Harnessing the sun
Posted on: December 5, 2014
From simple measures to large-scale initiatives, TRU has taken tangible strides to reduce its carbon footprint and increase environmental sustainability.
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Campus giving back during the holiday season and November
Posted on: December 4, 2014
With the holiday season approaching, it’s another time in the year to take time and reflect on the good fortune many of us have and…
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The gift of hands-on experience
Posted on: December 3, 2014
The cheerful cart that has been appearing regularly on Student Street offers more than gift and food items. Conceived and developed by students in the…
Read moreMajor Banner Upgrade Dec. 5th to 8th – myTRU And Core Enterprise Systems Unavailable
Posted on: December 3, 2014
IT Services is performing a very large upgrade to the Banner system beginning Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., December 5th and is expected to be finished by…
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Health Care Assistant funding serves students and communities
Posted on: December 2, 2014
On Dec. 2 the Ministry of Advanced Education announced one-time funding for new health education spaces at seven BC post-secondary institutions. TRU received funding for…
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Research Discoveries: Can big data predict how urban systems respond in extreme weather?
Posted on: December 2, 2014
In his NSERC Discovery Grant-funded study, Dr. David Hill intends to find ways to use environmental data that is already being collected to better understand…
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Winter safety
Posted on: December 1, 2014
Stay warm, dry, and safe outdoors whether on foot or on the road with safety tips from TRU's Health and Safety Officer, Gordon Maurits.
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New opportunity for local high school students to sample university in 2014
Posted on: November 28, 2014
School District 73 and TRU are collaborating to deliver a unique education opportunity for students in the region to sample university while they are still…
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Large donation pledged to health centre
Posted on: November 28, 2014
The Williams Lake and District Credit Union (WLDCU) has pledged $100,000 over the next 10 years to assist in the operation of the health centre…
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TRU partners with Xeni Gwet’in First Nation on culinary program
Posted on: November 28, 2014
Eighteen Aboriginal learners from the Xeni Gwet'in First Nations will develop in-demand culinary skills and industry certification through a community-based education and training partnership between…
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Alan Shaver re-appointed to an additonal three-year term
Posted on: November 28, 2014
The TRU Board of Governors has made an unanimous decision to re-appoint Alan Shaver for an additional three-year term. The recommendation by the Presidential Review…
Read moreRising star in Registrar’s office
Posted on: November 27, 2014
Michaela Huth is new to the challenging role of Transfer Credit Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar, but her exemplary work has already earned…
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President’s Report, November 2014
Posted on: November 25, 2014
Read the November 2014 President's Report for an overview of recent university news, accomplishments and publications by the TRU community.
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Student art auction
Posted on: November 24, 2014
Buy yourself some original artwork and help student artists out at the same time during the annual TRU Visual Arts Students Association (VASA) holiday art…
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President’s Report, October 2014
Posted on: November 24, 2014
Read the October 2014 President's Report for an overview of recent university news, accomplishments and publications by the TRU community.
Read moreResearch Discoveries: Finding ways to save at-risk marine invertebrates
Posted on: November 20, 2014
Much research has been conducted on invertebrates — seastars, mussels, crabs, oysters, etc. — in larval and adult stages, but Louis Gosselin’s research sheds light…
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Close to $500,000 distributed during Foundation awards ceremony
Posted on: November 20, 2014
Nearly 500 students shared in nearly $500,000 during Thompson Rivers University’s annual Foundation awards ceremony Nov. 20 in the TRU Gym.
Read moreSuicide – Let’s Talk About it
Posted on: November 18, 2014
Suicide is a scary word and a topic that most people do not want to talk about. We challenge everyone to help reduce the stigma…
Read moreAgreement signed with University of Bremen
Posted on: November 18, 2014
TRU has signed an agreement of transatlantic cooperation with the University of Bremen in Germany. The partnership has great potential to help develop and expand…
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Workshop: Legal planning and the dementia journey
Posted on: November 17, 2014
Law professor giving a free an interactive workshop looking at the legal issues and decisions around demential.
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