2010 News

2010 Newshttp://www.twu.ca/website/ui/v8/global/img/favicon.ico2011-04-21T16:06:36.000Ztag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:46869Copyright (c) 2010, Trinity Western UniversityTrinity Western UniversityTWU students conduct research on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and present revealing report to the Citytag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-764512010-12-16T13:54:30.000Z2010-12-16T13:54:37.000Z

The survey gives a voice to the residents and homeless who aren’t normally represented in public discourse

Choral harmony lifts hearts at Christmas at the Chan Centretag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-763952010-12-07T16:50:20.000Z2010-12-07T16:50:23.000Z

The concert has grown into a highly anticipated event that, this year, sold out in 27 hours.

Celebrate the Christmas season with TWU musictag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-762612010-11-25T14:02:19.000Z2010-11-26T14:06:47.000Z

Experience performances by the Trinity Western Jazz Combo, TWU Woodwind Quintet and Guitar Quartet.

TWU School of Business ranked number one for education quality tag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-761962010-11-22T15:02:30.000Z2011-04-06T11:44:49.000Z

Business program built on a values-based curriculum with a strong focus on relationships.

Warm-hearted comedy offers winsome winter escapetag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-761372010-11-15T11:58:16.000Z2010-11-15T11:58:36.000Z

Surprises and shenanigans abound when one man's vacation idea goes terribly wrong in Larry Shue's wildly popular farce The Foreigner, presented by SAMC Theatre, November 23 - December 4, 2010.

Spirit of Christmas 2010 updatetag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-760362010-11-03T12:55:18.000Z2010-11-03T15:24:16.000Z

A heartfelt “Thank you” goes to all of those who have participated in previous events.

N.T. Wright visits TWU as part of the Distinguished Lecture Seriestag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-760272010-11-01T16:14:29.000Z2010-11-01T16:36:13.000Z

N.T. Wright will give a public lecture on November 16, 2010 titled, "Called to be Human: Agenda for Tomorrow's Church."

TWU scores an A+ for ‘Quality of Education’ five years runningtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-760112010-10-29T15:23:23.000Z2010-11-01T10:28:04.000Z

According to The Globe and Mail 2011 Canadian University Report TWU earned more A range grades than any other post-secondary institution in British Columbia

Concert Band and Orchestra announce Fall Concertstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-757832010-10-22T14:52:24.000Z2010-10-28T10:24:56.000Z

Musical program to include works from Tchaikovsky, Lauridsen and Holsinger.

TWU student wins prestigious Fessenden-Trott Scholarshiptag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-755832010-10-19T11:23:42.000Z2010-10-19T15:15:57.000Z

Brayden Koslowsky was selected from an exclusive group of students across Canada to receive the $27,000 award.

TWU enrols the largest Canadian new-student body in University historytag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-753902010-10-08T14:09:45.000Z2010-10-19T11:39:33.000Z

Strong numbers speak volumes for TWU's 'A+ quality of education'

The Skin of Our Teeth sure to be a wild ridetag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-753852010-10-07T15:31:17.000Z2010-10-07T15:31:20.000Z

Courage. Catastrophe. Pet Dinosaurs. Trinity Western University’s newly minted SAMC Theatre is pulling out all the stops for season opener The Skin of our Teeth.

TWU recognized for environmental initiativestag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-752202010-09-22T13:53:45.000Z2010-09-23T11:31:21.000Z

TWU promotes sustainable agriculture through demonstration workshops in its community garden and is taking steps to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Overcoming obstaclestag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-751822010-09-16T16:53:57.000Z2010-09-16T16:58:13.000Z

The winner of the Canadian Pacific Aboriginal Leadership Scholarship, Robin Carmel, wants to develop greater expertise and vision among his community.

What’s a university degree worth?tag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-751202010-09-07T16:47:38.000Z2010-09-08T10:42:07.000Z

University graduates “find jobs quickly – and they find good jobs that are interesting and pay well,” says AUCC president Paul Davidson. “They also contribute more to Canada’s economy and communities than do those without the benefit of higher education.”

Commander Josée Kurtz visits TWU to reflect on Canada’s response in Haititag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-750822010-09-01T10:56:41.000Z2010-09-13T10:04:21.000Z

On September 20 TWU is hosting Commander Josée Kurtz as she speaks about Canada’s response in Haiti and introduces a stunning photography exhibit.

TWU breaks ground on $3.3-million expansion to Neufeld Science Centretag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-750302010-08-24T12:01:37.000Z2010-08-27T15:15:38.000Z

The Neufeld Science Centre expansion will provide 8,624 square feet of science and technology research labs and teaching space.

Death by perfectiontag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-749802010-08-17T15:15:58.000Z2010-08-17T15:16:01.000Z

"Perfectionism is a virtue to be extolled definitely," says Dr. Prem S. Fry, Ph.D., research professor at Trinity Western University. "But beyond a certain threshold, it backfires and becomes an impediment.”

Dr. Adolfo Roitman to give public lecture at TWUtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-749772010-08-16T17:04:09.000Z2010-09-09T09:39:38.000Z

Curator of the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem and Guardian of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Dr. Adolfo Roitman, visits TWU to give two lectures on September 27 and 28, 2010.

Miss BC uses her title to speak out about human traffickingtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-749232010-08-05T13:07:09.000Z2010-08-10T13:54:09.000Z

Tara Teng never expected to win the title of Miss British Columbia. Now she's using this opportunity to give voice to something she's passionate about.

BC Summer Games Officials stay at Trinity Western Universitytag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-747102010-07-22T14:03:28.000Z2010-07-22T14:47:54.000Z

Trinity Western University is playing host to over 90 officials during the BC Summer Games, July 22 – 25, 2010. As the official ‘Official’s Village’, TWU is providing over 400 nights of free lodging.

Transformation and Memory – Endangered Spacestag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-745312010-07-15T13:41:15.000Z2010-07-15T16:12:42.000Z

View works by Doris H. Auxier and Jeff R. Warren at the public opening reception, Sunday, July 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Center in Coquitlam.

To turn the soultag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-745042010-07-09T17:03:34.000Z2010-08-11T16:53:05.000Z

2010 President-led Symposium on Spiritual Formation, sponsored by the CCCU, asks, "What is the essence of spiritual formation?"

Vancouver theatre's most promising newcomertag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-744392010-07-08T09:22:31.000Z2010-07-09T13:40:05.000Z

TWU alumna Kaylee Harwood won the Sam Payne Award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 2010 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards.

TWU volleyball’s highest honourtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-744382010-07-08T09:22:09.000Z2010-07-08T09:22:12.000Z

Aaron VandenBrink to wear the #11 jersey in honour of Spartan player Jason Senechal who passed away unexpectedly in 2003.

Faith and Nursing Symposiumtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739552010-07-08T09:21:25.000Z2010-07-08T09:21:28.000Z

On June 12th, TWU’s School of Nursing, along with Nurses Christian Fellowship, will host a symposium on faith and nursing at TWU’s Laurentian Leadership Centre.

Professional programs in acting and corporate communicationstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739542010-07-08T09:21:07.000Z2010-07-08T09:21:09.000Z

TWU’s School of the Arts, Media and Culture (SAMC) officially announces its first two professional programs, both to commence September 2010.

Golf tournament hits major fundraising marktag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739532010-07-08T09:20:33.000Z2010-07-08T09:20:36.000Z

Over half a million raised to support TWU student-athlete scholarships.

TWU professor panellist at Human Rights and Religious Freedom Seminartag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739522010-07-08T09:20:16.000Z2010-07-08T09:20:19.000Z

Spartans in South Americatag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739512010-07-08T09:19:59.000Z2010-07-09T19:53:01.000Z

TWU's women’s soccer team returned Tuesday after spending the last two weeks (April 28-May 11) in Paraguay and Argentina.

48th Annual Commencementtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739502010-07-08T09:19:42.000Z2010-07-08T09:19:45.000Z

Outstanding students and distinguished speakers were honoured at TWU’s 48th Annual Commencement, along with 412 new graduates.

State of the University Addresstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739492010-07-08T09:19:24.000Z2010-07-08T09:19:26.000Z

TWU president Jonathan Raymond, Ph.D. delivered the fourth annual State of the University Address on April 29th.

TWU's Café Scientifiquetag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739482010-07-08T09:19:02.000Z2010-07-08T09:19:04.000Z

TWU School of Nursing and Gender Studies Institute host 3rd Café Scientifique.

Innovative travel study to Israeltag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739462010-07-08T09:18:43.000Z2010-07-08T09:18:46.000Z

Dr. Kent Clark and professor Ivan De Silva will teach biblical studies on location at historically significant sites throughout Israel.

Students team up with Food for the Hungrytag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739312010-07-08T09:18:26.000Z2010-07-08T09:18:29.000Z

TWU students raise funds to bring a shipment of medical supplies and equipment to Tanzania.

New head coach for Spartans women's basketballtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739302010-07-08T09:18:09.000Z2010-07-08T09:18:12.000Z

Cheryl Jean-Paul will lead TWU's women's basketball team.

Peace over Politicstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739292010-07-08T09:17:50.000Z2010-07-08T09:17:53.000Z

Students organize Social Justice Week exhibit at TWU.

Jazz Nighttag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739282010-07-08T09:17:31.000Z2010-07-08T09:17:33.000Z

The TWU Jazz Combo and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform as part of the Festival of the Arts, Media and Culture.

University Athlete of the Yeartag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739272010-07-08T09:17:15.000Z2010-07-08T09:17:17.000Z

Fourth year basketball forward Jacob Doerksen wins a prestigious award from Sport BC.

TWU Ch’nook Scholarstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739262010-07-08T09:16:44.000Z2010-07-08T09:16:47.000Z

The TWU School of Business partners with the Ch’nook Scholars Program.

TWU Chamber Choir and Singers present Voices in Songtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739252010-07-08T09:16:18.000Z2010-07-08T09:16:20.000Z

Voices in Song is part of the Festival of the Arts, Media and Culture at TWU, April 6-16.

TWU Concert Band and Orchestra 2010 Spring Concert tag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-739002010-07-08T09:15:46.000Z2010-07-08T09:15:51.000Z

The 2010 Spring Concert is part of the Festival of the Arts, Media and Culture this April at TWU.

Diving In: Spartans Swim Program and Langley Olympians Swim Club make a joint splashtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738992010-07-08T09:15:18.000Z2010-07-08T09:15:21.000Z

Festival of the Arts, Media and Culture presents Chamber Music Nighttag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738982010-07-08T09:14:45.000Z2010-07-09T15:44:18.000Z

This evening of Chamber Music will feature the TWU Guitar Ensemble and Woodwind Quintet.

TWU professor to collaborate on international study of religious diversitytag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738972010-07-08T09:13:56.000Z2010-07-09T15:44:08.000Z

TWU Festively Launches School of the Arts, Media and Culture tag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738962010-07-08T09:13:31.000Z2010-07-09T15:43:58.000Z

On April 6th, TWU kicks off a two week festival showcasing the creative accomplishments of students and faculty.

Student helps conduct advanced embryo researchtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738952010-07-08T09:13:06.000Z2010-07-09T16:04:56.000Z

Biotechnology internship includes student in cutting-edge research in veterinary medicine.

Earth Week at TWUtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738942010-07-08T09:12:44.000Z2010-07-09T16:04:40.000Z

A Rocha TWU is currently hosting Earth Week 2010.

Minister of National Defence speaks at LLCtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738932010-07-08T09:12:21.000Z2010-07-09T16:04:28.000Z

The Honourable Peter MacKay encourages students to take advantage of opportunities to shape culture and public policy.

Community discussion on healthcaretag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738922010-07-08T09:11:58.000Z2010-07-09T16:04:14.000Z

TWU Gender Studies Institute and School of Nursing facilitate dialogue on the accessibility of healthcare.

TWU Graduate Awarded Israel Tourtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738912010-07-08T09:11:34.000Z2010-07-09T16:04:03.000Z

Samantha Lowe travels the Middle East as part of the Israel Young Leaders Program.

More top marks for TWUtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738902010-07-08T09:10:57.000Z2010-07-09T16:03:53.000Z

TWU ranks as one of Canada's top three universities in nine of 11 categories in Maclean's Fifth Annual Student Issue.

Shakespeare gives peace a chancetag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738892010-07-08T09:10:31.000Z2010-07-09T16:03:41.000Z

Theatre at TWU presents As You Like It through the rose-coloured glasses of the ‘60s.

Hair Today - Gone Tomorrowtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738872010-07-08T09:09:59.000Z2010-07-09T16:03:31.000Z

Soccer midfielder loses golden locks to raise funds for women’s shelter and her soccer team's humanitarian trip to Paraguay.

Next Exit TWUtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738862010-07-08T09:09:37.000Z2010-07-09T16:03:23.000Z

Two new signs were recently placed on Highway 1 to mark the 232 Street exit to TWU.

TWU Students Partner with Coca-Cola at the 2010 Olympicstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738852010-07-08T09:09:20.000Z2010-07-09T16:03:13.000Z

Lauren O’Reilly and Remy Morgan have made their way to the centre of Olympic action.

TWU Chamber Choir Sings at Olympic Torch Relay Celebrationtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738842010-07-08T09:09:06.000Z2010-07-09T16:03:04.000Z

TWU Nurse in Haititag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738832010-07-08T09:08:49.000Z2010-07-09T16:02:56.000Z

Michele Regehr is providing medical relief in Haiti as part of a Food for the Hungry Canada team.

Theatre at TWU presents New Generationstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738822010-07-08T09:08:27.000Z2010-07-09T16:02:47.000Z

A multi-faceted theatrical event featuring a diverse group of up and coming artists.

Spartans Women's Soccer Team on the Icetag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738812010-07-08T09:08:02.000Z2010-07-09T16:02:36.000Z

Loving the Same Mantag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738802010-07-08T09:07:31.000Z2010-07-09T16:02:26.000Z

Research at TWU probes into how Mothers-in-law and Daughters-in-law talk about the other

TWU to add six new CIS sports in fall 2010tag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738792010-07-08T09:06:48.000Z2010-07-09T16:02:18.000Z

Canadian Institutes of Health Research Funds TWU Café Scientifiquetag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738782010-07-08T09:06:29.000Z2010-07-09T16:02:08.000Z

High Commission of Kenya visits TWUtag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-738772010-07-08T09:05:37.000Z2010-07-09T16:02:00.000Z

Cheers or Jeerstag:twu.ca,2010-11-22:page-735572010-07-08T09:04:53.000Z2010-07-09T16:01:50.000Z

New 2010 Olympic survey tells all and gives TWU students more than a classroom experience.