Mount Royal University (MRU) is a public university in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Motto | Quam Bene Non Quantum |
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Motto in English | How well, not how much |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1910 |
| Endowment | C$99 million[1] |
| President | Tim Rahilly |
| Provost | Chad London |
Academic staff | 740[2] |
| Students | 15,573 |
| Undergraduates | 12,505[3] |
| Location | , Alberta , Canada 51°0′49.09″N 114°8′0.54″W / 51.0136361°N 114.1334833°W |
| Campus | Lincoln Park (Urban) Springbank (Urban) |
| Colours | Blue, Lincoln Blue, Focus Blue, White, Silver[4] |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Affiliations | AUCC, U Sports, AACTI, CBIE, CONAHEC |
| Mascot | Calvin |
| Website | www |
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History
editMount Royal University was founded on December 16, 1910, by Alberta provincial charter under the Arthur Sifton government and officially opened on September 8, 1911.[5] Originally "Mount Royal College", the institution was the brainchild of Calgary Reverend George W. Kerby (1860-1944) who sought an opportunity for higher education to benefit young people from rural homes in the area. The provincial charter as presented in the legislature by R. B. Bennett was titled "Bill 48, An Act respecting the Calgary College". However, Premier Sifton, Kerby, and others agreed not to use Calgary for the name of the new college.[6]
In 1931, Mount Royal became a post-secondary institution as Mount Royal Junior College (MRC), offering transfer courses to the University of Alberta and later to the University of Calgary.[7] In 1972, Mount Royal moved from several buildings in downtown Calgary to a new campus in Lincoln Park on land previously used as an air force base.[8] A war memorial honour roll is dedicated to Mount Royal alumni who have volunteered for active service in the Canadian Forces.[9]
In 2009, Mount Royal College became Mount Royal University when the provincial government granted it university status.[10] The university currently offers 12 degrees and 32 majors with an average class size of 29 students.[11]
In 2017, Mount Royal University was awarded the Ashoka Changemaker Campus designation joining 44 universities which are leading higher education in the area of social innovation and changemaking.[12]
Academics
editFaculties
edit- Faculty of Arts
- Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies
- English, Languages, and Cultures
- Humanities
- Interior Design
- Psychology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Bissett School of Business
- Accounting
- Aviation
- Finance
- General Management
- Human Resources
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Marketing
- Social Innovation
- Supply Chain Management
- School of Communication Studies
- Broadcast Media Studies
- Information Design
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Faculty of Health, Community and Education
- Child Studies and Social Work
- Education
- Health and Physical Education
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Biology
- Chemistry and Physics
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics and Computing
- Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension
Institutes
edit- Institute for Community Prosperity
- Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Institute for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- Miistakis Institute
Centres
edit- Centre for Community Disaster Research
- Centre for Health and Innovation in Aging
- Iniskim Centre
Studios
edit- Trico Changemakers Studio
Research Hubs
edit- QriTical Queer + Trans Research Hub
Performing Arts Centre
editIn July 2015, the $69.69 million Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts (TCPA) officially opened, accommodating the growing Mount Royal Conservatory, which is a musical conservatoire in operation since 1910 that serves up to 10,000 Calgarians annually. The TCPA houses 43 soundproof rehearsal studios, six ensemble suites, and the 787-seat Bella Concert Hall (opened August 26, 2015) designed by Pfeiffer Partners Architects in cooperation with Sahuri + Partners, who used a "contemporary interpretation of the rural barn on the expansive prairie of Alberta" in their design.[13][14] The Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts is named after the family name of businessman, philanthropist, and Calgarian Don Taylor who donated $21-million to the project. Additionally, the namesake of the Bella Concert Hall is Mary Belle Taylor, Don Taylor's mother, who was affectionately known as 'Bella.' [15] In addition to its design, the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts is notable for being a LEED Gold certified building and for being highly accessible for users with diverse physical abilities.[16][17] While built with the needs of the Mount Royal Conservatory in mind, the TCPA and its various spaces are considered a community resource.
Library
editMount Royal University officially opened the Riddell Library and Learning Centre on September 7, 2017, replacing the previous library, which opened in 1972.[18] The Riddell Library is named after Calgary businessman Clay Riddell who contributed a sizeable donation to the project.[19] The $100 million facility features more than 16,000-square-metres of space, 34 study rooms, 1,700 seats, access to 3D printing, and even a cafe.[20]
Athletics
editThe Mount Royal University athletic nickname is the Cougars. The Cougars transitioned to Canada's top level of amateur athletics for the 2012–13 season, moving to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Canada West conference (since re-named U Sports).[21] The university supports eight teams competing in men’s and women’s basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball.[22]
Notable alumni
editNotable alumni of the university include:
- Doris Anderson (1939); powerful force for change and women’s rights as editor of Chatelaine magazine from 1957 to 1977. She continued her advocacy efforts as Chair of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, President of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women and President of Fair Vote Canada.[23]
- Paul Brandt (Nursing, 1992); most awarded male country musician in Canadian history. He was a pediatric nurse in 1996 when the release of his first single My Heart Has a History, propelled him to international musical success.[23]
- Leslie Feist (Mount Royal Conservatory); Juno award-winning indie pop artist.[24][25]
- John de Chastelain; Canadian soldier and diplomat who heads the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning.[26]
- Marie Clements (Journalism); Métis playwright, performer, and director
- Chris Gailus (Journalism, 1989); Emmy Award-winning news anchor. After leaving Calgary in 2000, he worked in Dallas and then New York before joining the Global BC team in Vancouver as weekend anchor.[23]
- Bret Hart; professional wrestler.[27]
- Kent Hehr; former Alberta MLA, member of parliament and Minister of Veterans Affairs.[28]
- Norman Kwong (Commercial, 1949); former CFL player and was installed as Alberta’s 15th Lieutenant Governor on Jan. 20, 2005. He was the first person of Chinese heritage to serve in either profession.[23]
- Alvin Law; motivational speaker.[29]
- Bruce McCulloch (Public Relations); successful director, writer, actor and comedian who has won several Gemini Awards and received multiple Emmy Award nominations. He is best known for his work as a member of The Kids in the Hall and as a writer for Saturday Night Live.[23]
- Kirby Morrow; professional voice actor.[30]
- Dave Pierce; Emmy-winning composer.[31]
- Jullien Ramírez; Canadian professional soccer player
- Alison Redford; Premier of Alberta from 2011 to 2014.[32]
- Kavan Smith; Canadian actor.[33]
- Harnarayan Singh; Play-by-play commentator for Sportsnet (Hockey Night in Canada, Hockey Night in Punjabi)[34]
- Yuja Wang; classical pianist.[35]
- The PropheC; Indo-Canadian singer
Arms
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References
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- ^ "Fast Facts - Mount Royal University - Calgary, Alberta, Canada". mtroyal.ca.
- ^ "Fast Facts - Mount Royal University - Calgary, Alberta, Canada". mtroyal.ca.
- ^ "MRU Brand Guideline" (PDF). Mount Royal University. 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "History - Mount Royal University - Calgary, Alberta, Canada". mtroyal.ca.
- ^ MacEwan, Grant (1975). "A College and its Founder". Calgary cavalcade from Fort to fortune. Saskatoon, Canada: Western Producer Book Service. pp. 125-130. ISBN 0919306500. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ Donald Noel Baker, Catch the Gleam: Mount Royal, From College to University, 1910-2009 (Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2011).
- ^ Roome, Patricia (September 11, 2002). "Mount Royal University 99 years in the making". The Calgary Journal.
In 1972 Mount Royal College moved to the Lincoln Park campus located on the former World War II airfield.
- ^ War Memorial Archived 2013-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Mount Royal named university". cbc.ca.
- ^ "Fast Facts - Mount Royal University - Calgary, Alberta, Canada". mtroyal.ca.
- ^ "Mount Royal University joins elite group of 'Changemakers'". Calgary Herald. 24 July 2017.
- ^ "Bella Concert Hall opens its doors". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Bella Concert Hall at Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Mount Royal University". archello. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Mount Royal Conservatory offers early look at The Bella Concert Hall". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "About the TCPA - Accessibility Options". Mount Royal University. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "About the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts". Mount Royal University. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "The Riddell Library and Learning Centre celebrates its grand opening Sept. 7". News - Mount Royal University. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ "Mount Royal named university | CBC News". CBC.
- ^ "MRU opens Riddell Library and Learning Centre". News - Mount Royal University. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ "Athletics & Recreation". Athletics & Recreation. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Mount Royal University Cougars". Mount Royal University Cougars. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Ceremony Archives - Mount Royal University - Calgary, Alberta, Canada". mtroyal.ca. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ Sylvester, Krista (2 April 2008). "Feist does teacher proud". Metro US. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/canada/calgary-herald/20080402/281526516770265. Retrieved 2021-03-01 – via PressReader.
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- ^ Mingo, Rita. "A life of heroes and villains". www.calgaryherald.com. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "Kent Hehr: The Energizer Bunny who's back in the game - Macleans.ca". Macleans.ca. 2016-02-08. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "About | Alvin Law". alvinlaw.com. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "Kirby Morrow". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies: Olympic Music Director David Pierce". Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "Alison Redford: A leader on the brink". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "Kavan Smith". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "For the love of hockey … and each other | MRU". mtroyal.ca. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
- ^ Schweitzer, Vivien (2012-04-06). "Yuja Wang, Pianist and Fashion Plate". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
Further reading
edit- Baker, Donald N. (Donald Noel) (2011). Catch the gleam: Mount Royal, from college to university, 1910-2009. Calgary: University of Calgary Press. ISBN 978-1-55238-532-6.