Employee Event Calendar From March 1 to April 30, 2020
March
Everything is Connected with Sheila Watt-Cloutier Tues., March 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall This Nobel Peace Prize-nominee will speak about the issues of today — the environment, the economy, foreign policy, global health and sustainability — not as separate concerns, but as a deeply interconnected whole.Register.
Effective Interpersonal Communication Thurs., March 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — EC2025 Learn strategies to improve interpersonal effectiveness and enhance productivity.Register.
Using Google Drive Thurs., March 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Learn what Google Drive is, how to share documents and how to save documents shared with you.Register.
International Women's Day Fri., March 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Ross Glen Hall On International Women's Day, listen to keynote speaker and alumna Jenn Lofgren, an executive coach who was recently recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and then participate in hands-on breakout workshops.Register.
Elmer Iseler Singers Sun., March 8 at 7:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall This professional choral ensemble has been delighting audiences for more than 40 years with a repertoire that spans 500 years and focuses on Canadian composers.Tickets.
The Witness Blanket Mon., March 9 to Thurs., April 30 — Riddell Library and Learning Centre This major art installation created by Carey Newman documents the impact of residential schools.Free and open to all.
Creating a Quiz Using Google Forms Tues., March 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to create a simple quiz using Google Forms.Register.
Photos for a Fiver Tues., March 10 to Thurs., March 12, daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Main Street Journalism students will take your picture and then, with a donation of a non-perishable food item or $5 that goes to the SAMRU food bank, will email the photo to you.
Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Tues., March 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — EA1055 Be informed about the current state of opioid use in Canada, available harm reduction responses, and how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses. Register.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Wed., March 11 from noon to 1 p.m. — Trico Changemakers Studio (EB3013) This program provides participants with a safe space for questions and dialogue led by a local Blackfoot Elder.
3D Sculpting and Rapid Prototyping with Oculus Medium Thurs., March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to create 3D prototypes in virtual reality using the Oculus Rift headset and Oculus Medium application, and how to 3D print your model.Register.
Suicide Prevention Training Thurs., March 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. — EA1055 Question, persuade, refer (QPR) is a certified suicide prevention program. Learn to recognize signs of distress and build awareness of suicide.Register.
Creating Virtual Reality Experiences with Google Tour Fri., March 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to create your own interactive 360-degree tours that can be viewed in virtual reality using the Google Tour platform.Register.
Dervish: Co-Presented with the Irish Cultural Society Sat., March 14 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Dervish has solidified a place in the Irish folk landscape as an imaginative interpreter of Irish folk.Tickets.
Sustainability Fair Tues., March 17 and Wed., March 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Main Street and J301 Find out more about MRU's social and environmental sustainability successes. Sign up tobuild a terrariumand take agreenhouse tour. More.
Using KeePass Tues., March 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to use KeePass to safely store your passwords.Register.
Sacrality and the Landscape in the Nordic Middle Ages: Indigenous Studies Perspectives Tues., March 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. — Ideas Lounge (EL1270) In this talk, Thomas DuBois, PhD, will suggest that people can use the lessons of Indigenous notions of sacrality to help explain religious conflicts over sacred spaces that we see discussed and depicted in Old Norse materials.
Beginner's Guide to Virtual Reality Wed., March 18 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Explore virtual reality and learn about the MRU Library Experience Lab, available library services, and how to integrate them all into your classes and research. Register.
Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence Wed., March 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. — EA2031 Receive the knowledge, skills and tools to effectively respond when someone discloses that they have been sexually assaulted or harassed.Sign up.
The Climate Crisis and You: Panel Discussion and Call to Action Thurs., March 19 from noon to 2 p.m. — Y222 Fires, floods, melting glaciers, rising seas: what does it mean and what can we do? Get answers at this panel discussion. Free and open to all.
Beginner's Guide to Augmented Reality Mon., March 23 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Explore augmented reality and learn about 3D modelling, development tools and available content, and how to integrate them into your classes and research. Register.
Ask the Cybersecurity Awareness Expert Tues., March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Main Street Have a cybersecurity question? Come down to Main Street and ask MRU's security traning analyst. Receive a sticker in return and spin the prize wheel.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Wed., March 25 from noon to 1 p.m. — Trico Changemakers Studio (EB3013) This program provides participants with a safe space for questions and dialogue led by a local Blackfoot Elder.
Learn a Programming Language: Python Wed., March 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Maker Studio (EL1245) Learn the fundamentals of Python, the most beginner-friendly, high-level programming language. Register.
Using Google Docs Thurs., March 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Learn how to use headers and footers, create hyperlinks, insert comments and suggestions, wrap text, view previous versions, and add a table of contents in Google Docs.Sign up.
Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime Thurs., March 26 from 1:20 to 3 p.m. — E229A This fascinating and informative 90-minute workshop gives you all the tools you need to keep you and yours cybersafe, plus fulfills the annual mandatory cybersecurity training requirement.Register.
Budget 301 Information Session Fri. March 27 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. — J301 Evan Cortens, manager Academic Initiatives, together with Connie Young, associate vice-president, Finance and Risk Management, will present an overview and answer questions about the University's budget development process.
Beginner's Guide to 360-Degree Cameras: Storytelling in 360-Degree with Photos and Videos Fri., March 27 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to use 360-degree cameras (Ricoh Theta V, GoPro Fusion and Vuze 3D 360 4K VR video camera) to create highly immersive environments for education.Register.
Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Fri., March 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. — EA1055 Be informed about the current state of opioid use in Canada, available harm reduction responses, and how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses. Register.
Creating Augmented Reality Experiences with Adobe Aero Mon., March 30 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to create your own augmented reality experience that can be viewed using a smartphone using Adobe Aero.Register.
Research and Scholarship Days Mon., March 30 to Thurs., April 9 — Various locations around campus Attend events that showcase undergraduate and faculty research.Details.
3D Modelling Using Tinkercad Tues., March 31 from noon to 1 p.m. — Maker Studio (EL1245) Learn how to design a 3D model of a wearable ring that you can then 3D print.Register.
April
Highs and Lows: The Science of Cannabis Wed., April 1 at 12:30 p.m. — Ross Glen Hall Attend this presentation from University of British Columbia Professor Lacey Samuels, PhD, as part of Research and Scholarship Days. Free and open to all.Register.
Creating a Google Site Thurs., April 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn the basics of creating a Google site, including inserting Google calendars, embedding videos and selecting your page template.Register.
3D Sculpting and Rapid Prototyping with Oculus Medium Fri., April 3 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to create 3D prototypes in virtual reality utilizing the Oculus Rift headset and Oculus Medium application, and how you can 3D print your model.Register.
The Fretless with the Calgary Youth Orchestra Sun., April 5 at 7:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Buy tickets to see this violin and cello quartet that are pushing traditional music to a new place.Tickets.
Beginner's Guide to Augmented Reality Mon., April 6 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Explore augmented reality and learn about 3D modelling, development tools and available content, and how to integrate them into your classes and research. Register.
Creating Virtual Reality Experiences with Google Tour Tues., April 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to create your own interactive 360-degree tours that can be viewed in virtual reality using the Google Tour platform.Register.
JMH $80,000 LaunchPad Pitch Competition Tues., April 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Ross Glen Hall Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship with community members, students and alumni, and see Mount Royal's innovators in action.Register.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Wed., April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. — Trico Changemakers Studio (EB3013) This program provides participants with a safe space for questions and dialogue led by a local Blackfoot Elder.
Calgary Peace Prize Award Ceremony Wed., April 8 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. — Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Mount Royal University will recognize renowned foreign correspondent Stephanie Nolen.Tickets.
Excel PivotTables Using Slicers Wed., April 9 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to create and manipulate an Excel pivot table using slicers.Register.
Beginner's Guide to 360-Degree Cameras: Storytelling in 360-Degree with Photos and Videos Wed., April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to use 360-degree cameras (Ricoh Theta V, GoPro Fusion and Vuze 3D 360 4K VR video camera) to create highly immersive environments for education.Register.
Dave Kelly Live: Icons Wed., April 15 at 7:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Calgary’s hottest talk-variety show is back and will feature a surprise special guest.Details and tickets.
Advanced Excel Techniques Thurs., April 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Take your Excel skills to the next level.Register.
Using VLOOKUP in Excel Mon., April 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn the fundamentals of VLOOKUP in Excel and Google Sheets.Register.
Ask the Cybersecurity Awareness Expert Tues., April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Main Street Have a cybersecurity question? Come down to Main Street and ask MRU's security training analyst. Receive a sticker in return and spin the prize wheel.
Creating Augmented Reality Experiences with Adobe Aero Tues., April 21 from noon to 1 p.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn how to create your own augmented reality experience that can be viewed using a smartphone using Adobe Aero.Register.
Managing Difficult Conversations Thurs., April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — EC2035 Interpersonal challenges and tension are part of life and work. Learn and practice strategies to face and manage difficult conversations.Register.
Sarah Harmer Sat., April 25 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Beloved Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer brings her tour in support of her new album to campus.Tickets.
Working with Google Sheets Mon., April 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Learn how to do formulas, conditional formatting, graphs and sheet protection in Google Sheets.Register.
Joel Plaskett Tues., April 28 and Wed., April 29 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Halifax musician Joel Plaskett is on a massive Canadian tour and will make a stop at Mount Royal.Tickets.
Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime Wed., April 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ― E229A This informative workshop gives you all the tools you need to keep you and yours cybersafe, plus fulfills the annual mandatory cybersecurity training requirement. 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.
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW | Calgary, Alberta | T3E 6K6