Valedictorian speeches, honorary doctor speeches spring 2018 June 15, 2018
Wow, what a celebration! Spring #TRUgrad 2018 amounted to six ceremonies over three days and more than 1,200 graduates crossing the stage to receive their…
Wow, what a celebration! Spring #TRUgrad 2018 amounted to six ceremonies over three days and more than 1,200 graduates crossing the stage to receive their…
The dust settled following three long years of study in pursuit of Juris Doctor degrees and Danielle Ching and Brandon Harrison found themselves at the…
Frontline emergency response workers don’t improvise when called to action. Their response is calculated, based on many hours of training and practise. Lives depend on…
Hilary Hamilton grew up in the Maritimes, so it’s no surprise that she developed a passion for marine ecology. But it might be surprising that…
When he was named TRU’s second chancellor seven years ago, Wally Oppal took on a role that was new but one for which he was…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOQdmyTKXYQ Steven Shergill was interested in a law career for a number of reasons, but one stood out more than others: to give back to…
Congratulations #TRUgrad, you did it! Spring Convocation 2018 is June 6-8 at the Tournament Capital Centre and is our biggest celebration of the year. It is a…
Like many high-school students, Doreen Grenier wanted to take a break from the classroom. She just didn’t expect it to last two decades. She got…
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buxSVFVG5gg[/embed] [caption id="attachment_2732156" align="alignright" width="300"] Faculty of Arts 2018 Valedictorian Ben Froese majored in sociology and minored in philosophy.[/caption] University is a time to explore,…
[embed]https://youtu.be/aNGdvkZzlx8[/embed] [caption id="attachment_2724948" align="alignright" width="300"] Anastasia Silina doesn't chase adventure. She's interested in the social side of tourism.[/caption] Anastasia Silina started out as a nervous…
They are people who stand out in their communities for their contributions and leadership. They are this year’s six honorary doctorate recipients at TRU's 2018…
[embed]https://youtu.be/0HTm1IpLS4M[/embed] Leaving home to attend university was always an option for Evan Choy, but strong family values and a desire to be a present and…
[embed]https://youtu.be/0DALfFBxQxw[/embed] Lavraj Lidher is one of six valedictorians selected to speak at the 2018 spring convocation ceremonies. A science graduate, he will address the Faculty…
[embed]https://youtu.be/4qcuQx0pe4M[/embed] Underrepresentation of women in the trades kept Becca Peters away from pursuing a career in heavy duty mechanics. Despite keen interest, she spent nearly…
Dr. Kim Calder Stegemann, who retired from the School of Education (Faculty of Education and Social Work) in June 2017 after a remarkable 22-year career,…
Sending a child off to university is an exciting and proud milestone in the life of every parent lucky enough to experience it. That said,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzDeV8Nn9Jc Fall Convocation was another success, with about 300 graduates receiving credentials from certificates to masters degrees from the eight schools and faculties across…
Congratulations to all graduates from Faculty of Education and Social Work programs! This fall, fifty-one students saw their hard work rewarded as they graduated from programs across…
Fall colours are upon us and not only does that mean an invigorating crispness in the air, but also the warmth and celebration that comes…
An entrepreneur whose career successes have brought international attention and tourism to BC's Okanagan region will address TRU's class of 2017 on Oct. 13. Mr. Anthony von Mandl, founder of…