Dear SAMRU member, I’m sure by now that most of you have heard that the province has declared a state of emergency and stricter pandemic restrictions are once again in place. Your SAMRU representatives have been advocating for students’ best interests to …
The SAMRU Representation Executive Committee (REC) advocates on behalf of MRU students. This summer, your elected student representatives wanted to make sure that MRU’s return to campus strategy prioritized student needs. We wanted to ensure that students were safe, that there was …
Student committees are a great way for students looking to gain experience and become more involved with the student advocacy and representation activities at Mount Royal University. Did you know that the SAMRU Representative Executive Council (REC) (President, VP Academic, VP of …
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 January 28, …
We’re so excited to welcome Rachel Timmermans to the 2020-21 Representation Executive Council as your new Vice President External! We asked Rachel a few questions to help you get to know her: What is your year and major? I am going into …
We’re only three days into the semester and we’ve heard from a number of students who are questioning, contrary to the University’s marketing slogan, whether they really belong here at MRU. We say, unequivocally, that you do belong. As students ourselves, we …
Fellow students: The U-Pass has been temporarily deferred until the Winter semester due to Covid-19 and Mount Royal’s transition to online course delivery. As such, students will not be charged any fees for the U-Pass this fall. The university consulted with your …
On May 15th, your 2020-21 Representation Executive Council officially swapped with the 2019-20 crew. We’re sad to see our student leaders go, but so excited to see your newly elected reps in action! Here’s a snapshot into your new reps. What is …
We know it is important for students to have additional flexibility in determining their ability to complete the semester in these unprecedented times. The Representation Executive Council has been advocating to Mount Royal University to extend the deadline to withdraw. We are …
March 2, 2020 — Last Thursday afternoon the Government of Alberta announced its budget for the coming year. Below is the information we know right now, recognizing that we will learn further details specific to Mount Royal in coming weeks. For the …
