MRU Campus Flu Clinic
Continues to Fri., Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — U216A (Wellness Services)
Take care of yourself and those around you with a flu shot. Bring your provincial health care card. More information.

Sustainability Fair: Individual Sustainability
Thurs., Oct. 18 from 2:30 to 3:50 p.m. — T141
Three speakers will discuss individual sustainability. Each will speak for 15 minutes and there will be a question period at the end.

An Evening with They Might Be Giants
Thurs., Oct. 18 from 9 to 11 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Brooklyn’s legendary alt-rockers They Might Be Giants are back and on the road with a brand new two-set “Evening With” show. Tickets.

Sustainability Fair: Plant Sale
Fri., Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon — Main Street
A variety of plants from the Mount Royal greenhouse will be on sale, with proceeds going back to the greenhouse. Cash only.

Sustainability Fair: Making a Self-Watering Plant Pot
Fri., Oct. 19 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Main Street
This workshop will teach you how to make a self-watering plant pot from a plastic pop bottle. You will take home a plant in your new planter. Register.

Advanced Excel Techniques
Tues., Oct. 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104
Take your Excel skills to the next level and work like a pro. Register.

Curious about Cannabis?
Tues., Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Ideas Visualization Lounge (EL1270)
Drop by anytime to listen to how cannabis impacts health, have your questions answered and learn something new about cannabis.

Prioritize Space Request Training
Tues., Oct. 23 from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. — E141
The Prioritize tool is transparent and easy to use with a little training. Please bring your Prioritize username and password with you to this session. Register.

Cyber Security Month: Keeping Your Home and Mobile Devices Cyber Safe
Tues., Oct. 23 from 2:30 to 3 p.m. — Y318
Come and learn how to secure your data at home and on your mobile device. Register.

Canadian Guitar Quartet
Tues., Oct. 23 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. — TransAlta Pavilion
Since their debut in 1999, the Canadian Guitar Quartet has established a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world. Tickets.

Recruitment and Volunteer Fair
Wed., Oct. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Main Street
Volunteer or get a job! Hosted by Career Services, MRU students and graduates can connect with recruiters and organizations right on campus. More information.

Understanding American Viewpoints, Issues Impacting the 2018 Midterm Election
Wed., Oct. 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — EL4371A
Marc Hetherington and Nicolee Ambrose will offer an in-depth look into the American electorate and the issues motivating voters ahead of the midterm elections. Part of the Arts Speakers Series.

Cyber Security Month: Screening of Cyberwar Threat
Wed., Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. — Ideas Lounge (EL1270)
This PBS documentary takes a fascinating and terrifying look at the high-stakes world of cybercrime. Part of Cyber Security Awareness Month.

First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training
From Thurs., Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. to Fri., Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. — T135
This two-day training is intended to build the capacity of professionals, paraprofessionals and community members to assess and respond effectively to disclosures of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Register.

Cyber Security Month: Hack the Box
Thurs., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Main Street
Recruit three of your colleagues and come join this escape room-type activity. Each challenge takes 30 to 45 minutes. You must register your team in advance.

VR, AR, MR, Oh My!
Thurs., Oct. 25 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 MRU Library Experience Lab (EL1355). Register.

Raven Sinclair, PhD, Presents: Enlightenment from a History of Trauma
Thurs., Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lincoln Park Room (J301)
One of Canada’s most sought-after experts on the ‘60s Scoop era, Raven Sinclair, director and executive producer of the film Truth to be Told, uncovers the atrocious facts of this period in Canadian history. Tickets.

KeePass 2.0
Fri., Oct. 26 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104
Learn the basics of using KeePass to digitally store your important passwords. Register.

Workplace Health: Managing Your Money
Fri., Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to noon — B217
The second of the Finance Fridays 101 series, this session will focus on the importance of budgeting, the pros and cons of credit cards and money-saving tips. Register.

Jill Barber With Special Guest Justin Nozuka
Fri., Oct. 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
One of Canada’s most recognized voices, Jill Barber has sold over a half million albums, earning multiple award nominations and performing throughout the world. Tickets.

Open House
Sat., Oct. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Know a prospective student? They can learn about our programs and services, meet faculty, take a tour and more. Learn more.

QPR Suicide Intervention Training Workshop
Mon., Oct. 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. — E131
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a certified suicide intervention program supporting people in learning to recognize signs of distress. Register.

Building DNA Using 3D printing with Lars Petersen
Mon., Oct. 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. — Maker Studio (EL1245)
Biology instructor Lars Petersen will demonstrate his 3D printed DNA models and explain his process in developing his educational tool. Register.

Métis History
Mon., Oct. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. — Z203
Mount Royal's Métis historian will teach the basics and go into further details about this part of Canadian history. More information.

Gwen Hoebig, David Moroz and the MRU Conservatory Academy
Mon., Oct. 29 from 8 to 10 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Alumni instructors Gwen Hoebig (violin) and David Moroz (piano) are returning to MRU Conservatory with a program at the Bella Concert Hall. Tickets.

HR: Change Management Fundamentals
From Tues., Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. to Wed., Oct. 31 at 4:30 p.m. (two days)
Explore the foundations of change management for organizational success, including essential concepts, the role of a change leader and the change management life cycle. Register.

International Education Week Kickoff and Festival
Tues., Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Main Street
A celebration of cultures and countries represented at Mount Royal University will kick off International Education Week. More information.

International Education Week: Japanese Taiko Drummers Performance
Tues., Oct. 30 from 11:20 to 11:30 a.m. — Main Street
During the International Education Week International Festival, the Mount Royal Conservatory's Taiko Drummers will be performing on Main Street.

International Education Week: Purpose, Pilgrim, Piper: A Travelogue From Annalise Van Ham
Tues., Oct. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. — Main Street
Enjoy images and tales of the road as a couple and their 13-year-old son spend nine months travelling, including tramping and bagpiping in Tasmania, volunteering in Kathmandu and walking across rural France. More information.

International Education Week: Teaching Cross-Cultural Competencies — Contexts, Connections and Complexities
Tues., Oct. 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — EL2462
In this workshop, participants will explore varying definitions of cross-cultural competencies and approaches to teaching them. Register.

International Education Week: English Language Conversation Hour
Tues., Oct. 30 from 3 to 4 p.m. — E140
Join volunteers and other English language learners in the International Student Support Centre for casual conversation practice. More information.

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
Tues., Oct. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. — C201F (inside the CEMI office)
This workshop is designed to give participants the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to understand trauma and effectively respond when someone discloses a sexual assault. Register.

International Education Week: Lacrosse and MRU Cricket Club Try-It Session
Tues., Oct. 30 from 8 to 10 p.m. — Stanley Gym
This is your chance to try tossing a lacrosse ball or learn the basics of cricket from MRU's brand new Cricket Club! No prior experience necessary. More information.

International Education Week: A Career in the Canadian Foreign Service
Wed., Oct. 31 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — EC1130
Hear directly from a migration officer who will give an overview of a career with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as a foreign service officer and the basic requirements.

International Education Week Movie: Uncomfortable: Experiential Learning in a Foreign Land
Wed., Oct. 31 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. — Ideas Visualization Lounge (EL1270)
This unique film offers a deep dive into the world of experiential learning. See what emerges when a film crew follows a group of field school students for over a month. More information.

Working with Google Docs
Thurs., Nov. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104
This training covers using headers/footers, adding hyperlinks, inserting comments/suggestions, wrapping text, viewing previous versions and including a table of contents. Register.

VR Sculpting with Oculus Medium
Thurs., Nov. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Experience Lab (EL1355)
Learn how to create a sculpture utilizing the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Please attend an Experience Lab drop-in session in advance of registering. Register.

How I Made My Own 3D Printer With Stian French
Thurs., Nov. 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Maker Studio
Health sciences student Stian French will explain how he built his own 3D printer from scratch using some of the technologies in the Maker Studio. Register.

International Education Week: International Music Jam Session
Fri, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon
Join some of our International Student Support Centre volunteers for a jam session. If you have an instrument, bring it. All levels welcome. More information.

Puddles Pity Party

Fri., Nov. 2 from 7 to 9 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)