Announcements
Upcoming Easter break
Friday, March 29 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 1 (Easter Monday) are holidays and campus will be closed. Check with the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, and Recreation for holiday hours.
Board of Governors approves budget
MRU’s 2024-25 budget was approved by the Board of Governors on March 21, 2024. Mount Royal University’s budget report to the community provides an overview of the University’s 2024-25 budget development process and the resulting approved budget. Visit the Financial Matters page on MyMRU to read the report.
Area closures Friday, March 29
Areas in the main building will be closed to everyone on Friday, March 29, from approximately 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for an electrical shutdown in order to perform maintenance work. The areas impacted are S-wing; W-wing; Y-wing; and Daycare.
Submit outstanding 2023 benefit claims
Employees eligible for benefits coverage have until March 30, 2024 to submit any outstanding 2023 claims. Any credits left over in your Health Spending Account and/or Personal Spending Account will carry over into 2024, but any credits from 2022 will expire on March 31, 2024 and can only be used for claims dated in 2023. Learn more.
Banner offline from March 31 to April 1
Mount Royal’s main Student, Finance & HR/Payroll system (Banner Admin, Banner Self-Service) will be offline from 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 31 to 7 a.m. on Monday, April 1 to complete fiscal year-end processes. Services such as course registration, fee payments, timesheets and FAST will be unavailable during this time period.
Conflict of interest disclosure
All Mount Royal employees are expected to conduct themselves in an ethical manner. Declaring a conflict of interest — as required under the University’s Code of Conduct and Alberta’s conflict of interest legislation — is one of the ways in which employees contribute to this ethical environment. Learn more about what constitutes a conflict of interest and how to report one to your leader. Email humanresources@mtroyal.ca with specific questions
Bargaining update
For updates on the weekly meetings between the Board and the MRFA negotiating committees, scheduled through May 7, visit mru.ca/Bargaining. The Board Negotiating Committee and the Mount Royal Staff Association Committee begin bargaining with an exchange of Statements of Interests on April 3.
Employee Wellness this April
Join Employee Wellness in April as we Paws and Reflect. Drop-in for some Puppy Cuddles on April 3 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in U155. Don’t forget to register for our From Worry To Wellness Webinar presented by CAMH on April 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. Look for health-focused events for our campus community throughout the year. Learn more and register now.
Faculty media training
Media look to MRU for experts in a wide range of topic areas, from sustainability and climate to business, justice, psychology and politics. In this session, learn about the Calgary media landscape, what the media looks for in experts and how MRU's media relations team can help you participate in this exciting area of public scholarship. These sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. OR Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. To sign up, email mediarelations@mtroyal.ca.
Move more this spring
Get ready to spring into action with the Move More program! MRU Recreation has an incredible lineup of lunch-hour classes designed to help you achieve your fitness goals and boost your physical and mental well-being. The first of two, six-week-long spring sessions begins April 8, so get your Move More pass today.
Secure your spot in spring and summer programs
Mark your calendars! Spring and summer recreation programs including swim lessons, group fitness, climbing, small group training, and aquatic leadership are available for viewing on mrucougars.com. Pick your preferred programs, then log in to ePlay on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 a.m. to secure your spot. More information.
Campus facility evaluations
Alberta Infrastructure (AI) will conduct facility evaluations on campus from April 8 to 11. This will not disrupt exams taking place during this time. Accompanied by a Building Operations employee, an AI engineer will enter and assess various rooms. For the schedule and more details, as well as updates on other work happening around campus, visit mru.ca/BuildingNotifications.
Calling all jazz fans
The third installment of Jazz on Lincoln Park will take place on Friday, April 19 featuring local jazz pro Jon McCaslin and guests. Use code MRUCOMMUNITY to get 15% off tickets. Buy now!
Library Awards for Research Excellence
Do you know a student who has completed an outstanding project, paper or creative work while attending MRU? Encourage them to apply to this year's Library Awards for Research Excellence and have the opportunity to be recognized with a cash prize! More than $3,000 in awards are available to students. Deadline to apply is May 5. Learn more.