Announcements

Update on collective bargaining
Negotiations for the next Collective Agreement between the Mount Royal Faculty Association and MRU began on Feb. 11 and as per the provisions in the Collective Agreement will resume, at the earliest, in mid-August. Similarly, bargaining between the Mount Royal Staff Association and MRU has paused for the summer. Both collective agreements expire on June 30, 2020, but until new collective agreements are in place the terms of the prior agreements remain.

Optimal Therapy is now the MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic

Optimal Therapy has been renamed to become the MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic. Check out our new website and book your next appointment using the online booking system. Booking an appointment has never been easier.

Employee and Family Assistance Program offers new life-coaching program

Homewood Health's life-coaching program offers up to three telephone conversations with a psychologist. The sessions will be geared to helping people manage stress-related concerns and will include coaching on stress management, lifestyle and setting priorities, and tools such as meditation and relaxation techniques.

Online ergonomic assessments available

If you are working from home and are having difficulty setting up your workstation to be ergonomically comfortable, reach out to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS@mtroyal.ca) for a virtual ergonomic assessment. Ergonomic hazards can often be solved with a few minor adjustments, and it's better to catch concerns before they become significant issues.

Visit the Taylor Centre online
The Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts is virtually connecting with the community through the Taylor Centre Online, providing a curated list of local online shows, performances, articles and videos available to enjoy. You'll see both new and familiar faces, with several featured artists who have previously visited the Bella Concert Hall.

Food services options
All food services on campus and in Wyckham House are presently closed. For those on campus looking to purchase food or beverages, Starbucks at 37 Street and 45 Avenue S.W. and Tim Horton's at 6 Richard Way S.W. are open.

UPass program suspended for the fall
Given Mount Royal’s plan for alternative delivery formats in the Fall 2020 semester, the UPass program will be deferred until Winter 2021. Students will not be charged any fees for UPass this fall. The City of Calgary offers other monthly transit passes, including low-income options. For students in need of a transit pass, more information can be found on the City of Calgary transit website. Please email parking@mtroyal.ca with your questions.

Did you know?
There are 2,868 trees on campus, providing close to 750,000 pounds of oxygen per year.

Bleed Blue – Celebrating MRU

Member of Environmental Services management team earns COVID-19-related certification

Rebeka Bertram has received specialized training in standards for cleaning, disinfecting and PPE (personal protection equipment) from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council. The training included prevention, infection control and contamination control for infectious disease outbreaks. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Environmental Services team has followed AHS cleaning protocols to the highest standards.

“Tainted Water” wins CAJ Data Journalism Award

On May 30, the Canadian Association of Journalists announced “Tainted Water” as the winner of the 2019 Data Journalism Award. A collaboration with Concordia University’s Institute for Investigative Journalism, Associate Professor Janice Paskey led the team of journalism and broadcast media studies students: Alannah Page, Stephanie Hagenaars, Karina Zapata, Noel Harper, Christian Kindrachuk, Jo Horwood, Rose deSouza and Andrea Wong.

Shayla Breen recognized by GOA

Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolaides gave former president of the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University Shayla Breen a nod in May for her work in combatting sexual violence on campuses.

Events – More information at mru.ca/Events

Making Affirmations Without the Button-Making Tools
Fri., June 12 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
Fri., June 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. — Google Meet
Learn how to create a positive affirmation your brain will respond to and think of creative ways to display that affirmation to make it effective. Register for June 12. Register for June 26.

Introduction to 3D Printing and Setting Up a 3D Printer
Mon., June 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. — Google Meet
Tues., June 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. — Google Meet
Find out about the common settings of 3D printer software and how to adjust them for the desired result. Register for June 15. Register for June 30.

Storytelling in 360-Degrees With Photos and Videos

Tues., June 16 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
Thurs., June 25 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
Learn how to use 360-degree cameras to create highly immersive environments for education. Register for June 16. Register for June 25.

Programming Literacy: Understanding the Theory Behind Programming
Tues., June 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Google Meet
Learn the basics about how code will give you a starting point to discover what languages you want to learn and why these languages will be useful to you. Register for June 16.

Circuitry Prototyping in Tinkercad
Wed., June 17 from 11 a.m. to noon — Google Meet
Mon., June 29 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet

Start prototyping without the cost associated with buying basic electronic component kits by learning Tinkercad Circuits. Register for June 17. Register for June 29.

3D Modelling in Tinkercad

Wed., June 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Google Meet
Tues., June 23 from 11 a.m. to noon — Google Meet
Navigate and create a 3D modelling environment with the Maker Studio staff. Register for June 17. Register for June 23.

Maker Studio Meetup

Thurs., June 18 from 11 a.m. to noon — Google Meet
Thurs., June 25 from 11 a.m. to noon — Google Meet
Join the virtual Maker Studio to discuss your projects, explore new possibilities, ask questions or just visit with the community you are missing. Register for June 18. Register for June 25.

Finishing School
Thurs., June 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Google Meet
Thurs., June 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Google Meet
A weekly drop-in where participants bring in their own fibre projects to work on in a supportive and social setting. Register for June 18. Register for June 25.

Orientation to the Maker Studio
Fri., June 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. — Google Meet
Tues., June 23 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
This basic orientation to the Maker Studio will introduce all of its tools and technologies and discuss associated health and safety concerns. Register for June 19. Register for June 23.

Beginner's Guide to Augmented Reality
Fri., June 19 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
Mon., June 29 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
Explore augmented reality, 3D modelling, development tools and available content and learn how to integrate them into your classes and research. Register for June 19. Register for June 29.

Image Tracing in Adobe Illustrator
Fri., June 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Google Meet
Mon., June 29 from 11 a.m. to noon — Google Meet
Adobe Illustrator can be used to import and vectorize an image, which can then be edited and modified. Register for June 19. Register for June 29.

Logo Design in Adobe Illustrator
Mon., June 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. — Google Meet
Use Adobe Illustrator for the creation of a simple logo. Register.

Beginner's Guide to Virtual Reality
Tues., June 23 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
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.

Learn a Programming Language: Python
Wed., June 24 from 11 a.m. to noon — Google Meet
Program your own dice roll generator in Python, the most beginner-friendly, high-level language in use by developers today. Register.

Make a Cellphone Holder — 3D Modelling in Fusion 360
Wed., June 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. — Google Meet
Learn the software interface of Fusion 360 software by creating a cellphone holder. Register for June 12. Register for June 24.

Finishing 3D Prints With Sanding and Paint
Fri., June 26 from noon to 1 p.m. — Google Meet
Join the Maker Studio staff and learn how to sand, prime and paint your 3D prints. Register.

Programming Literacy: Understanding the Theory Behind Programming

Tues., June 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Google Hangouts
Learn the basics about how code gives you a starting point to discover what languages you want to learn and why these languages will be useful to you. Register.

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Summit and website stories

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MyMRU announcements

Please send announcements for MyMRU's homepage to mymru@mtroyal.ca. Here are the guidelines.

Start of semester emails, with option for distribution list sign-up

As each semester begins (August/September and December/January), areas with ongoing employee activities can send an email to all employees describing their semester activities. Employees can then choose to opt in to that area's distribution list (Google Group) for regular updates. If you would like to send an email and/or set up a Google Group for your area, please contact Marketing and Communications for guidelines.

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