Bring learning to life with Alumni Classroom Takeover
MRU students are eager to hear from those who’ve walked the same path—alumni who have used their MRU education to start careers, make pivots, and find success in their industries. Careers are rarely linear, and Alumni Classroom Takeover (ACT) offers the chance to show students what’s possible by bringing together theory and practice.
ACT for alumni
Share your own unique career experiences and valuable industry insights with the next generation of MRU alumni
Be part of a growing community of proud alum volunteers who champion and help uplift Mount Royal in the community
Showcase what's possible with an MRU education while giving back
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to close another full circle in my life. It was uniquely rewarding to wander the same halls that I did as a student and to present as a professional in the same computer hall where my orientation at MRU was held.”
Bissett alum“It was lovely to connect with the students and faculty. It was a pleasure and I will happily participate in the future!”
Arts alumACT for faculty
Showcase what’s possible: Students gain a clearer understanding of the diverse career paths available to them.
Bring in the experts: Supplement your lectures with “real-world” insights from professionals currently working in industry.
Build future connections: Help your students build their professional network before they graduate.
“The session was informative, helped validate what we have been learning in class and was genuinely engaging! It was very valuable for the students and for me.”
Science & Technology prof“This was a great program for my students and I felt very supported as a faculty member.”
Anonymous profACT resources
Explore these resources to learn more about Alumni Classroom Takeover and prepare for your ACT experience.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about Alumni Classroom Takeover, including what to expect and how to prepare.
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Download sampleACT topics
Alumni Classroom Takeover conversations can explore a wide range of professional experiences and insights.
Career pathing
Applying your credential in your chosen industry across various fields, including shifts and refinements in career direction, and the strategies to adapt and succeed.
Professional transition
Moving between roles, industries or career stages, and the skills or experiences that facilitate these transitions.
Leadership
Becoming a leader in your career and how to develop the skills to lead effectively.
Entrepreneurship
Challenges and highlights of being an entrepreneur, and how to apply an entrepreneurial mindset to work and life.
Skill Development
Industry-specific skillsets, including technical and core skills, to create professional success and personal fulfilment.
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
The Office of Alumni Relations at act@mtroyal.ca
As lifetime members of the MRU Alumni Association, alumni have an ongoing relationship with the university which allows MRU to communicate with them about its activities. Mount Royal University complies with all guidelines as well as the university's privacy statement in the collection and use of personal information and is committed to managing this information appropriately in all university-related programming and initiatives. Any questions can be directed to alumni@mtroyal.ca.