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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?

$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.

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…

Mussels, 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…

Book 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…

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…

2012 Kamloops Marathon results

Posted on: July 31, 2012

All times for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon that made up the 2012 running of the Kamloops Marathon.

Kamloops Marathon–A Runaway Success

Posted on: July 30, 2012

In its first year, the Kamloops Marathon streaked across the finish line with flying colours. Many of the 397 participants were from outside the city…

Student Research – Q & A with Steven Holm

Posted on: July 30, 2012

Finance and Economics major Steven Holm (BBA Honours 2012) surveyed 600 students to find out if student achievement is affected by the way students pay…

Valedictorian speeches Spring Convocation 2012

Posted on: July 27, 2012

Thank-yous and words of inspiration from Valedictorians.

Local food shines at farm2chefs fundraiser

Posted on: July 27, 2012

TRU Culinary Arts alumni and students will be among the participants serving up one-bite dishes and local beverages at the 2nd annual farm2chefs fundraiser.

Microbiology Student Wins Prestigious Award

Posted on: July 26, 2012

Corrie Belanger, a second year Cellular Molecular and Microbial Biology student, is one of only three national recipients of a prestigious new undergraduate award for…

Partnership to advance community-based research

Posted on: July 26, 2012

TRU's CURA, the United Way, and Kamloops Homeless Action Plan have teamed up to advance community-based research through the development of several projects over the…

Student Research – Q and A with Ashley Morrison

Posted on: July 23, 2012

Animal Biology major Ashley Morrison is investigating whether the brightest plumage among mountain bluebirds indicates the best parents.

Deterrence: Increased Enforcement or Harsher Penalties?

Posted on: July 21, 2012

Professor Derek Pyne from the Department of Economics at Thompson Rivers University has his paper entitled “Deterrence: Increased Enforcement versus Harsher Penalties” accepted for publication…

Is the global transmission of government debt a negative externality?

Posted on: July 21, 2012

Professor Young Cheol Jung from the Department of Economics at Thompson Rivers University and Professor Nguyen Van Quyen from University of Ottawa received notice that…