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TRU lecture explores the power of emotion
Tuesday, October 14 2025
In a new lecture, Dr. Catherine Ortner of the Faculty of Arts discusses how emotions shape the way we live, work and connect with others.
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TRU Fall 2025 Convocation: celebrating a season of achievement and belonging
Friday, October 10 2025
TRU’s Fall 2025 grads celebrated courage, community and purpose as they were called to “strive forward” into their next chapter.
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TRU Open House welcomes Kamloops and Williams Lake communities
Friday, October 3 2025
Prospective students and community members are invited to explore TRU's programs and campuses through booths, experiences and tours.
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Wildfire veterans join TRU to teach next generation of crisis communicators
Tuesday, August 19 2025
Three of B.C.'s top wildfire communications experts join TRU this fall to lead the Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate program.
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Mapping local knowledge: TRU students guide fire awareness exhibition
Tuesday, July 29 2025
TRU invites residents to create personal maps at HOT TOPIC, a new exhibition at the Kamloops Museum and Archives.
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Federal grants highlight excellence at TRU
Thursday, July 10 2025
Seven TRU researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding for groundbreaking projects.
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Alum scores accolade for WolfPack coverage
Monday, June 30 2025
For 16 years, TRU alum Marty Hastings has been bringing tales of the WolfPack to the broader community.
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Dr. Airini formally installed as TRU’s fifth president and vice-chancellor
Wednesday, June 25 2025
In stirring ceremony with over 200 people in attendance, Dr. Airini was formally installed as TRU president and vice-chancellor.
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Events
BC Law Schools Admission info session
Date: October 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Old Main
Looking to apply to law programs in BC?
Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Dr. Catherine Ortner: Emotion Regulation
Date: October 28, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: OLARA
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Members of the TRU and Kamloops communities are invited to an Inaugural Professorial Lecture by faculty member Dr. Catherine Ortner. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Ortner will delve into the science behind how people manage their emotions — and why it matters.
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Ortner was promoted to professor in the Faculty of Arts in 2025. An Inaugural Professorial Lecture is given by tenured faculty who have recently been promoted to full professor as a way for universities to publicly celebrate this milestone event in the careers of academics. These lectures provide an opportunity for the public to meet new professors and gain an understanding of their scholarship, research and teaching.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. (PT)
Venue: OLARA 2nd floor, 1030 University Dr, Kamloops,BC V2C 0C8
In-person seating is limited at this free event. Reserve your spot today.
Lecture Abstract
Emotions and emotion regulation are central to our everyday experiences, with implications for our well-being and mental health, decision making, and social behaviour. In this lecture, I shall share my research journey and the insights I have gained into the cognitive underpinnings of emotion regulation, the factors that shape our choice of different strategies, and the consequences of emotion regulation forindividuals and society. Drawing on empirical studies conducted with students, community members, and activists, both in the lab and in the field, I shall highlight how we can leverage emotion regulation as a tool to help us in our daily lives and the role of emotions in broader societal challenges.
The Inaugural Professorial Lectures are organized by TRU’s Professorial Lecture Committee, with generous support from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic.
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