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Feb. 8, 2017

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Crowchild Classic brings out best in CCAA

Social media shout-outs from well-known alumni enhance another awesome series.


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Who's Frank? Find him in February
MRU's anti-bullying campaign events include Pop-Up Poetry and Frank(ly) Speaking.

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Lee Crowchild named chief of the Tsuut'ina Nation
The former student and instructor talks of how he found his inspiration at MRU.

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Announcements

Nominate a friend or colleague for an Alumni Achievement Award

Mount Royal alumni are leaders in our community. It's up to all of us to make sure they're recognized. Nominate an inspiring alumni member for the 2017 Alumni Achievement Awards. Deadline is Feb. 25. More info.

New Employee Guidebook now available
A new online employee guidebook is now available in the Human Resources section of mtroyal.ca. The guidebook is your gateway to everything you need to know about working at MRU.

Bleed Blues

Humanities professor co-edits two new religious studies handbooks

Professor Steven Engler, PhD, of the Department of Humanities, is co-editor of two major religious studies handbooks that will be staples for those in the field. Both of were just released. More info.

Improving public attitudes and facilitating refugee resettlement
Professor Leah Hamilton's article, "The Global Refugee Crisis: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications for Improving Public Attitudes and Facilitating Refugee Resettlement," was recently published in Social Issues and Policy Review. More info.

Events                        Complete list at www.mtroyal.ca/events

Canadian Guitar Quartet (CGQ)

Wed., Feb. 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall
A mix of dynamic original music and classical masterpieces make a CGQ concert an unforgettable experience. Tickets here.


Black History Month ― Kyle Mays
Thu., Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. ― EC 1060
Kyle T. Mays (Black/Saginaw Anishinaabe) is a transdisciplinary scholar of urban U.S. history, Critical Ethnic Studies and Indigenous popular culture. Learn more.

Science, Pseudoscience, and All that Jazz: Revisiting the Demarcation Problem
Thurs., Feb. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ― Jenkins Theatre

Keynote speaker Massimo Pigliucci, PhD, from the City College of New York will discuss what distinguishes science from pseudoscience. More info.

Others Within Symposium
Fri., Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ― Lincoln Park Room (J 301)

This day-long event will interrogate the possibilities of transformation within the context of higher education and academic scholarship. More info.


Ethics 101 Workshop
Fri., Feb. 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ― T107

This workshop assists those planning to apply for Ethics Clearance from the Human Research Ethics Board (HREB). More info and register.

Indigenous Peoples, Canada and Reconciliation
Fri., Feb. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ― B 101
A lecture on harmony, conversation, closing the gap and restoration by keynote speaker David Newhouse. More info.

Indigenizing the University: What are the Academic Implications?
Fri., Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ― Lincoln Park Room (J 301)

A public forum featuring a variety of perspectives aimed at exploring the opportunities and challenges of indigenization. More info.


Pop-Up Poetry on Main Street
Mon., Feb. 13 from 12 to 2 p.m. and Tues., Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ― Main Street
Get a custom open on a topic of your choosing from one of Calgary's prolific poets. Makes a great Valentine's Day gift!


Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S): Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control
Mon., Feb. 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
This training will help you identify, assess and control the hazards you deal with in your workplace. Register here


EH&S: WHMIS 2015
Mon., Feb.13 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
This training will provide training in WHMIS 2015. Register here


inVisible Theatre
Mon., Feb.13 from 6 to 9 p.m. ― I 128
inVISIBLE is a project developed between MRU, the Handsome Alice Theatre Company and the Calgary Sexual Health Centre. More info.

EH&S: Respiratory Protection
Tues., Feb.14 from 9 to 11 a.m.
This training will provide information necessary to choose, use and maintain your respirator. Register here.


TVP Fundraiser - Valentine's Day $5 Individual Roses for Sale
Tues., Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ― East Gate

Show your love this Valentine's Day with a perfect red rose. Proceeds support the TVP program.

Workplace Health Promotion: Science of Happiness
Tues., Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This one-hour session will introduce participants to some research-based “happy habits." Register.


EH&S: Hearing Conservation
Tues., Feb. 14 from 1 to 2 p.m.
This training will provide information necessary for recognizing hazardous noise levels plus choosing and using hearing protection. Register here.


EH&S: Lab Safety
Wed., Feb.15 from 9 to 11 a.m.
This training will provide information necessary for understanding basic lab safety. Register here


EH&S: Chemical Safety
Wed., Feb.15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
This training will provide information necessary for understanding basic chemical safety. Register here.


EH&S: Biosafety Level 1
Wed., Feb. 15 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
The first of two levels, this training will provide information necessary for understanding basic biological safety. Register here.


EH&S: Biosafety Level 2
Thurs., Feb. 16 from 9 to 11 a.m.
The second of two levels, this training will provide information necessary for understanding advanced biological safety. Register here.


EH&S: Hazardous Materials Management Level 1
Thurs., Feb. 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The first of two levels, this training will provide information necessary for handling and classifying hazardous waste. Register here.


Computer Information Systems Showcase Showdown
Thurs., Feb. 16 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. ― Lincoln Park Room
This demo day is designed to inspire and celebrate the creations of Mount Royal Computer Information System (CIS) students. More info.

EH&S: Incident Report (Intelex)
Fri., Feb. 17 from 9 to 10 a.m.
This training will provide information necessary for understanding how to use our incident reporting software (Intelex). Register here.


MRU Cougars Women's Volleyball Game & Fifth Year Night
Sat., Feb.18 from 4 to 6 p.m. ― Kenyon Court
Cheer on your Cougars women's volleyball team as they take on the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at home. More info.


MRU Cougars Men's Volleyball Game & Fifth Year Night
Sat., Feb.18 from 6 to 8 p.m. ― Mount Royal Kenyon Court
Join the Cougars men's volleyball team as they serve up against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. More info.


inVisible Theatre
Mon., Feb. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. ― I128
inVISIBLE is a project developed between MRU, the Handsome Alice Theatre Company and the Calgary Sexual Health Centre. More info.


IT: Collaborating with Google
Tues., Feb. 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
If you need to create a document that several people can work on, then this is the class for you. Register here.


Social Justice 101
Wed., Feb. 22 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ― U111
Social Justice 101 delves into awareness about how systems and institutions operate differently for marginalized and privileged identities. More info.

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