Restorative justice symposium Nov. 15
Posted on: November 14, 2014
A one-day restorative justice symposium will take place at TRU on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Terrace room of the…
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Podcast: How big is the risk of Ebola in N.A.?
Posted on: November 14, 2014
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies faculty member Michael Mehta discusses Ebola on his radio show CKGI Gabriola Co-op Radio. Listen or download the file.
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Appointed: A world-leading expert on at-risk student education
Posted on: November 13, 2014
Thompson Rivers University has appointed a world-leading expert on at-risk student education as its new Dean for the Faculty of Human, Social and Educational Development…
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Video: Behind the scenes of Humans of TRU
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Learn more about the process and why student Eric Rankin's created a wildly-successful Humans of TRU page on Facebook.
Read moreHealthy Communication
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Communication is key to any healthy relationship. Good communication is when both people feel comfortable expressing their desires, fears, feelings, and listen to the other…
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$7,500 awards available for Environmental Science and NRS students
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Students are invited to apply for the Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowship Award. Two will be
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Foundation campaign celebrates partners supporting trades
Posted on: November 12, 2014
The TRU Foundation kicked-off its annual campaign by celebrating the various community partners who have supported the university’s trades programs through the years.
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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…
Read moreAlumni 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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