Announcements
December deadlines for timesheets and adjusted pay date
As we approach the holiday break, there’s important information on adjusted deadlines for timesheet submission and pay dates this month. This includes employees submitting timesheets by Friday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m., covering hours worked up to Saturday, Dec. 14, and timesheets for the next pay period opening early, on Friday, Dec. 13. Learn more.
ITS update: Phone outages on campus Dec. 6 and 7
From 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, there will be intermittent outages of Mount Royal’s phone lines due to a systems upgrade. These outages will last approximately one to two minutes at a time and take place four times over the 24-hour period. There are no set times for these outages. As emergency phones will also be out intermittently, use a cell phone to call 911 if needed; or the MRU Now app to contact Security for non-life-threatening issues.
Call for donations: SAMRU Food and Hygiene Drive
There’s still time to make a difference by donating to the annual SAMRU Food and Hygiene Drive in support of Mount Royal Students. Until end of day on Monday, Dec. 9, drop off items at the Peer Support Centre (Z210). High-demand items include deodorant, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, sanitary napkins, canned meat, peanut butter, eggs, cereal and canned fruit. Learn more.
G-wing update: DSR work underway
During the final exam period (Dec. 11 to 21), all work on the deep servies replacement (DSR) will take place between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. so as not to disturb students. Learn more. Work will take place during the daytime over the holiday break as campus is closed. Learn more about this creation of a vibrant hub of student-based campus services and activity at mru.ca/GwingRenovation.
Bargaining update
Meetings between the Board and the Mount Royal Faculty Association negotiating committees will resume in the winter semester, with scheduled calendar holds for sessions in January 2025. Visit mru.ca/Bargaining for updates.
MRU Camps Toy Drive on now until Dec. 16
With your help, the MRU Camps Toy Drive will bring smiles and holiday cheer to children across Calgary. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the MRU Camps office (EA1016) through Dec.16. Your contributions will be shared with local charities that work with children and families in our community. Thank you for making a difference.
Under cyber attack? Don't touch it!
Shutting down your computer can make it worse. Instead, call ITS at 403.440.6000 for help. Learn more and you can always get cybersecurity tips at mru.ca/Cybersecurity.
Start the new year right with Employee Wellness events
The Employee Wellness team is looking forward to starting off 2025 with Mortgages In An Ever-Changing Financial Landscape with Calgary mortgage associate Jason Dodd on Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in E161. We are also very excited to partner with Campus Recreation to offer Rock Climbing on Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more and register now.
Monthly cybersecurity giveaway
New cybersecurity videos dive into the “Oh no, what now?” moments we’ve all faced at work. Watch any “When Emotions Run High” video and score a free entry into the Random Acts of Cybersecurity giveaway. Every month there is a new video, a new draw and a new chance to win. Learn more and enter now.
Last chance to use up your health benefits
MRU offers great benefits through Sunlife that include coverage for acupuncture, massage, chiro, physio and more. Book treatments at the MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic before year end and take advantage of employee rates. If the online system shows limited availability, call the clinic to get on the cancellation list.
MRU Conservatory winter program registration is now open
If you have children who love music or you are interested in learning an instrument, joining a choir, or participating in an adult ensemble — join us at the Conservatory! Winter program registration opened earlier this week. Learn more.
Research and Scholarship Days submissions are now open
Encourage your students to participate in the campus-wide celebration of research by sharing their research on campus! Students can submit their research abstract until March 4. Learn more at mru.ca/ResearchDays.
Mark your calendars: Ademola Adesola’s book launch
Please join Ademola Adesola for the launch of his new monograph,
Representations of Child Soldiers in Contemporary African Narratives. The event will be held on Jan. 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., in the MRU Faculty Centre. No registration is required!
Call for Abstracts: Teaching and Learning Conference
The Faculty of Health, Community and Education invites faculty members to submit abstracts for our Teaching and Learning Conference on May 22 and 23, 2025. The biannual conference focuses on issues related to teaching and learning in professions with a practice-based component. For inquiries and submissions, please email ccartersnell@mtroyal.ca.