Media Tips, October 24
How Elections Persuade – a free public symposium
The School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University will host a panel discussion Thursday, Oct. 30 on how professional communicators manage media and face-to-face meetings to influence voters. Both the Canadian and American elections will be discussed.
Panelists include:
• Dr. Colin Bennett, chair of the political science department at University of Victoria
• Dr. Gilbert Wilkes, professor at RRU, Rita Fromhold, communication chair of the Briony Penn campaign
• Harjinder Thind, producer and host of the Vancouver-based Harjinder Thind Show on Red-FM 93.1.
The panel will be moderated by Murray Langdon from CFAX 1070 radio. Quarterdeck, Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:00 p.m. Free, no registration required. 250-391-2600 ext. 4436.
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Got a challenge? Get free coaching. . .
The executive coaching graduate certificate program at Royal Roads University is looking for senior level professionals (e.g., managers, directors, VPs, CEOs) who would like a free 30-minute coaching session. The free sessions are part of the evaluation program participants undergo to assess competencies learned over the program’s six-month course of instruction. Coaching clients should have a real business challenge based on a current business issue. The sessions take place Nov. 5 and 6 at the Laurel Point Inn and require a one-hour total time commitment (10 minutes to brief the coach, 30 minutes of coaching, 15 minutes debriefing with the faculty panel). Book a session by phoning 391-2600 Ext 4476 or e-mail daniel.1nelson@royalroads.ca
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Got an even bigger challenge? Get free organizational consulting
The MBA program at Royal Roads University has some openings for free organizational consulting projects completed by individual learners as a graduation requirement. Participating businesses and organizations receive free, confidential advice and at least 360 hours of consulting time. To learn more contact Michele Vicente at 250-391-2600, ext. 4367.
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Hatley Castle’s 100 years of heritage commemorated with Fangs for the Memories
The celebration of Hatley Castle’s 100th anniversary is taking a chilling turn with Fangs for the Memories: A Century of Chills at Hatley Castle Oct. 25, 2008. This suspenseful murder mystery takes place during the 10-year class reunion of RRU’s fictional Global Hostel and International Eco-Travel. The body count grows during a mysterious foreigner’s acceptance speech for an honorary degree. Doors open at 6: 30 pm, for the 7:00 pm show. A limited number of tickets are still available at $89/person and include a buffet dinner and no-host bar. Call 250-391-2666. Photos are available for the media.
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A night of chilling tales, Haunted Passages not for the weak
Just in time for All Hallows Eve: an evening of spine-tingling terror on Nov. 1 at 7:00 pm at Hatley Castle. Haunted Passages is a night of eerie suspenseful ghost tales told by members of the Victoria Storyteller’s Guild. The dark stories are followed by a shiver-inducing tour of the castle, which is reputed to be haunted itself. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Contact Continuing Studies at 250-391-2666 ext. 4801 to register.
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Ducks raise bucks for the United Way
The second annual rubber duck race for the United Way at Royal Roads University will provide a great media photo opportunity Wednesday, Oct. 29 noon – 1:00 pm. The School of Environment and Sustainability and the School of Information and Society are selling ducks for $2 each, which will be raced down Colwood Creek on the east side of the RRU campus. All proceeds will benefit the RRU United Way campaign which was launched Oct. 9 and has already raised more than $42,262 – 70 per cent of this year’s financial goal. News announcer Hudson Mack of A News will provide colour commentary for the race.
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Calendar note: RRU Convocation Nov. 7
Fall convocation at Royal Roads University will take place Friday, Nov. 7 with two ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively. Two recipients will be awarded honorary degrees and one person will receive the Chancellor’s Community Recognition Award. A news release will be issued Nov. 6.
Contact Royal Roads University Community Relations Department
Community Relations Director, Stephanie Slater
stephanie.slater@royalroads.ca
250-391-2712, cel 250-361-5020
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