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Dec. 2, 2016

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Pretty fly for a science guy!

Interim Provost Jeff Goldberg has new species named after him

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Sports journalists tout the power of storytelling

An expert panel visited MRU to discuss the future of sports and media

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participACTION study fails Canadian kids

Partnership between Vivo, Mount Royal and the City of Calgary looks to find ways to improve activity levels

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2013 valedictorian returns as instructor

Carlos Andres Duran teaching at his alma mater

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Announcements

Jingle Bella! 'Tis the Season for festive savings

As a valued part of our MRU community, we’d like to give you an early holiday gift.
Get 25% off all concert tickets if you purchase the gift of live music 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.

  1. Go to mru.ca/enjoy to see what's on the music menu (or call 403-440-7770)

  2. Pick a show
  3. Enter the coupon code: JingleBella
  4. Enjoy!

​***Please note: this festive discount is in effect until Dec. 25, while supplies last!

National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey results are in

The results of the NCHA survey (released by the Alberta Post-Secondary Health Association) provides the largest data set on post-secondary health behaviours. Read more.

Plan your winter Recreation activities now

All winter activities are now available for viewing on ePlay. Plan out your winter fit schedule now! Registration for all winter activities will be available online on Monday, Dec. 5 at 6 a.m. More info on MyMRU Announcements.

Bleed Blues

Information Design students launch inaugural magazine

On Nov. 30 Mount Royal’s senior Information Design students launched their inaugural magazine, Epoch. This provides the chance for students to show off their skills and talents, and build content for their portfolios. Follow them on Instagram at @Epoch_Mag or Twitter at @EpochYYC.

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

The Working Mind ― Mental Health in the Workplace

Fri. Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m to noon
A workshop to increase awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma. Register here.


Between Texts: Identity, Culture and Connectivity ― English Honours Conference

Fri., Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ― The Knuckle (EA 3001)
This year's English Honours cohort present their research to the Mount Royal community. Everyone welcome.


Using Google Drive

Fri., Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sharing documents with others and saving documents others share with you. Register here.


Coping with Change
Tues., Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Explore resources to navigate the change process successfully. Register here.

FOIP 101 Awareness Training
Wed., Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Presented by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Office. Register here.

Robbie Robertson in Conversation With CKUA's David Ward
Wed., Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall

Robbie Robertson tells his own story of The Band. More info. Tickets here.

Creating an Email Distribution List
Thurs., Dec. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m
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Learn how to create an email distribution list in Google Groups. Register here.


Records and Information Management (RIM) 101 Awareness Training
Thurs., Dec 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ― Kerby Hall A341

Overview of Records and Information Management (RIM) program. Register here.

Financial and Risk Services Open House
Thurs., Dec. 8 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  ― A250 

Your donation of $2 per person will be graciously received.

Ethics 101 Workshop
Fri., Dec 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.  ― T107 

Principles of “Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans." Register here.

Canada's Anti-Spam Law (CASL) 101 Awareness Training
Fri., Dec. 9 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.  ― A341

An overview of CASL requirements and how they effect day-to-day business. Register here.

Winter Fantasia
Sun., Dec. 11 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  ― Bella Concert Hall

Mount Royal Arietta, Mount Royal Arioso, Calgary Boys’ Choir and Conservatory Strings. Tickets here.

Google Mail Merges

Mon., Dec. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mail merge allows you to easily produce form letters, address labels or addressed envelopes.
Register here.


RDO Lunch and Learn Session: Navigating ROMEO When Submitting HREB Applications

Wed., Dec. 14 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ― T107 
Workshop covering how to submit HREB applications through ROMEO.
Register here

 

President's Holiday Reception 

Wed., Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ross Glen Hall 
Hosted by President David Docherty, MRFA President Marc Schroeder and MRSA President Baset Zarrug.


ROMEO Workshop 

Thurs., Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. U265A (ORSCE boardroom)
Learn to navigate ORSCE's new research data management software, ROMEO
. Register here.

 
Sounds of the Season

Sat, Dec. 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bella Concert Hall
A variety of music selections presented by the Mount Royal University Conservatory. Tickets here

Have a story, announcement or info to share?

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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