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🚨The SAMRU Health and Dental Plan opt-out deadline is TODAY 🚨

New full-time credit students starting January 2026 are automatically enrolled in the SAMRU Student Health and Dental Plan, but if you have comparable coverage, you may be able to opt out of the plan and receive a refund.

🍎 Fresh fruit & veg
🍞 Local bread & dry goods
💳 Great prices

📍 Wyckham House Food Court ⏰ Thursdays 11 AM – 1 PM

The grocery store that comes to you. 🚚💨
Skip the long trek off-campus. Whether you’re stocking your dorm fridge or grabbing a healthy snack after a long lecture, Fresh Routes: Mobile Grocery Store has the goods.

It takes just 5 minutes to share your thoughts and be entered into the draw. Pretty easy money for a coffee break, right? ☕️
Survey at the link https://ecs.page.link/UBwPw

Want a chance to win $1,000? 💸

It’s time for the Student Satisfaction and Awareness Survey! We’re checking in because we want to know exactly what you think. What are we doing right? What needs to change?
This is your chance to be honest and help us build a better campus experience for everyone.

New full-time credit students starting January 2026 you are automatically enrolled in the SAMRU Student Health and Dental Plan, but if you have comparable coverage, you may be able to opt out of the plan and receive a refund. The deadline to opt out, or add your family, is Friday, January 30, 2026.

Missed a club or want to check out the full catalog of clubs we offer? Check out the SAMRU Club Hub at the link https://clubs.samru.ca/

🎮It's Day 2 of Clubs Expo!🐦 Come on down to Wyckham House from 10 am - 2 pm to check out a bunch of the clubs we have here on campus. While you're here tell us your favourite club and be entered to win a $20 voucher for the food court! Scan the QR codes at the tables to enter. 🏂

Stay tuned to our events calendar (link below) as new Sexpo Workshops are announced all semester long! https://monkeylink.co/3bd8f0

New semester, new lineup of Sexpo Workshops!

Upcoming events include:
1️⃣ Safelink STBBI Testing
📅 Feb 24th | 10 am -3 pm | 📍 U216A (by MRU Wellness)
2️⃣ STBBI 101
📅 Feb 25th | 4-5 pm | 📍 The Gallery

🔗Click the link below to register. Full event details including date, time, and location will be shared upon registration!

Part 1: https://monkeylink.co/c3ff9c
Part 2: https://monkeylink.co/8aa467

Navigating name and gender marker changes can feel like a lot but you don’t have to do it alone!

Our Trans+ ID Clinic is a two-part series designed specifically to support Two-Spirit, Transgender, Non-binary (2STNB+) students through every step of the process.

All ages are welcome, but if you’re 18+ and want to grab a drink, don’t forget to bring one piece of government-issued photo I.D.

Drink responsibly. Don’t drink and drive.

Trade the January blues for beach views 🌊🌴

🏖️Wycked House Beach Party happening on January 22! Doors open at 8:00 pm. Gather your beach squad enjoy summer vibes, live music and prepare for a night of Wycked fun - you won't want to miss this beach party!

Welcome back! 👋✨ We hope your winter break was the perfect mix of restful and refreshing.

A huge warm welcome to the new faces joining the MRU family this week. We’re so glad you’re here! And to our returning students: let’s make this semester a great one. 🫶💙

The days are getting longer! We’ve officially made it to the shortest day of the year, which means the sun will be shining more and lighting up our lives. Take that, Winter Blues! ☀️

So whether you're grinding for finals or your Mario Kart tournament doesn't seem like it's winding down any time soon, you've got a space here in Wyckham!

Did you know that Wyckham House is open for 24 hours? 🕰️

That's right! The general spaces in Wyckham, along with student spaces like the Nap Room and the Gallery will be open for you and your friends to use any hour of the week.

Every Care Cupboard refill, Centre program, event support, and REAC role helps us keep providing for our members. To our SAMRU volunteers, we deeply appreciate the time and effort you put in to keep our organization running smoothly!😊👐✨

Find out more here: https://ecs.page.link/BdtQq

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we want to shine a light on our fantastic SAMRU volunteers!🌟

You are the amazing individuals who power our organization and we want to recognize all your hard work.

Did you know this day was established in 1992 by the United Nations to promote understanding of disability issues.

Happy International Day of Peoples with Disabilities!

International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us that disability is a part of the human experience. Let us commit to breaking down barriers, promoting accessibility, and ensuring every voice is valued.

There will be Snack Stations, Puppy Room, Drop-in Yoga, free plants, crafts, and so much more! Check out the full schedule here! 💟 https://ecs.page.link/Qkfjg

Feeling the end-of-semester pressure?🙇 We've got your back! Join us for Stress Less, your chance to relax and unwind during the busy exam season. 😌🌿

It serves as a reminder that while we can celebrate the end of the transatlantic slave trade and Canada's 1833 emancipation, forms of modern slavery, such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and child labor, still trap millions globally.

Happy International Day for the Abolition of Slavery!

Did you know? This day, observed every December 2nd, marks the date the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others in 1949.

🗓️Apply by 4:00 p.m. on January 12
🔗Hit the link here ➡️ https://monkeylink.co/a1ed89 to learn more about REC and the application process!

📣Representation Executive Council (REC) applications for the 2026/27 year are now open!

💰Become part of a full-time, paid team of four student reps working to enhance the MRU student experience. Build your leadership, advocacy, and networking skills while making a real impact. 🚀

Stress Less is returning from December 15 - 19! But we aren’t quite ready to announce everything just yet... In the meantime, let’s look back at some of the programming from last year. Perhaps some of these activities will make a comeback? 🐶