Announcements
Join in welcoming new students
As the upcoming school year comes into view, preparation for New Student Orientation (NSO) is underway. NSO volunteers are key in supporting new and returning students. Volunteer roles come with varying time commitments, so please take a look to find one that works best for you! Browse roles and sign up.
Journey to Indigenization: Truth, Reconciliation and Decolonization
Mount Royal University commemorates the Signing of Treaty 7, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day and Sisters in Spirit Day within a series of institutional activities over nine days. Join one of the numerous on-campus educational opportunities from Sept. 22 to Oct. 4 to start or continue your decolonization journey. Learn more.
Mount Royal’s previous EFAP no longer available Sept. 1
Employees should register with Inkblot, Mount Royal new Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), as Homewood Health, Mount Royal’s previous EFAP, will no longer be available as of Friday, Sept. 1. Learn more.
More choice in washroom facilities
On Friday, Sept. 1, some multi-user washrooms in the EA (Faculty of Arts) and EC (Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning) buildings will be redesignated as all-gender, which means everyone can use them. Learn more about this change for a more equitable and inclusive campus, including the locations of these redesignated washrooms.
Free period products on campus
You can find free period products in the majority of women’s, all-gender and single-user washrooms on campus. (All of these locations will have these products shortly.) Having access to free period products means more members of our campus community can focus on and succeed in our mission of learning, teaching and information sharing rather than worrying about paying for or finding period products. Learn more at mru.ca/period.
New environmental services/custodial contractor effective Sept. 1, 2023
Mount Royal is pleased to announce that BEST Services Pros will be the new contractor for cleaning services at Mount Royal University, effective Sept. 1, 2023. There will be a transition period from Sept. 1 to 30 where both BEST Service Pros and the current contractor, Scot Young, will be on campus. Learn more. If you notice a caretaking issue, let us know at mrufrontline@mtroyal.ca; 403.440.6417; or submit a Frontline request via myMRU.
Are you multilingual?
MRU’s media relations team is looking for faculty media experts who are multilingual and would like to take on interviews in languages other than English. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities with non-English media outlets, please email mediarelations@mtroyal.ca to let the media team know what languages you speak.
Volunteer as a Curiosity Rover at Beakerhead
MRU is a sponsor of Beakerhead and is looking for Curiosity Rover volunteers! Be a part of the dynamic street crew dedicated to spreading ingenuity and inspiring awe. Engage attendees by asking Qs to spark their curiosity, encourage them to think deeply about the installations and motivate them to actively participate in the Beakerhead experience. Sign up to volunteer and be sure to include "MRU" after your name. Contact Melissa Clemence at crew@beakerhead.com with any questions.
Alumni Classroom Takeover returns in October
Calling all faculty members! MRU Alumni are ready to inspire and connect with your students by sharing their life and career experiences. This round of Alumni Classroom Takeover will run for the month of October. Don’t have alumni connections? No problem, The Office of Alumni Relations will help you find a suitable alum speaker. Sign up by Sept. 8 to inspire the next generation of alumni.
Wellness Wednesdays: Free meditation sessions
September can be a stressful month with the university in full swing. This fall, join Employee Wellness for 30-minute Mindfulness Meditation sessions. The Wellness Wednesdays sessions run weekly from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. starting Sept. 20. Learn more and register now.
Get a jumpstart on mandatory cybersecurity training
Updated cybersecurity training for employees and contractors is now live. New employees have 60 days to complete their cybersecurity awareness training in addition to 30 days for Payment Card Industry (PCI) training. Current employees who successfully complete a pre-test assessment can opt out of some or all of their training requirements. Current employees who are required to complete cybersecurity training have until June 15 to do so. Learn more.
Download the MRU Now app
MRU Now is the official mobile safety app of Mount Royal University. Download the app on your mobile device to receive real-time notifications about campus emergencies, report safety concerns or incidents, connect with Security Services, request Safe Walk, and more. Get it on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more.
MOVE MORE with MRU group fitness
Group fitness returns to MRU with Rec’s new MOVE MORE program! Participate in one or more exciting new classes including HIIT, barre, yoga, spin and strength. Improve your muscle strength, tone and endurance while having fun and experiencing joy in movement. Purchase your MOVE MORE pass for unlimited access beginning Sept. 11 at mrucougars.com/movemore.
MRU soccer double header kick-off
Join the Cougars as they kick-off another season of MRU soccer on Sept. 10 with the women at 1 p.m. and the men at 3 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site, as well as plenty of lawn games and other activities to keep you entertained for the afternoon. Grab your friends or come out and meet some new ones while you cheer on your Cougars! #WeAreTheCougars