Oct. 13, 2016

Announcements

Remembrance Day Poppies Available

If your area would like Remembrance Day poppies, please email to arrange for pick up of poppies, along with the donation box.

Correction: Flu clinics begin Monday, Oct. 24

The Wellness Centre's free seasonal flu vaccination clinic opens Monday, Oct. 24, not Friday, Oct. 21 as was reported last week. The clinic will be held in the EnCana Wellness Centre Boardroom (U216) and operates on a first come, first serve basis. Be ready to show your provincial health care card or your student Guard insurance card when you arrive.

Tips for avoiding the flu include:

• Cough into your elbow or sleeve or use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Hand sanitizers are also effective.
• Reduce the spread of germs by limiting touching your eyes, nose or mouth and by washing your hands frequently.
• Maintain your health by taking care of yourself and those in your care. This includes eating a healthy, balanced diet, avoiding cigarette smoke and other harmful substances, being active and getting enough sleep.

Ten more employee volunteers needed for Fall Convocation!

Help us fill 10 more volunteer positions for Fall Convocation on Nov. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Volunteering is one way you can contribute, and managers are encouraged to support staff who wish to donate their time. Sign up to greet students and guests, or usher guests to seating areas.

Events (next 2 weeks)                                                                   www.mtroyal.ca/events

NOTE: The deadline for the Nov./Dec. event list is Oct. 17. Send emails to marketingandcommunications@mtroyal.ca

Music to Your Ears: Ziggy Marley

Thurs. Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. - Bella Concert Hall

Buy tickets to hear this reggae legend and winner of seven GRAMMY® Awards to his credit.

Ethics 101 Workshop

Fri. Oct. 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. - T107
For faculty, a discussion on the "Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans."

Advanced Word Techniques

Mon. Oct. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. - TBD
Discover tricks to quickly format, navigate and move text around.

The Working Mind - Mental Health in the Workplace

Mon. Oct. 17 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. - EA3102
A training session to increase awareness about mental health issues at work.

Workplace Health Promotion: Building Resilience

Tues. Oct. 18 from 11 a.m to noon - EA3102
Learn how to improve your ability adapt to challenges and adversity.

Safe Space II: Trans Intersections

Tues. Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. - TBD
A deeper look at concepts introduced in the first level of Safe Space training.

Indigenous Science Speaker Series: Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Tues. Oct. 18 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. - Lincoln Park Room
Dr. Betty Bastien will be the speaker.

Indigenous Science Speaker Series: Science and Indigenous Health

Wed. Oct. 19 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. - Lincoln Park Room
Dr. Barry Lavallee will be the speaker.

Introducing ROMEO for faculty

Wed. Oct. 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. - U265A
Faculty can learn about this new software platform.

Inclusive Communities - Visible and Invisible Disabilities

Wed. Oct. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. - Caffe Artigiano
Seven storytellers share their personal experiences.

Think Talks: Illuminating. Enlightening. Innovative.

Thu. Oct. 20 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. - Bella Concert Hall
Free registration for inspirational speakers Eliot Hoppe, Judy McMillan-Evans and Dwight Boehm.

Indigenous Science Speaker Series: Returning the Buffalo

Thurs. Oct. 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. - Lincoln Park Room
Paulette Fox is the speaker.

Indigenous Science Speaker Series: GIS and Blackfoot Traditional Knowledge

Thurs. Oct. 20 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. - Lincoln Park Room
Paulette Fox is once again the speaker.

Indigenous Science Speaker Series: Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science

Fri. Oct. 21 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. - Lincoln Park Room
Rob Cardinal is the speaker.

Flu Clinic

Mon. Oct. 24 to Fri. Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Wellness Centre (U216A)
Free seasonal flu shots. Bring healthcare or Guard insurance cards.

Cougars Men's Hockey Home Opener and 80's Night

Fri. Oct. 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Flames Community Arenas
Cougars take on Dinos, along with 80's costumes, prizes and contests.

Enhancing the Public Mission of Universities Through Open Access

Mon. Oct. 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Room T107
Join Professor Leslie Chan from the University of Toronto Scarborough.

RDO Lunch and Learn

Wed. Oct. 26 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. - Room T107
Navigating the new ROMEO system when submitting HREB applications.

Lunchtime Lecture with Lee Brenner

Wed. Oct. 26 from 12 to 1 p.m. - EA3001 (The Knuckle)
How U.S. candidates are using technology & social media to reach voters during the election.

Professional Development: Communication Styles

Thurs. Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon - Location available upon registration
Become more aware of your communication style to increaseyour effectiveness.

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault

Fri. Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. - TBA
Providing the knowledge, skills and tools to understand trauma and respond to disclosures.

Summit and website stories

We would love to hear about your story! Go to the online story submission tool and guidelines.

MyMRU announcements

Please send announcements on MyMRU's homepage to mymru@mtroyal.ca. Here are the guidelines.

Start of semester emails, with option for distribution list sign up

As each semester begins (Aug./Sept.) (Dec./Jan.), areas with ongoing employee activites can send an email to employees describing the semester's activities. Employees can then opt in to a distribution list, such as Google Groups, to get updates. Emails can be sent here.

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