November

The Working Mind
Fri., Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — EA1053
Open to all employees, the Working Mind promotes positive mental health and stigma reduction in a workplace setting. Register.

Fall 2019 Convocation
Fri., Nov 1 at 2 p.m. ― Triple Gymnasium
Celebrate the achievements of our students. Website.

Should the Chicago Principles be Affirmed at Alberta Universities?
Fri., Nov. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. — Jenkins Theatre
Attend this presentation discussing the benefits and disadvantages of the Chicago Principles. Details.

Barney Bentall and The Cariboo Express
Fri., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall
Barney Bentall's fundraising tour at the Bella will be the fifth-annual tribute to the late Peter Burgener, one of Calgary’s most influential architects, community activists, philanthropists and avid country music fans. Tickets.

25th-Annual Honouring Graduates Pow Wow
Sat., Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 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.

Skydiggers
Sat., Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Canadian folk-rock veterans Skydiggers perform at MRU. Tickets.

Working with Google Sheets
Tues., Nov. 5 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104
Learn how to do formulas, conditional formatting, graphs and sheet protection. Register.

Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training
Tues., Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — EA2004
Become informed about opioid use in Canada and harm reduction responses. Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose. Sign up.

Pledge to Keep Your Password Secret
Wed., Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Main Street
Come down to Main Street and sign a pledge to keep your password secret. Receive a sticker in return and spin the prize wheel.

Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn
Wed., Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. — EB 3013 (Trico Changemakers Studio)
Bring your lunch and join campus Elder Roy Bear Chief as he shares his knowledge of the Blackfoot language.

Book Launch for Separate but Unequal
Wed., Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. — Faculty Centre (W315)
Join MRU Associate Professor Frances Widdowson as she launches her book. RSVP.

2019 Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Thurs., Nov. 7 to Sat., Nov. 9 — Banff Park Lodge
Now in its ninth year, this symposium hosted by Mount Royal University draws together faculty, students and administrators interested in the systematic inquiry of teaching and learning. Details.

MRU Cougars Basketball
Thurs., Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. for women's game; 1 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court
Cheer on your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Regina Cougars. Free with MRU ID.

Beginner's Guide to Creating Virtual Reality Experiences
Fri., Nov. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441)
Find out how to create interactive 360-degree tours in this hands-on workshop. Sign up.

MRU Cougars Basketball
Fri., Nov. 8 at noon for women's game; 2 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court
Support your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Regina Cougars. Free with MRU ID.​

MRU Cougars Volleyball
Fri., Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. for men's game; 8 p.m. for women's game — Kenyon Court
Support your Cougars as they take on UBC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU ID.

MRU Cougars Men's Hockey
Fri., Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Back your Cougars as they face the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. Free with MRU ID.

Downchild Blues Band
Fri., Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Canada’s premier blues band celebrates its 50th year with a tour of Canada and the U.S. that comes to Mount Royal. Tickets.

MRU Cougars Volleyball
Sat., Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. for men's game; 7 p.m. for women's game — Kenyon Court
Root for your Cougars as they face UBC Okanagan Heat. Free with MRU ID.

MRU Cougars Women's Hockey
Sat., Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Your Cougars host the University of Lethbridge Pronghors. Free with MRU ID.

After the War
Mon., Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ― Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
Mount Royal Kantorei will mark Remembrance Day with a choral concert. Tickets.

Advanced Excel Formulas
Tues., Nov. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104
Learn how to create a selection of advanced formulas in Excel. Register.

International Festival
Tues., Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Main Street
Take part in this celebration of cultures and countries represented at MRU in a fun and festive environment. This event is part of International Education Week.

Virtual Exploration
Tues., Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — EL1355 (Experience Lab)
Explore every corner of the Earth using virtual reality. Also offered on Nov. 13, 14 and 15. This event is part of International Education Week.

Japanese Taiko Drummers
Tues., Nov. 12 from 11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Main Street
Check out the Mount Royal Conservatory's Taiko Drummers as part of International Education Week.

Developing an International Field School Without Breaking a Sweat
Wed., Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon — Flexible Learning Lab (EL2462)
Learn how to develop an international field school. Details.

Cultures in Movement Dance Showcase
Wed., Nov. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. — Wyckham House
Attend this International Education Week event showcasing five cultural dances.

The Problem Solver's Companion: An Evening with Shaun Loney
Wed., Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. — Trico Changemaker Studio (EB3013)
Come hear Canadian changemaker and Ashoka Fellow Shaun Loney speak about the current and future prospects for social enterprise in Canada. Register.

Welcome to Night Vale: A Spy in the Desert
Wed., Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Welcome to Night Vale, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, presents a live, stand-alone story performance: A Spy in the Desert. Buy tickets.

International Potluck
Thurs., Nov. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. — E140
Bring a favourite food or cook a special dish and attend this International Education Week potluck.

Women's Entrepreneurship Day Summit
Thurs., Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m. — Ross Glen Hall
Join like-minded individuals and organizations wanting to ignite change and make a positive impact for women in business. Details and tickets.

A Career in the Canadian Foreign Service
Thurs., Nov. 14 from 1:40 to 3 p.m. — EC2025
Attend this presentation by a migration officer who will share what a career as a Foreign Service Officer looks like.

Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime
Thurs., Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. — E125
This informative workshop gives you all the tools you need to keep you and your family cybersafe. Completion of this workshop fulfills the annual mandatory cybersecurity training requirement. Register.

MRU Cougars Men's Hockey
Thurs., Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Support your Cougars as they match up against conference rivals the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.

MRU Cougars Women's Hockey
Fri., Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Your Cougars take on conference rival the University of Calgary Dinos. Free with MRU ID.

Calgary Youth Orchestra
Sun., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall
Under the direction of Edmond Agopian, the Calgary Youth Orchestra is the flagship orchestra in Mount Royal Conservatory's Orchestral Program. Buy tickets.

Using KeePass
Mon., Nov. 18 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104
Learn how to use KeePass to safely store your passwords electronically. Register.

Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn
Wed., Nov. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. — EB3013 (Trico Changemakers Studio)
Bring your lunch and join campus Elder Roy Bear Chief as he shares his knowledge of the Blackfoot language.

Beginner's Guide to 360-Degree Cameras: Storytelling in 360-Degree with Photos and Videos
Wed., Nov. 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441)
Learn how to use 360-degree cameras (Ricoh Theta V, GoPro Fusion and Vuze 3D 360 4K VR video camera) to create highly immersive environments for education. Register.

The Working Mind Manager Session
Wed., Nov. 20 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration
This session, tailored to those in management positions, promotes positive mental health and stigma reduction in a workplace setting. Register.

QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Wed., Nov. 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. — Location available upon registration
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a certified program to recognize signs of distress and build awareness of suicide. Register.

Preparing for Change
Thurs., Nov. 21 and Fri., Nov. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — EC2025
This two-day workshop tackles how to prepare for, and navigate, change. Register.

Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership (ETOL) Film Night
Thurs., Nov. 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Attend this visual media showcase of adventure wilderness-based activities and outdoor education by students and alumni. Tickets.

Using HLOOKUP in Excel
Fri., Nov. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. — T104
The HLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel allows you to look up and retrieve data from a specific row in a table. Register.

MRU Cougars Volleyball
Fri., Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court
Watch your Cougars in this doubleheader as they face the University of Alberta. Free with MRU ID.

Hawksley Workman
Fri., Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Hawksley Workman performs at Mount Royal. Tickets.

MRU Cougars Men's Hockey
Fri., Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Come out and watch Cougars hockey as the men's team faces the UBC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.

MRU Cougars Men's Hockey
Sat., Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Your Cougars take on the UBC Thunderbirds. Free with MRU ID.

MRU Cougars Volleyball
Sat., Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. for men's game; 7 p.m. for women's game — Kenyon Court
Come out and root for your Cougars in this doubleheader as they face the University of Alberta. Free with MRU ID.

Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training
Mon., Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — EA1055
Become informed about opioid use in Canada and harm reduction responses. Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose. Sign up.

The Working Mind Manager Session
Wed., Nov. 27 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Location available upon registration
This session, tailored to those in management positions, promotes positive mental health and stigma reduction in a workplace setting. Register.

Ethics 101 Workshop
Wed., Nov. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. — EB2061 (Bissett Boardroom)
This session considers the principles of ethical conduct for research involving humans as required by the Canadian tri-council policy statement. Register.

Creating a Basic Google Site
Thurs., Nov. 28 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — T104
Learn the basics of creating a Google site, including inserting Google calendars, embedding videos and selecting your page template. Register.

Conflict Management
Fri., Nov. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — EC2025
Learn conflict management principles and how to manage your own response to conflict in the workplace. ​Register.

MRU Cougars Basketball
Fri., Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. for women's game; 8 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court
Root for your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Victoria Vikes. Free with MRU ID.

MRU Cougars Men's Hockey
Fri., Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Come out and watch Cougars hockey as the men's team faces the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.

MRU Cougars Basketball
Sat., Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. for women's game; 6 p.m. for men's game — Kenyon Court
Cheer on your Cougars in this doubleheader versus the University of Victoria Vikes. Free with MRU ID.​

MRU Cougars Men's Hockey
Sat., Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. ― Flames Community Arenas
Back your Cougars as they face the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Free with MRU ID.

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December

Managing and Sustaining Change
Tues., Dec. 3 and Wed., Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — EC2055
This two-day workshop discusses how to assess the success of implemented change efforts, and teaches strategies to course-correct change efforts. Register.

The Fundamentals of Change and Transition
Tues., Dec. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. — Y324
Learn strategies and self-care tips to successfully navigate change. Register.

Blackfoot Language Lunch and Learn
Wed., Dec. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. — EB 3013 (Trico Changemakers Studio)
Bring your lunch and join campus Elder Roy Bear Chief as he shares his knowledge of the Blackfoot language.

Winter Fantasia
Sun., Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
Winter Fantasia is a showcase of the work of the Mount Royal Conservatory choral ensembles. Tickets.

Paul Brandt and the Calgary Philharmonic
Tues., Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — Bella Concert Hall
MRU alum Brandt joins the CPO in an unforgettable evening featuring a mix of Christmas classics and original songs. Tickets.

Creating 360-Degree Content for the Immersion Studio
Wed., Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon — Immersion Studio (EL3345)
Learn how to use the Library’s 360-degree projection room, what type of content works best and what resources are available. Register.

Building Customer Relations
Thurs., Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — EC2035
Explore methods for dealing with challenging customers while maintaining composure. Register.

Beginners Guide to Virtual and Augmented Reality
Thurs., Dec. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Vizualization Classroom (EL1441)
Explore virtual, augmented and mixed realities. Learn about the University Library Experience Lab, services, headsets and 360-degree cameras. Register.

Sounds of the Season
Sat, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. ― Bella Concert Hall
A variety of music selections presented by the Mount Royal University Conservatory. Free and open to all.

Beginner's Guide to Creating Virtual Reality Experiences
Tues., Dec. 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Vizualization Classroom (EL1441)
Find out how to create interactive 360-degree tours in this hands-on workshop. Sign up.

Beginner's Guide to 360-Degree Cameras: Storytelling in 360-Degree with Photos and Videos
Wed., Dec. 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Visualization Classroom (EL1441)
Learn how to use 360-degree cameras (Ricoh Theta V, GoPro Fusion and Vuze 3D 360 4K VR video camera) to create highly immersive environments for education. Register.

Virtual Reality Toolkit Series: 3D Sculpting with Oculus Medium
Thurs., Dec. 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. — EL1355 (Experience Lab)
Learn how to create 3D sculptures in virtual reality using the Oculus Rift headset and Oculus Medium application. Register.

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