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TO THE COMMUNITY

A message from Dr. Michael Henry,
Dean, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics

Bob Gaglardi

Bob Gaglardi

It was a big year for our school with a historic donation and new name unveiled in February 2022. The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics honours a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist with deep Kamloops roots. Together, TRU and Bob Gaglardi champion a game-changing education that prepares learners to excel in both their workplaces and communities.

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Student success is at the core of everything we do. Experiential learning opportunities such as the Raymond James Trading Lab and the TELUS Community Carbon Accounting Program help students prepare for the working world and our alumni are making a difference. Whether it’s as founders and entrepreneurs or managers and executives with major corporations, they are shaking up the world.

Our faculty continue to conduct research on some of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change, sustainable economic development, unpredictable financial markets, public health and the COVID-19 pandemic. This is research that impacts society and is relevant to the region. We collaborate with community groups to solve business problems because working together gives us perspective and the opportunity to engage with our community stakeholders.

The world is changing and it’s important that we prepare students to lead the next wave of socially and environmentally responsible organizations. We offer two unique master's programs which provide students with a deeper understanding of the balance required in business between environmental impact and profit. These two degrees, the Master in Environmental Economics and Management and the Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management, complement the long-running Master of Business Administration

We are pleased to share some annual highlights with you, and we welcome your suggestions and comments.

Sincerely,

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I acknowledge that Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the traditional lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelcc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl’ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. Our region also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in and Dakelh peoples.

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Gaglardi unveiledTRU has named its business school after BC entrepreneur Bob Gaglardi.
Start with factsLaura Lamb and Shawn Blankinship explore ways to improve well-being in Indigenous communities.
Student supportNorm Daley and TRU launch $1 million student aid fund.
In the think tankTrevor Tessier joins a leadership program that brings outstanding young Canadians together.
Indigenous collaborationTRU is the sole Canadian recipient of the Innovations that Inspire award.
Inclusivity advocateKorah DeWalt influences social change with her company and community.
Ethics challengeMBA students compete in sixth annual CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge.
Amplifying businessAleece Laird helps organizations define, or refine, their purpose.
Maternal influence?Ehsan Latif's research suggests moms with a degree pass that advantage to daughters.
Making connectionsMeet TRU's 2021-22 Ch'nook Scholars.
Share the wealthSalvador Barragan looks at how female business owners view entrepreneurship.
Communication tacticsLiz Yanmin Gao looks at how technology adds value to selling real estate.
Maxing the minimumMeng Sun's research finds that raising the minimum wage boosts productivity.
Accounting for carbonTelus renews support for Community Carbon Accounting Program.
On the supply chainAbhishek Naik talks seasonality, consumer demands and more that impact the supply chain.
Rebrand buy-inPaul Clark finds employees are key to a successful rebrand.
High on riskRaymond Cox examines overlap of sin stocks and emerging markets.
Green is goodLaura Lamb co-authors research that finds environmental policies can boost the economy.
Leading tech in the labRaymond James contributes $550,00 for trading lab.
A better futureMBA Games raises $9,000 for salmon society.
Betting on BCLCPeter Tsigaris finds BCLC boosts city economy.
Tops in tourismColin Carson is now CEO of Tourism Prince George.
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