January 2016, Vol. 2 No. 1
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Live well and get connected!
A new year often means setting new goals. One of my goals for this year is spending more time in nature. Another one of my goals, along with the rest of the Alumni Relations and Annual Giving team, is to come up with innovative ways to support our alumni while enhancing programming to give you more valuable and flexible opportunites to get involved.
In this issue of True Blue, you'll learn how you can update your contact information to be entered to win a fitness package valued at over $600 (special thanks to Mount Royal Recreation for its contribution to the prize). You can also improve your chances of winning by telling us your 2016 goals in our LinkedIn Group and on Twitter. I can't wait to read everyone's goals and work with the team to help you achieve them!
Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to 2016, and I hope to run into some of you at the Crowchild Classic Sadddledome game on Jan. 21.
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-Buffy St-Amand, Manager Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
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What's new in Alumni Relations
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#MRUAlumniConnects
Update your contact info between Jan. 5 and 31 for a chance to win a fitness package valued at $600+:
- Fitbit Charge HR
- One year Mount Royal University Recreation membership
- $50 SportChek gift card
Visit:
bit.do/MRUAlumniConnects
to update and to learn more.
Get Social and improve your chances of winning!
- Tweet us your 2016 goals, why you still love MRU or how badly you want to win with #MRUAlumniConnects
- Retweet one of our #MRUAlumniConnects Tweets
- Comment on the "Mount Royal University Alumni Connects" LinkedIn Group conversation with your 2016 goals so we can help you reach your full potential!
You'll receive an additional entry for each Tweet/Retweet with #MRUAlumniConnects and each LinkedIn comment.
Read this if you like hearing from us!
Love True Blue and hearing about events, programs, opportunities, benefits and services offered to alumni?
Be on the lookout for an email from us next month to opt-in to alumni communication. Because of anti-spam laws, we won't be able to send you future issues of True Blue or other email communication unless you give us consent.
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It's up to you to make sure they're recognized...
- 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 and then tell us why you think they should receive the award. The rest is left up to the nominee and our selection committee.
- Deadline: Monday, Feb. 29, 2016
All nominees and nominators will be invited to the exclusive Nominee Reception.
We couldn't do it without you! Questions? Contact Kathy Mok, coordinator, alumni services: kmok@mtroyal.ca 403.440.7025
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Alumni Groups
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Ever wonder what being a member of an Alumni Group means? Not sure what groups do or what they offer?
Alumni Group programming falls under our four pillars of alumni engagement. As a group member you can simply be notified of, and participate in events and programs or you can get involved in the planning process. The extent of your involvement is up to you.
1. Social: provides opportunities to get together, connect face-to-face and have fun.
2. Continuous Learning: explore interests, learn and discover new ideas, share experiences.
3. Professional Development: learn new skills, meet industry leaders and advance your career.
5. Philanthropy: support MRU by offering time, talent and treasure toward the University's strategic vision.
Join now!
For questions
about getting involved, or to ask about starting a new Alumni Group, contact James at
jjparsons@mtroyal.ca
or visit mtroyal.ca/alumni
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Alumni engagement opportunities
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Learning opportunities
Continuing Education Business and Professional Education Info Night. Wedensday, Jan. 20, 5 - 7 p.m., Ross Glen Hall. Boom, Bust & You: Get the information you need to reinvent yourself in a boom/bust economy. Learn from break-out and info sessions. Network with other professionals and professional associations.Understand how upgrading your skills can make you more marketable. Register here.
You can't take it with you, but if you care who gets it...Wills, estates and end-of-life issues workshops.
Session 1: You need a will: the nitty gritty on making it happen.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.
Session 2: You may lose your capacity: straight talk on powers of attorney and personal directive.
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.
Session 3: Are you an Executor? Duties, responsibilities and probate. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.
Email prodev@mtroyal.ca to register and for more info.
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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 alumni@mtroyal.ca and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of True Blue or Summit.
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Lynsey Anderson
A Bachelor of Applied Child studies grad, Anderson is now a manager at a child care centre and an active member of the Child and Youth Studies Chapter. "The opportunities I’ve had can all be attributed to me taking time to develop relationships with a variety of people in a variety of different areas and disciplines.
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Read more...
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Participate in a LinkedIn study for employers
What factors influence how hirable MRU graduates are in the eyes of employers? This is the question driving a research project currently being conducted by Bissett School of Business faculty members Harris Rubin, David Finch, and Leah Hamilton.
LinkedIn profiles are one way for MRU graduates to signal the value they can bring to employers. This research project asks employers to rate LinkedIn profiles to better understand what characteristics are viewed as desirable in MRU graduates.
If you (or someone you know) are involved in making hiring decisions at work and are interested in participating in this research, please click here!
This research has received ethics clearance from MRU and your decision to participate (or not) has no impact on your relationship with MRU or any other organization.
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You're invited! Free game at the Saddledome
FREE admission! Get your former classmates together or bring the whole family to cheer on the Cougars. Get your tickets from a Cougars volunteer at the door.
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You can have the University magazine Summit, mailed to your door absolutely free? Make sure your address is up to date!
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If you're looking to further your education, transition into a new industry or pursue a passion consider registering for a continuing education course at MRU to kickstart your 2016.
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