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The phenomenon of civility November 16, 2016

With a history of discrimination and racism that has pushed the Romani people to the periphery, grand gestures from the Slovak government aren’t enough to…

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Study Abroad students shine in Ottawa November 16, 2016

*This article was updated with corrected presenter information on Nov. 22 Three TRU students are in Ottawa this week promoting the Study Abroad program at the 50th-annual…

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Blazers players hit the books November 15, 2016

Six students in this semester's ENGL 1100, Introduction to University Writing also happen to be team members from the Kamloops Blazers. Hockey practice, games and…

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Books for a better world November 15, 2016

Donating books is becoming a TRU tradition. About 12 years ago, a former TRU Bookstore manager encouraged staff to donate textbooks that would otherwise be discarded…

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Aboriginal students experience university November 15, 2016

[caption id="attachment_1979421" align="alignright" width="500"] The four current students making up the students panel during Transitions to Post Secondary 2016. Left to right: Violet Manuel, Hailey…

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Wild sheep at risk: Do domestic herds carry deadly organism? November 14, 2016

[caption id="attachment_1979176" align="alignright" width="420"] Animal Health Technology student Sarah Milnthorp, left, with Valerie Moilliet-Gerber, president of the BC Sheep Federation, support Dr. Mann with his research.[/caption]…

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Celebrating all freedoms on Remembrance Day November 10, 2016

Freedom means many things to many people, but most of us agree it’s a cornerstone of living in Canada. TRU held its Remembrance Day ceremony…

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Student finding path to sports PR November 10, 2016

Ian Bolton is carving his own path at TRU—and discovering his potential with each experience. From laddering a diploma into a degree, learning hands-on at…

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Five Ch'nook Scholars announced November 8, 2016

Five School of Business and Economics (SoBE) students have been named 2016/17 Ch'nook Scholars for excelling in their studies and giving back to their communities.…

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Master of Nursing gets the go ahead November 7, 2016

Thompson Rivers University received approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education for its Master of Nursing program, and could begin offering courses as early as…

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TRU students win BC MBA Games trophy November 4, 2016

A group of 21 Master of Business Administration (MBA) students have come out on top after competing against peers from UBC, SFU, UVic and VIU in…

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Be cool, Carpool November 3, 2016

At TRU we are committed to reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles (SOVs) on the road and in our parking lots. Rideshare, our newest online carpool…

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New research initiative brings knowledge to the community October 28, 2016

TRU researchers have a rich history of engaging in community-based research initiatives, but this week, that engagement was given a formal boost with the launch of…

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Sleep centre needs patients October 26, 2016

Calling all those with chronic sleep disorders like sleep apnea and snoring: TRU’s sleep centre wants to hear from you. “We used to laugh at…