I think it’s safe to say that this is our first time rebounding from a pandemic, so that means most of us may be feeling anxious about returning to campus. With MRU returning to in-person classes this fall, MRU and SAMRU want you to be...
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The SAMRU garden is bursting with life! Barbara Morgan, SAMRU Co-Orientation and Implementation Lead of the garden, has some exciting updates to share with SAMRU Community Garden volunteers!
Hi volunteers, I just stopped by the...
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As restrictions begin to ease and we begin to return to some type of normalcy, some folks may want to continue social distancing and that is totally okay! Luckily, Calgary has no shortage of beautiful outdoor parks to enjoy with your...
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Alright, so you’ve mastered the process of owning who you are, or you're in the baby stages of finding out what that means to you. Congrats! Now onto the hard stuff.
Queer joy and existence is an act of resistance, meaning you...
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Curious to know what your Student Governing Board has been up to? Get caught up and watch monthly meeting highlights!
June 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Yb5kxN4OY
May...
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Spring! A time when you can (maybe) get away with t-shirt weather in Calgary. Whether you're taking up spring classes, gaining experience through an internship, or working for the summer, there are still many services available to...
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May is a busy month for SAMRU! In addition to working on lots of exciting changes for the Fall 2021 semester, we’re also welcoming the newly-elected and returning Representative Elected Council (REC) members for the 2021-2022...
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https://youtu.be/3ytiAoGYAUk
The Anti-Racism Commemoration Open Mic is a platform where SAMRU aims to uplift and amplify the voices of BIPOC students. The event offers a space for BIPOC individuals to share their experiences as...
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Pen...what?
Penpalling: the act of writing letters to someone you don’t know, but want to learn more about.
Penpal: someone who writes letters to another person to share information about themselves, their lifestyle...
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We knew the tuition increases were coming but it was upsetting nonetheless. As your student representatives, we want to connect with you to talk about what our part has been in the tuition process and how we’re moving forward. On...
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The first book to be featured on the Black History Month Book Series is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel, Half of a Yellow Sun!
About the author
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian born author whose work ranges from nonfiction,...
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This message is an update regarding the work your Representation Executive Council (REC) has done regarding COVID-19, as well as a few other honourable mentions like tuition increase advocacy, as well as changes to the General Faculties...
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Like most Canadians, we are deeply disturbed by the news of the targeted attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario last week. Islamophobia has no place in our communities and SAMRU will continue to stand against hatred of all forms....
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It’s Pride Month, and you know what that means, tons of rainbows, company posts on Facebook, and plenty of encouragement to “be who you are”. Oftentimes, as encouraging as these messages are supposed to be, they seem to undermine...
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Calgary is notoriously overlooked as visitors flock to Banff and Jasper for weekend getaways. But what do we know about enjoying our city? Check out five things you can do in YYC this summer to stay social while discovering the beauty of...
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We are deeply saddened by the recent discovery at the former residential school on T'Kemlups te Secwépemc First Nation land in BC, and the effect this discovery is having on the Indigenous members of the campus community at...
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