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Welcome from your Students’ Association! | May 2012

Incoming and outgoing Executive Committee: Welcome and farewell!
Spring and summer in The Hub
Graduates - stay in touch!
Wyckham House is open for business
E-Award Winners
Make your textbooks work for you once more
Worried about health & dental care over the summer? We have you covered!
Health & Dental cheques are ready!
Join the conversation
SAMRU Event Highlights
Archive of past issues

Incoming and outgoing Executive Committee: Welcome and farewell!

May is going to be a busy month in Wyckham House, with lots of exciting changes, not the least of which is the formal introduction of the newly-elected Executive Committee (EC) for the 2012-2013 academic year. They officially join us in mid-May, although for one this means just moving offices, while another will stay in familiar quarters, and two new members will fill new roles within the EC.

We’ll also say a fond farewell to Michelle Dennis, our outgoing VP External. She has done a remarkable job during the 2011-2012 academic year, and is leaving behind some fabulous shoes to fill. Michelle, along with the other members of the Executive Committee has served the SAMRU well, and has represented the interests of students both locally and nationally. Please take a moment if you see Michelle to thank her for all of her hard work!

When they officially take on their new roles on the Executive Committee, please welcome your new VP External Julia Broome and VP Student Life Addison Asuchak. Joining them is Jennifer Langille who will be retaining her position as the VP Academic, and transitioning from VP Student Life and our current acting President to the 2012-2013 President-elect is Kaylene McTavish.

Please welcome them, as they work hard to make your time at MRU even better! >>

Spring and summer in The Hub

A number of students have been curious about The Hub, and if SAMRU’s restaurant will be open during the spring and summer semesters. While certainly the spring and summer semesters are not quite as busy here on the MRU campus as fall and winter – we know that you still need a cool place to hang out after class or to get a bite during your lunch break.

With that in mind, The Hub will be open during the following hours:
April 16-26 – regular hours
April 27-June 29 – 11am-7pm
July 3-August 24 – 11am-2pm
August 27-August 31 – 11am-7pm (subject to change)
September 4 – onwards – regular hours

These dates and times do not reflect holidays and rentals when The Hub may be closed to the general public. For more information about The Hub, our programming, menu, and hours, please check out our website! >>

Graduates - stay in touch!

Now that you have graduated, you know that you’ll still want to come back for some of the awesome shows that happen here on campus and more! So, stay in touch with the SAMRU!
Either join our Facebook Fan page or send a quick email and ask to be put on our alumni mailing list!
Stay in touch via Facebook >>
Join our Alumni mailing list >>

Wyckham House is open for business

Spring is finally here, and with it comes spring classes, summer work, and hopefully a bit of fun for students too! Your SAMRU doesn’t take a break though – we’re still here for you over the spring and summer semesters.

Your elected representatives are working hard on projects to benefit Mount Royal students, the administrative staff are working on ongoing projects, the programming department is designing an amazing upcoming year of shows and speakers, and the full-time service centres are still offering support for students and offering volunteer opportunities.

Even though it is springtime, we’re still here for you!
Get in contact with your SAMRU >>

E-Award Winners

By Nicole Boyce

Every year, the Students’ Association has the privilege of recognizing the inspiring students who make our campus so dynamic. The E-Awards is a scholarship program recognizing excellence, enrichment and endeavour, and it honours students who combine community involvement with academic commitment, engaging fully in the student experience. Demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity – not to mention time-management skills - these students are volunteers, innovators and role models. Their achievements are vast and diverse – from founding community awareness programs to leading on-campus clubs and events, to participating in committees and experiential learning opportunities. The winners of our 2012 E-Awards are:

	Inspiring Culture Award – Symone Loney Deanna Cardinal Memorial Award – Melissa Thomas Beyond Disabilities Award – Jennifer Yu Gender and Sexual Diversity Award – Famira Racy
	Athletics Award – Sanne de Groot Citizenship Award – Alia Kanani Green Earth Award – Kelsey Morin
	Committed Learner Award – Christine Slaunwhite Experiential Learning Award – Tristan Smyth Part Time Studies Award – Amy Woermke Reflector Award – Vanessa Beerda Outstanding Councillor of the Year Award – Holly Mazur
	Excellence in Community Service Club Award – Student Society of Social Work Excellence in Membership Services Club Award – Club N3Rd
	Champion Awards – Paul Varella, Tim Haney, Joe Anderson Teaching Excellence Awards – Barbara Hibberd, Leah Nikiforuk, Shane Gannon, Bob Uttl, Meaghen Johnston, Trevor Day, Scott Murray, Lorraine Royall, Karen Overbye, David Bird

Each year, the Students’ Association gives away more than $20,000 in awards and bursaries. For more information on this year’s winners, or to apply for next year’s awards, please visit our website at www.samru.ca

Make your textbooks work for you once more

Now that your exams are over, are you wondering what to do with those used textbooks you can’t imagine

reading again? While leveling your coffee table is an ambitious task, those books could be working even harder for you – and another student if you bring them down to Copywrite & Used Books in the basement of Wyckham House.

You can consign your books in just a few simple steps:
1) Bring your books down to Copywrite and set the price
2) Copywrite sells your books and you get back 75% of the listed price.
3) Collect your money!

What is different from other ways of getting rid of unwanted textbooks? Since you set the price – more money for you! You can even consign your books online!

Check out Copywrite for more information on used book consignment >>

Worried about health & dental care over the summer? We have you covered!

If you have coverage with the SAMRU’s Student Health & Dental plan, then you are covered over the spring and summer semesters too! Your coverage lasts until August 31, 2012, and for those of you returning to school in the fall – your coverage will be renewed for the upcoming academic year then.

For those students who aren’t returning to MRU, remember to take care of some of your health & dental needs before your coverage runs out. Maybe check out the Bright Dental Health Clinic in the basement of Wyckham House, or fill your prescriptions in the Wyckham Pharmacy!

If you have questions about your coverage, check out the Student Benefits Plan Office in the basement of Wyckham House or online. >>

Join the conversation

Want to be in-the-know? Want to be the first one to hear about upcoming concerts, give-aways, prizes, and freebies? Want to know about all the cool stuff your SAMRU is doing to make your life better while here at MRU?

Join us on Facebook to get event invites, concert updates, and other information that matters.
“Like” the SAMRU on Facebook for even more information, or if you only want info in 140 characters or less, follow us on Twitter! Do you want to get a bit more visual? The SAMRU also has a YouTube channel!

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	Tweet away! >>
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SAMRU Event Highlights
First day of Spring Semester 2012 classes May 2 Executive Wine & Cheese May 2, 2012 The Dudes with Poor Young Things May 5 Executive Committee Farewell May 9			Last day to apply to attend Spring 2012 Convocation May 15 Victoria Day May 21 Executive Committee Welcome May 29 Convocation May 31 & June 1
For the latest updates on what’s happening with your Students’ Association, check out our event calendar!

SAMRU in the news

VP External Michelle Dennis.

Student Association Vice President External Michelle Dennis told 660News that the SAMRU believes that sustainable and predictable government support for post-secondary education would be a solution to the provinces unsustainable health spending with the growing population and fewer health-care professionals.

Your VP External Michelle Dennis responds to campaign promises that would affect MRU

The CBC covered the Alberta candidates, including an appearance here in Wyckham House.

Members of SAMRU passed several bylaw revisions at the March 28 Special General Meeting. Read more in The Reflector.

Did you catch the April 10th episode of “the Voting Game” in Wyckham House? Here are some articles that have been written mentioning the event and different perspectives from the political candidates.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Leaders+warm+debate/6438273/story.html
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/straighttalk/archives/2012/04/20120411-090745.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/albertavotes2012/story/2012/04/10/albertavotes2012-redford-calgary-elbow-forum.html
http://www.660news.com/news/local/article/350217--calgary-elbow-riding-candidates-play-voting-game
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1159569--wildrose-leader-danielle-smith-says-she-s-pro-choice-and-supports-gay-rights
http://calgaryjournal.ca/index.php/ourcity/news/869-alberta-election-2012-calgary-elbow-debate
http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2012/04/10/the-dating-game-not-the-hating-game-alison-redford-and-other-calgary-elbow-candidates-to-debate-today/

For even more news about your SAMRU, students at MRU, expert staff and faculty at MRU or other news about MRU, please visit our news page!