With Reading Week approaching and midterm season underway, you may find yourself starting to feel overwhelmed and begin to procrastinate projects or studying because you aren’t sure where to start. When there’s so much on your plate, it can be difficult to …
Today is Blue Monday, which is known as the gloomiest day of the year. The day was coined in 2005 by a travel company as a marketing tactic. Their goal was to inspire people to go on adventures and participate in new …
SAMRU will close for the break on December 26th, 2022 and return on January 3rd, 2023. If you need support during this time, here are a few community resources that may be helpful. Mental Health Support Distress Centre Phone or Text support: …
1. Make a (realistic) list of things you want to get done If you have anything that you have to accomplish over the winter break, making a realistic list of high-priority items that you need to get done can help you feel …
Spring has officially sprung in Calgary; now, let’s pray it stays. Whether you’re taking up spring classes, gaining experience through an internship, or working for the summer, there are still many services available to students through SAMRU! Don’t forget to give yourselves …
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month in Alberta. It was first proclaimed on May 1, 2018, when the provincial government launched its commitment to end sexual violence. Communities and organizations are encouraged to raise awareness, challenge attitudes, and promote a culture of …
At the January 2022 meeting, the MRU General Faculties Council (GFC), the legislative body dealing with academic matters that makes recommendations to the MRU Board of Governors, voted to approve a COVID-pass/COVID-fail (CP/CF) letter grade option for the Winter 2022 semester. This …
Food for Thought: SAMRU’s Food Security Programs If you’ve ever been sitting in class and felt the familiar pang of hunger in your stomach, you aren’t alone. And if your mind starts wandering away from what your professor is saying to where …
Please be advised that the information in this blog was posted in previous academic years and may not be representative of SAMRU’s current program offerings. With the many anxieties and uncertainties students face, the last thing you need to do is worry …
