Mediator 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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Sweater Days aim to triple impact
Posted on: February 1, 2016
National Sweater Day has become a fun annual event on campus where the heat gets turned down and the sweater swagger gets turned up. Help…
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What’s on at TRU: Feb.1- Feb.6
Posted on: February 1, 2016
Video events calendar of what's on at TRU this week.
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Professor Janna Promislow presents at UC Berkeley
Posted on: January 29, 2016
Professor Janna Promislow is among scholars and activists this week at the University of California at Berkeley.
Read moreFunding supports training for Aboriginal learners
Posted on: January 29, 2016
The BC Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) announced today that TRU and community partners Alexis Creek First Nation and Northern Shuswap Tribal Council will receive…
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Law School building design wins award
Posted on: January 29, 2016
The Old Main building expansion—which houses TRU Law— received international recognition this week at the 2015 Wood Design Awards.
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Financial Post op-ed explores dangers of Trudeau’s cabinet rule
Posted on: January 28, 2016
Lorne Neudorf, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law, had an op-ed published in The Financial Post this week, detailing his concern over the lack…
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Finance programs get nod from accrediting organization
Posted on: January 27, 2016
Two thumbs-up have been given to both the BBA finance major and post-baccalaureate diploma following a rigorous assessment from the prestigious CFA Institute University Recognition…
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Mining and minerals diploma opportunity announced
Posted on: January 27, 2016
Students looking to complete a diploma in mineral exploration and mining technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will be able to do…
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Drones draw crowd at BC Tech Summit
Posted on: January 26, 2016
Dr. John Church, BC Innovation Chair in Cattle Industry Sustainability was featured in the Future of Food exhibit at the BC Tech Summit last week,…
Read moreNew name for faculty representing education and social work
Posted on: January 26, 2016
Faculty of Education and Social Work is the new name for the former Faculty of Human, Social, and Educational Development.
Read moreWhat’s on at TRU: Jan.25 – Jan.31
Posted on: January 26, 2016
Want to know what's happening at TRU this week? ePortfolios, climate change and information technology are on the agenda.
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Culinary partners with local business to offer apprentice pilot
Posted on: January 26, 2016
A new Cook Workplace Apprenticeship program is allowing students to work toward their Apprenticeship Level I certification while remaining employed in Kamloops.
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Bridal Fair a catalyst for student success
Posted on: January 25, 2016
TRU alumna and former Bridal Fair coordinator wins Top 20 in Their Twenties award presented by the Professional Convention Management Association.
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