CFJC Balance of Power | TRU Faculty of Law’s Dr. Jeffrey Meyers on the Rule of Law February 14, 2020
We have heard the phrase the Rule of Law uttered repeatedly in relation to the political issues of the day —but what does it actually…
In the Media
The Conversation Canada | When we call survivors ‘heroes,’ we’re missing the full picture February 12, 2020
TRU historian Annie St. John-Stark opens up the topic of calling survivors heroes, what and who heroes are, and what heroism is. Read more
CFJC Today | TRU rock history course co-taught by former Stones manager living up to the hype February 11, 2020
TRU guest instructor and former Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham has been bringing in a new level of learning interest for students taking the…
Radio NL | Indigenous students at TRU becoming journeymen thanks to a $2 Million grant February 6, 2020
TRU Dean of Trades and Technology Baldev Pooni talked to Radio NL about the almost $2 million received for Indigenous student training in trades. Read…
The Conversation Canada | A blanket ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ is good for people and animals February 6, 2020
TRU's Jonathan Van Hamme writes in The Conversation Canada about why products like clothing, carpets and cookware treated with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (toxic chemicals…
Canadian Lawyer | Lawyer Frank Quinn donates $250,000 for bursaries supporting single parents studying law February 5, 2020
Lawyer Frank Quinn has donated $250,000 in the form of bursaries supporting single parents studying law at Thompson Rivers University. Read more
McFarland and Company | Lost to The Shoah Eight Lives February 3, 2020
TRU philosophy faculty member Jeff McLaughlin contributed to this book by Holocaust survivor Vera Schiff on the Holocaust, released as the world marks the 75th…
CHNL | Tourism Kamloops to help TRU students bring business ideas to life with $50,000 donation February 3, 2020
CHNL is spreading the news about a new collaboration between Tourism Kamloops and TRU that helps students bring their tourism business ideas to life. A…
The Conversation Canada | Why money laundering thrives on Canada’s West Coast January 30, 2020
TRU Associate Professor of law Robert Diab sheds some light on why Vancouver has become a haven for money laundering, despite the provincial government's efforts.…
Academica | TRU to develop trades programs for Indigenous students January 28, 2020
News about funding to boost Indigenous trades programs was highlighted by Academica. Read more
Quesnel Cariboo Observer | Forestry Ink: Building soil health through biodiversity January 28, 2020
Regular columnist Jim Hilton says after two days at a TRU soils course, he was encouraged that we are on the right track for improving…
The Nelson Star | City of Nelson creates student opportunity January 27, 2020
A Thompson Rivers University co-op student completing his post-baccalaureate diploma program in human resource management is getting things done for the City of Nelson. Read…
CBC News | 'My mind is blown': B.C. team places 5th with zero deductions at international cheer competition January 21, 2020
Thompson Rivers University WolfPack Cheerleaders lost no points for mistakes when they competed at the ICU University World Cheerleading Championships over the weekend. They were…
John Daly Back on the Beat | All about impeachment January 20, 2020
TRU law faculty member Jeffrey Meyers explains the ins and outs of the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump that's happening this week. Tune…
CHNL | Michael Mehta on air quality in Australia January 16, 2020
TRU Environment Studies Professor Michael Mehta is on the Jeff Andreas Show to discuss the air quality concerns that are arising as a result of…
Academica | TRU launches trades assistant program January 15, 2020
News that TRU is starting a new Trades Assistant Program in February was picked up by several media outlets, including Academica Top Ten. The program…
Times Higher Education | Dealing with spam emails ‘costs academia more than peer review’ January 9, 2020
The global cost to researchers of dealing with spam emails is likely to be higher than the estimated value put on the time academics spend…
CHNL | Jeffrey Meyers on President Trump's military powers January 8, 2020
TRU Law faculty member Jeffrey Meyers discusses the concentration of power in the office of the US president and how far he can go with…
CHNL | Jim Gudjonson on climate change and Australia January 8, 2020
Jim Gudjonson from TRU's Sustainability Office talks with Jeff Andreas about the wildfires in Australia. Hear the interview
As It Happens | Rock Dreams course January 7, 2020
CBC As It Happens host Carol Off interviews Andrew Loog Oldham, former manager of The Rolling Stones. Oldham is bringing his music industry experiences to…
