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.
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Research 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.
Read moreRestorative 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.
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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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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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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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…
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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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