TRU professor Robert Higgins weighs in on invasive ants appearing in Victoria area
Posted on: August 31, 2012
Invasive species of ants like to hang out in back yards and can swarm and sting without provocation.
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CFJC News profiles Old Main revitalization
Posted on: August 29, 2012
CFJC television profiles the Old Main revitalization during its newscast on Aug. 28, 2012.
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Student Research – Q & A with Sara Burchnall
Posted on: August 27, 2012
Is "happiness" the new GDP? Economics and Accounting Major Sara Burchnall used Statistics Canada's census and survey data to investigate well-being among Canadians from a…
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Student Research – Q & A with James Pomfret
Posted on: August 20, 2012
Looking for dietary changes that might provide answers to declining Vaux's Swift populations, Animal Biology major James Pomfret spent six months collecting and examining samples…
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New students Orientation day is quickly approaching. Are you ready for classes?
Posted on: August 17, 2012
New students Orientation is around the corner. Are you ready for classes. Do you have your checklist of things to do to get ready?
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$373K donation to heavy equipment operator training programs
Posted on: August 15, 2012
Donation of $373,000 from Great West Equipment in Vernon to be put towards TRU's heavy equipment operator training programs.
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Student Research – Q & A with Tamara Bandet
Posted on: August 13, 2012
Tamara Bandet, a Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology major, is testing the susceptibility of a pathogenic bacteria that causes respiratory tract infections to the antibiotics…
Read moreMussels, Bluebirds and Tour Guides – Q & A’s with Undergrad Researchers
Posted on: August 8, 2012
These undergraduate researchers have investigated such diverse topics as mollusk colouration, bluebird parenting, and tour operators, but share a passion for research and the drive…
Read moreBook tour | Shelagh Rogers of CBC Radio fame
Posted on: August 8, 2012
Shelagh Rogers of CBC Radio fame will read, discuss, and answer questions around a book she has edited titled Speaking My Truth: Reflections on Reconciliation…
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Student Research – Q & A with Paige Hegadoren
Posted on: August 7, 2012
Fourth year Physics student Paige Hegadoren's UREAP project identified factors that affect the ability of infrared thermography to detect fevers in cattle. Her research was…
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2012 Kamloops Marathon results
Posted on: July 31, 2012
All times for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon that made up the 2012 running of the Kamloops Marathon.
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Kamloops Marathon–A Runaway Success
Posted on: July 30, 2012
In its first year, the Kamloops Marathon streaked across the finish line with flying colours. Many of the 397 participants were from outside the city…
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Student Research – Q & A with Steven Holm
Posted on: July 30, 2012
Finance and Economics major Steven Holm (BBA Honours 2012) surveyed 600 students to find out if student achievement is affected by the way students pay…
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Valedictorian speeches Spring Convocation 2012
Posted on: July 27, 2012
Thank-yous and words of inspiration from Valedictorians.
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Local food shines at farm2chefs fundraiser
Posted on: July 27, 2012
TRU Culinary Arts alumni and students will be among the participants serving up one-bite dishes and local beverages at the 2nd annual farm2chefs fundraiser.
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Microbiology Student Wins Prestigious Award
Posted on: July 26, 2012
Corrie Belanger, a second year Cellular Molecular and Microbial Biology student, is one of only three national recipients of a prestigious new undergraduate award for…
Read morePartnership to advance community-based research
Posted on: July 26, 2012
TRU's CURA, the United Way, and Kamloops Homeless Action Plan have teamed up to advance community-based research through the development of several projects over the…
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Student Research – Q and A with Ashley Morrison
Posted on: July 23, 2012
Animal Biology major Ashley Morrison is investigating whether the brightest plumage among mountain bluebirds indicates the best parents.
Read moreDeterrence: Increased Enforcement or Harsher Penalties?
Posted on: July 21, 2012
Professor Derek Pyne from the Department of Economics at Thompson Rivers University has his paper entitled “Deterrence: Increased Enforcement versus Harsher Penalties” accepted for publication…
Read moreIs the global transmission of government debt a negative externality?
Posted on: July 21, 2012
Professor Young Cheol Jung from the Department of Economics at Thompson Rivers University and Professor Nguyen Van Quyen from University of Ottawa received notice that…
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