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Paying for Textbooks Shouldn’t Be a Debt Sentence: A Guide for Course Affordability at MRU

Choosing to pursue post-secondary education is a significant investment in your future, and includes costs for tuition, fees, and course materials.

The estimated yearly cost of books and supplies for an MRU student is $1,500 — a cost which can be a significant barrier to academic success. But thanks to advocacy from your elected representatives, some instructors are beginning to implement Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiatives.

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Majority (doesn’t) rule: The Fall Reading Week conundrum

Despite 78% of students voting to move Fall Reading Week to November, a recent GFC decision has blocked the change until at least 2029. We dive into the survey results, the faculty’s role in the stalemate, and why students feel their mental health is being sidelined by the university’s governing body.

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Your Guide on How to Take Effective Breaks and Build Better Habits

With finals season underway, you may find yourself starting to feel overwhelmed and begin to procrastinate on projects or studying because you aren’t sure where to start. When there’s so much on your plate, it can be difficult to find a balance between productivity and rest, but with a little planning and persistence, your to-do list will seem a lot more manageable!

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Reasons you should apply for a delicious SAMRU Award

For over 60 years, the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) has believed the ultimate goal of all Mount Royal University students is academic success and personal achievement. SAMRU understands the importance of recognizing and honouring the non-academic and extra-curricular contributions of MRU students. So we’ve taken a page out of the Willy Wonka playbook and dedicated a day to give back to the exceptional individuals who are a part of the campus community – to the tune of $40,000 in golden tickets scholarships, as a matter of fact.

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Academic Policy Updates From the REC Town Hall

Recent internal MRU policy changes have resulted in some big wins for students! Student Representation at General Faculties Council (GFC) meetings Your Representation Executive Council (REC) President and Vice-President Academic attend regular General Faculties Council (GFC) meetings accompanied by student volunteers. The …