June 20th marks World Refugee Day, a day where we acknowledge the strength, determination, and human rights of global refugees. This year, the focus of WRD is the right for everyone to seek safety. Safety in this context means the right to …
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 …
Did you know that SAMRU has a learning fund dedicated solely to ensuring students can participate in experiential learning activities? If you are wondering just what an experiential learning experience is, we sat down with MRU student Megan Davidson, and she shared …
The third book to be featured in the Black History Month Book Series is Desmond Cole’s The Skin We’re In: A year of Black resistance and power! About the author Desmond Cole is a fellow Albertan born in Red Deer to parents …
SAMRU is teaming up with Sagesse to bring MRU students the BE(lieve in) YOU program, an ongoing online program developed for women who engage in sex work. Since sex workers face an increased risk of abuse and violence, the program aims to …
Sammy has been keeping busy while self-isolating. One of his favorite ways to keep busy and de-stress is crafting. Who doesn’t love a good craft? Today Sammy tried his claws at weaving. If you want to give this a try too you …
Your favourite #StressLess doggo, Arlo, is back! He’s definitely noticed something weird has been going on, but he’s not about to complain! While this may be an uncertain time for us “hoomans”, it’s the best for our pets who now get us …
Updated April 3, 2020 New COVID-19 financial aid programs In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, and the City of Calgary have announced a series of measures and programs designed to financially aid individuals through …
It’s that time of year again. Your blood pressure rises as the temperature drops. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but there’s also a train called “EXAMS” barrelling along the track behind you. If you’re feeling the heat …
