Events
Extended Reality (XR) Support Hours
Every Wednesday until Dec. 14 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355)
Drop by for one-on-one support for your questions about extended realities (XR), the metaverse, 360-degree photography/videography and more. Register.
Finishing School
Every Thursday until Dec. 22 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — The Bubble (EL 3249)
Participants can bring in their own fibre projects to work on in a supportive and social setting at this weekly drop in. Register.
Intro to LibrarySearch: How to Find Academic Sources in MRU Library
Thurs., Oct. 13 from 2:30 to 3 p.m. — Online
Learn how to find scholarly peer-reviewed articles and books, how to access electronic and print resources, how to save search results and other techniques for improving academic searching skills. Register.
Flu Clinic Oct. 17 to 21
Monday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m — Wellness Services (U 216A)
Open to all students, faculty and staff who are at least 18 years of age. Bring your provincial health care card or no card if you are an international student.
The Cybersecurity Roadshow
Tues., Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Main Street
Cybersecurity experts will look at an email for you, show you how to enable multi-factor authentication and/or discuss password managers and you can pick up some swag, enter a contest or win a prize. Learn more.
In-Person Employee Payroll Information Session
Tues., Oct. 18 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — W312
Learn how the new payroll schedule will affect you, including an optional payroll advance for eligible employees to help bridge an extended gap between paydays. Learn more.
Communicating Copyright to Your Students
Tues., Oct. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. — Viz Classroom (EL 1441)
The session will propose ways for educators to positively communicate copyright to students. Register.
XR Toolkit Series: Creating Augmented Reality Experiences with Adobe Aero
Tues., Oct. 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Experience Lab — (EL 1355)
Learn how to build, view, and share interactive augmented reality experiences using your Apple device and the Adobe Aero platform. Register for Oct. 18. Register for Oct. 25.
Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training
Wed., Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon — I 115 (Jenkins Theatre)
In this two-hour training, participants learn about harm reduction practices, the current state of the opioid crisis in Alberta and how to respond to an opioid poisoning. Register.
A More Cyber-Secure Campus — What’s in it for me?
Wed., Oct. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. — Ideas Lounge
Learn effective practices that will help protect your workplace, your campus and your home. Register.
Learn Programming: Arduino in Tinkercad
Thurs., Oct. 20 from 4 to 5 p.m. — Maker Studio (EL 1245)
Learning Arduino can enable you to build systems that perform in interactive artwork, biofeedback, home automation or robotics projects. Register.
Volunteer Fair 2022
Mon., Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Main Street
Career Services’ 2022 Volunteer Fair is an opportunity to connect with non-profit organizations, explore volunteer opportunities and build careers. Learn more.
Exploring Environmental Sustainability at MRU
Tues., Oct. 25 and Wed. Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Main Street
Bringing together students, faculty and staff at MRU who are motivated to initiate and promote sustainability-focused initiatives on campus. Learn more.
Creative Commons Crash Course
Tues., Oct. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. — Library Boardroom Day (EL 4371A)
In this session, you will learn when and how you can reuse creative commons licensed resources in your own work. Register.
Tea & Bannock Talking Circle
Tues., Oct. 25 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. — Cultural Inclusion Centre (Room Z 203)
All are invited to meet others and enjoy tea and bannock while participating in discussions on a wide variety of Indigenous and international issues impacting various communities.
Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime Workshop
Tues., Oct. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. — TBA
This informative 90-minute workshop fulfills the annual mandatory cybersecurity training requirement and is intended for those who are new to MRU. Register.
Copyright Dough for Employees
Wed., Oct. 26 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Library Boardroom Day (EL 4371A)
Join MRU’s copyright advisor to learn about Canadian copyright law, user exceptions to the law, and how copyright applies to your teaching and training all while modelling with playdough. Register.
In-Person Employee Payroll Information Session
Wed, Oct. 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — T141
Learn how the new payroll schedule will affect you, including an optional payroll advance for eligible employees to help bridge an extended gap between paydays. Learn more.
CNC Carving: Easel Software
Thurs., Oct. 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. — Maker Studio (EL1245)
Join the MRU Library Maker Studio staff and learn how to use Easel, a design software program for 3D-carving machines like the Carvey. Register.
Finding Data About Calgary and Calgarians
Tues., Nov. 1 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. — Viz Classroom (EL1441)
Sources of data about Calgary and Calgarians, including social, economic and environmental data both unique to the city and comparable with other municipalities, will be discussed. Register.
Menstrual Equity Through Cloth Pad Making
Tues., Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Maker Studio (EL 1245)
This workshop will focus on how period poverty impacts those who menstruate and teach how to make your own cloth pads, a more sustainable option that can be washed and reused. Register.
Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training
Thurs., Nov. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. — EA 1055
This two-hour training teaches participants about harm reduction practices, the current state of the opioid crisis in Alberta, and how to respond to an opioid poisoning. Register.
BIPOC Support Network
Fri., Nov. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. — Cultural Inclusion Centre (Room Z 203)
This in-person or remote event seeks to facilitate a sense of belonging on campus by providing a support network for faculty, staff and students who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour. Join online.
Concert for Classrooms: Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express for Classroom Champions
Fri., Nov. 4 from 7 to 10:15 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
This one-of-a-kind concert will be a fun-filled evening supporting bringing more champions to more kids and remembering the late Peter Burgener. Tickets.