Driving sustainability: School of Business and Economics speeds forward
Posted on: August 21, 2019
How has the School of Business and Economics infused sustainability into its curriculum? Find out from the dean.
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Red flags and tips for ethical investing
Posted on: May 21, 2019
Financial ethics in investing capital is crucial. Five TRU students are the best in the country when it comes to those ethical decisions.
Read moreCanadian housing market
Posted on: April 8, 2019
Dr. Ehsan Latif, Chair, Department of Economics at TRU can speak to topics related to the Canadian housing market.
Read moreFederal budget
Posted on: March 27, 2019
Dr. Ehsan Latif, the chair of TRU’s Department of Economics can speak to many of the hot topics mentioned in the 2019 federal budget.
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Federal minister tours TRU campus
Posted on: March 27, 2019
Minister Mary Ng met with President Brett Fairbairn and other members of TRU’s leadership team.
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Posted on: March 25, 2019
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Provincial rent bank funding a relief for advocates
Posted on: February 26, 2019
Dr. Ehsan Latif’s research provides evidence that rent banks keep vulnerable people from becoming homeless.
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Students boost SoBE’s social profile
Posted on: February 12, 2019
Four students make up the newly formed Brand Ambassador Program, as they aim to promote business programs by producing social media content.
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Students solve climate change during environmental economics game
Posted on: October 26, 2018
In a mock-UN climate change convention adapted from MIT, TRU students found ways to lower GHG emissions.
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Developing a better future for her community
Posted on: August 20, 2018
Mother of four, emergency volunteer, community developer, TRU master’s student. Kristen Johnny sees no limits to helping her community.
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Dr. Hasnat Dewan presented with Chair Leadership Award
Posted on: May 30, 2018
From UCC to TRU–Dr. Hasnat Dewan has taught through it all–and is now getting a nod for his exemplary leadership skills.
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Grad invests in co-op, sees dividends
Posted on: May 18, 2018
How outstanding extracurriculars helped valedictorian Evan Choy stand out.
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Talk to the Experts: Economics blends finances and people to understand the world
Posted on: January 19, 2018
To better understand things, economists blend the businesses world’s use of numbers with the social sciences’ understanding of people.
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Money can buy better education outcomes
Posted on: August 2, 2017
According to new research out of TRU, if you want to reduce inequality you have to spend more money on public education.
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BC MBA Games, where’s the trophy?
Posted on: June 13, 2017
In preparation for hosting the BC MBA Games this fall, students from across campus are invited to a mini-version of the games this Saturday.
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Behind Bitcoin
Posted on: May 1, 2017
Open Learning faculty member John Prpić recently published a paper looking into the blockchain phenomenon and the technology behind Bitcoin.
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Students give bees a chance
Posted on: April 26, 2017
Business students are addressing the bee crisis with a socially responsible venture, aiming to make a profit while supporting the planet.
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Indigenous scholars gathering for the future
Posted on: March 31, 2017
Twenty Indigenous Ch’nook Scholars came together from all over the province for a weekend of panel discussions, site tours and networking.
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An early journey with TRU Start
Posted on: March 23, 2017
Local secondary students comment on their experience taking university for a test drive before graduating from high school.
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Winning project empowers youth
Posted on: March 17, 2017
TRU Enactus students placed second in a regional competition earlier this month. Their project—On Your Own—works to empower at-risk youth.
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