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Aug. 4, 2022

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Parasports Camp

A camp for every kid  

Youth Programming (MRU Camps) held the campus' first Parasports Camp in July to provide youth the opportunity to try a variety of adapted sports. 

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Automatic External Defibrillators

Making every second count 

Mount Royal has carefully stationed more automated external defibrillators around campus to help increase the odds of survival after a cardiac arrest.

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Announcements

Save the date!

An MRU community “Social” for all staff and faculty will be held on Aug. 22. Keep an eye out for an RSVP in your inbox next week.

Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility

Did you know that both employees and employers have responsibilities for health and safety specifically described in Alberta legislation? Visit the Environmental Health and Safety home page to learn more, and how the EH&S team can support you and your co-workers.

Annual parking permits available Aug. 15

With the new Parking and Traffic Bylaws in place the annual permit calendar has shifted, now running from Sept.1 to Aug. 31. Annual parking permits for 2022/2023 will be available for purchase Monday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. using your Hotspot account. See the new rates.

Tipi Teachings — Blackfoot pilot course

You are invited to participate in a Tipi Teachings pilot course on Aug. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a heavily discounted rate of $120 plus GST. This course will expose attendees to a variety of traditional teachings on topics such as etiquette, family and social systems, traditional medicines, ceremonies, songs and dance, governance and more. Learn more and register.

Did you know?

Mount Royal's Community Service Learning students have provided close to 300,000 hours of service out in the community. 

 

Bleed Blue

Nursing prof named Distinguished Fellow

Bachelor of Nursing professor Cathy Carter-Snell, PhD, has been appointed a Distinguished Fellow for the Academy of Forensic Nursing. She has also been named as editor-in-chief of the inaugural Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing.

 

Events

Student Researcher Sip & Shares
Thurs., Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon — The Bubble (EL3249)
Connect with student researchers, current and aspiring research assistants and honours students on campus. Register.

 

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