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Virtual and on-demand alumni programming
Explore virtual events and on-demand resources featuring campus experts and MRU alumni thought leaders.
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Explore the big ideas and trends that shape our world today. Featuring alumni and campus thought leaders who will inspire you and challenge your thinking.
Stories from the Frontline of COVID-19
Alumni Council member Tia Hagen hosts alumni Wanda Bogdane, Sydney Hales and Andrew Nguyen as they share their experiences of keeping society healthy, informed and the economy moving forward during the pandemic.
The role universities play in changing times
Tune in for this thoughtful conversation between MRU President Dr. Tim Rahilly and alumnae Keri Smith and Shannon Pestun as they discuss the role that higher education plays in society, how universities can respond to changing needs and how they can best equip citizens in ‘getting the world’s to-do list done’.
Media in times of crisis
MRU journalism professor Archie McLean leads an in-depth conversation with two well-known alumni journalists, The Calgary Herald’s Lorne Motley and The Narwhal’s Emma Gilchrist as they dissect the role of media in times of crisis and how this role has shifted in recent years.
Creating a job for yourself
Seasoned alumni entrepreneurs Aislinn Grant and Mike MacDonald join Ray DePaul, Director of MRU’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to discuss strategies for success when pursuing an entrepreneurial path.
Watch nowStrategies for successful virtual networking
Alumna Samantha Beck and MRU career expert Elaine Balych provide tips and strategies to virtually leverage your connections and build stronger ties with professionals in your field and beyond.
Watch nowCareer resiliency: Surviving and thriving in uncertain times
MRU career expert Elaine Balych discusses how to best bounce back from career shocks and disruption and make progress towards career goals. Alumna Ana Waechter shares her experience in recently conducting a successful career pivot.
Watch nowInspiring stories
Mount Royal alumni are building community, driving the new economy, and helping others. Be inspired by these informal conversations with extraordinary alumni.
Storytelling through film
Trevor Solway, 2020 Horizon award recipient and award-winning young filmmaker is helping build the next generation of Indigenous filmmakers. He sat down with associate professor Sean Holman for a thoughtful and moving conversation on the power of storytelling.
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Life-changing adventures in studying abroad
As students, alumni Gabrielle Dickson, Demi Erinle, Daniel Rodriguez and Jacob Wong experienced powerful learning and change after spending time immersed in another culture as part of an outbound exchange.
Watch nowMRU Reads
The book club experience from the comfort of your own home. Read the book then join the online conversation hosted by Courtney Montgomery and featuring leading authors and guest alumni book lovers.
The Finder
Local author and honorary alumnus Will Ferguson joined us on Nov. 26, 2020 to discuss his latest book, The Finder.
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Jonny Appleseed
On Mar. 15, 2021 alumni Michaela Ritchie, author and poet, and Chelsea Fritz, PhD student of Indigenous literature, discussed Joshua Whitehead’s recent Canada Reads winning book, Jonny Appleseed.
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