February 2016, Vol. 2 No. 2
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Love and family in February!
February has become a significant month for celebrating love and family.
When we talk about our post-secondary education, the focus is often placed on how our studies have shaped us academically and benefited us professionally. While post-secondary is a place to foster academic growth, it is also a place to create fond memories and establish lifelong relationships. Mount Royal holds a very special place in the hearts of many alumni couples who were given the chance to find love and meet their lifelong partner here. Also, in the hearts of families who send their children to study here generation after generation. We hope that you would share your special story with us so that we can learn about the different ways Mount Royal has been a part of your family.
In this issue of True Blue, we meet one alumni couple who met at MRU in a special edition of "Checking in with alumni". We'll also announce the winner of the #MRUAlumniConnects campaign and you'll hear about two recent Alumni Group activities that just might inspire you to get involved.
-Kathy Mok, coordinator, alumni services
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What's new in Alumni Relations
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#MRUAlumniConnects! The winner is...
Over the last month, you've had the opportunity to update your contact information to be entered to win a fitness prize package and the time has come to announce our grand prize winner! Drum
roll please...Congratulations Alexandria Rockwell, Bachelor of Nursing '15, the official winner of a one year Mount Royal Recreation membership, new Fitbit Charge HR and a $50
SportChek gift card! We had 777 alumni participate in the campaign. It's great to see so many of you interested in staying connected with MRU.
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2016 Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program launch
Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program launched its 2016 round of mentor/mentee matches on Jan.12. Founded in 2013 and run by Mount Royal's Student Learning Services department, the Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program is a testament to the outstanding mentorship and guidance provided by Mount Royal alumni. More than 75 per cent of mentors are alumni and the program is available to all third and fourth year Mount Royal students with 128 students participating this year. Find out more about the program.
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Last chance to nominate
There's less than one month left to nominate the remarkable alumni in your network for an Alumni Achievement Award!
- Visit: mtroyal.ca/alumniachievementawards to nominate.
- New online nomination process makes it quick and easy to nominate.
- Provide your contact information 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 on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 4 p.m.
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
 
Fun with the Men's Hockey Alumni Chapter at the Crowchild Classic!
The Cougar Men's Hockey Alumni Chapter took advantage of the Crowchild Classic Saddledome game on Jan. 21, hosting a special event for former players. Over 50 alumni and their families attended sharing fond memories and Cougar pride.
Alumni Groups Gathering
Last week we met with Alumni Group leadership to kick off the New Year and imagine how Groups can work together to develop programming to help support alumni though our four pillars of engagement: Professional Development, Continuous Learning, Social and Philanthropy.
Can you think of a gap in your professional or personal life that may be filled though Alumni Group programming? Contact James at jjparsons@mtroyal.ca with your ideas or to get involved.
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Alumni engagement opportunities
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Learning opportunities
Indigenizing Education, Decolonizing Canada Speaker Series: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Beyond (February speaking events listed, click here for full list):
- The History and Legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. Guest speaker: Jennifer Pettit, chair, Department of Humanities, Mount Royal University. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. 7 - 8:30 p.m., Ross Glen Hall, Mount Royal University.
- Committing Sociology Biopolitics and Aboriginal Exclusion in Contemporary Canadian Society. Guest speaker: Matt MacLellan, post-doctoral researcher, McGill University. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Jenkins Theatre, Mount Royal University.
Sustainability and Indigeneity: Building a Field School in Chile. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, 2:30 - 3-30 p.m. Y222.
You can't take it with you, but if you care who gets it...Wills, estates and end-of-life issues workshops.
- 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.
NCF Series #5 Strange Bedfellows: Imperatives for Deep Collaboration. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. 1 - 3 p.m. 5th floor Central Library 616 Macleod Trail S.E. Our biggest challenges aren't about money; they are about finding new and better ways to work together under significant resource constraints. This forum will delve into the new ways of working that are emerging to help solve our Wicked Problems.
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This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Client. Thursday, March 10, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Ross Glen Hall. Award-winning journalist and author will be the IES 2016 Earth Day speaker at Mount Royal University. Naomi Klein's critically acclaimed new book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate, is the 2014 winner of the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction. Free event, bring your books to sign!
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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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Valentine's Day Special: alumni couple Chris Jurewicz and Alison McArthur
McArthur and Jurewicz, both journalism alumni, started out after grad in traditional journalism roles. Their careers have now evolved, but they both credit some of their success to instructor Terry Field and without Mount Royal may have never met.
Read more...
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Mount Royal University introduces new four-year degree major in Broadcast Media Studies
Mount Royal University is proud to launch its newest degree major, the Bachelor of Communication – Broadcast Media Studies. Starting in the fall of 2016, this will be the only four-year bachelors’ degree program for broadcast students in Western Canada. To learn more about Mount Royal’s Broadcast Media Studies program, click here.
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In charge of hiring at your organization? Think about hiring a MRU work experience student!
Many Mount Royal programs have a required or optional work experience component to provide students with professional career experience to meet graduation requirements and supplement their academic studies. Over the summer months, work experience students can assist with projects and provide additional support to your team related to their education while you provide them with valuable mentorship. Eager students are available in May 2016. Contact Career Services for more information at workexperiencejobs@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6307. We look forward to working with you to help our students graduate on time.
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Have a son/daughter attending MRU in the fall?
There's an Alumni Legacy Entrance Scholarship available to children of Mount Royal alumni! Make sure they apply by March 1 at
mtroyal.ca/awards
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Calgary Actress Jessica Parker Kennedy promises plenty of betrayals and scheming ahead in Season 3 of pirate series, Black Sails (Jessica Parker Kennedy, alumna)
Living Library launches at Mount Royal University
Real life accounts echo through MRU Library.
MHC introduces new manager of Conservatory of Music and Dance (Brad Mahon, alumnus)
Calgary company gives mattresses a second shot at life (Shawn Cable, alumnus)
Bells ring out at Calgary's Mount Royal University in honour of man who first rang them
Future of the workplace heavy on work, light on place: analysts. (Melanie Peacock, professor)
Calgary classical music scene composes a rising score
Calgary Transit driver commended for push in the right directions (Dustin Paisley, alumnus/MRU staff)
Recent spike in crime is slowing down Calgary Police, says homicide Det. Dave Sweet (Dave Sweet, alumnus)
Mount Royal dean to head U of S Kinesiology college (Chad London, dean, Faculty of Health, Community and Education)
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Return to campus to learn and update your skills. Read this Con.text blog post: New for You at MRU to learn more about some of the new Continuing Education courses offered.
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