Simulating a virtual terrorist attack
Posted on: November 24, 2015
When Dr. Andrew Park published his counterterrorism research this summer, he had no idea how quickly it would become so relevant. With his research…
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Tourism students take first at annual LinkBC competitions
Posted on: November 20, 2015
Profitable parking solutions earned tourism marketing degree students first in their category at the recent industry case competition and annual conference and awards gala.
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Ways to take that study break
Posted on: November 20, 2015
The thermometer’s dropping. Deadlines approaching. ‘Tis the season—end-of-term, that is. Here are a few ways to take a break and rejuvenate as the semester winds…
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More than 500 share in more than $525,000 in student awards
Posted on: November 19, 2015
“As a past award recipient, I know first hand what a difference receiving these funds makes,” said fourth-year nursing student Amanda Turnbull. “As a mother…
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Banking on poverty: research investigates use of payday loan companies
Posted on: November 19, 2015
While some cities wish to prohibit or limit the clustering of payday loan operations, Thompson Rivers University economist Dr. Laura Lamb wants more attention given…
Read morePotential faculty strike Q&A
Posted on: November 19, 2015
You may be concerned about the ongoing negotiations between the University and the TRU Faculty Association (TRUFA) for a new collective agreement. See these FAQs…
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Attacks in France and Lebanon
Posted on: November 14, 2015
Although Paris and Beirut are thousands of kilometres away, today, they are our neighbours. In solidarity, Thompson Rivers University will fly all flags at half…
Read moreIs It Time to Raise the Gas Tax? Optimal Gasoline Taxes for Ontario and Toronto
Posted on: November 13, 2015
Dr. Wood research attempts to calculate the optimal (second best) gasoline taxes for Ontario and the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA) under distortionary pre-existing income taxes.…
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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…
Read moreWhen 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.
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