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Witnessing poverty shapes future doctor November 22, 2016

Witnessing profound poverty in Roorkee, India this summer forever changed Jagdeesh Uppal's view of the world. He also saw how he can make a difference.…

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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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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…

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Powers of storytelling October 24, 2016

The stories of others can have special powers. They have the power to educate, strengthen community relations, entertain, inspire us to action, heal and introduce…

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Fall Convocation 2017 in photos October 17, 2016

Hard work, commitment and achievement was celebrated on Oct. 14 when 300 graduates crossed the stage during Fall Convocation. As some of their supporters steadied…

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Peer-to-peer research mentors announced October 17, 2016

The 2016-17 Graduate Research Mentors and Undergraduate Research Ambassadors have been selected and are currently participating in training sessions designed to equip them with the…

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Graduate students recognized October 14, 2016

[caption id="attachment_1888095" align="alignright" width="483"] Dr. Will Garrett-Petts, AVP Research and Graduate Studies (left) and Ken Lepin (right), congratulate recipients of the 2016 Ken Lepin Graduate…

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Convocation by the numbers: Fall 2016 October 13, 2016

Fall Convocation is Oct. 14 and the ceremony is our second-biggest celebration of the year next to Spring Convocation. The official ceremony starts at 10…

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Clubs Day 2016 attracts hundreds September 16, 2016

Armed with enthusiasm and curiosity, hundreds of students learned what campus clubs are available to them and which ones fit their interests. Organized by TRU…

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Grant accelerates precision ranching research September 13, 2016

It’s a collaboration that could revolutionize the ranching industry. Dr. John Church, BC Regional Innovation Chair in Cattle Industry Sustainability, has partnered with Southern Alberta…

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A military doctor with wings September 8, 2016

Arjun Gill wants to put his stamp on the world by commanding a United Nations humanitarian mission as a military doctor with the Royal Canadian Air…

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Flying to help others August 19, 2016

Combining a love of flying and human service is how Arman Gill intends to carve out his space in the world. “My service activities have…