December 2015, Vol. 1 No. 8
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A time for community and celebration
Every year goes by so fast. It seems like January 2015 was only yesterday, and it's already December 1st. As 2015 draws to a close, I’ve started to reflect on the past year and see one constant through all that change: community.
I’ve always felt that one of our greatest strengths at Mount Royal is our sense of community. I’m fortunate to see this every day in my work. Each Alumni Group is their own little community of people rallying around a common interest: building, empowering and supporting their community.
And of course, this is the time of year when many of us make special time for our closest community — family and friends. However you celebrate the holidays, they’re the ones you choose to celebrate with. A community isn’t just a group of people who share something in common, they’re the ties that bind.
As I spend time with my family this holiday season, I’ll be thinking of the triumphs and trials that made us a stronger community. There’s a lot to look forward to. Tell us what you have to celebrate this year. Email alumni@mtroyal.ca or tweet @MRUAlumni.
– James Parsons, coordinator, alumni Chapters & Branches
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What's new in Alumni Relations
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Happy Holidays from the Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Team!
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The University will be closed from noon on Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 (except Recreation). We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year! Be on the lookout for a special contest announcement in the January issue of True Blue! In the meantime, stay connected with us through December on Twitter @MRUAlumni
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Show your Mount Royal pride! Nominate a friend or colleague for the Alumni Achievement Awards today.
Each year we recognize four alumni as part of our Alumni Achievement Awards program. As Mount Royal alumni, you are connected to alumni leaders in our community. They're your former classmates, colleagues, bosses and friends. By nominating these inspiring, talented, passionate individuals, you help make sure they're achievements are celebrated.
- Visit: mtroyal.ca/alumniachievementawards to nominate.
- New online nomination process makes it quick and easy to nominate.
- Provide your contact info along with the nominee's then tell us why you think they should be awarded. The rest is left up to the nominee and our selection comittee.
- Deadline: Monday, Feb. 29, 2015
All nominees and nominators will be invited to the exclusive Nominee Reception in Spring 2016.
We couldn't do it without you! Questions? Contact Kathy Mok, coordinator, alumni services: kmok@mtroyal.ca 403.440.7025
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Welcome November Convocation grads to the alumni community
The celebration continues long after Convocation day! Whether you recently crossed the stage or it's been many years, we have a multitude of ways for alumni to get involved with Mount Royal. See our 20 ways to get involved page for a list of opportunities.
A great initial way to stay connected to MRU is by joining an Alumni Group. You're involvement can range between being on the notification list for Chapter/Branch/SIG events and programs, to sitting on a leadership committee where you get to work with James, coordinator, Chapters& Branches to decide the Groups vision.
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Alumni Groups
Robb Nash Concert
Rock Your Monday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.
Ross Glen Hall, Mount Royal University
Kick the Monday blues — join Canadian rocker Robb Nash for music that tells his own moving story and inspires resilience in the face of dark times. Your attendance will be supporting the Child and Youth Studies Chapter.
Tickets $5 at
bit.do/RobbNash
Great event for high school students — bring or send the kids!
Follow along on Twitter:
#MakeTodayCount
Join the Child and Youth Studies Chapter or another Alumni Group
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
Impact of Clear-cut Logging on Pollinator of the Eastern Slopes. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, 1 - 2 p.m., EC1145. Contact Paris at ies@mtroyal.ca with questions and to RSVP.
NCF #4: Art as an Instrument for Social Justice. Friday, Jan. 22. 1 - 3p.m. EB2061 (Bissett School of Business). Exploring where, why, when, and how art and social justice meet. Free event. Tickets here. The institute for Community Prosperity's New Conversations Forum Series is a great opportunity for alumni to come back to campus and explore ideas and challenge assumptions about community prosperity with students, faculty, staff and the broader Calgary community.
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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 tedmunds@mtroyal.ca and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of True Blue or Summit.
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Shawn Cable
Former Mount Royal Sport and Recreation student, Shawn Cable returned to MRU in 2014 and was inspired to take on an entrepreneurial venture in mattress recycling. "If I didn’t take this course, the idea of Re-Matt may have never come about." Read more...
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Save the Date! Crowchild Classic Saddledome Game: Jan. 21, 2015
Come down to the Scotiabank Saddledome to cheer on your Mount Royal University Cougars hockey teams as they take on the University of Calgary Dinos in the annual cross-city battle for bragging rights. Games start at 5 p.m. This is a FREE event and a great opportunity to bring the family or get together with your former classmates and show your alma mater pride!
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From our community partners
Mount Royal Recreation Winter Registration now open!
Get your alumni card for $10 at E251 in the main building then stop by Recreation to purchase your discounted membership (only $451 for the year!). Membership also includes discounted rates on classes. Take classes like "Virtual Spin" and "Barre Chisel" or CPR and First Aid.
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Today is
GivingTuesday.
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday: "A day dedicated to giving back … around the world, across Canada and in your own community! Just as Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, GivingTuesday is the opening day of the giving season."
Give to Mount Royal University
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The
Women's Volleyball team
recently defeated the unbeaten UBC Thunderbirds. Get your Alumni Card and come back to MRU to checkout a game on the Kenyon Court.
Follow the Cougars on Twitter @MRUCougars #Cougnation
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What’s the path that good leaders follow?
The Project Management Professional Development Seminars Certificate of Completion is always looking to train new leaders in any industry. If you’re a leader, or on your way to becoming one, start by making the first step by taking the new Best Practices in Project Management or Leadership, Decision Making for Project Managers courses.
Winter Registration at Cont. Ed.
Find your next upgrade, passion or career with our MRU Cont.Ed. Winter Calendar.
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