Spring is in the air!
Spring is my favorite time of year. It's about starting fresh and getting ready to get out and enjoy the summer sunshine. The snow has melted in Calgary and the geese are back by the pond at MRU.
A few weeks back on March 20th, was International Day of Happiness. I read once the key to happiness is "someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to." I think happiness is also about being grateful and I'm grateful for MRU. Like all of you I'm a former Mount Royal student but unlike most of you I never left. Mount Royal has given me something to love, something to do and something to look forward to.
In this month's issue of True Blue you'll read about the Interior Design Alumni Chapter event held last Thursday and we'll give you some tips on how to take advantage of our LinkedIn Group. You'll be inspired by one alumna who moved back to her hometown in the North West Territories to give back and you'll get to know a little about our The Junction alumni ambassadors. We'll always include a list of the various events, learning & volunteer opportunities open to alumni, plus useful links to alumni benefits and services.
-Tierney Edmunds, coordinator alumni outreach
Bachelor of Communication — Public Relations'12
PS: Make sure to follow us on Twitter for a gosling update (with photos) in the coming weeks.
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What's new in Alumni Relations
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Tea with Tierney
Meet with Tierney over tea (or coffee). Learn more about alumni programs, benefits & service, find out how you can get involved, give your input and share your personal alumni story face to face. Contact Tierney at tedmunds@mtroyal.ca or 403-440-7724.
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Grad Send Off
We welcomed the 2015 grads to the MRUAA with Grad Send Off on March 25 & 26. Grads had the opportunity to learn about the benefits and services available to Mount Royal alumni at the Red Carpet Exhibit and gained insights on life after MRU from alumni ambassadors at The Junction.
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The Junction Alumni Ambassadors
Thanks to the alumni ambassadors who participated in The Junction on March 26. Click the links below to learn more about these alumni who gave back their time and insights about life after MRU.
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Alumni Groups
The Interior Design Alumni Chapter hosted Primarily, It's a Party! on Thurs. April 2. This fundraiser event has been running for over 25 years and is known in the interior design industry as the "party of the year". It's a great event for meeting/networking with interior design alumni and students, and keeping up with industry trends.
In the last five years, the Chapter has raised over $70,000 for the interior design department and has funded dozens of bursaries for incoming students. Last year the party raised enough funds to purchase grad rings for the entire 2014 Bachelor of Applied Interior Design class!
Want to establish or join an Alumni Group? Email James Parsons, coordinator Chapters & Branches: jjparsons@mtroyal.ca.
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Alumni engagement opportunities
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Learning opportunities
Saving Endangered Species in Canada & Beyond – April 9, 2015 1 – 2 p.m., EB 1101. RSVP to pafshordy@mtroyal.ca.
Will Power: Free Wills and Estates Seminar – Sat. May 2, 2015, 9 – noon, Rodrick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning. Learn from legal experts about, wills, taxation on death, probate, incapacity, power of attorney, role of executor. No registration required.
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Events & volunteering
JMH Venture Launchpad Pitch Competition – Wed., April 8, 6 – 8 p.m. Students & recent alumni pitch their venture to a panel of esteemed judges and a supportive audience. Most promising venture ideas will walk away with their share of $50,000 in cash and services to take their venture to the next level. Tickets here.
From nonprofit to community prosperity – Thurs., April 9, 2015, 3:15 – 6 p.m. Join the Institute for Community Prosperity (former Institute for Nonprofit Studies) as it celebrates the launch of its new identity. Tickets here.
Wyatt Artist in Residence Concert Series: Frans Helmerson, cello – Fri., April 24, 7:30 p.m. Special $35 rate for alumni. Tickets here, select MRU community.
Volunteer for Convocation
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June 4 & 5. Re-live Convocation all over again! Volunteer to be a greeter or usher and welcome a new cohort of grads to the alumni community. Contact Maggie at
mschmiemann@mtroyal.ca
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Have an inspiring story? We’d love to share it. Email alumni@mtroyal.ca and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of True Blue or Summit, Mount Royal’s bi-annual magazine.
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Meghan Bowden
This month’s True Blue Awe-inspiring alumni Meghan Bowden BA'12, moved back to her hometown to help develop social programs for the Government of The Northwest Territories. "As an Inuk person, it's evident how Indigenous people in Canada do not have equitable opportunities, or access, and with my education I can help ameliorate the situation from inside the system" Read more…
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Check your mail for Spring Summit
The Spring 2015 issue of Summit magazine, filled with inspiring MRU and alumni stories is out this month. If you're currently not receiving Summit contact us to update your mailing address. If you live in the same household as another alumnus/a and are receiving more than one copy let us know.
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Class Notes
Had a career change, received a promotion, got married, grew your family or went on an exciting trip? You can share your personal and professional milestones (include a photo if available) via Twitter using #MRUClassNotes. We’ll collect and share in an upcoming issue of True Blue. Don’t forget to follow us @MRUAlumni. Not on Twitter? Send your note to alumni@mtroyal.ca and we can share for you.
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From our community partners
Tips on avoiding winter property damage from affinity partner TD Insurance Meloche Monnex.
Career Services: Post-secondary students getting the job done: Education at work. Wed., April 29, 2015. 7:30 – 9 a.m. Learn how your organization can benefit from hiring a work ready student from Mount Royal University's work expierence program. RSVP by April 22, 2015. This event is best suited for those involved in hiring employees.
Have your professional photos taken by Lifetouch. A professional portrait can: enhance your website, make your social media photos more professional and personalize your business card. To book your appointment call Lifetouch 403.255.5440 and mention you are Mount Royal alumni.
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