November 2015, Vol. 1 No. 7
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Gotta share!
This issue of True Blue is all about sharing! I believe the collective is better than the separate and two heads are better than one. The ability to access and share information is one of the greatest benefits of the digital age. Ironically, what I believe is so great about digital is that it enables us to stay connected and find people to collaborate with face to face.
Alumni Relations is really all about sharing. We meet and work with MRU departments and faculties to bring information, events and programs to you. We organize alumni volunteer opportunities and leadership with faculty and other departments like Open House , The Junction and the Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship program, so you can share your story and expertise with current and future students.
The best part about sharing is it’s two-way. So, share with us! Talk to us on Twitter and in our LinkedIn Group. Let us know your favourite True Blue section and the types of alumni programs you'd like to see. What's the gap in your life that we can help fill? Share it with me — Have Tea with Tierney.
– Tierney Edmunds, coordinator, alumni outreach
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What's new in Alumni Relations
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Inspiring prospective students to see MRU is the perfect fit at Open House
For the first time, we invited alumni to volunteer at MRU's annual Open House on Sat., Oct. 24. We had several alumni come out to chat with prospective students and their families about where their Mount Royal education has taken them. It sounds like the prospects were inspired, and the alumni had a blast!
"It was truly a pleasure and and honour to participate at the MRU Open House!" - Michael Parker, Interior Design '71, senior interior designer, DIALOG design
" I had an absolutely fabulous time, and it was great talking to so many perspective broadcasting students and their parents!" - Shamus Neeson, Broadcasting diploma '05, event coordinator, donor relations coordinator, Canadian Blood Services & announcer/producer, Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
If you'd like to volunteer at next year's Open House and share your story with prospective students, contact Tierney at tedmunds@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.7724
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Alumni Groups
This month, the Information Design Alumni Chapter presents [Re]Converge 20X20, featuring nine alumni sharing stories about their experiences in the workforce. Our presenters have used their degrees to succeed in a diverse array of jobs — from the Royal Tyrrell Museum to UNESCO in South Africa. This event is open to all students, faculty and alumni and it's FREE! Register here.
Our alumni are starting brand new chapters for Social Work, Psychology, Social Innovation, Public Relations, Nursing and Education. If you want to get involved or to ask about starting a new Alumni Group, contact James at jjparsons@mtroyal.ca.
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Alumni engagement opportunities
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Learning opportunities
IES Fall Seminar Series: Seeking Sustainailbity: A tourism Partnership in Lijiang, China. Wed., Nov. 4, 1 - 2 p.m. EC1145. During a two-week visit to the Yunnan province of China, an international group of tourism experts met with locals and tourism representatives to discuss questions about tourism issues for the transitioning region.
IES Fall Seminar Series: Innovation and Collaboration in the Oil Sands Industry. Thurs., Nov. 19, 2015, 1–2 p.m., EA1067.
Emerging Media: new Channels for Social Change. Institute for Community Prosperity. Fri., Nov. 20, 1 - 3 p.m., Bisset Boardroom (EB 2061). What do alternative journalisms and new media accomplish in the realm of social change? How citizen journalism is transforming the social change landscape. FREE. Tickets here.
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Checking in with Mount Royal alumni
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Have an inspiring story? We’d love to share it. Email alumni@mtroyal.ca and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of True Blue or Summit.
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Kelsey McColgan
Mount Royal student turned teacher, McColgan, is a new instructor in the Faculty of Communication Studies. She's sharing her expertise with future designers and truly embodies the face to face brand that is Mount Royal.
"The importance of real, genuine, human connections cannot be understated." Read more...
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Remembering our military alumni
Since our founding in 1910, hundreds of Mount Royal students, faculty, staff and alumni have served in the military. Read more on the History of Mount Royal or visit the University Archives during drop in hours to learn more.
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Call for source: Scholarship story Summit
The Summit team is looking to write a student awards story on a recent (last five years) MRU alumnus/a. If you didn't apply for awards because you felt you wouldn't qualify based on your grades or financial need, or if you did apply and received more funds than expected and are interested in being featured in the University magazine Summit, let us know.
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From our community partners
Congratulations Avenue Magazine Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2015 MRU Alumni:
- Jennifer Barroll, Theatre Diploma '01, Program Director, In the Lead
- Patrick Breault, Bachelor of Applied Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership '06, Performance Manager, WinSport Academy
- Kenna Burima, Music Diploma '00, Musician/Music Teacher
- Andrew Lanigan, Bachelor of Applied Small Business and Entrepreneurship '98, Owner Brewters/Beer Revolution
- Matt Lanigan, Bachelor of Applied Small Business and Entrepreneurship '04, Owner Brewters/Beer Revolution
We are so proud of you! Check out our ad in the November issue of Avenue featuring 2014 Top 40 Under 40 and 2014 MRU Outstanding Alumni award recipient Pieter Boekhoff.
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Many of the student career, volunteer and grad studies fairs on campus are also open to alumni. Contact Career Services to find out more.
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Make a stunning outdoor Christmas container for your garden or front step or excite your senses with the smell of fresh Christmas greens as you create your own Christmas wreath for your front door.
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