Hello, alumni! I'm pleased to join the MRU Alumni Relations team as your new alumni outreach coordinator. I'll be connecting with you here in True Blue, and also on a more regular basis on social media. If you haven't already followed us on Twitter or joined our LinkedIn group, take a moment to do so now. There we'll celebrate your successes, share continuous learning and professional development opportunities, and keep you informed of all things MRU. I'm eager to connect with each and every one of you, so don't be shy about sending me a hello tweet.

December is a great time for me to join the team, as we close out 2016 and prepare for an exciting new year. As you prepare for 2017, consider reconnecting with MRU online or on campus. Get in the holiday spirit with the MRU Conservatory’s seasonal concerts, catch a Cougars game in the new year, or join our online community.

On behalf of all of us in Alumni Relations, I wish you a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2017!

– Emily Pratt, coordinator, alumni outreach

The University will be closed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 (except Recreation). We look forward to connecting with you in the new year!

Spend Thursday evenings improving your financial and economic literacy! Bring a friend to connect and learn.

FREE registration. Cash donations for emergency bursaries for Mount Royal University students will be gratefully accepted at the door.

Appetizers served. Cash bar. Register for one seminar, or all!

Retirement Planning with Tim Noonan, author of the book “Someday Rich – Planning for Sustainable Tomorrows Today” and alumnus Eric Bennett, Bachelor of Applied Financial Services '07, Senior Wealth Advisor, Scotia Wealth Management
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Atelier Room (ED1120), Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Mount Royal University
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Presentation starts at 7 p.m.

Alberta's Economic Forecast for 2017 with Todd Hirsch from ATB
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Location: Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L6
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Presentation starts at 7 p.m.

More details including presenter bios will be released on our website in the coming weeks.

Alumni Achievement Award nominations
Nominate a deserving alumni member for an Alumni Achievement Award.

Update your contact info
Update your contact information with us in January and you could win a prize!

Watch your email and social media for details in January.

Did you know Cougars Hockey Alumni have a separate meeting area at every home game? If you've ever played for the Cougars, we'd love to see you!
Drop in and say hello: ask for Nathan at the Cougar Alumni Viewing Room at Flames Community Arenas, in the Cougar Blue Arena. Alumni get a discount on Cougars tickets!

We love to hear from our alumni. Each month, we feature a different alum and their story. Email us at alumni@mtroyal.ca if you're interested in being profiled!

'Tis the season
MRU rings in the season with the Festive Favourites concert series featuring performances from MRU Conservatory’s speech arts, orchestral and choral ensembles at the Bella Concert Hall. Get concert details at mru.ca/enjoy.

Enjoy festive savings! Get 25% off all MRU Conservatory concert tickets purchased before Dec. 25, 2016. This offer applies to all of the events in the Music To Your Ears concert season in 2017. With artists like Raghav, Cowtown Opera and Journey Live, we’re sure you can cross a few folks off your holiday gift list and hear some amazing performers. Visit mru.ca/enjoy or call 403-440-7770 and use the code JingleBella.

Registration in the Skoll Global Challenge is open to all MRU students and recent alumni until December 20, 2016. The Institute for Community Prosperity and the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are shepherding and co-sponsoring MRU's involvement in the Challenge, and will be available to give feedback on Challenge ideas and submissions.