Announcements
End of year message from President Tim Rahilly
President Tim Rahilly, PhD, reflects on his first full semester at MRU, expressing his gratitude for the hard work of staff, faculty and board members and the continuous focus on making Mount Royal the best undergraduate university in Canada. Read Tim's blog here.
Reminder of campus closure beginning Dec. 24
Campus will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, inclusive. Only minimal campus operations will be maintained. Normal operations will resume on Jan. 2.
Your contribution matters ... thank you 12 times over
Every day employees go above and beyond so students receive an exceptional education and experience at MRU. A new "12 Days of Thanks" campaign is celebrating these contributions. Advancement Services and Annual Giving is thanking all employees, including those who give as a part of their job and those who make donations to a variety of areas on campus. Learn more here.
Updated budget Q&A and the process for observations and suggestions
A number of questions, observations and suggestions have been sent to budget@mtroyal.ca. Questions are forwarded to the appropriate area, with answers provided back to the sender. If a question is asked often, it is added to the budget Q&A document. Observations are shared with the President's Executive Committee. Suggestions on ways to be more efficient are evaluated by a small group of individuals in Finance and Administration and Academic Affairs. Please know your emails are kept anonymous.
Nominations open for Alumni Achievement Awards
Do you know of an excellent alumna/us who should be recognized for their exceptional achievements? Have you come across a remarkable student who is deserving of the $5,000 Outstanding Future Alumni Award? Nominate them by Jan.17.
Mandatory fire drill Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.
This practice fire drill is expected to take about 20 minutes and will include an evacuation of all Lincoln Park campus buildings except Residence. Learn more about fire drills at MRU. For fast notifications, download the new MRU Now safety app for iOS and Android.
New MRSA medical and dental appointment language
Effective Jan. 1, new MRSA Collective Agreement language (Clause 22e) for Medical and Dental Appointments will be implemented. Learn more.
Simpler process for reporting a workplace injury
Environmental Health and Safety is providing an easier way to report workplace injuries effective Jan. 1. Use this Google form, instead of Intelex, to report an injury or incident. This is a more efficient, cost-effective tool for gathering data.
Could the last one out please unplug the toaster?
Unplug coffee makers, toasters and other small appliances before leaving for the holiday break. Read the Small Appliance Safe Work Guidelines for more information.
Massage Therapy program clients needed
The Massage Therapy program is looking for clients with a doctor-diagnosed condition or pathology to take part in an 18-week clinic on the effects of massage therapy. There is no cost to participate and compensation is not provided. Complete the Clinical Practicum V Sign-Up if you are interested in participating.
Optimal Therapy holiday hours
To best serve our MRU community over the holiday break, Optimal Therapy in the Wellness Centre will be open on Friday, Dec. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take advantage of unused Sun Life benefits that expire on Dec 31, or just start the new year off in top form.
Working directly with community partners to make change
The Institute for Community Prosperity is proud to announce the 2019 Catalyst Fellows, a cohort of MRU students exploring systemic issues affecting communities in Calgary, Southern Alberta and Treaty 7. Through community-engaged research and transformational learning, students develop a changemaking mindset with tools to navigate complex 21st century issues.
Did you know?
Powering down all of the computers on campus every night could save the University $33,000 a year and makes it harder for hackers to gain access to networks. Before leaving for the holiday break, make sure to turn your computer off.
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