Revising by Reading Aloud
Posted on: February 15, 2016
by Jessica Messerer-Trosin One of the most important aspects of writing—some would argue the most important aspect—is revision. With revision comes the improvement of clarity,…
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TRU reaches agreement with its Faculty Association
Posted on: February 15, 2016
Covering the five-year period from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2019, the agreement provides for a general wage increase over the term which is…
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What does it mean to be “professional”?
Posted on: February 15, 2016
Associate Professor Jeanette Robertson has conducted research into professional suitability in Social Work. She has been awarded a Thompson Rivers University research grant to support…
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Making the most of reading break
Posted on: February 12, 2016
There are typically two types of students at reading break—those who buckle down and use the week to study and those who jump aboard the…
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Leaving Their Careers to the Dogs
Posted on: February 12, 2016
Advice on Career Transitions from Two TRU Alumni Who Followed Their Passion James and Emily Price didn’t start their careers with the goal of eventually…
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Finding TRU love at TRU
Posted on: February 12, 2016
Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is back again. Over the years, many couples have found love at TRU. In the spirit of St.…
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Aboriginal speakers impact students on law field trip
Posted on: February 11, 2016
First-year law students who have been studying Aboriginal Rights and Title and Indigenous Law took an annual field trip to the former Kamloops Indian Residential…
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In the world of online dating, it helps to be hot
Posted on: February 11, 2016
Daniela Corno's UREAP project explores the impact of attractiveness and perceived personality traits on online dating preferences.
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First time for TRU Law at Western Canadian moot
Posted on: February 10, 2016
Third-year law students Kelly Melnyk and Olivia Harvey were the first TRU team to compete in the McIntyre Cup—the Western Canadian law competition in trial…
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What’s on at TRU: Feb.9 – Feb.13
Posted on: February 10, 2016
Want to know what’s happening at TRU this week? BFA Silent Auction, ISAP snowshoeing adventure and Environmental & Science Series check out events.tru.ca
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Canada Research Chair awarded in tourism
Posted on: February 10, 2016
Dr. Courtney Mason has been named Tier II Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, working in the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts…
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Political science class gets international exposure
Posted on: February 9, 2016
The old adage that entrepreneurs are born and not made is being challenged by a political science class whose partnership with the International Labor Organization…
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University recognition for excellence across four decades of teaching and service
Posted on: February 6, 2016
Lois Peters has been promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer. Click here to learn more about Lois’ work, and that of her colleagues and…
Read moreMediator recommends ratification
Posted on: February 5, 2016
The mediator has made a recommendation for a tentative agreement for Thompson Rivers University and the TRU Faculty Association. Ratification votes will be held in…
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Does the ‘traditional family’ even exist?
Posted on: February 4, 2016
In advance of BC's fourth Family Day holiday, Canadian historian Dr. Tina Block, whose research focuses on the history of religion, gender and family in…
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Theatre grad named city’s emerging artist
Posted on: February 3, 2016
TRU alumna Kelsey Gilker was named Kamloops' Emerging Artist for 2016 during the Mayor's Gala for the Arts awards on Jan. 20.
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Omar Khadr’s lawyer keynote at student law conference
Posted on: February 3, 2016
The student-organized conference Keeping it Civil: Exploring Civil Liberties and the Charter in Canada addresses rights and freedoms in Canada from a legal perspective.
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At ease with ergonomics
Posted on: February 2, 2016
As part of TRU's first annual Safety Awareness Week, Health and Safety Officer Gordon Maurits offers these ergonomics tips to make sitting for hours at…
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Research explores Chinese Canadian cultural history
Posted on: February 2, 2016
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Christian missions were one of the few places where immigrant Chinese and Canadian cultures mixed. History major…
Read moreWhat to Expect in a Writing Centre Appointment
Posted on: February 2, 2016
by Jessica Messerer-Trosin Here’s the situation: A professor or fellow student has recommended the Writing Centre, and after some deliberating, you’ve registered for an appointment.…
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