RRU in the media Bateman Centre Architect Richard Iredale talks about the building Bateman Centre architect Richard Iredale speaks to host CBC’s All Points West host Jo-Ann Roberts about the environmental innovation and design going into the new building.
RRU honours three BC luminaries for spring convocation Royal Roads University graduates nearly 700 students and honours Peter Legge, Mary Collins and Hudson Mack as part of Spring Convocation. Tourism grad pioneers RRU sustainable tourism certificate Ray Freeman is graduating with a graduate certificate in Sustainable tourism from Royal Roads University. He’s got a special skill set in a very competitive job market. RRU’s associate Dean of Tourism Nancy Arsenault says RRU programs give graduates a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Posthumous degree awarded at RRU Spring Convocation Father's Day was bittersweet for Saskatoon's Trevor Maber. His father Dr. Barry Maber died last year while completing a master’s degree at Royal Roads University. Maber walked across the stage on behalf of his father, a well known Saskatoon physician. It is the first posthumous degree ever awarded by the university. Hear the news story:
Hear an interview with Barry Maber with CBC host Sheila Coles:
RRU Associate Faculty Claude Salhani speaks about the Iran Elections RRU dean provides insights on the GM bankruptcy Dean Pedro Márquez talks to CFAX host Dave Dickson about General Motors going into bankruptcy protection as governments in Canada and the United States increase their stake in the ailing auto producer.
Another side of the GM bailout Faculty of Management professor Don Caplan explores the human impact of the GM Bankruptcy and why government has been so quick to support GM during economic troubles. He tells Murray Langdon where GM made some mistakes and what the media has ignored in reporting on the story.
Local TV claims to be under threat unless cable providers pay RRU professor David Black provides context to a battle between television stations and cable providers. As local television feels the financial pinch of splintered advertising markets and smaller audiences, stations are asking cable providers to start paying a fee for carriage of their signals. CRTC decision pits cable companies against television networks RRU professor David Black talks to On The Island host Gregor Craigie about why television networks are asking cable companies to pay for their signals and why the CRTC is caught in the middle of the battle.
The Point on CBC radio explores sustainable harvesting of NTFPs Among other things, RRU’s Tim Brigham talks to Aamer Haleem about why so-called locavores could be harmful to the environment. The Point on CBC is a program dedicated to lively debate about issues in the news. Brigham appeared in the Globe and Mail earlier the same week in a story about the growth in popularity of people foraging for food and selling it.
Obama, Cheney battle reaches fever pitch
CFAX host Murray Langdon talks to RRU communication and culture professor Gil Wilkes about the public battle between U.S. President Barack Obama and former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney over the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Walinga on kids in sports RRU professor Jennifer Walinga, a former Olympian and an advocate for amateur sports, speaks to host Dave Dickson about how parent can help their kids have positive sporting experience this summer.
RRU learner to research weather culture Professional Communication learner Toby Newstead talks with host Gregor Craigie about her project to explore the culture around weather, in particular the effect rain has on Gulf Island residents.
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Black on voter apathy
School of Communication and Culture professor David Black talks to host Jo-Ann Roberts about poor voter turnout in the most recent B.C. election. |
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Dr. Marquez on CFAX
As the saga of the American automobile industry continues unabated, Faculty of Management Dean Pedro Marquez talks about a sector of the economy he has explored throughout his academic career, particularly as it relates to Mexico, Canada and the United States. He also discusses his personal connection to the swine flu outbreak in Mexico where his extended family lives. |
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RRU students talk about Earth Day on CFAX
Earth Day events in Victoria A-News covers Earth Day events around Victoria and shows footage of Royal Roads students putting on an Earth Day trade show and conducting a waste audit. Wilkes on Facebook images in the Provincial Election campaign RRU professor Gil Wilkes talks about the responsible use of images uploaded to facebook in the wake of the withdrawal of candidate Ray Lam from the provincial election campaign. Lam posted images deemed inappropriate to his private facebook account. |
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Wilkes on tea parties and elections – CFAX 1070, The Afternoon Edition with Dave Dickson
RRU professor Gilbert Wilkes talks about what's happening on the campaign trail and what’s been happening in the U.S. with the Fox News-hyped U. S. anti-tax movement affectionately named tea parties by supporters. |
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Allan Cahoon on education during economic uncertainty on CBC
RRU president Allan Cahoon talks about the role of public post-secondary education during tough economic times. He discusses some of the issues RRU is facing in light of the new development on campus and the impact education can have in times of change in the business sector. |
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Wilkes on Social Media in the Provincial Election campaign RRU professor Gil Wilkes talks about the increased prevalence of social media on the campaign trail as the B.C. elections get underway. A-News reporter Maggie Cox talks to political workers and Wilkes about the new kid on the election block. David Black on the provincial election on CFAX
Gil Wilkes - CBC Radio
RRU Communication and Culture professor Gil Wilkes talks to CBC Radio's Dave King about the implications for improper use of e-mail in the workplace on All Points West. The story emerged after the firing of B.C. Liquor Inspectors after workplace e-mail exchanges surfaced that were deemed inappropriate. Allan Cahoon talks about campus development on CFAX Al Ferraby and the CFAX Wake up Team - Allan Cahoon talks to host Al Ferraby about development plans at Royal Roads University. He also explored the potential impact of a recent supreme court decision in favour of a class action against UBC related to parking enforcement. Shoal Point Featured on Chek news Shoal Point building open for business Shoal Point Featured on A-News Shoal Point building open for business David
Black comments on the shrinking television landscape Professor David Black speaks with reporter Kirstin Robinson about cuts at small market television stations and the potential that Victoria may end up with no local television news as the business model for television news in Canada undergoes major changes. Phillip
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Marquez on the ailing auto sector CBC Radio On The Island - Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 RRU Communication professor David Black talks to CBC On the Island host Gregor Craigie about the recent decision by CanWest to sell off its smaller market broadcasters including CHEK TV in Victoria. Ann Dale talks about sustainable community development on CBC CBC Radio's All Points West - Friday, January 23rd, 2009 RRU's Chair in Sustainable Community Development, Ann Dale, speaks to CBC All Points West host Jo-Ann Roberts about what sustainable community looks like in British Columbia. 2009 Venture Challenge on A-Morning ATV - A-Morning - Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Royal Roads University's Jesse Szczepanowski and Phil Saunders talk about the 2009 Venture Challenge with Murray Langdon. RRU learners talk about the 2009 Venture Challenge on A-Morning ATV, A-morning Friday, January 30, 2009 ATV, A-Morning - Thursday, January 29, 2009
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Nick Stanger on the get Outside Conference
Kesho Trust's Bob Peart talks to Murray Langdon about the Get Outside conference and bursaries being offered to B.C. Youth
Graduates from RRU's Bachelor of Commerce program continue to support Our Place with a T-Shirt campaign
RRU professor Chris Duff talks to A-News about economic bail outs |
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