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Organic garden fosters life, growth and understanding
Gardengate is a unique program where individuals living with mental health issues work in an organic garden that donates thousands of pounds of food to community organizations every year. The program was formed in 1999 to address the issues of food security and opportunities for persons with mental health issues...
TRU Faculty aim to prevent academic dishonesty
With all that is required of a student in university, the advancement of technology is a blessing. Using the internet helps cut down on research time and makes assignments easier to complete, however, when it comes to increased cases of plagiarism and cheating to make the grade, the internet offers...
Promotions Coordinator position!!!!
**The Omega** is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to fill the part-time position of **Marketing & Promotions Coordinator** **Focus**: Making connections and building relationships with students, faculty and staff, so The Omega may better serve, and become actively involved with, the diverse on-campus community. **Responsibilities Include**: * Collaborative...
The Omega pillaged
The Omega newspaper suffered a major financial blow at the end of May House #2 was burgarlarized. Two iMac computers, an AirPort Extreme wireless router and two Canon EoS Digital Rebel XT 350D cameras were stolen. According to Director of Services Les Tabata, the break in was discovered and reported...
Philanthropist promotes learning
One of the provinces leading post-secondary benefactors has donated $1.5 million towards the construction of TRU’s $32 million House of Learning project. In recognition of his significant contribution, TRU will name the House of Learning’s assembly hall “The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Centre”. Irving K. Barber has donated and...
Omega is Hiring!!!
**EDITORS WANTED** **For the 2010/11 Academic Year** **Editor Positions**: News Editor Science & Technology Editor Sports Editor **General Responsibilities:** Section Editors must: • Attend weekly newsroom meetings. • Work with other staff members and volunteers to generate sufficient copy for the sections of each issue. • Edit/Proof submissions for style,...
TRU Students Enabling Hope
Christine Selinger will be the first paraplegic woman to successfully navigate the rugged 35km Nootka Trail on BC’s west coast. With the help of her sister, Chelsea Selinger, a TRU Adventure Tourism student, Christine has been planning and preparing for the Nootka No Limits Expedition. “My personal mandate during this...
Conscience in a Cup
Do you know where your coffee comes from?
'Single greatest struggle is that of gender inequality:' Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis provoked both tears and laughter when he spoke last Thursday evening.
Sustainability and tourism go hand-in-hand
It's important to find sustainable ways to manage tourism.
Curling event a sweeping success
Plenty of students sporting dazzling costumes, filling the air with the shrieks of ‘hurry’ and ‘hard’ were on hand for the annual Thompson Rivers University curling bonspiel last Thursday at the Kamloops Curling Club. And yes, your loyal, intrepid Omega editors took part in the festivities. The rink composed of...
International students to vote on health and dental benefits
From March 24-26, Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union (TRUSU) is giving international students opportunity to vote on whether or not they want to be included on the student health and dental plan.
Food workers union puts more then just meat on the table
TRU has the longest standing meat cutting program of it’s kind in Canada and now two of the province’s major food worker unions are putting their money on the table for scholarships.
New Dean of Arts
An environmental sociologist from the University of Winnipeg has been named the new Dean of Arts at TRU. Dr. Michael D. Mehta is leaving his post as a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Winnipeg to become the new Dean of Arts at TRU starting on July 1,...
Dean of students position created at TRU
The first Dean of Students that TRU has ever had will begin her post on May 18.
