More Information on the Access Copyright Model License
Posted on: October 3, 2012
Based on a recommendation from the Copyright Advisory Committee, TRU signed the model Access Copyright License.
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Green efforts land TRU in running for Kamloops Chamber of Commerce award
Posted on: October 1, 2012
TRU's initiatives in the areas of environment and sustainability have landed the university as a finalist for a Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award…
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Your input wanted: how to efficiently operate select TRU buildings
Posted on: October 1, 2012
Give your input into how to make campus buildings more efficient and you could win an iPad.
Read moreWho are the good and who the bad grade forecasters?
Posted on: September 29, 2012
Dr. Belayet and I have received notice that our research on grade expectations has been accepted for publication in the American Journal of Business Education.…
Read moreAre students grade expectations rational? A Classroom Experiment
Posted on: September 29, 2012
Dr. Belayet Hossain and I have received news that our paper on grade expectations has been accepted for publication in Education Economics. In this study…
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The arguments against polygamy as told by former lead counsel for the AG of BC and now a TRU law professor
Posted on: September 25, 2012
Get a remarkable insider’s story from one of the lawyers who developed arguments against polygamy by drawing from fields as diverse as anthropology, history, economics,…
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Stronger ties to the world’s largest university
Posted on: September 24, 2012
Thompson Rivers University cemented its relationship with the world’s largest university, the Open University of China (OUC) on Friday, September 21, 2012. The partnership with…
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TRU United Way Committee wins award for most fun special event
Posted on: September 24, 2012
Yahoooooooo. Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way names TRU Pie/Tie Tuesday as the Most Fun Special Event during the 2011 fundraising campaign.
Read moreEvent: Stalled
Posted on: September 20, 2012
Come out for a great FREE event on campus! October 4th at 7:30pm in the Clock Tower Alumni Theatre the TRU Wellness Centre is proud…
Read moreSafe Drinking
Posted on: September 18, 2012
With all the excitement and celebrations involved in a new school year, drinking is something that happens. It does have a place when it can…
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Sign Up For Student Job Postings
Posted on: September 14, 2012
Sign up today to receive daily job postings from TRU Career Education. This free service is open to TRU Students and Alumni.
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Student Research – Q & A with Katie De Groot
Posted on: September 10, 2012
Ecology major Katie Degroot is growing oats and peas this fall in the Research Greenhouse, to see if companion planting can reduce the impact of…
Read moreWhat is the likelihood that you will pass introduction to Microeconomics and to Macroeconomics at TRU?
Posted on: September 8, 2012
Assistant Professor Mahbobi used a large sample of 1369 students to analyze this important question using a probit model. The probit model attempts to determine…
Read moreSix short animations to use in class for Economic concepts by David Mitchell.
Posted on: September 8, 2012
The Open University has introduced some interesting short one minute adventures in Economics called 60-Second Adventures in Economics produced by British Comedian and writer David…
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Antidumping duties against Canadian live cattle exports could be costly
Posted on: September 7, 2012
Assistant Professor Mahbobi from Thompson Rivers University and Associate Professor Tran from the University of Lethbridge examined the short run impact of anti-dumping duties by…
Read moreFindings suggest that policymakers and practitioners can influence participation in CED initiatives.
Posted on: September 7, 2012
According to Assistant Professor Lamb, an expert in economic community development, public policymakers and practitioners can have an important influence on individuals’ decision to voluntary…
Read moreEnvironmental Giving in Canada is on the rise!
Posted on: September 7, 2012
According to Assistant Professor Lamb and Assistant Professor Hossain, both teaching at Thompson Rivers University, the demand for environmental quality in Canada has increased over…
Read moreCurrent Global and Canadian Economic Issues!
Posted on: September 5, 2012
Dr. Peter Tsigaris is teaching this term Econ 2430 a course on current global and Canadian economic issues. It covers many of the hot topics…
Read moreFirst Year Orientation Video Blogs
Posted on: September 4, 2012
This year's Orientation Team, Tawni, Alexa and Brianna have been video blogging for the last several months about helpful tips and tricks for new students.
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Student Research – Q & A with Timothy Crowe
Posted on: September 4, 2012
Timothy Crowe's undergraduate research project asks whether cave bacteria that were able to produce new antibiotics but lost that ability when cultured in the lab…
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