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Posted on: September 14, 2012
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Student Research – Q & A with Katie De Groot
Posted on: September 10, 2012
Ecology major Katie Degroot is growing oats and peas this fall in the Research Greenhouse, to see if companion planting can reduce the impact of…
Read moreWhat is the likelihood that you will pass introduction to Microeconomics and to Macroeconomics at TRU?
Posted on: September 8, 2012
Assistant Professor Mahbobi used a large sample of 1369 students to analyze this important question using a probit model. The probit model attempts to determine…
Read moreSix short animations to use in class for Economic concepts by David Mitchell.
Posted on: September 8, 2012
The Open University has introduced some interesting short one minute adventures in Economics called 60-Second Adventures in Economics produced by British Comedian and writer David…
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Antidumping duties against Canadian live cattle exports could be costly
Posted on: September 7, 2012
Assistant Professor Mahbobi from Thompson Rivers University and Associate Professor Tran from the University of Lethbridge examined the short run impact of anti-dumping duties by…
Read moreFindings suggest that policymakers and practitioners can influence participation in CED initiatives.
Posted on: September 7, 2012
According to Assistant Professor Lamb, an expert in economic community development, public policymakers and practitioners can have an important influence on individuals’ decision to voluntary…
Read moreEnvironmental Giving in Canada is on the rise!
Posted on: September 7, 2012
According to Assistant Professor Lamb and Assistant Professor Hossain, both teaching at Thompson Rivers University, the demand for environmental quality in Canada has increased over…
Read moreCurrent Global and Canadian Economic Issues!
Posted on: September 5, 2012
Dr. Peter Tsigaris is teaching this term Econ 2430 a course on current global and Canadian economic issues. It covers many of the hot topics…
Read moreFirst Year Orientation Video Blogs
Posted on: September 4, 2012
This year's Orientation Team, Tawni, Alexa and Brianna have been video blogging for the last several months about helpful tips and tricks for new students.
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Student Research – Q & A with Timothy Crowe
Posted on: September 4, 2012
Timothy Crowe's undergraduate research project asks whether cave bacteria that were able to produce new antibiotics but lost that ability when cultured in the lab…
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TRU professor Robert Higgins weighs in on invasive ants appearing in Victoria area
Posted on: August 31, 2012
Invasive species of ants like to hang out in back yards and can swarm and sting without provocation.
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CFJC News profiles Old Main revitalization
Posted on: August 29, 2012
CFJC television profiles the Old Main revitalization during its newscast on Aug. 28, 2012.
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Student Research – Q & A with Sara Burchnall
Posted on: August 27, 2012
Is "happiness" the new GDP? Economics and Accounting Major Sara Burchnall used Statistics Canada's census and survey data to investigate well-being among Canadians from a…
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Student Research – Q & A with James Pomfret
Posted on: August 20, 2012
Looking for dietary changes that might provide answers to declining Vaux's Swift populations, Animal Biology major James Pomfret spent six months collecting and examining samples…
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New students Orientation day is quickly approaching. Are you ready for classes?
Posted on: August 17, 2012
New students Orientation is around the corner. Are you ready for classes. Do you have your checklist of things to do to get ready?
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$373K donation to heavy equipment operator training programs
Posted on: August 15, 2012
Donation of $373,000 from Great West Equipment in Vernon to be put towards TRU's heavy equipment operator training programs.
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Student Research – Q & A with Tamara Bandet
Posted on: August 13, 2012
Tamara Bandet, a Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology major, is testing the susceptibility of a pathogenic bacteria that causes respiratory tract infections to the antibiotics…
Read moreMussels, Bluebirds and Tour Guides – Q & A’s with Undergrad Researchers
Posted on: August 8, 2012
These undergraduate researchers have investigated such diverse topics as mollusk colouration, bluebird parenting, and tour operators, but share a passion for research and the drive…
Read moreBook tour | Shelagh Rogers of CBC Radio fame
Posted on: August 8, 2012
Shelagh Rogers of CBC Radio fame will read, discuss, and answer questions around a book she has edited titled Speaking My Truth: Reflections on Reconciliation…
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Student Research – Q & A with Paige Hegadoren
Posted on: August 7, 2012
Fourth year Physics student Paige Hegadoren's UREAP project identified factors that affect the ability of infrared thermography to detect fevers in cattle. Her research was…
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