Below are videos and photos from Dr. Alan Shaver’s announcement as new President and Vice-chancellor of Thompson Rivers University.

Dr. Alan Shaver introduced to the TRU Community, June 2, 2010. Dr. Shaver (upper left) was announced via teleconference due to his convocation responsibilities at Dalhousie University. Williams Lake campus pictured upper right and Kamloops campus lower left.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNdaUILbgjw[/youtube]

Dr. Shaver is asked about his vision for TRU
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaQUYSEpwpM[/youtube]

TRU’s new President answers a question about the importance of research
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXUZQdsMdbg[/youtube]

TRU’s new President discusses his leadership style, goals and objectives and the transition from Dalhousie to TRU.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiOmssCH3AQ[/youtube]

Dr. Shaver is asked about the future and importance of trades programs.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyKTUYhd_0Y[/youtube]

Dr. Shaver is asked about TRU being the University of Choice for Aboriginal students plus closing comments.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdHoiaAi9dk[/youtube]

Dr. Alan Shaver addresses members of the TRU community and local media during the video conference to announce his appointment as president and vice-chancellor.

View from the audience as Dr. Alan Shaver is announced as new TRU president and vice-chancellor.