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July 18, 2024

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Summit DNA perils

Unearthed secrets 

The spring/summer issue of Summit magazine's feature article reveals the good, the bad and the unexpected of direct-to-consumer DNA testing.  Read more ...

ScaleUp Week

First ScaleUP Week a wrap

During its inaugural ScaleUP Week, MRU was excited to announce the winners of the first ScaleUP Awards in celebration of outstanding achievements in scaling companies.

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NYC to YYC

From YYC to NYC

The Cougars women's hockey team's first female assistant coach, Lauren Williams, has been scooped to join the Professional Women's Hockey League's New York team.  

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Announcements

Reminder: Parking detour from July 22 to 28

MRU will be facilitating parking for the CPKC Women’s Open starting next week from July 22 to 28 with revenue generated being reinvested back into MRU. Lots A, B, 1, 8 and East Gate Parkade will be unavailable and those impacted should park in lots 4, 5 or 6A. Permits will be valid in the designated lots with no action required from the permit holder. Daily parkers can purchase $7 parking via Hotspot using Zone 8000 for the week.

 

Save the date — East Gate Social Aug. 20

Join fellow MRU employees for the East Gate Social on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Drop in at the East Gate lawn area from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for a casual get-together to catch up with colleagues and enjoy a snack or two before the start of the fall semester.

 

New pay stub feature

If you’re a salaried employee, a new section at the top of your pay stub shows your job by position number, title, hourly rate and hours per pay period. This change does not affect how employees input their time. Pay stubs can be found on the Employee Self-Service platform on MyMRU. 

 

G-wing renovation update

Hazardous material abatement in G100 continues this month as we begin to transform the former library space into a vibrant hub of student-based campus services and activity. Learn more.

 

Campus road closure until July 31

The main road (Mount Royal Circle) between the East Gate lawn and the EC building is closed until July 31 for construction work to replace a water valve. The road is also closed east of the soccer field. Signs are in place to redirect traffic. Learn more.

 

Pool is open

Following water restrictions brought in by the City and unexpected repairs, the pool reopened on Saturday, July 13. Thanks to the Mount Royal community for your understanding and patience due to these unplanned closures. And kudos to the team that achieved the quickest turnaround time for reopening the pool after a complete drainage.

 

Zumba in the Park

Join Employee Wellness for Zumba in the Park. Classes will take place from noon to 12:50 p.m. on July 18 and July 25 at the TransCanada Amphitheatre unless otherwise noted. Please come prepared with water and comfortable athletic clothing. Register for all classes or select the individual classes you’d like to attend. Learn more and register now.

 

Help bring kids to camp!

Did you know that MRU Camps provide assistance for families experiencing financial hardships? Last year, MRU Camps’ bursary program provided $27,000 worth of complimentary registrations, resulting in 69 campers being positively impacted. If you donate today, your contribution will be matched up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by Altalink, helping to bring more kids to camp.

 

Last chance to vote for MRU to win best filming location

MRU has been nominated by Unique Venues for the 2024 Planner's Choice Award as a top filming location in North America. Support by digitally voting until tomorrow, July 19, by scrolling to award number six, select MRU Event & Theatre Services for The Last of Us, then scroll to the end of the page and hit submit. Vote now!

 

MRU in the Media — In case you missed it

Change Leader Q&A: The link between decolonization and post-secondary institutions

Ashoka Canada — John Fischer, interim AVP of indigenization and decolonization


Podcast: Evan Cortens (Mount Royal University) on Mastering Data for Effective Higher Education Strategies

Modern Campus — Evan Cortens, dean of the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension

 

Indigenous cash cab returns to Calgary to test people's knowledge about Treaty 7

 

CBC News — Maskwa, student

 

Sunshine Coast professor honoured for research on shared parenting 

Powell River Peak — Christine Giancarlo, faculty

 

New provincial assessment testing coming for young Alberta students

CBC News at 6 — Sarah Hamilton, faculty *interview starts at 5:22

 

Mount Royal University, faculty, students and alumni are often featured in the media. To subscribe to the daily MRU Media report, email mediarelations@mtroyal.ca.

 

Events

Featured event

National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra of Canada presents Horizons Tour

Witness the exceptional talent of Canada's young musicians as they tackle the beloved orchestral classic Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra. Discover fresh voices through Errollyn Wallen's Mighty River and Joan Tower's Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman, Part I. Tickets are available through a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Tickets


Check out all the events happening in and around campus on our new events calendar.

 

Have a story, announcement or info to share?

Summit and website stories

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MyMRU announcements

Please send announcements for MyMRU's homepage to mymru@mtroyal.ca. Review the guidelines.

Start of semester emails, with option for distribution list
sign-up

As each semester begins (August/September and December/January), areas with ongoing employee activities can send an email to all employees describing their semester activities. Employees can then choose to opt in to that area's distribution list (Google Group) for regular updates. If you would like to send an email and/or set up a Google Group for your area, please contact Marketing and Communications for guidelines.

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