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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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

What 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.…

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…

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.

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.

Funding 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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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,…

New 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.

What’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.

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.