#ICYMI: the top 28 TRU headlines of 2015
Posted on: December 18, 2015
From unique research and partnerships, to major funding for students and momentous campus events, TRU’s 45th year as an institution has been a memorable one.…
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Academic freedom and free speech
Posted on: December 17, 2015
Almost every day I see examples of incivility, hatred and dehumanization.
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Libraries open until midnight during exams
Posted on: December 11, 2015
To accommodate studying for exams, TRU's libraries will be open until midnight through Dec. 21. However, not all services will be available until midnight.
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Season’s readings
Posted on: December 10, 2015
Out of many treats to enjoy over the holidays, reading is one of those pleasures that doesn’t require kitchen cleanup, expensive equipment or just the…
Read moreStudents Prepare to Compete in the Hotel Next Competition with Special Topics course
Posted on: December 10, 2015
The Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism is offering a special topics course, TMGT 3980 (3 credits), in the Winter 2016 semester to…
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Time for Peace and other peace initiatives
Posted on: December 8, 2015
The recent months of heightened global tensions have given rise to several campus projects and discussions of what we can do on a local level…
Read moreBoard of Governors welcomes new members
Posted on: December 8, 2015
TRU’s Board of Governors welcomed four new members to its ranks. The 15-member board comprises the chancellor, the president, eight persons appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor…
Read moreTRU expands global reach with Chinese agreements
Posted on: December 7, 2015
Thompson Rivers University has expanded its global involvement with the signing of an agreement with Maple Leaf Educational System (MLES)—the largest offshore school teaching BC…
Read moreHow to Succeed at Your Online MBA
Posted on: December 4, 2015
We asked some campus experts how students can get the most out of their online courses to maximize their academic and career goals
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Genome BC pledges support for a research chair in ecosystem reclamation
Posted on: December 3, 2015
Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) pledges $250,000 towards the creation of a NSERC Industrial Research Chair position at TRU. The move supports the development of…
Read moreAlumni Profile of the Month
Posted on: December 2, 2015
With over 7500+ Facebook friends combined, TRU Alumni Dino Bernardo (BBA,’97) and Chris Monteleone (BBA, ‘05), owners of the Commodore Grand Café and Lounge have a…
Read moreAlumni Difference Makers
Posted on: December 2, 2015
Who: Dr. Jack and Verna (Pepeyla) Miller Occupation: Jack was a faculty…
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New solution for sustainable commuting
Posted on: December 2, 2015
Facilities Services and the Office of Environment and Sustainability introduce an easy-to-use solution for sustainable commuting to campus: TRU Rideshare.
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Law club first in environmental competition
Posted on: December 2, 2015
TRU's Environmental and Natural Resources Law Club (ELC) became the first club outside of UBC to win the UBC Environmental Law Group Negotiation Competition.
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TRU grads have a proven ability to prosper
Posted on: December 1, 2015
TRU grads are achieving career success and earning competitive salaries in their chosen fields, shows a comprehensive new report from BC’s six research universities.
Read moreCall for Volunteers: Get a Free Course
Posted on: November 30, 2015
If you have recently completed an Open Learning course or program, please consider joining the Student Advisory Committee
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How to Revise an Essay
Posted on: November 30, 2015
Once you complete a first draft of your essay, it can be tempting to put it down, hand it in to your professor, and never…
Read moreImmigration and its impact on Unemployment. Evidence from Canada
Posted on: November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economics at Thompson Rivers University, used provincial level panel data from the Statistics Canada, to examine the impact of permanent…
Read moreThe demand for electricity consumption
Posted on: November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economics, research uses panel data from the Statistics Canada (1983–2010) to examine the determinants of electricity consumption in Canada. His…
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Does winning a lottery make you happier forever?
Posted on: November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economics at Thompson Rivers University, used longitudinal data from the Canadian National Population Health Survey (1994-2009), to examined the short…
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