Transitions day introduces Aboriginal high schoolers to campus
Posted on: November 13, 2015
Marcus Scherer says attending Transitions to Post Secondary as a Grade 11 student in 2011 helped make up his mind that university was right for…
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When a ban is not a ban: The case of BC log exports
Posted on: November 12, 2015
Dr. Wood research uses an economic trade model to evaluate British Columbia’s (BC) log export restrictions. His research contradicts previous work which indicated that there are…
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MBA students place second in BC competition
Posted on: November 12, 2015
TRU impresses at BC's first MBA games.
Read moreAboriginal Fringe Finance Use and Financial Capabilities: Survey Evidence from a Canadian City
Posted on: November 11, 2015
Dr. Lamb research examined survey data collected in the Canadian city of Kamloops, British Columbia. Data included banking habits and attitudes, socioeconomic characteristics, and financial capability levels…
Read moreWomen empowerment and infant mortality in Bangladesh
Posted on: November 11, 2015
Dr. Hossain research attempts to investigate the effects of women empowerment on infant mortality in Bangladesh. He used four indicators to measure four dimensions of…
Read moreThe Canadian tax-free savings account: a programme to help the rich get richer?
Posted on: November 11, 2015
Dr. Hossain and Dr. Lamb examine participation in the Canadian tax-free savings account (TFSA), implemented in 2009, and its potential impact on wealth inequality in…
Read moreThe Evolution of Overconfidence and Grade Expectations: An Observational Study
Posted on: November 11, 2015
Dr. Hossain and Dr. Tsigaris research explores how grade expectations are formed by two groups of students as they progressively attempt to forecast their final grade.…
Read moreWomen empowerment and utilization of antenatal care in Bangladesh
Posted on: November 10, 2015
Dr. Hossain and Dr. Hoque conducted a study to examine the role of women empowerment in the utilization of antenatal care in Bangladesh. Using a…
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More open textbooks available for students
Posted on: November 10, 2015
Open text books one of BC's commitments to affordable and accessible textbooks.
Read moreMLA and APA – The Basics of Formatting
Posted on: November 9, 2015
by Gavin Hayes If you are writing an academic essay or other assignment, eventually you will face questions about formatting. Formatting is complicated by the fact…
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TRU Remembrance Ceremony
Posted on: November 6, 2015
The guest speaker is a a 35-year veteran of the Canadian army who retired in 2014.
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Group of (7) visual artists reunited for show
Posted on: November 4, 2015
Seven visual artists who met for a summer residency program are reunited for an exhibition at the TRU Art Gallery.
Read moreSupports teaming up to stall writing procrastination
Posted on: November 4, 2015
12-hour event helping students get a jump on writing assignments.
Read moreLike solving puzzles? TRU’s newest major might be for you
Posted on: November 4, 2015
Search Indeed Canada and you will find over 2,500 jobs for “Supply Chain Management” in all sectors of business. Responding to this demand, TRU…
Read moreAlumni Difference Makers
Posted on: November 3, 2015
Who: Cheryl Zawaduk Occupation: Nurse Educator, Retired Bio: Upon graduating from Cariboo College, Cheryl Zawaduk…
Read moreMental Health – Why is it Important?
Posted on: November 3, 2015
written by: Sharyse Wilson, 4th Year Nursing Student Last week the Wellness Centre organized Mental Health Awareness Week. “Mental health” is a real buzz word…
Read moreExciting new courses develop key leadership skills
Posted on: November 3, 2015
This winter, invest in your leadership potential by enrolling in one (or two) of TRU’s newest course offerings: ORGB 3750 Creativity and Innovation & MNGT…
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Hot off the press: Inspiring research
Posted on: November 2, 2015
Knowledge that Inspires, the third annual report on research, is now available. This publication serves to highlight the world-class research being conducted by Thompson Rivers…
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Mountain guide helps TRU go big on sustainability
Posted on: October 30, 2015
TRU's director of environment and sustainability applauded by BC Hydro for spearheading a greener university.
Read moreStanding room only for second Business Kickstart
Posted on: October 30, 2015
It was standing room only in the Mountain Room October 26, as nearly 200 students, staff and community members came out to hear Peter…
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