Announcements
Dr. Tim Rahilly reappointed as president and vice-chancellor
Mount Royal University’s Board of Governors has voted to reappoint Tim Rahilly, PhD, for a second term as the University’s president and vice-chancellor. Rahilly’s second term will start on May 1, 2024. The Board recognizes Rahilly's strong commitment to the student experience and steady leadership that has guided the MRU community through many challenges since the start of his term. Read more.
RSVP for the East Gate Social
Join in the conversation and connect with your fellow Mount Royal employees at the East Gate Social. This casual get-together takes place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on the East Gate Lawn on Monday, Aug. 22. Ice-cream sandwiches will be served on a first-come, first-served basis with limited quantities available. Please RSVP using this Google doc before the end of the day today so the order can be finalized.
Celebrate Pride with MRU
MRU is excited to be a sponsor of the 2022 Calgary Pride Parade. This year’s parade is on Sept. 4 beginning at 11 a.m. and takes place along 9 Avenue, starting at 5 Street SW and concluding in the East Village. The Calgary Pride Festival is being held at Fort Calgary afterward. Interested in participating? Sign up to show your MRU Pride. Find out more about MRU Pride and how to get your swag here.
Pride crosswalk is receiving a makeover
The Pride crosswalk outside the Riddell Library and Learning Centre is being repainted to have a more inclusive flag. Stop by on Aug. 24 at 11:30 a.m. to see MRU leaders help paint the new crosswalk.
D2L Brightspace is now live
Mount Royal University has moved to a new learning management system named D2L Brightspace (D2L). All courses are now delivered using D2L. If you have questions or need support, please visit the D2L support page or contact the ADC at sandbox@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.7002.
MRU to hold annual convocation ceremonies moving forward
Mount Royal will now hold convocation once a year in spring and forgo the single ceremony once held in November. This is an opportunity to focus efforts and resources towards celebrating our graduates during a single week. With recent curriculum changes, larger groups of students are finishing their programs in time for the spring ceremony. Students completing their program requirements in the spring and summer semesters will be invited to attend convocation the following June. If you have any questions, please see the FAQs on the convocation page.
Time to purchase your annual parking permit
Annual parking permits for 2022/2023 are now available for purchase using your Hotspot account. See the new rates and instructions.
Road closure Aug. 22 to Aug. 26
Mount Royal Circle will be closed from the Recreation Entrance to West Residence from Aug. 22 to 26. The road closure at the Amphitheatre will be opened to allow access to Lot 1 and West Residence. The purpose is to open, excavate and install a 12-inch sleeve for the irrigation main line to increase irrigation efficiency. Additional sleeving will be added for future use as well. Excavation is necessary as there are too many utilities to safely direct drill.
SAMRU looking for staff
Please let your networks know that the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University is seeking to hire several students for paid positions to assist with events and operations on a contractual casual basis throughout the academic year. West Gate Social is also seeking both front-of-house and back-of-house part-time staff. Hiring is ongoing until suitable candidates are found. For more information about the roles, please contact hr@samru.ca or go here.
Fall Recreation program registration is open
Increase your connection with our campus community by participating in a variety of activities including swim lessons, climbing instruction, small group training, recreational sport leagues, outdoor adventures and more. Register for our fall programs today.
Help MRU Camps reach its donation goal
Thank you to those who have donated to Shaw Birdies for Kids to help deserving children attend MRU Camps. More than $17,000 has been raised and we are very close to the $20,000 goal. If you haven't donated yet, there’s still time. Your gift will be matched by up to 50 per cent by Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. Donate through Shaw until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
The Table and Starbucks will reopen August 29
The Table Food Hall (second level on Main Street) and Starbucks (East Gate) will have soft reopenings Aug. 29 and will operate with a full range of services, products and menus as of Sept. 6. Dining plans are also available to faculty, staff and students. Learn more at mru.ca/DiningPlans.
MRU Student Ambassador applications are open
MRU’s Student Ambassador program is looking for a diverse group of student leaders who may be interested in serving as representatives of the student body at events and donor meetings hosted by the MRU Foundation. Applications are open until early September.
Call for abstracts
Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Community Disaster Research Ranjan Datta, PhD, is planning for a journal special issue or an edited book on Indigenous perspectives on environmental heritage and invites the MRU community to contribute. Once the abstracts are received, conversations will proceed with the publisher. Scholars, researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts on or before Sept. 15. Find out more.
Did you know?
When George Kerby was appointed Mount Royal College’s first principal in 1910 he was provided a salary of $3,000 plus a $600 housing allowance. Source: Catch the Gleam: Mount Royal, From College to University, 1910-2009 by former Mount Royal president Donald N. Baker (1980 to 1989).