Mount Royal University Alumni Relations

Always Blue with President Tim Rahilly

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Always Blue with President Tim Rahilly, A Mount Royal University Alumni Relations Podcast, highlights the experiences, perspectives, and impact of Mount Royal alumni and surrounding community. Follow along with our President and Vice-Chancellor Tim Rahilly, as he sits down for open conversations with the Mount Royal community from every corner of the world—educators, pilots, nurses, artists, leaders, and more. Dive into the blue today!

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Episode 6: The Future of MRU with Chad London and Melanie Rogers 29.06.2026 29:25

In this episode of Always Blue, President Tim Rahilly sits down with Chad London (Vice President, Academic and Provost) and Melanie Rogers (Vice President, Community Engagement) to discuss the institution's evolution and strategic future. Always Blue is recorded at the Community Podcast Initiative Studio (CPI) at MRU. For more information about CPI visit thepodcaststudio.ca

Episode 5: From Parade Routes to Community Roots | Sarah Hayes on the Calgary Stampede's Year-Round Impact 20.05.2026 29:14

In this episode of Always Blue, Mount Royal University President Tim Rahilly and Melanie Rogers, VP, Community Engagement sit down with Sarah Hayes, Executive Vice President of Foundation, Culture & Heritage at the Calgary Stampede and Executive Director of the Calgary Stampede Foundation. Sarah shares her journey from arriving in Calgary during Stampede week as a child to helping shape one of Can...

Episode 4: Rethinking Mental Health at Work with Lindsay Calder Recknell 16.04.2026 30:18

In this episode of Always Blue , Tim and Scott Cruickshank chat with MRU alum and corporate wellness consultant Lindsay Calder Recknell about mental health at work and in everyday life. Lindsay shares her journey from accounting student to wellness expert, along with practical tips on managing stress, preventing burnout, and building more compassionate workplaces. They also dive into leadership, g...

Always Blue presents "Strength in Community" an International Women's Day Special 13.03.2026 29:06

In honour of International Women's Day, Always Blue presents "Strength in Community" the opening plenary from MRU's International Women's Day celebration. Recorded live on March 10, 2026, three members of the Mount Royal University community, Paula Worthington (Worthington PR & Story, MRU Sessional Faculty), Jasmine Palardy (The Good Future, MRU Alumna), and Sarah Nwaerondu (Calgary Wild FC, MRU A...

Episode 3: Olympics, Paralympics and Changing Lives Through Sport with David Legg 11.02.2026 29:42

In this episode of Always Blue , Mount Royal University professor and Paralympic expert David Legg, shares how sport can be a powerful driver of inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Drawing on his experience in the Olympic and Paralympic movements, Legg reflects on teaching, advocacy, and why inclusive sport matters on campus, in communities, and on the world stage. Host: President Tim Rahilly...

Episode 2: Creating Access Through Art with Ashley King 15.01.2026 27:50

In this episode of Always Blue , President Tim Rahilly and co-host Scott Cruickshank sit down with award-winning Mount Royal University alumna Ashley King—actor, playwright, podcaster, and accessibility advocate. Ashley shares her powerful journey after losing her eyesight to methanol poisoning at 19, and how resilience, storytelling, and her MRU journalism education helped shape her path back to...

Episode 1: Permission from the Universe with Tala Abu Hayyaneh 15.01.2026 17:48

In the inaugural episode of Always Blue , Mount Royal University President Tim Rahilly and co-host Scott Cruickshank sit down with Tala Abu Hayyaneh, MRU alumna and President of the Student Association of Mount Royal University. Tala reflects on her journey as a newcomer to Canada, her path through Policy Studies, and how student leadership and volunteerism shaped her growth as an advocate and lea...