Employee Event Calendar From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019
November
The Working Mind Fri., Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — EA1053 Open to all employees, the Working Mind promotes positive mental health and stigma reduction in a workplace setting.Register.
Fall 2019 Convocation Fri., Nov 1 at 2 p.m. ― Triple Gymnasium Celebrate the achievements of our students. Website.
Should the Chicago Principles be Affirmed at Alberta Universities? Fri., Nov. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. — Jenkins Theatre Attend this presentation discussing the benefits and disadvantages of the Chicago Principles.Details.
Barney Bentall and The Cariboo Express Fri., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall Barney Bentall's fundraising tour at the Bella will be the fifth-annual tribute to the late Peter Burgener, one of Calgary’s most influential architects, community activists, philanthropists and avid country music fans.Tickets.
25th-Annual Honouring Graduates Pow Wow Sat., Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. ― Wyckham House Everyone is welcome to celebrate the achievements of our graduating Indigenous students by taking part in this culturally significant event.No registration required.
Skydiggers Sat., Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Canadian folk-rock veterans Skydiggers perform at MRU.Tickets.
Working with Google Sheets Tues., Nov. 5 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to do formulas, conditional formatting, graphs and sheet protection. Register.
Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Tues., Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — EA2004 Become informed about opioid use in Canada and harm reduction responses. Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose.Sign up.
Pledge to Keep Your Password Secret Wed., Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Main Street Come down to Main Street and sign a pledge to keep your password secret. Receive a sticker in return and spin the prize wheel.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Wed., Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. — EB 3013 (Trico Changemakers Studio) Bring your lunch and join campus Elder Roy Bear Chief as he shares his knowledge of the Blackfoot language.
Book Launch for Separate but Unequal Wed., Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. — Faculty Centre (W315) Join MRU Associate Professor Frances Widdowson as she launches her book.RSVP.
2019 Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Thurs., Nov. 7 to Sat., Nov. 9 — Banff Park Lodge Now in its ninth year, this symposium hosted by Mount Royal University draws together faculty, students and administrators interested in the systematic inquiry of teaching and learning.Details.
MRU Cougars Basketball Thurs., Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. for women's game; 1 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Cheer on your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Regina Cougars. Free with MRU ID.
Beginner's Guide to Creating Virtual Reality Experiences Fri., Nov. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441) Find out how to create interactive 360-degree tours in this hands-on workshop.Sign up.
MRU Cougars Basketball Fri., Nov. 8 at noon for women's game; 2 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Support your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Regina Cougars. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Fri., Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. for men's game; 8 p.m. for women's game — Kenyon Court Support your Cougars as they take on UBC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Back your Cougars as they face the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. Free with MRU ID.
Downchild Blues Band Fri., Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Canada’s premier blues band celebrates its 50th year with a tour of Canada and the U.S. that comes to Mount Royal.Tickets.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat., Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. for men's game; 7 p.m. for women's game — Kenyon Court Root for your Cougars as they face UBC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat., Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars host the University of Lethbridge Pronghors. Free with MRU ID.
After the War Mon., Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ― Cathedral Church of the Redeemer Mount Royal Kantorei will mark Remembrance Day with a choral concert.Tickets.
Advanced Excel Formulas Tues., Nov. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Learn how to create a selection of advanced formulas in Excel.Register.
International Festival Tues., Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Main Street Take part in this celebration of cultures and countries represented at MRU in a fun and festive environment. This event is part ofInternational Education Week.
Virtual Exploration Tues., Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — EL1355 (Experience Lab) Explore every corner of the Earth using virtual reality. Also offered on Nov. 13, 14 and 15. This event is part ofInternational Education Week.
Japanese Taiko Drummers Tues., Nov. 12 from 11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Main Street Check out the Mount Royal Conservatory's Taiko Drummers as part of International Education Week.
Developing an International Field School Without Breaking a Sweat Wed., Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon — Flexible Learning Lab (EL2462) Learn how to develop an international field school.Details.
Cultures in Movement Dance Showcase Wed., Nov. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. — Wyckham House Attend this International Education Week event showcasing five cultural dances.
The Problem Solver's Companion: An Evening with Shaun Loney Wed., Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. — Trico Changemaker Studio (EB3013) Come hear Canadian changemaker and Ashoka Fellow Shaun Loney speak about the current and future prospects for social enterprise in Canada.Register.
Welcome to Night Vale: A Spy in the Desert Wed., Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Welcome to Night Vale, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, presents a live, stand-alone story performance: A Spy in the Desert.Buy tickets.
International Potluck Thurs., Nov. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. — E140 Bring a favourite food or cook a special dish and attend this International Education Week potluck.
Women's Entrepreneurship Day Summit Thurs., Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m. — Ross Glen Hall Join like-minded individuals and organizations wanting to ignite change and make a positive impact for women in business.Details and tickets.
A Career in the Canadian Foreign Service Thurs., Nov. 14 from 1:40 to 3 p.m. — EC2025 Attend this presentation by a migration officer who will share what a career as a Foreign Service Officer looks like.
Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime Thurs., Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. — E125 This informative workshop gives you all the tools you need to keep you and your family cybersafe. Completion of this workshop fulfills the annual mandatory cybersecurity training requirement.Register.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Thurs., Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Support your Cougars as they match up against conference rivals the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Fri., Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars take on conference rival the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.
Calgary Youth Orchestra Sun., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall Under the direction of Edmond Agopian, the Calgary Youth Orchestra is the flagship orchestra in Mount Royal Conservatory's Orchestral Program.Buy tickets.
Using KeePass Mon., Nov. 18 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to use KeePass to safely store your passwords electronically.Register.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Wed., Nov. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. — EB3013 (Trico Changemakers Studio) Bring your lunch and join campus Elder Roy Bear Chief as he shares his knowledge of the Blackfoot language.
Beginner's Guide to 360-Degree Cameras: Storytelling in 360-Degree with Photos and Videos Wed., Nov. 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441) 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.
The Working Mind Manager Session Wed., Nov. 20 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration This session, tailored to those in management positions, promotes positive mental health and stigma reduction in a workplace setting.Register.
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training Wed., Nov. 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. — Location available upon registration Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a certified program to recognize signs of distress and build awareness of suicide.Register.
Preparing for Change Thurs., Nov. 21 and Fri., Nov. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — EC2025 This two-day workshop tackles how to prepare for, and navigate, change.Register.
Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership (ETOL) Film Night Thurs., Nov. 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Attend this visual media showcase of adventure wilderness-based activities and outdoor education by students and alumni.Tickets.
Using HLOOKUP in Excel Fri., Nov. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 The HLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel allows you to look up and retrieve data from a specific row in a table.Register.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Fri., Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Watch your Cougars in this doubleheader as they face the University of Alberta. Free with MRU ID.
Hawksley Workman Fri., Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Hawksley Workman performs at Mount Royal.Tickets.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Come out and watch Cougars hockey as the men's team faces the UBC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat., Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars take on the UBC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat., Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. for men's game; 7 p.m. for women's game — Kenyon Court Come out and root for your Cougars in this doubleheader as they face the University of Alberta. Free with MRU ID.
Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Mon., Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — EA1055 Become informed about opioid use in Canada and harm reduction responses. Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose.Sign up.
The Working Mind Manager Session Wed., Nov. 27 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration This session, tailored to those in management positions, promotes positive mental health and stigma reduction in a workplace setting.Register.
Ethics 101 Workshop Wed., Nov. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. — EB2061 (Bissett Boardroom) This session considers the principles of ethical conduct for research involving humans as required by the Canadian tri-council policy statement.Register.
Creating a Basic Google Site Thurs., Nov. 28 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.
Conflict Management Fri., Nov. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — EC2025 Learn conflict management principles and how to manage your own response to conflict in the workplace. Register.
MRU Cougars Basketball Fri., Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Root for your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Victoria Vikes. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Come out and watch Cougars hockey as the men's team faces the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Basketball Sat., Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. for women's game; 6 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Cheer on your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Victoria Vikes. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat., Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Back your Cougars as they face the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
December
Managing and Sustaining Change Tues., Dec. 3 and Wed., Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — EC2055 This two-day workshop discusses how to assess the success of implemented change efforts, and teaches strategies to course-correct change efforts.Register.
The Fundamentals of Change and Transition Tues., Dec. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. — Y324 Learn strategies and self-care tips to successfully navigate change.Register.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Wed., Dec. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. — EB 3013 (Trico Changemakers Studio) Bring your lunch and join campus Elder Roy Bear Chief as he shares his knowledge of the Blackfoot language.
Winter Fantasia Sun., Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Winter Fantasia is a showcase of the work of the Mount Royal Conservatory choral ensembles.Tickets.
Paul Brandt and the Calgary Philharmonic Tues., Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall MRU alum Brandt joins the CPO in an unforgettable evening featuring a mix of Christmas classics and original songs.Tickets.
Creating 360-Degree Content for the Immersion Studio Wed., Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon — Immersion Studio (EL3345) Learn how to use the Library’s 360-degree projection room, what type of content works best and what resources are available.Register.
Building Customer Relations Thurs., Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — EC2035 Explore methods for dealing with challenging customers while maintaining composure.Register.
Beginners Guide to Virtual and Augmented Reality Thurs., Dec. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Vizualization Classroom (EL1441) Explore virtual, augmented and mixed realities. Learn about the University Library Experience Lab, services, headsets and 360-degree cameras.Register.
Sounds of the Season Sat, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall A variety of music selections presented by the Mount Royal University Conservatory.Free and open to all.
Beginner's Guide to Creating Virtual Reality Experiences Tues., Dec. 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Vizualization Classroom (EL1441) Find out how to create interactive 360-degree tours in this hands-on workshop.Sign up.
Beginner's Guide to 360-Degree Cameras: Storytelling in 360-Degree with Photos and Videos Wed., Dec. 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441) 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.
Virtual Reality Toolkit Series: 3D Sculpting with Oculus Medium Thurs., Dec. 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — EL1355 (Experience Lab) Learn how to create 3D sculptures in virtual reality using the Oculus Rift headset and Oculus Medium application.Register.
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