It's not luck: It's putting in what you want out
The first day of Spring is March 20 and this means it's time for spring cleaning, and I'm not referring to going through your coat closet, putting away the mitts and toques and washing the walls. The spring cleaning I'm talking about is the mind, body, spirit kind. Cleaning up by checking in and asking ourselves, "how am I working to make myself better?" Spring is the second chance nature gives us every year. It's an opportunity to re-evaluate the New Year's resolutions we've set and refocus on what's going to make us successful. Of course, we in alumni relations want to help you with that!
In this issue of True Blue we offer you a short three minute TED talk on the keys to success. We also have an exciting learning opportunity coming up for alumni on using LinkedIn for career success (includes free professional photos too). A pre-Juno event with Paul Brandt is on March 30, and this is more than just a concert.
We want to help you grow. Let's have tea and chat about the opportunities available, or give me your ideas to bring back to the team. Email
tedmunds@mtroyal.ca
to set up a time. Hope you enjoy!
-Tierney Edmunds, coordinator, alumni outreach
Bachelor of Communication — Public Relations '12
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What's new in Alumni Relations
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Upcoming Seminar: Use LinkedIn for Career Success - includes FREE professional profile photos!
Save the date: Exclusive alumni event!
Monday, May 2, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Topics:
- Profile and postings: Online reputation and personal brand
- Taking advantage of groups: Sharing, commenting and networking
- Expanding your professional network
- LinkedIn as a marketing tool for your business
Light refreshments will be provided.
Many of you have approached us expressing interest in career development based programming. This session will be hosted by Eric Pye, professional networking strategist, career advisor, CPA Alberta, and include tips and tricks for everyone from beginners to advanced users, including business owners!
Add Mount Royal to the education section of your LinkedIn profile by clicking the button below.
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W: An Evening of Resistance, Resilience and Recovery at MRU
An evening for alumni game-changers. Join us for intimate performances and compelling presentations, including music by Paul Brandt and special guests. Be challenged and inspired as we raise awareness and funds for Canada’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Human Trafficking Victims & Survivors around the world.
Participate in a public art project which will be presented to the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada, and Commissionaires Dr. Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild who will receive the 2016 Calgary Peace Prize in April.
Project brought to you by Bissett School of Business students.
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Alumni Groups
Volunteer Leadership Opportunity!
We're looking for alumni leaders to make your Alumni Groups a success. Are you passionate about connecting people to each other? Do you want to grow your network and help others grow theirs? Do you want to have your say and help decide what programming would allow alumni from your program or area of interest achieve personal and/or professional success?
Contact James at jjparsons@mtroyal.ca to get a Chapter or Shared Interest Group started or to jump on board the leadership team of an established Group.
Just want to participate, not lead? Just join.
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Alumni engagement opportunities
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Learning opportunities
Faculty of Arts — Arts Speaker Series and Events. Upcoming events include: "God Save Justin Trudeau" film screening, Indigenizing Education, Decolonizing Canada Speaker Series and "Kate Bornstein is a Queer and Pleasant Danger" screening. Not just for Arts grads!
International Humanitarian Law Conference. Monday, March 7, 2016, 1- 4:30 p.m. Lincoln Park Room, J301. Canadian Red Cross and the Department of Economics, Justice and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University are hosting a conference focusing on International Humanitarian Law. Discussion will centre on International Humanitarian Law and its relevance in an age of security. Free event. Register here.
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Campus events open to alumni
Alumni are invited to join students at the Career and Recruitment Fair. Approximately 80 employers will be on campus on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Aviation Career Expo. Saturday, March 12, 2016, 1 - 4 p.m., Bissett School of Business. This is a must-attend event for all pilots looking to expand their networking circle and work experience.
JMH LaunchPad $60,000 Pitch Competition. Tuesday, April 5, 2016. 6 - 8:30 p.m., Ross Glen Hall. Come cheer on Mount Royal University’s most entrepreneurial students! Students and recent alumni from across campus pitch their venture to a panel of esteemed judges and a supportive audience.
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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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Melanie Parsons
A Bachelor of Applied Communication — Public Relations grad, Parsons is an artist, business owner and communicator. She's the new Aboriginal Recruitment Officer at MRU, living her dream of working in post-secondary. "I believe the messages and experiences I share help others to see their dreams are possible too" Read more...
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Spring & Summer Rec Registration
- Online Registration: Tuesday, March 22 at 6:00 a.m.
- Open Registration (Online/In Person/By Phone): Tuesday, March 29 at 6:00 a.m.
- Swim Lessons (Online/In Person/By Phone): Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 a.m.
Spring and summer activities will be available to view online and wish list as of March 8.
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Thank you alumni fans for a wonderful season!
Follow the Cougars on Twitter @MRUCougars #Cougnation
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Registration is open for Kids Camps!
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March 30, 2016
