Employee Event Calendar From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2016
November
Identities: Intersectionality and Anti-Oppression Tues. Nov. 1 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – U 111 Delve into definitions of intersectionality and its origins. Register here.
Indigenous Awareness Lunch and Learn Tues. Nov. 1 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – EC 2075 This event is part of Indigenous Awareness Week. Website.
"The Old Man River Dam, 25 Years Later" Tues. Nov. 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – EC 2075 This event is part of Indigenous Awareness Week. Website.
Creating a Culture of Consent Wed. Nov. 2 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. – U 111 Workshop to obtain a deeper understanding of affirmative consent. Register.
The Secret Life of Suitcases Wed. Nov. 2 – 6. Performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Leacock Theatre Join Larry on his adventure of coming home again. Tickets are on sale now.
Aboriginal Ancestry Program Wed. Nov 2 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Global Citizen Centre (Z 305) This event is part of Indigenous Awareness Week. Website.
Discussion Group: Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Resiliency and Empowerment Wed. Nov. 2 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. – Wyckham House Council Chambers (Z 236) This event is part of Indigenous Awareness Week. Website.
Expense Report Training Wed. Nov.2 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. – T 104 Training and tips on how to complete the expense report form.
Annual United Way Library Book Sale Thurs. Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Main Street in front of Library Shop new and used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, albums and more. All items $1.
Women, Wine and Wisdom – Financial Fundamentals and Estate Planning for Today’s Women Thurs. Nov 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – ED 1120 A workshop for women by women. Register here.
Indigenous Crafts Workshop Fri. Nov. 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Global Citizen Centre (Z 305) This event is part of Indigenous Awareness Week. Website.
MRU Remembers Men's Hockey Game vs. University of Saskatchewan Fri. Nov. 4 at 5:50 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas Join Cougars men's hockey in support of the Canadian Armed Forces. Tickets at gate of Cougar Blue Arena at the Flames Community Arenas at 5:00 p.m.
Men in Feminism Discussion Series: Program Information Session Fri. Nov 4. from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – U 111 How men can be an effective ally with in the feminist movement. Learn more.
G. Willow Wilson and Ms. Marvel Fri. Nov 4. from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Bella Concert Hall Ms. Marvel will discuss how graphic novels can contribute to positive dialogue. Register for free.
22nd Annual Honouring Graduates Pow Wow Sat. Nov 5. from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Wyckham House Celebrate the achievements of our graduating Indigenous students. Website.
MRU Cougars Hockey Game and International Education Night Sat. Nov. 5 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas MRU Cougars host the University of Saskatchewan. Free with MRU id. Website.
Peter Jancewicz Duo feat. Frank Ho Sun. Nov. 6 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. – Conservatory A series for our MRU Conservatory instructors to shine! Website.
Positive Space Initiative - Quarterly Meeting Tue. Nov. 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – U 111 Learn more.
Chantal Kreviazuk Tue. Nov 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Bella Concert Hall Multiple JUNO Award winner performs at MRU. Tickets.
Open Education In and Across Disciplines Wed. Nov 9 from 10:00 to 3:30 p.m. – Lincoln Park Room Programming opportunities tailored to the needs of all disciplines and subject-areas. Register.
Collaborating with Google Wed. Nov 9 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Location available upon registration Lean how to effectively collaborate with Google Docs. Register.
Feminist Perspectives on Justice in Palestine/Israel Wed. Nov 9 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. – Room Y 224 Rabab Abdulhadi, PhD, and Simona Sharoni, PhD speak to the feminist perspectives on justice in Palestine/Israel. Website.
MRU Cougars Basketball Home Openers Thur. Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. for Women's game and 8 p.m. for Men's game – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court MRU Cougars host the University of Lethbridge in their season home opener! Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri. Nov. 11 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas MRU Cougars host the University of Regina. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat. Nov. 12 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas MRU Cougars host the University of Regina. Free with MRU id. Website.
Mindfulness Meditation Mon. Nov. 14 from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. – U 111 Dr. Nicole Libin trains the mind for more peace, balance, and ease. Website.
Combatting Microaggressions Tues. Nov. 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – U 111 Workshop to discuss every day, often invisible forms of oppression. Register here.
Workplace Health Promotion: Let's Talk Diabetes Tues. Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon – Location available upon registration Session will cover basic diabetes knowledge. Register here.
Ten Thousand Villages Sale at MRU Tues. Nov. 15 – 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Mainstreet Ten Thousand Villages creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income. Website.
Advanced Gmail Techniques Tues. Nov. 15 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. – Location available upon registration Learn how to use Gmail more efficiently. Register here.
What the Writers Say Wed. Nov. 16 from noon to 2:00 p.m. – Lobby of the Leacock and Wright Theatres Reading by four of MRU Creative Writing faculty. Refreshments will be served.
13th Annual Human Resources Breakfast Thur. Nov. 17 from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. – Calgary Petroleum Club Mingle with HR personnel and Bissett School of Business Human Resources students. Tickets.
The Working Mind - Mental Health in the Workplace Fri. Nov. 18 from 8:30 to noon – Y 210 Session about mental health issues as it relates to the workplace environment. Website.
Using Google Forms Fri. Nov. 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Location available upon registration Learn to create an interactive form using Google Forms. Register.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Fri. Nov. 18 at 5:00 p.m. for Women's and 7:00 p.m for Men's – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on your Cougars as they take on the University of BC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Fri. Nov. 18 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m – Flames Community Arenas Cheer on your Cougars as they take on the University of Lethbridge. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat. Nov. 19 at 4:00 p.m. for Women's and 6:00 p.m for Men's – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on your Cougars as they take on the University of BC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat. Nov. 19 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m – Flames Community Arenas Cheer on your Cougars as they take on the University of Lethbridge. Free with MRU id. Website.
Shakespeare Unplugged: Victors, Villains & Vixens Sun. Nov. 20 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. – TransAlta Pavilion Tickets available at the door by donation (suggested $15).
Workplace Health Promotion: The Art of Relaxation Tues. Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon – Location available upon registration Explore personal stress triggers and review practical techniques to make relaxation moments a part your life. Register here.
An Inclusive Community Garden Development Project Wed. Nov. 23 from 12:30 to 1:50 p.m. – T 107 Lean about the Inclusive Community Garden Project. Register by email at ies@mtroyal.ca.
Professional Development: Be a Digital Ambassador Thurs. Nov. 24 from 9 to 10 a.m. – Location available upon registration An MRU employee guide to using digital communication professionally. Register here.
Creating a Basic Google Site Thurs. Nov. 24 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. – Location available upon registration Learn the basics of creating a Google site. Register here.
MRU Cougars Basketball Thurs. Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. for Women's game and 8 p.m. for Mens's game – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on the Cougars in this doubleheader event. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Basketball and CMBA Night Shoot for the Cure Fri. Nov. 25 at 6:00 p.m. for Women's and 8:00 p.m. for Men's game – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on the Cougars as they take on MacEwan University. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey and Hockey Calgary Night Fri. Nov. 25 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas Cheer on the Cougars as they take on the University of BC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU id. Website.
Southern Alberta Indigenous Youth Awards Fri. Nov. 25 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. – Leacock Theatre Celebrate Indigenous youth who are making a difference. Tickets.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat. Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. for Women's game and 6 p.m for Men's game – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on the Cougars in this doubleheader event. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat. Nov. 26 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas Cheer on the Cougars as they take on the University of BC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU id. Website.
Professional Development: Leading with Emotional Intelligence Tues. Nov. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Location available upon registration Learn essential concepts to increase emotional intelligence. Register here.
Bystander Intervention Workshop Tues. Nov. 29 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – U 111 Become confident in addressing sexual harassment and problematic behaviour. Register here.
December
MRU Cougars Basketball Thurs. Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. for Women's game and 8 p.m. for Mens's game – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on the Cougars in this doubleheader event. Free with MRU id. Website.
The Working Mind - Mental Health in the Workplace Fri. Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m to noon – Y 210 Training session to inform on mental health issues. Register.
Between Texts: Identity, Culture and Connectivity: English Honours Conference Fri. Dec 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – EA 3001 English Honours cohort presents their research.
Using Google Drive Fri. Dec. 2 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Location available upon registration Learn how to effectively use Google Drive. Register.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Fri. Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. for Women's game and 7 p.m for Men's game – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on the Cougars in this doubleheader event. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri. Dec. 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas Cheer on the Cougars as they take on the University of Manitoba. Free with MRU id. Website.
MRU Cougars Hockey and Family Skate Sat. Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m. – Flames Community Arenas Cheer on your Cougars and lace up your skates following the game for a free holiday skate. Website.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat. Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. for Women's game and 6 p.m for Men's game – Recreation Centre Kenyon Court Cheer on the Cougars in this doubleheader event. Free with MRU id. Website.
Coping with Change Tues. Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Location available upon registration Explore strategies to navigate the change process. Register.
FOIP 101 Awareness Training Wed. Dec. 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Location available upon registration Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy training session. Register.
Creating an Email Distribution List Thurs. Dec. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon – Location available upon registration Learn how to create an email distribution list in Google Groups. Register.
Winter Fantasia Sun. Dec. 11 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. – Bella Concert Hall Concert about the magic of the season. Tickets.
Google Mail Merges Tues. Dec. 13 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. – Location available upon registration Learn the ins and outs of mail merge. Register.
Presidents' Holiday Reception Wed. Dec. 14 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Ross Glen Hall Gathering to celebrate the season. Cash bar. RSVP not required.
Sounds of the Season Sat. Dec. 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Bella Concert Hall Celebrates the season with special guests, The Heebee-jeebees. Tickets.
KeePass 2.0 Tues. Dec. 20 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Location available upon registration Learn the basics of using KeePass to digitally store passwords. Register.
Check out more events on the calendar. See the submit function and guidelines info at the end of the calendar. Send info for the bimonthly events email to marketingandcommunications@mtroyal.ca. Deadlines are Dec. 12 for Jan./Feb., Feb. 20 for Mar./Apr. and Apr.17 for May/Jun.
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