KAMLOOPS – It’s a landmark event for BC and the public is invited!
Thompson Rivers University will mark its beginning and future as BC’s
newest provincial university with activities on March 31st, April 1st
and 2nd, and there are lots of events the community can join in on.
On March 31st, people are invited to view the Academic Procession, in
which professors, dignitaries and other invited guests will parade
through campus in full, colourful regalia, starting at the UCC Trades
& Technology Centre at 9:30 am.
After a stop for the Convocation Wall Dedication, the procession will
end up at the Gymnasium for the Inaugural Convocation, which will
include the installation of our first Chancellor, Nancy Greene Raine
and Dr. Roger Barnsley as the President and Vice-Chancellor, the
granting of TRU’s official Coat of Arms by the Chief Herald of Canada,
“greetings” from representatives of other institutions and words from
several dignitaries. Limited tickets for this event are expected to be
available to the public by March 23 on a first-come, first-served
basis at various campus locations. It will also be webcast.
At 2:00 pm, the public is invited to attend the Official Opening of
the new International Building, followed by tours, refreshments, and
various performances throughout the afternoon.
On April 1st, the public is invited to get involved in a Community
Dialogue entitled TRU-Thinking About Our Future beginning at 8:30 am
in the Campus Activity Centre that will engage all in discussions on
the future of our new university. Those planning to attend the
“Dialogue” event are asked to email their intention to
astrachan@tru.ca to ensure sufficient space.
A TRU Beginnings Kick-Off Celebration for the public, cosponsored by
the Foundation and Alumni Association, will be held in the Grand Hall
starting at 5:30 pm on Friday, April 1st. The evening will feature 20
different exhibitions of TRU programs and special projects during the
cocktail hour, with dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by entertainment
provided by TRU student, alumni and staff and ending with keynote
speaker, Dr. David Foot. Tickets can be purchased for $45 at the
Kamloops Daily News, UCC Foundation office and online at
www.uccalumni.ca. Call Heather Scollon at 371-5711 for more
information.
A 5 & 10 km run/walk, the TRU Beginnings Run for Fun, sponsored by
the Alumni Association, Athletics and Recreation Division and Runner’s
Sole, will begin at the International Building at 10:00 am on
Saturday, April 2nd. Prizes, awards, childcare, after-run snack and
more are included in registration price: Public – $20; Alumni – $15 –
includes a commemorative t-shirt; Students – $10 includes entry in a
draw to win one of two $250 awards. To register: Runner’s Sole on
Hillside Dr or go to www.uccalumni.ca. For information, call 371-5711.
Everyone at UCC/TRU invites our community to help us and our invited
guests from across the globe celebrate our future as a unique
university that will serve students from our region, the country, and
the world.
For more information, please contact Josh Keller at 250-828-5008
