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Agreement 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…

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.

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…

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.

Healthy 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Communication and consent in a relationship

Posted on: November 4, 2014

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Has this ever happened to you?

Posted on: November 4, 2014

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What 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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…