Announcements
February is Black History Month
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at MRU recognizes that Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. Black faculty, staff, students and alumni have played an instrumental role in shaping Mount Royal’s history and community. We will continue celebrating them both on campus and off, and we are confident in the future we are building together. Read more.
Budget community update
Thanks to those who participated in person and online in the Jan. 22 Budget Community Update, presented by The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, and Finance and Administration. A video of the event can be found on the Employee Resources and Timesheets page of MyMRU.
System maintenance outage
Student (registration, payments, and admission applications), employee and finance self-service will be unavailable from Friday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m. through Sunday, Feb. 4, at 10 p.m.
Per diem rates revised
Effective Monday, Jan. 22, Mount Royal University revised its reimbursement rates for meals and mileage for use of a private/personal vehicle as required by provincial legislation. Travel and Expense Procedures Appendix A (Meals and Allowances) has been updated.
Leaders’ Dialogue - A Community Update
The second Leaders’ Dialogue of the year is coming up on Feb. 14. All MRU employees are invited to join Tim Rahilly, President and Vice-Chancellor, along with other leaders for a timely update in the Bella Concert Hall on Feb. 14, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Program hoodies available for pre-order until Feb. 18
If you are an MRU alum or know a student in our programs, program hoodies are available for pre-order online until Feb 18. Embroidered hoodies are available for all programs and cost $64.95 plus tax (non-refundable due to customization). Visit mru.ca/CampusStore for more information.
Participate in Research and Scholarship Days
The Office of Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement is proud to present this year’s Research and Scholarship Days from March 25 to April 5. Faculty are invited to encourage students to participate and join in the celebration of research at Mount Royal. Presentations of student work from across the University will be showcased through engagement events around campus. Learn more.
Exclusive concert promo code
Use code MRUCOMMUNITY to get 15% off select tickets for shows on campus and at the Taylor Centre. Upcoming events include the new series Jazz on Lincoln Park featuring some of Calgary’s most talented jazz musicians and Wordfest, alongside the Taylor Centre, presenting Dr. Jen Gunter with her new book, Blood: The science, medicine, and mythology of menstruation. Learn more.
Crucial Conversations for Accountability
Learn tools to hold conversations in ways that promote healthy relationships and yield better results. Register for Crucial Conversations for Accountability, a workshop that takes place over three half-days, Feb. 20-22, from 9 a.m. to noon.. The session has a capacity of 25 people. Learn more.
New Main Street Table Booking Form
Event & Theatre Services is thrilled to introduce its new Main Street Table Booking Form, streamlining the process for a faster, more efficient service. Faculty and staff can find the link on MyMRU under "work tools" as Table Booking: Main Street. Club table booking requests must be submitted through SAMRU, while individual student requests should go through corresponding faculties.
Nominate a faculty member for an MRFA Award
Students and employees are invited to nominate an MRU faculty member for excellence in teaching, governance, and in advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Nominations are due by Feb. 15. Learn more.
Registration for MRU Camps opens Feb. 5
Attention MRU parents and guardians, mark your calendars! Registration for MRU Summer Camps opens Monday, Feb. 5. Registration for PD Day and Spring Break camps is already open. Learn more and explore all camps.