New initiative to set and measure learning outcomes
Posted on: April 9, 2013
Learn more about the learning outcomes assessment to be implemented in the near future at Thompson Rivers University.
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Visiting scholar from UBC-O finds evidence of tax competition among local governments in British Columbia
Posted on: April 8, 2013
Professor Ross Hickey from the Department of Economics at UBC-O and an expert in Public Finance and Political Economy visited the Department of Economics at…
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How to make micro enterprises more productive and efficient. Insights from a study conducted by Professor Hossain
Posted on: April 8, 2013
Professor Hossain conducted a study in order to analyze the effects of primary constraints such as credit, utilities (e.g., water, electricity usage), skills and many…
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Salmon in a tree and other quirky biology questions
Posted on: April 8, 2013
Video screening | First-year biology students create quirky videos to answer equally quirky biological questions like Salmon in a Tree? What happened at the garter…
Read moreFaculty research productivity at all time high!
Posted on: March 25, 2013
The faculty of the Department of Economics published 24 peer reviewed journal articles from April 1st 2012 – March 31st 2013! The faculty presented their…
Read moreOne of Canada’s most distinguished environmental economists visits TRU and the Department
Posted on: March 25, 2013
Professor Wictor Adamowicz visited the Department of Economics at Thompson Rivers University. During the visit he presented his research entitled “The Economic analysis of threatened…
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TRU researching immigration to communities across Canada
Posted on: March 25, 2013
Dr. Julie Drolet is among those researching immigration to communities across Canada. The research is also looking at small and mid-sized centres.
Read moreProfessor talks to lifelong learners and seniors of Kamloops about the state of the world economies
Posted on: March 24, 2013
Dr. Tsigaris, Associate Professor and Chair of Economics, recently gave a talk to life long learners and Seniors of Kamloops about the state of the…
Read moreDr. Mahbobi named Provost Fellow and receives the Undergraduate Research Mentor Award!
Posted on: March 23, 2013
On March 23 2013, Dr. Mohammad Mahbobi, Department of Economics, received the Undergraduate Research Mentor Award! Students call Dr. Mahbobi with the shortcut Mo. Congratulations…
Read moreThe impact of JiTT Technique on Academic Performance
Posted on: March 23, 2013
Dr. Ehsan Latif and Dr. Stan Miles have used the Just in Time Teaching (JiTT) as a teaching method to help students’ course performance. JiTT…
Read moreEconomic students present at TRU’s Undergraduate Research Conference
Posted on: March 23, 2013
The 8th Annual TRU Undergraduate Student Research & Innovation Conference is taking place on March 22-23 at TRU with very interesting and engaging presentations by…
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Enactus Regional Champs
Posted on: March 20, 2013
Enactus Thompson Rivers are regional champions. The largest student club at TRU, the team has returned from the Enactus Western Canada Regional competitions in Calgary…
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TRU Sets Sights on Institutional Accreditation
Posted on: March 19, 2013
TRU is applying for institutional accreditation from the Washington-based NWCCU. Accreditation will enhance the value of a TRU degree and provide a distinct advantage for…
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Remembering Wes Koczka
Posted on: March 18, 2013
Thompson Rivers University mourns the loss of its Associate Vice President, International and CEO Global Operations.
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SoBE announces new member to its advisory board
Posted on: March 18, 2013
Starr Carson of KMPG Kamloops named to the advisory board for TRU's School of Business and Economics.
Read moreNational College Health Assessment
Posted on: March 11, 2013
Tributes! The National College Health Assessment has landed! Check your mytru email to complete the survey for a chance to win $500 cash!
Read moreStudents asked to complete national health survey | check your mytru address on March 11
Posted on: March 8, 2013
Will you be one of the 5,000-randomly selected students from TRU being asked to complete a health survey? Check your myTRU email address on March…
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TRU traditional powwow honours tiny tots and TRU grads
Posted on: March 7, 2013
Relive The Third Annual Honouring Our Tiny Tots Traditional Powwow through a story written by the Omega, TRU's independent student newspaper.
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Law students compete in national moot examining transferring some Aboriginal reserve land to fee simple
Posted on: March 5, 2013
Second-year TRU Law students participate in moot competition examining the transferring of some Aboriginal reserve land into fee simple.
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TRU team skis to third in Nancy Greene Corporate Challenge
Posted on: March 5, 2013
TRU team skis to third for second year in a row in annual Nancy Greene Corporate Challenge
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