Interim Dean, School of Trades and Technology
Posted on: September 14, 2016
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Baldev Pooni as Interim Dean, School of Trades and Technology.
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Town Hall invitation Sept. 15
Posted on: September 7, 2016
Welcome to the 2016 Fall Semester, I hope you enjoyed the summer and are looking forward to the upcoming academic year.
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Fall fire drills
Posted on: August 22, 2016
A reminder that the fall Fire Drills will take place on Sept. 27 and 28.
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Fall Convocation 2016: Invitation to participate
Posted on: August 22, 2016
Faculty and staff are invited to take part in the Fall Convocation ceremony, Friday, Oct. 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fieldhouse, Tournament Capital Centre.
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New student communication system (SCS)
Posted on: August 18, 2016
An exciting new initiative is transforming how we connect and communicate with students. It’s called YourPath—a TRU-customized Student Communication System (SCS) that will enable us to start a dialogue with future students.
Read moreFAST Finance upgrade
Posted on: August 10, 2016
TRU is moving from its current version of FAST Finance (Finance Classic Reporting) to the new version, Finance Reporting. The new module provides an updated user interface with many additional features and functions that help create a more user-friendly reporting tool.
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Multi-sport courts coming to campus
Posted on: August 5, 2016
Two multi-sport playing surfaces are being installed on the Campus Green just outside of Old Main to respond to student demand for more places to play.
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TRU granted candidacy status by NWCCU
Posted on: August 5, 2016
As of June 22, 2016, TRU has been approved as a Candidate for Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
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Updated TRU logo
Posted on: August 3, 2016
To better align with our recently developed TRU brand, we are proud to share the new TRU logo, updated from the 2005 original.
Read moreOpen governance
Posted on: July 14, 2016
Christine Bovis-Cnossen, Matt Milovick, Christopher Seguin and I are committed to a respectful and collegial approach.
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International travel pre-authorization
Posted on: July 11, 2016
Introducing a new, streamlined pre-authorization process for international travel, which includes a new International Travel Pre-Authorization Request Form.
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Department amalgamations
Posted on: June 20, 2016
Continuing the university-wide move towards “one TRU” administrative services, the following central and Open Learning departments will be amalgamated as of June 20.
Read moreInterim director of CELT announced
Posted on: June 14, 2016
Dr. Sandra Vermeulen has been seconded from her position of associate dean of arts on a half-time basis from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2016 to lead the former Centre for Student Engagement and Learning Innovation, now named (pro tem) the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT).
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Mobile app promotes horse care
Posted on: June 2, 2016
If you own horses, you’ve probably accepted the reality that these animals are high maintenance. But keeping up with all the care a horse requires is easier to manage thanks to EquiTracker, an app developed for the horse community by Bachelor of Computing Science student Steve Lyall.
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Honorary degree recipients inspire at Convocation 2016
Posted on: May 5, 2016
Three renowned individuals embodying the spirit and essence of TRU will inspire this year’s graduates during Spring Convocation in June.
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New equipment for hands-on training
Posted on: April 15, 2016
TRU is receiving $298,350 toward the purchase of new training equipment that will provide students studying health care, skilled trades and other in-demand programs with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment.
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Funding supports women to start trades careers
Posted on: March 11, 2016
The province announced $1.8 million in funding today for the Women in Trades Training (WITT) initiative to help support women to get the skills and training they need to start a career in the trades.
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Public’s health at the heart of nursing research
Posted on: March 10, 2016
Poster presentations by nursing faculty members showcased the impact of their research on public health as the School of Nursing launched its new strategic research plan on Mar. 7.
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Extended Sweater Days bundled up savings
Posted on: March 4, 2016
Results are in on the impact of TRU’s Sweater Days, which extended the annual contests and temperature reductions across three days this year.
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At ease with ergonomics
Posted on: February 2, 2016
As part of TRU’s first annual Safety Awareness Week, Health and Safety Officer Gordon Maurits offers these ergonomics tips to make sitting for hours at a desk less of a pain in the neck.
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