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Presenting a preponderance of plastic
Tuesday, March 13 2018
A third-year undergrad student's research shone a light on plastics in mussels and put her in the spotlight at a marine biology conference.
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From garage to greenhouse: meet floriculturist Ian Robertson
Wednesday, April 18 2018
Get spring gartening tips from the man who went from heavy-duty mechanic to pruning and planting at TRU.
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RT grads score gold, silver and bronze on credentialing exam
Friday, April 13 2018
Alex Tse, Ria McKay and Bianca Verde Rios scored the top three marks during the writing of the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care exam.
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State-of-the-art sensors take flight over BC grasslands
Wednesday, April 11 2018
Dr. David Hill's range management research was given a $200,000 boost from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
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Students spend summer as funded researchers
Monday, April 9 2018
Nineteen students have been awarded $4,500 UREAP scholarships, allowing them to spend the summer conducting independent research.
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Larsen, Ortner awarded for outstanding research mentorship
Wednesday, April 4 2018
Dr. Karl Larsen and Dr. Catherine Ortner are recognized for their commitment to empowering and encouraging undergraduate researchers.
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TRU enters The Conversation
Tuesday, March 27 2018
TRU is the newest member of The Conversation Canada, an independent news organization delivering expertise from academia to wide audiences.
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Rattlesnakes crack the first Nutshell
Thursday, March 22 2018
Valerie Law's rattlesnake research took top honours in the inaugural In A Nutshell undergraduate research communication competition.
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Dungeons & Dragons research a critical hit
Tuesday, March 20 2018
Graeme Hallett won the 2018 3MT for his presentation, "Does Dungeons & Dragons Improve Social Skills?"
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All set for Research Week
Monday, March 19 2018
A blend of workshops, poster and oral presentations, art installations, and community building are part of the third annual Research Week
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- Science Seminar Series
- Environmental Sciences Seminar Series
- High School Chemistry Contest
- Regional Science Fair
- Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest
- Eureka! Science Camps
- Respiratory Therapy Program Information Sessions
Events at TRU
Scratch Cafe year-end BBQ
Date: April 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Culinary Arts Training Centre
Salmon fillet, ribs, steak and vegan chili and more are allon the menu for this spring feast.
Deans Lecture Series—Darwin’s Voyage Revisited: A biologist’s reflections
Date: April 19, 12:05pm - 12:55pm
Location: Off Campus
TRU's Dean of the Faculty of Science recounts his modern-day trip that retraced Charles Darwin's famed voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
Trades and Tech Thursdays
Date: November 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Repeated Dates: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 24, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 23, Sep 20
Location: Trades &\; Technology Building
Learn more about trades and tech options while getting answers directly from those in the know.
De-stress in library Stress Free Zone
Date: April 9 - All Day
Repeated Dates: Apr 10, Apr 11, Apr 12, Apr 13, Apr 16, Apr 17, Apr 18, Apr 19, Apr 20, Apr 27, Apr 26, Apr 25, Apr 24, Apr 23
Location: Main Library
De-stress in the Stress-Free Zone during final exams.
BFA year end art show: Eight
Date: April 20, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Repeated Dates: Apr 20, Apr 24, Apr 25, Apr 26, Apr 27, Apr 28, May 1, May 2, May 3, May 4
Location: TRU Art Gallery
Explore the works of eight students graduating from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program during the program’s annual exhibition of graduating students. The exhibition is called Eight and pieces are being displayed in the TRU Art Gallery and the nearby studio spaces in the visual arts wing. Works will include two dimensional, three dimensional, sculpture,...
Career Education & PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit)
Date: April 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: International Building (IB)
International students, do you want to find a job in Canada?Do you need information on how to work while studying at TRU?
IRCC workshop
Date: April 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: International Building (IB)
This workshop is for international students needing assistance with various work and study permits.
Career Education & PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit)
Date: April 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre
International students, do you want to find a job in Canada?Do you need information on how to work while studying at TRU?
Businesses Find Success From Building An Identity
Date: April 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Students' Union Building (TRUSU)
Learn how to boost your branding, social media presence and identity building during this free presentation from a TRU alumni.
BCBio conference
Date: May 9 - All Day
Location: Campus Activity Centre
This meeting of biology instructors from BC & Yukon high schools, universities and colleges is an opportunity to share, discuss and connect.
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