True Blue
March 2017 | Vol. 3, No. 3
Mourning Jeff Bird and Reyn Johnson

Last month Jeff Bird and Reyn Johnson, two members of the Mount Royal family, tragically died in a plane crash west of Springbank Airport. Both Jeff and Reyn were highly experienced, licensed pilots and instructors with the MRU aviation program.

Jeff's and Reyn's loss is felt acutely by our aviation students, and has impacted many people in our close-knit aviation teaching and alumni community. You can view tributes to the pilots from students, friends and colleagues on the Mount Royal website. If you would like to express your condolences, you may do so in the online guest books for Jeff Bird and Reyn Johnson.

Our thoughts are with Jeff’s and Reyn’s families and loved ones, as well as those in the Mount Royal family who had the privilege of knowing and working with them.

Alumni Speaker Series

Don’t miss out on the Alumni Speaker Series

If you missed last week’s sold-out session on retirement planning, there’s still time to sign up for one of our upcoming Alumni Speaker Series sessions.

April 20: Women, Wine and Wisdom — Financial fundamentals and estate planning for today’s women with Anthea Law and alumna Christine Lang, Business Administration Co-op Diploma '95

May 4: Rebuilding Alberta’s Economy in 2017 with Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, ATB Financial

Registration is free but space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Calgary Peace Prize

A Canadian for peace and human security

Join us in celebrating the 2017 recipient of the Calgary Peace Prize, the Honourable Douglas Roche, O.C., for his long and sustained efforts towards international peace building and for raising awareness of human security issues and nuclear disarmament.

The prize will be presented March 15 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, followed by a dialogue on peace. For tickets, visit mru.ca/peacetickets.

Primarily, It's a Party

Get your tickets before they're gone

If you're an Interior Design alumni member, or just interested in the industry, you won't want to miss Primarily, It's a Party. Calgary's premier interior design event returns to Hotel Arts on March 16.

Tickets are on sale now and, as always, proceeds from the night will support Interior Design program students.

Career and Recruitment Fair

Looking for a job?

Join us on campus on March 8 for the Career and Recruitment Fair, open to all MRU students and alumni. Connect with more than 70 employers offering part-time and full-time opportunities. Bring your resume and dress for success!



Checking in with Mount Royal Alumni
Al Del Degan
School teaches you how to learn. You will spend the rest of your life learning the things that you really need to know.

Computer Science grad Al Del Degan counts this among the best advice he received at Mount Royal. Read more...

We’d love to share your story! Email alumni@mtroyal.ca and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of True Blue or Summit.


Bella Concert Hall

MRU Conservatory presents...

Did you know that Mount Royal alumni receive special rates for Conservatory performances? Visit mru.ca/enjoy to learn more and get your tickets today for one or more of these great shows:

March 10: Antigona Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca
March 15: Avital meets Avital 
March 19: Mike Schuett and Friends
March 22: Kronos Quartet
April 2: Cowtown Opera presents: Guilty Pleasures
April 22: Pedrito Martinez Group
April 23: The Queen, the Bear and the Bumblebee
April 30: Leon Leontaradis and Guests
April 30: International Jazz Day
May 5: Journey Live!
May 10: Ron Sexsmith
May 14: Andrés Cárdenes with the CYO
May 26: Land’s End Ensemble
May 28: Looking Glass Duo

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Mount Royal news

Mourning Jeff Bird and Reyn Johnson
Mount Royal University and the aviation community are mourning the loss of two experienced pilot instructors who died in a plane crash west of the Springbank Airport

New stand-alone sexual violence response policy supports survivor-focused responses at MRU
Mount Royal University is setting a strong institutional foundation to support survivors of sexual violence

MRU receives five-star energy award
New filters improve air quality and reduce waste

2017 Writer in Residence: Di Brandt
Award-winning poet to explore the Tender Heart of Poetry

New scholarship celebrates contributions to LGBTQ communities
Students who show leadership in support of LGBTQ communities are being recognized through a first-of-its-kind scholarship

Cougars and Dinos duel to draw
Nail-biter double header brings out best in CCAA

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