Announcements
Help shape the future of the MRU digital display network
Whether you notice the digital screens on campus or not, we want your input. Help shape how campus information ― such as events, programs, weather and more, is shared. Join a Discovery Session or watch for an upcoming survey on the digital display network. Your feedback ensures these displays serve the whole community. Employees and students can register for their respective Discovery Sessions now.
Budget information session available online
Thanks to those who participated in the Jan. 30 budget information session, led by the Offices 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.
Have you done your annual employee cybersecurity training?
Employees, access your required cybersecurity training by logging into the training platform with your mtroyal.ca account. This year’s pretest features 22 questions designed to gauge your cybersecurity knowledge. Learn more. Contact the IT training security analyst at 403.440.5677 or securityawareness@mtroyal.ca with any questions.
Submit 2024 benefits claims by March 30
Employees eligible for benefits coverage are reminded that you have until March 30, 2025, to submit any outstanding 2024 claims. Learn more.
Under cyber attack? Call ITS.
Alert ITS at 403.440.6000 to limit the damage before it gets worse. Learn more about what to do if you’re under cyber attack and visit mru.ca/Cybersecurity for tips and resources to stay safe online.
G-wing update: What’s going on in G-100
Work is underway on the transformation of the G-wing into a modern, engaging student-centred space. Right now, the focus is on G-100. Learn more about this exciting project and what’s going on during Winter 2025 in the former library space.
Join Employee Wellness for Heart Health Events in February
Join Employee Wellness for Heart Health events in the month of February. On Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in EL4371A, Heart and Stroke is on campus to offer the CardiacCrash CPR training program. Plus, learn more about making healthy food choices at the Nutrition For Heart Health webinar presented by JM Nutrition on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Register now.
Big prizes and more for entrepreneurial students
Do you know a student with a big idea? Nominate them for the JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition. MRU students can compete for $70,000 in prizes, gain mentorship and network with industry leaders. Applications close Feb. 23, 2025. Please encourage any interested students to attend the info session or email Tianna Going at tgoing@mtroyal.ca for more information. Learn more.
Spotlight outstanding MRU Alumni
Mount Royal alumni make an impact every day — in their industries, communities and beyond. Do you know an MRU grad who deserves recognition for their achievements? Nominators play a huge role in identifying alumni whose dedication and success inspire others. Help us celebrate their contributions by submitting a nomination. Nominate an outstanding alum.
Bring real-world experience into your classroom
This March, participate in the Alumni Classroom Takeover (ACT) by inviting MRU alumni to engage with your students. Alumni can share their career journeys, discuss industry trends and provide mentorship, offering students a practical perspective on what they learn. Apply for ACT Today.
BCSA Distinguished speaker
Dr. Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall, PhD and author of Decolonizing Design: A Cultural Justice Guidebook (MIT Press 2023) will host a three-hour interactive careshop Thursday, Feb. 27, on creating a pathway to liberatory joy by embracing decolonial practice. The ability to say "no" to that which might harm us defines the space of liberation. Joy is the deep connection to self, others including our environments, and a higher purpose. Liberatory joy requires consistent hard work and self-reflection, but the return on investment is exceptionally high. Breakfast is at 9 a.m., while the workshop takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m in Ross Glen Hall. Registration required.
Journey to Indigenization: Call for presentations and moderators
Journey to Indigenization takes place from Sept. 22 to 29 and commemorates the signing of Treaty 7, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day and Sisters in Spirit Day. This event features knowledge-sharing sessions that focus on the integration of Indigenous pedagogies into MRU's curriculum, promoting collective learning and innovation. We encourage you to present your project, work or research, and/or volunteer as a moderator. Apply by June 3.
Protocol and Engagement Support Initiative
The Office of Indigenization and Decolonization will continue the Protocol and Engagement Initiative in 2025. Faculty and contract faculty can apply for funding up to $500 and non-financial support for ceremonial gifting to engage Elders, knowledge-keepers, artists and guest speakers. Learn more.
First Nations principles of OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) workshop
The Office of Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are considering hosting a virtual, four-hour workshop on First Nations’ principles of OCAP® for faculty researchers. This workshop will enhance understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty and how to apply OCAP® in research. Express your interest by March 1.
Join us: Wâhkôhtowin Faculty Field School
Faculty members are invited to the Wâhkôhtowin Faculty Field School from May 26 to 29. Dr. Vicki Bouvier, PhD, and Dr. Joshua Hill, PhD, will lead this journey to the Métis homelands on the North Saskatchewan River. Participants will learn from Métis Elders, engage with the land and create a traditional capote. Apply by Feb. 28. Learn more and register now.
Marie Wilson, North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner
Marie Wilson, a journalist and public administrator who served as one of three commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) is coming to Mount Royal on March 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Wilson will reflect on her book, North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner. This book chronicles her personal experiences and insights as a commissioner on the TRC addressing the legacy of residential schools in Canada. This event will also feature a book signing and an Indigenous Artisan market. Register to attend here.