Trauma and memory through history-how it impacts society today
Posted on: April 5, 2019
Annie St. John-Stark is a TRU historian who can speak to intergenerational trauma acquired through war and how it still affects society.
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Federal 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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United Nations adds researcher’s book to prominent publication list
Posted on: February 28, 2019
Earning a spot on this UN list is clear evidence that Robert Hanlon succeeded in covering key issues in human security.
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From Anne Frank to Donald Trump: annual conference inspires thoughtful debate
Posted on: January 31, 2019
This year’s annual Philosophy, History and Politics Conference tackled topics such as harm reduction and Justin Trudeau on social media.
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USA and EU relations in Austria
Posted on: May 19, 2017
Jeff McLaughlin, Philosophy, History and Politics chair, will be speaking about our commonalities and cultural differences.
Read moreArts alum on Latin American mining issues
Posted on: January 30, 2017
TRU alum Jeff Weber will be speaking on the evening of Feb. 2 about his book, Blood of Extraction Canadian Imperialism in Latin America.
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Arts alum paves path to success
Posted on: November 29, 2016
Bachelor of Arts alumnus Will George was determined to find career success upon graduation, taking all the right steps along his journey.
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Freedom from Fear: New book tackles human security in an insecure world
Posted on: July 11, 2016
Dr. Robert Hanlon is the co-author of Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Want: An Introduction to Human Security, which argues that security needs to focus on the protection and empowerment of marginalized people, rather than the traditional focus of strengthening the state.
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Decoding the youth vote
Posted on: July 7, 2016
Thanks to a research grant from Elections BC, a trio of TRU students will pass around surveys this summer, trying to gain some insight into why young people don’t vote, as well as what motivates those who do.
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Political science class gets international exposure
Posted on: February 9, 2016
The old adage that entrepreneurs are born and not made is being challenged by a political science class whose partnership with the International Labor Organization (ILO) could have lasting implications for small businesses worldwide.
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