Employee Event Calendar From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2018
November
Working with GoogleDocs Thurs., Nov. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Learn the fundamentals of GoogleDocs.Register.
Virtual Reality Sculpting with Oculus Medium Thurs., Nov. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn to create a sculpture using the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset and Oculus Medium application. Then, 3D print your sculpture.Register.
How I Made My Own 3D Printer Thurs., Nov. 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Maker Studio (EL1245) Health Sciences student Stian French explains how he built a 3D printer from scratch using the technologies in the Maker Studio.Register.
News About Students and News Fri., Nov. 2 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Ideas Visualization Lounge (EL1270) Attend this discussion by MRU's first Professor Emerita, Margy MacMillan. Register.
Puddles Pity Party
Fri., Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
The "Sad Clown with the Golden Voice" is here with his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex.Tickets.
24th Annual Honouring Graduates Pow Wow Sat., Nov. 3 from 5 to 9 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.
Women, Wine and Wisdom Tues., Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ― Ideas Visualization Lounge (EL1270) This session provides financial life planning for today's women. Spend an evening improving your financial and economic literacy.Register.
Using GoogleDrive Wed., Nov. 7 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to share documents with others and how to save documents that others share with you.Register.
Naloxone and Harm Reduction Training Wed., Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — EA1057 Learn to recognize and respond to an overdose, and how to administer Naloxone.Register.
2018 Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning From Thurs., Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. to Sat., Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Now in its eighth year, this symposium hosted by Mount Royal University draws together faculty, students and administrators interested in the systematic inquiry of teaching and learning.Details.
The Working Mind Thurs., Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to noon — Location available upon registration Participate in this program that addresses and promotes mental health and reduces the stigma of mental illness in the workplace.Register.
Advanced Visualization Wall Techniques Thurs., Nov. 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441) Learn to create engaging and interactive presentations, exhibits and research displays on the Riddell Library and Learning Centre Visualization Wall.Register.
Otahpiaaki: Decolonizing & Indigenizing Research Breakfast Gathering Fri., Nov. 9 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. — W315 Otahpiaaki is a social innovation project developed through MRU's Bissett School of Business by associate professor Patti Derbyshire and MRU policy studies student Spirit River Striped Wolf.Register.
Naloxone and Harm Reduction Training Fri., Nov. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. — I122 Learn to recognize and respond to an overdose, and how to administer Naloxone.Register.
Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express Fri. Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall A one-of-a-kind event with Canada’s finest roots and country musicians.Tickets.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Fri., Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Cheer on your Cougars in this doubleheader versus Brandon University. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Back your Cougars as they face the University of Calgary. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Volleyball Sat., Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. for women's game; 7 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Root for your Cougars in this doubleheader versus Brandon University. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat., Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars host the University of Calgary. Free with MRU ID.
TwoSet Violin Sat., Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Australia's viral music duo bring their classical comedy to MRU.Tickets.
Mount Royal Kantorei Sun., Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
MRU Kantorei commemorates Remembrance Day with an evening service and concert.Details and tickets.
International Student Eat and Greet Tues., Nov. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. — Z203 Meet Mount Royal's international students. Everyone is welcome.
Know Your Rights Tues., Nov. 13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. — C201F Gain an understanding of your rights under the Alberta Human Rights Act and Mount Royal's Human Rights Policy.Register.
Métis Week Tues., Nov. 13 to Fri., Nov. 16 ― Mount Royal University The Iniskim Centre will host events dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices and victories of Métis.
Rock Your Mocs Tues., Nov. 13 to Fri., Nov 16 ― Mount Royal University All are encouraged to wear their mocassins and muk luks to celebrate Indigenous culture and tradition. #mruRockYourMocs
Your Health and Finances Wed., Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon — Location available upon registration Learn about financial considerations while in good health, covering the costs of long-term care and the financial impact that can accompany a disability or critical illness.Register.
Button Making Affirmations
Wed., Nov. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. — Maker Studio (EL1245) Learn why affirmations are an important part of wellbeing. Make a button, fridge magnet or keychain to enforce this practice.
Suicide Intervention Training Wed., Nov. 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. — E131 Learn the question, persuade, refer (QPR) certified suicide intervention program.Register.
Chotto Desh
Wed., Nov. 14 to Sun., Nov. 18 — Bella Concert Hall and Wright Theatre Attend this magical, thrilling and poignant dance-theatre production for children aged seven and older and their families.Tickets.
Creating a Team Drive Thurs., Nov. 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to set up a team drive in Google.Register.
VR, AR, MR, Oh My! Thurs., Nov. 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ― Vizualization Classroom (EL1441) Explore virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) and learn about the newly opened Experience Lab.Register.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Thurs., Nov. 15 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. ― Trico Changemakers Studio (EB3013) Join Elder Roy Bear Chief to learn about the Blackfoot language and culture. Bring your own lunch.
Creating a Data Management Plan Fri., Nov. 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. — Vizualization Classroom (EL1441) Learn the fundamentals of research data management planning using the Portage Network’s DMP Assistant.Register.
MRU Cougars Basketball Fri., Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Come out and root for your Cougars as they take on the UBC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Basketball Sat., Nov. 17 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 UBC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Fri., Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Support your Cougars as they face the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat., Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Come out and watch your Cougars as they face the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.
Workplace Presentation Skills Tues., Nov. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration Learn skills to increase your comfort and effectiveness in giving presentations.Register.
KeePass 2.0 Tues., Nov. 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Learn to use KeePass to digitally store important passwords.Register.
Strong Passwords Made Easy Tues., Nov. 20 10 to 10:30 a.m. — E131 Learn how to create strong, easy-to-remember passwords; how to safely store and remember all your passwords; and how to turn on two-step verification.Register.
Virtual Reality Sculpting with Oculus Medium Thurs., Nov. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn to create a sculpture using the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset and Oculus Medium application. Then, 3D print your sculpture.Register.
Child and Youth Book Launches Thurs., Nov. 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Ideas Lounge (EL1270)
Celebrate authors Pat Kostouros, Brenda Thompson (MacEwan University) and Michelle Briegel for their books Child and Youth Mental Health in Canada, Cases from Front-line Settings, and Child & Youth Care Practice, Collected Wisdom for New Practitioners.
ETOL Film Night Thurs., Nov. 22 from 6:30 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.
Living Debt Free Fri., Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon — Location available upon registration Attend this session that teaches how to eliminate debt.Register.
MRU Cougars Basketball Fri. Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Come out and support your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the MacEwan University Griffins. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat., Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars host the University of Lethbridge. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Basketball Sat. Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. for women's game; 6 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court Root for your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the MacEwan University Griffins. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Hockey Sat., Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Cheer for your Cougars as they match up against the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. Free with MRU ID.
Calgary Youth Orchestra Sat., Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall The flagship orchestra in MRU Conservatory's Orchestral Program performs.Tickets.
STARS with guest Dizzy Tues., Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall STARS continue to prove themselves some of the finest musical storytellers in the country as they move through life with their fans.Tickets.
Acrobat DC Basics Thurs., Nov. 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn the basics of using Acrobat DC, including combining files, editing files, form creation, adding comments and security.Register.
Advanced Visualization Wall Techniques Thurs., Nov. 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441) Learn to create engaging and interactive presentations, exhibits and research displays on the Riddell Library and Learning Centre Visualization Wall.Register.
Navigating Emails with Links and Attachments Safely Thurs., Nov. 29 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. — Location available upon registration Learn to reduce the risk of an email-based cyberattack.Register.
MRU Cougars Men's Volleyball Fri., Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. — Kenyon Court Come out and support your Cougars as they face the UBC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Volleyball Fri., Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. — Kenyon Court Roar along with your Cougars as they face the University of Regina. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Fri., Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars take on conference rival the University of Regina. Free with MRU ID.
December
MRU Cougars Women's Hockey Sat., Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas Your Cougars take on conference rival the University of Regina. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Women's Volleyball Sat., Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. — Kenyon Court Your Cougars face conference rival the University of Regina. Free with MRU ID.
MRU Cougars Men's Volleyball Sat., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. — Kenyon Court Root for your Cougars as they take on the UBC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.
1968: The Year that Rocked the World Mon., Dec. 3 to Wed., Dec. 5 — Hal and Marnie Wyatt Atelier (ED120) Check out this exhibit created by students in GNED 1303 that examines the worldwide protests of 1968. Light refreshments will be offered at the closing reception on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. No RSVP required.
Creating a Basic Google Site Tues., Dec. 4 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn the basics of creating a Google site.Register.
Excel PivotTables Thurs., Dec. 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104 Learn how to create and manipulate an Excel PivotTable.Register.
VR, AR, MR, Oh My! Thurs., Dec. 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ― Vizualization Classroom (EL1441) Explore virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR), and learn about the newly opened Experience Lab.Register.
Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn Thurs., Dec. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. ― Trico Changemakers Studio (EB3013) Join Elder Roy Bear Chief to learn about the Blackfoot language and culture. Bring your own lunch.
International Student Eat and Greet Thurs., Dec. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. — Z203 Meet Mount Royal's international students. Everyone is welcome.
Browsing Safely and Dealing with Cyberattacks Thurs., Dec. 6 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. — T135 Learn how to identify a cyberattack and what to do if you become a victim.Register.
Bill and Joel Plaskett with Mayhemingways Fri., Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall Joel Plaskett and his father, Bill, will deliver a charming and engaging performance. Mayhemingways, of Peterborough, Ont. opens the show.Tickets.
Conflict Management Wed., Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration Learn conflict management principles and how to manage your own response to conflict in the workplace. Register.
AdvancedExcel Techniques Wed., Dec. 12 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn how to take your Excel skills to the next level and work like a pro.Register.
Mindfulness & Reducing the Effects of Stress Wed., Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon — Location available upon registration Learn techniques to decrease stress and increase resilience.Register.
Keeping Your Home and Mobile Devices Cybersafe Wed., Dec. 12 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration Learn how to secure your data at home and on your mobile device.Register.
Presidents' Holiday Reception Wed., Dec. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. — Ross Glen Hall Gather to celebrate the season. RSVP not required.
Virtual Reality Sculpting with Oculus Medium Thurs., Dec. 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355) Learn to create a sculpture using the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset and Oculus Medium application. Then, 3D print your sculpture.Register.
Where There's a Will, There's a Way Fri., Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon — Location available upon registration Lean what a legal will is and why it is important; and what is a power of attorney and who should be the executor of your will.Register.
KeePass 2.0 Mon., Dec. 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104 Learn to use KeePass to digitally store important passwords.Register.
ProtectingYourselfAgainstCybercrime Tues., Dec. 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — E204 Want to foil cybercriminals and beat them at their own game? Join to learn how.Register.
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