Build your classes around your schedule with our new flexible course options!
Registration is now open for Continuing Students for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer semesters, with new student registration beginning April 13. https://bit.ly/4iSdv1a
Every time Adam Kingsmill dons the maple leaf, he feels it. Four years after backstopping Canada towards a silver medal in Beijing, the para ice hockey goaltender is returning to the Paralympic stage with unfinished business.
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Poster titled "Redefining Excellence in Sport: The Early History of the Paralympic Movement." It features three athletes: one skiing, and two racing in wheelchairs. Event details are "10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday March 9, Archives Reading Room (EL4330A)."
As the 2026 Paralympics begin, see how the movement started! 🏅
Explore rare records from Robert Steadward, the first President of the International Paralympic Committee, & celebrate the legends who redefined sport
🗓️ Monday, March 9 | 10am–4pm
📍 MRU Archives (EL4330A)
MRU is proud to present a public lecture featuring distinguished speaker Justin Ling, investigative journalist and columnist for The Toronto Star.
Join us for Justin's compelling lecture, “Telling the Truth in Hyperreality: Journalism in a Time of Lies,” on March 11: https://bit.ly/4aE2bUw
This year, MRU’s Xavier McKeever made his Olympic debut, and he also began his studies as a Bachelor of Aviation Management student.
McKeever competed in four events at the 2026 Games in Italy, finishing an impressive 13th in the 20-kilometre men’s skiathlon. https://bit.ly/46YyP0O
Students! 🚨 Get involved with Research and Scholarship Days 2026!
Submit an abstract by March 5 to participate in Research and Scholarship Days. Research is about breaking boundaries, testing the limits of knowledge, applying, and changing the world around us for the better.
https://bit.ly/3N1K4if
Join us on February 26 for the MRU Star Party: Parade of Planets!
Experience the wonders of the night sky with Dr. Stephen Jeans, PhD, and expert astronomers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada–Calgary Centre.
Learn more about this free event: https://bit.ly/40p455k
Reminder about this workshop tomorrow for MRU faculty and students working with research data!
MRU is in the process of creating a Long Range Development Plan that will guide the evolution of our campus for decades to come.
Join us for a public Open House on March 17 in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre to view draft concepts and share your feedback: https://bit.ly/40l7IJy
MRU offers hundreds of awards to new and continuing students. Awards are not always about grades. With an abundance of student awards available, it pays to apply!
Learn how to apply for Scholarships, Bursaries or Awards: bit.ly/40knJ2k
This Black History Month, MRU reflects on our common goals and achievements. We centre the voices of members from Black communities and celebrate their legacy, achievements, creativity, and contributions that have built Calgary and the rest of Canada. https://bit.ly/3MgwsiO
MRU’s third-annual Inclusion Week will take place from January 26 to 30!
Guided by the theme Conversations That Connect, the five days will act as a catalyst for important conversations and education on inclusion and belonging.
Learn more and register to attend events: https://bit.ly/4qk2F7G
Mount Royal is proud to host Canadian scholar and bestselling author Timothy Caulfield as the Arts Distinguished Speaker on Thursday, January 15.
Caulfield will visit MRU to present "The Knowledge Crisis: How Did We Get Here and What Do We Do?"
Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/49swWtN
The Crowchild Classic returns to the 'Dome January 29!
One of Mount Royal’s favourite January traditions is back! Mark your calendar for the annual Crowchild Classic hockey doubleheader!
Learn more and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/49IjqU2
❄️ Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! ❄️
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to campus on January 5th!
Congratulations to Aliya Jomha, the first recipient of the President’s Student of the Year Award!
Her achievements in athletics, academics and service demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a desire to positively impact the community.
https://bit.ly/4rZtQFU
Shoppers were stunned this spring when Canada’s iconic Hudson’s Bay suddenly shuttered every location after 355 years. It’s the latest of a long line of Canadian-owned department stores that have come and gone, with the exodus beginning at the end of the last century.
https://bit.ly/3XVIale
Every gift, every share, every moment of support — your generosity made all the difference. Our hearts are full.
Thank you for supporting MRU Giving Day!
The numbers are in, and ScaleUP Week 2025 was bigger and better than ever!
Western Canada’s premier business scaling initiative offers small- to medium-sized businesses access to cutting-edge insights, proven growth strategies and impactful connections.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ixttyi
Today is Giving Day at MRU!
Every gift made helps elevate students, providing critical support where and when it’s needed most.
Learn how you can give to students and make great things happen: https://foundation.mru.ca/donate-giving-day
When Sofia Baptiste first arrived on campus, she felt that she was living in two worlds, unsure about how her Blackfoot, Tsuut’ina and Cree heritage fit in with academia. What she found was not only academic growth, but also a deeper connection to her own identity. https://bit.ly/4pwPFur
Sarah Omar graduated from MRU in June with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has built her sweet legacy through her business, Sarah’s Cookie Jar.
Now, Omar is all in on her business, and her passion is baked into every cookie.
Learn more about Sarah's journey at MRU: https://bit.ly/4a4RHO1
Fourth-year Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business student Gerardo Soriano had the opportunity to take part in the G7 Summit in Kananaskis over the summer. He secured his summer student internship opportunity through Global Affairs Canada.
https://bit.ly/4o0FixO
Today on campus, we raised the Métis flag to recognize Métis Week at MRU.
Métis Week at Mount Royal celebrates the culture, history and contributions of the Métis people.
Learn more: bit.ly/487Q2Vt
When you give, great things happen!
Giving Day 2025 is on December 2 and will mark Mount Royal University’s fifth-annual Giving Day. Get ready for a 24-hour campaign celebrating philanthropy on campus and showcasing the impacts of MRU’s generous donors.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nZMZV0
How do you know when something is truly a success? When it happens again.
For the second year in a row, TC Energy has funded a back-to-the-land retreat for MRU students participating in Career Services’ Indigenous Career Mentorship Program. https://bit.ly/48cPtLc
Today, we remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served to protect our freedom.
This year, we are honoured to add the newest name to Mount Royal’s Military Memorial Bursary program, Warrant Officer II John Miller Farrell, who attended Mount Royal College in 1939 https://bit.ly/47u8iJt
How do we make university campuses places that promote well-being while they educate students and contribute to the broader community?
Explore the services designed to support physical and mental health: https://bit.ly/47LQgkO
Congratulations to the Cougars Men's Soccer Team, who earned their second Canada West Championship!
We're sending all our good luck to the Cougars, as they head to Toronto to compete in the U SPORTS National Championships this weekend!
https://bit.ly/4nJ7wx7
MRU’s Wellness Services team sought to reimagine how students engage with mental health learning.
The result is the Mini Mental Health Primer, a new, self-paced D2L module that encourages students to take an active, strengths-based approach to their mental well-being.
https://bit.ly/4oKw4GY
