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University gift is largest ever October 5, 2017

Thompson Rivers University is pleased to announce its largest-ever single donation. Dr. Sherman Jen of Maple Leaf Educational Systems has given TRU a personal donation…

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Putting higher education in its place October 3, 2017

[caption id="attachment_2482708" align="alignright" width="418"] Lyn Baldwin, Kim Naqvi, Nancy Flood, Elizabeth Templeman and Ginny Ratsoy, authors of the 15th Green Guide, Place-Based Education: An Inter…

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Scoring goals on and off the field September 27, 2017

They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers, and scholars. In this series titled TRU Trailblazers, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to…

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Research that builds community September 27, 2017

Thompson Rivers University’s fifth annual report on research, Building Community Through Research, is a showcase of the world-class research taking place here. The report highlights…

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Low-cost tech makes data collection easier August 29, 2017

When he was tinkering with low-cost technology last summer, Brandon Turner didn’t realize it would have a huge payoff a year later. Taking what he learned…

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Cave bacteria: A window to the past, even to distant worlds July 4, 2017

[caption id="attachment_2381661" align="alignleft" width="465"] Richenda McFarlane with some cultures grown from cave bacteria.[/caption] Each time she looks through a microscope to better understand cave bacteria,…

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Entrance scholarships awarded to exceptional grad students July 4, 2017

TRU has awarded three $17,500 federal entrance scholarships to outstanding graduate students. The Canadian Graduate Scholarships – Masters are valued at $17,500 annually for one year, and…

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Red wine and winning poster presentations June 28, 2017

As he helps unravel mysteries around the health benefits of red wine, Mitchell Wihlidal is also mastering the art of effective poster presentations. The fourth-year…

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Apply now: Ken Lepin Award for Graduate Students June 18, 2017

Award deadline: Aug. 15, 2017 Award value: $5,000 Apply Now Applications are now being accepted for the Ken Lepin Graduate Student Awards. Five awards valued…

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Photos, videos, Valedictorian addresses Spring Convocation 2017 June 16, 2017

    Wow, another Spring Convocation is in the books and what follows is a review of this year's six ceremonies over three days through…

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New award recognizes unsung hero June 1, 2017

A few days after her first birthday, Imogen Padmore suffered complete respiratory failure due to a superbug infection (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Despite the many caregivers…

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Grads, it's your time to shine June 1, 2017

Convocation is one of our favourite times of year for the simple reason that it's all about you. Graduates, this is your time to take…

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A closer look at human milk May 30, 2017

[caption id="attachment_2339275" align="alignright" width="443"] (Above) a painting and installation featured in the "Human Milk Project," part of The Breastfeeding Art Expo, an exhibition of 15 community…