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picture of memorial plaque with the names of the women that were murdered in the 1989 Montreal Massacre.

Remembering the Montreal Massacre

Posted on: December 4, 2020

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada.

Grad research examines the need for more engaged voices

Posted on: December 3, 2020

Lorri Weaver, successfully defended her MEd thesis that explores how to encourage greater participation in public engagement activities.

Nursing alum working on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Posted on: December 1, 2020

People like TRU alum Shanti Gidwani are helping to determine how to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine efficiently and safely.

New website supports essential health workers

Posted on: December 1, 2020

The Nursing The Future website and online community launched this week, establishing an online network for new RNs and LPNs to find support, make connections and access professional development.

Overcoming grief through grit: rising from rock bottom

Posted on: November 30, 2020

Meet Nicole Pennock: Studying at TRU to become a teacher, Pennock has pushed through many a hardship before getting to this point in her life. Read about her story of experiencing grief, clinical anxiety, and overall disatisfaction with her life before having the strength to pull herself out of an emotionally dark place.

Day of Giving raised $50K for students, programs

Posted on: November 27, 2020

This year’s Day of Giving by the numbers: 72 donors. $50,390 raised. 140% of goal reached!

TELUS sponsors carbon accounting program at TRU

Posted on: November 26, 2020

TELUS is sponsoring a program that will pair graduate research fellows with businesses that want to reduce their carbon footprint.

Law professor finds success in Supreme Court of Canada

Posted on: November 25, 2020

In February, Dr. Ruby Dhand was part of a legal team intervening in a charter challenge. The Supreme Court of Canada has now recognized the voices and rights of people with mental health or addiction histories in a precedent-setting ruling.

A book that has the title, Today I am grateful

Managing stress and anxiety

Posted on: November 20, 2020

The end of the semester is a challenging time. With the help of TRU resources and supports, you learn about strategies that help you manage stress and maintain a balanced sense of well-being.