Bob’s BBQ, the annual fundraiser for the Transitional Vocational Program, is back. Join in the festivities starting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24 in the TransCanada Amphitheatre. More information is coming soon.
First Responder to Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse Training
This beginner, yet comprehensive ‘Identify, Respond and Refer’ training is available to staff and faculty and is beneficial to professionals and paraprofessionals who work with individuals who may be impacted by sexual violence and for other community members who are interested in increasing their skills and confidence to address sexual abuse and sexual assault. Register for June 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) Application Submissions Deadline
The deadline for submitting HREB applications for research involving human participants that require approval prior to June 15 is Friday, May 13 through the ROMEO system. Please contact the Ethics Compliance Officer at hreb@mtroyal.ca if you have any questions. More information.
Foreign objects causing problems with pipes
Please do not flush feminine hygiene products, paper towels, hand wipes, or anything of the sort, as they cause problems with clogging. Dispose of items in nearby receptacles and trash containers.
Did you know?
Mount Royal University offers hundreds of awards, providing students with more than $3 million in scholarships and bursaries. Learn more.
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Students chosen for undergraduate science and biotechnology research program
Two Bachelor of Science students have been accepted to the Amgen Scholars Program hosted by the University of Toronto. Zafina Budhwani and Senay Weldu Kasay are two of 15 students selected from all over Canada for the premier summer program.
Faculty book launch
Kelly Kaur, a fixed-term instructor with the English department’s novel Letters to Singapore (Stonehouse Publishing), will launch May 1, and is an account of a Singaporean transplant to Calgary and her correspondences with friends and family. Kaur’s poem, “A Singaporean’s Love Affair,” is also headed to the moon in two separate NASA missions in June 2022 and fall 2023, and is documented in the Lunar Codex website in Reading Hall C.
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Bi-Weekly Pay Town Hall Meeting for MRFA Employees
Tues., May 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. — I120 or online
This session will provide MRFA employees the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming transition to bi-weekly pay. Join virtually or attend in person.
Research Data Archiving: What You Should Know
Tues., May 3 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — Viz Classroom (EL 1441)
Topics include planning for participant consent, creating documentation, data archiving policies, open versus restricted access data, choosing a repository and preparing and depositing data. Register.
Bi-Weekly Pay Town Hall Meeting for Exempt Employees
Tues., May 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. — I120 or online
Exempt employees have the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming transition to bi-weekly pay at this session. Join virtually or attend in person.
Bi-Weekly Pay Drop-In Session for all Employees
Tues., May 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. — I120
This session will clarify any questions or concerns employees may have with the transition to bi-weekly pay that have not been addressed in the town hall meetings.
Copyright Support Drop-In
Tues., May 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Service Desk Consultation Point A
Meet with Copyright Advisor Taylor Stevens to discuss copyright questions related to assignments, projects and more. No appointment needed. Learn more.
Managing your Citations: Mendeley vs. Zotero
Tues., May 3 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and May 5 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. — Online
Learn the strengths and weaknesses of both Mendeley and Zotero tools to see which one is right for you. Register.
Walk & Talk
Thurs., May 5 from noon to 12:30 p.m. — East Gate
Join some of your MRU friends for a 25-minute outdoor walk around campus to get moving and connect with others. More information.
Changemaker Conversations: Indigenous Science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Thurs., May 5 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Online
A space for generative dialogue, meaningful connection and inspiration. Register.
Age-Inclusive Symposium 2022: Supporting Lifelong, Age-Friendly Teaching and Learning
Mon., May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon — Lincoln Park Room, J301
Explore questions pertaining to age-inclusivity and generate stories to examine our perceptions of aging. Register.
Introduction to Zotero
Mon., May 9 and Thurs., May 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. — Online or Viz Classroom (EL1441)
Learn Zotero, a free open-source citation management tool that allows you to save and organize your references and create bibliographies in the citation style of your choice. Register.
Introduction to Mendeley
|Wed., May 11 from 11 a.m. to noon and Tues., May 24 from 9 to 10 a.m. — Online or Viz Classroom (EL1441)
Learn Mendeley, a free citation management tool that allows you to save and organize your references and create bibliographies in the citation style of your choice. Register.
decolonizing our mind — a virtual book club
wed., may 11 and 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — online
this facilitated group seeks to engage readers’ minds with works from Indigenous authors to educate and raise awareness about the decolonization of thought. join.
Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime
Wed., May 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Online
Keep you and yours cyber safe. Learn more.
Negotiating Respectful Interpersonal Boundaries
Tues., May 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. — Online
This online session with Homewood Health will outline how to consciously set time, task and role boundaries in order to create successful relationships. Register.
Using KeePass
Tues., May 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. — Online
Learn the basic steps of using KeePass so you can stop reusing passwords and safely store them. Register.
Changemaker Conversations: Culture and Connection
Thurs., May 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Online
Woezo Africa's journey to encourage cross-cultural exchange and diversity in the arts. Register.
Supply Chain Knowledge Mobilization Summit
Sun., May 22 3:30 to 9 p.m — Online
Government, industry, academics and students come together to explore the problems and best supply chain management practices to build resilient and sustainable supply chains. Register.
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