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TRU researchers share $579,000 in federal awards
Thursday, May 23 2019
Five TRU researchers have been awarded federal NSERC Discovery Grants, allowing them to focus on fundamental research questions.
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What you need to know about ticks
Thursday, May 2 2019
Tick season is in full swing in BC's Southern Interior, and TRU's Dr. Rob Higgins sheds a light on this interesting parasitic mite.
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Schwarzenegger, a pig’s heart and John Cena
Friday, April 26 2019
UPrep science faculty member Christine Miller lightens up the classroom with jokes and humourous references.
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Ten projects awarded research funding
Monday, April 1 2019
Ten TRU researchers have been awarded grants of up to $5,000 each from the Internal Research Fund.
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The science of including Indigenous knowledge to solve problems
Friday, March 29 2019
Steps are in place and others in the works as the Faculty of Science includes more Indigenous perspectives in its courses and programs.
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Celebrating Research at TRU
Monday, March 25 2019
A blend of workshops and presentations highlight this fourth annual Research Week.
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Astrobiologist alumnus presents new origin of life concept
Friday, March 15 2019
TRU alumnus Dr. Bruce Damer often pondered abstract concepts as a teenager walking Kamloops trails. Hear his free talk at TRU on March 28.
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New high-tech lab explores exercise and aging
Wednesday, March 13 2019
Dr. Mark Rakobowchuk's newly funded lab will answer questions about the impact of exercise at the cellular and metabolic level.
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A decade of graduate research on display
Monday, March 11 2019
More than two dozen first and second year MSc students presented their research during the 10th annual Showcase.
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Science students show kids they CanCODE
Friday, February 15 2019
Teaching kids how to create their own technology, rather than simply consuming, was a main priority.
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Associate Vice-President Open Learning candidate presentation (I)
Date: May 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: BC Centre for Open Learning (BCCOL)
Associate Vice-President Open Learning candidate presentation(I)
Appointments Committee training
Date: May 28, 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: BC Centre for Open Learning (BCCOL)
Among other things, review the TRU Policies and key legislation impacting recruitment and selection of committee members.X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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The training session is two hours in duration and will include:
- An overview ofthe composition, roles, and responsibilities of committee members
- Review of TRU Policies and key legislation impacting recruitment and selection
- Information on the recruitment process (requisitions, advertising, & shortlisting)
- Information on the selection process (interviews, biases, references, & recommendations)
- Key aspects of the on-boarding process (salary placement, offer letters and orientation).
Law event: Diversity on the Bench
Date: May 28, 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre
Incorporating diverse perspectives improves judicial decisions and perceptions of decision making institutions as a whole.
Associate Vice-President Open Learning candidate presentation (II)
Date: May 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: BC Centre for Open Learning (BCCOL)
Associate Vice-President Open Learning candidate presentation(II)
AlumNight Williams Lake
Date: May 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Williams Lake
Reminisce, catch up and meet others who attended the Williams Lake campus.
TRU Williams Lake Commencement 2019
Date: May 31, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Williams Lake campus
Celebrate commencement with all 2019 TRU Williams Lake graduates.
LEAP: Kelowna backroads
Date: June 1 - All Day
Location: Off Campus
Be prepared for a kangaroo farm, bee farm, lavender farm and pizza.
Faculty promotion and tenure sessions
Date: June 3 - All Day
Repeated Dates: Jun 4
Location: To be announced
More details to come.
Convocation: education, social work and installation of the president
Date: June 5, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)
The installation of President Brett Fairbairn will precede the honouring of graduates of certificates, diplomas and degrees.
Convocation: business and economics
Date: June 5, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: No location specified
Celebrate the successful completion of certificates, diplomas and degrees.
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