The legal needs of people living with dementia
Posted on: November 12, 2014
When Law professor Margaret Hall began her research journey into guardianship and dementia, she began by asking the big questions — bringing a philosophical bent…
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Alumni Profile of the Month
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Kamloops Innovation Centre Impacts Alumni By Morgan Whiteford The Kamloops Innovation Centre (KIC) is a non-profit organization that fosters entrepreneurs in tech start-ups through a…
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180 Aboriginal high school students to envision university experience
Posted on: November 7, 2014
Transitions Day to Post Secondary is a program for Aboriginal high school students where they experience campus and through activities, presentations, and tours, envision themselves…
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Provincewide tourism competition hones expertise
Posted on: November 7, 2014
Seven students competed in a prestigious Tourism industry competition earlier this week in Vancouver and in doing so, became experts in select areas. The three…
Read moreCommunication and consent in a relationship
Posted on: November 4, 2014
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Read moreHas this ever happened to you?
Posted on: November 4, 2014
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Read moreWhat is Consent for Sex?
Posted on: November 3, 2014
Consent means saying yes to something provided that you understand what you’re consenting to, and you are freely able to make that choice. It is…
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Grants give rise to unbeatable mentorships
Posted on: November 3, 2014
While always working to advance the field of graph theory, Dr. Richard Brewster (Mathematics and Statistics) also strives to provide students with an unbeatable undergraduate…
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Making a difference by getting out the vote
Posted on: November 3, 2014
As a student, Will George made the most of his university experience by getting involved in the campus community, whether contributing to grassroots projects or…
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A real-life horror story
Posted on: October 31, 2014
Bats have been a constant motif of horror stories. But today, the mysterious winged creature of gloomy nights and deep dark caves is in danger…
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The crawling dead
Posted on: October 29, 2014
Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Rob Higgins has zombies and vampires on his mind—but his are of the ant variety.
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Alumnus Makes 160-Acre Wetlands Property Donation
Posted on: October 29, 2014
A diverse and sensitive ecosystem near Wells Gray Park will become an exclusive living laboratory for Thompson Rivers University students. Longtime TRU supporters Roland and…
Read moreOpen Learning faculty members reach tentative agreement with TRU
Posted on: October 28, 2014
A five-year tentative agreement has been reached with the 240 TRUOLFA members who provide education services through TRU’s distance education program. The Open Learning faculty…
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B.C. trade mission to India sparks TRU visit by Indian delegation
Posted on: October 27, 2014
A B.C. trade mission to India to promote partnerships, investment, and jobs for the province has led to a trade delegation visit to TRU on…
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New skills training seats in the Cariboo at TRU
Posted on: October 24, 2014
Williams Lake campus shares in one-time $192,000 to support more trades-training seats.
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TRU Branding town hall
Posted on: October 24, 2014
Have some input in the re-branding of TRU during a Town Hall on Oct. 30, 3pm to 5pm in Terrace Room of the Campus Activity…
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Charitable giving in Canada: Who gives and why?
Posted on: October 24, 2014
Economics professors Dr. Laura Lamb and Dr. Belayet Hossain set out to discover whether tax incentives inspire charitable donations, and if so, how effective they…
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University graduates in B.C. defy urban myth, find jobs
Posted on: October 24, 2014
In a province banking its economic future on the proposed liquefied natural gas industry and other resource projects, it is not just welders and pipefitters…
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Humans of TRU celebrates campus diversity
Posted on: October 22, 2014
Eric Rankin was looking for a way to celebrate the diverse student population while practising his photography skills. Recalling the “Humans of” trend on Facebook,…
Read moreMental Health Matters
Posted on: October 22, 2014
It’s back! MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WEEK AT TRU. Stop by Student Street in Old Main on Thursday October 23 from 10:30am-2:30pm and check our out…
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