Always Blue Podcast - Alumni | Mount Royal University

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.

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Always Blue is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Podcasts!

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Permission from the Universe

Episode 1

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.

Creating Access through Art

Episode 2

Our hosts sit down with Ashley King to discuss how she’s using theatre and podcasting to expand accessibility in the arts.

Olympics, Paralympics, and Changing Lives through Sport

Episode 3

David Legg reflects on inclusion, accessibility and the power of sport to drive social change.

Strength in Community

Special episode

In honour of International Women’s Day, Always Blue presents the opening plenary from MRU’s International Women’s Day celebration.

If It Matters to You, It Matters: Rethinking Mental Health at Work

Episode 4

MRU alum and corporate wellness consultant Lindsay Calder Recknell joins the podcast to discuss mental health at work and in everyday life.

From Parade Routes to Community Roots

Episode 5

Sarah Hayes shares her journey from arriving in Calgary during Stampede week to helping shape one of Canada’s most iconic community institutions.

The Future of MRU

Episode 6

President Tim Rahilly sits down with Chad London and Melanie Rogers to discuss Mount Royal’s evolution and strategic future.

Socks, Science and Social Fuel: Navigating Psychology

Episode 7

MRU psychology professor Dan Devoe discusses teaching, student mental health and how building “social fuel” can help combat loneliness.

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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

The views expressed by the hosts and speakers reflect their personal experiences and perspectives.

Have questions about Always Blue? Contact alumni@mtroyal.ca