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Always Blue
with President Tim Rahilly: An MRU Alumni Podcast
The Always Blue Podcast explores the stories, challenges and triumphs of the Mount Royal University alumni community. Follow along as we sit down for open-minded and authentic conversations with Mount Royal alumni from every corner of the world—educators, pilots, nurses, artists, leaders, and more, each with a story to tell.
Meet your Host
Dr. Tim Rahilly
Dr. Tim Rahilly is the President & Vice-Chancellor of Mount Royal University and is a Professor of Psychology. He has worked in higher education for over 25 years, but trained initially as a psychologist and received his Ph.D. from McGill. Dr. Rahilly has served in academic and administrative roles at Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, McGill University, and has served on several boards. He is an award-winning teacher and leader and received the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 and was named one of 20 Compelling Calgarians by the Calgary Herald in 2020.
“I'm excited to converse with the MRU community for this initiative. We're looking forward to getting to know more members of our community and sharing stories.”
Dr. Tim Rahilly, President and Vice-Chancellor
Dive into the Blue
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New episodes each month
Permission from the Universe
President Tim Rahilly and co-host Scott Cruickshank talk with SAMRU president Tala Abu Hayyaneh about finding belonging at MRU and turning student leadership into real campus change. Tala shares how resilience, collaboration, and advocacy have shaped her journey and skills beyond the classroom.
Creating Access through Art
Our hosts sit down with Ashley King to discuss how she’s using theatre and podcasting to expand accessibility in the arts. Ashley shares how losing her eyesight at 19 shaped her resilience, storytelling, and advocacy for inclusive performance.
Olympics, Paralympics, and Changing Lives through Sport
From shaping the Paralympic movement in Canada to inspiring students through deeply personal, student-centred teaching, Mount Royal University professor David Legg has spent his career advancing inclusion in sport and beyond. In this episode, Legg reflects on his vision for a more accessible future where sport drives social change.
Strength in Community
Special episodeIn honour of International Women’s Day, Always Blue presents “Strength in Community” the opening plenary from MRU’s International Women’s Day celebration.
If It Matters to You, It Matters: Rethinking Mental Health at Work
Our hosts chat with MRU alum and corporate wellness consultant Lindsay Calder Recknell about mental health at work and in everyday life.
From Parade Routes to Community Roots
In this episode of Always Blue, Mount Royal University President Tim Rahilly and VP Melanie Rogers sit down with Sarah Hayes, Executive Vice President of Foundation, Culture & Heritage and Executive Director of the Calgary Stampede Foundation. Sarah shares her journey from arriving in Calgary during Stampede week as a child to helping shape one of Canada’s most iconic community institutions.
The Future of MRU
Episode 6In this episode of Always Blue, President Tim Rahilly sits down with Chad London (Vice President, Academic and Provost) and Melanie Rogers (Vice President, Community Engagement) to discuss the institution's evolution and strategic future.
Socks, Science and Social fuel: Navigating Psychology
In this episode of Always Blue, MRU psychology professor Dan Devoe discusses his engaging approach to teaching, the rise of self-diagnosis and student mental health, and how building "social fuel" can help combat loneliness.
The views expressed by the hosts and speakers reflect their personal experiences and perspectives.
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