The thermometer’s dropping. Deadlines approaching. ‘Tis the season—end-of-term, that is. Here are a few ways to take a break and rejuvenate as the semester winds to a close.
Stress Free Zone
Exam anxiety? Writer’s block? Take a break at the TRU Library’s Stress-Free Zone (#SFZ) with board games, colouring, puzzles, Lego and healthy evening snacks. Runs Dec. 1–22 on the first floor of the House of Learning.
Just looking for peace and quiet? The Main and House of Learning libraries will be open for study until midnight, Dec. 9–21.
Music and theatre
Live music on campus continues with the choral class mini concert on Nov. 24, and the last Live at TRU! performance of the semester, Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys Nov. 26.
Join the Pan African Club for Matters of the Heart, a night of poetry, music and humour Nov. 26. And don’t miss the Actors Workshop Theatre production of The Mail Order Bride, Nov. 26 to 28 and Dec. 3 to 5.
See the Events Calendar for more things to do on campus.
Coffee time
Campus food venues change their hours or close for the holidays at varying times in December—here’s the schedule. Hours of operation can also change with demand, so check Campus Dish for updates. All times are a.m. – p.m.
Trades Cafe (TT)
To Dec. 18: M-Th 7:30 – 2, Fri 7:30 – 1
Closed Dec. 19 – Jan. 3
Starbucks (OM)
To Dec. 6: M-Th 7:30 – 8, Fri 7:30 – 6, Sat 10:30 – 3, Sun 11 – 3:30
Dec. 7-20: M-Th 8 – 8, Fri 8 – 6, Sat-Sun 10:30 – 4
Dec. 21-22: 8 – 4, Dec. 23: 8 – 3
Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 3
Upper Level Cafe (OM)
To Dec. 4: M-Th 8 – 2, Fri 8 – 1
Closed Dec. 5 – Jan. 3
The Deli at U&M (OM)
To Dec. 3: M-Th 8:30 – 6, Fri. Dec. 4: 8:30 – 2
Dec. 7-11: 10 – 2
Closed Dec. 12 – Jan. 3
Tim Hortons (HL)
To Dec. 20: M-Th 7:30 – 7, Fri. 7:30 – 5
Dec. 21-22: 8 – 4
Closed Dec. 23 – Jan. 3
Seattle’s Best Coffee (IB)
To Dec. 4: M-Th 8 – 2:30, Fri. 8 – 1:30
Closed Dec. 5 – Jan. 3
Bean Me Up (S)
To Dec. 4: M-Th 8 – 2:30, Fri. 8 – 1:30
Closed Dec. 5 – Jan. 3
Heroes Pub (CAC)
To Dec. 4: M-Fri. 11:30 – 6
Dec. 7-18: M-Fri 11:30 – 4
Closed Dec. 19 – Jan. 3
Urban Market (CAC)
To Dec. 3: M-Th 9:30 – 4:30, Fri. Dec. 4: 9:30 – 2
Closed Dec. 5 – Jan. 3
Scratch Café (Culinary Arts Cafeteria)
To Dec. 10: Tu-Fri 10 – 2:30 (Don’t miss roast turkey on Dec. 9!)
Closed Dec. 11 – Jan. 11
Common Grounds (Independent Centre)
To Dec. 22: M-Th 8 – 9, Fri 8 – 3:30
Closed Dec. 23 – Jan. 4
Give back
Various faculties and departments collect non-perishable foods, gift cards and other items for hampers for students, for the TRUSU Food Bank, Kamloops Food Bank, and other organizations. Check with your faculty or school for more info.
Law students will be raising funds again this year at the third annual TRU Law Santa Swimsuit Run Nov. 21.
If you’re gift-giving this year, stop by the Education and Skills Training Program (ESTR) Retail Kiosk on Student Street Nov. 25 and 26. The kiosk has a great selection of locally-made gifts and provides experience and support to ESTR students.
Give back to the planet—bring your travel mug to TRU Sustainability’s Mugs for Hugs event on Nov. 26, win prizes, and help keep an estimated 8,000 paper cups, lids and sleeves out of TRU’s trash each day.
Read—for fun
Escape end-of-term stress with a great book. TRU Reads is the Library’s leisure reading collection. Popular mysteries, thrillers, romance, science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction titles, available for borrowing for four weeks. Find the collection—and a cosy reading nook—on the third floor of the House of Learning.
Looking for something unusual to read or give? Check out this list of favourite books from TRU faculty and staff.
Holiday Break
Happy holidays! Campus closes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, reopening for the winter semester on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.
Make sure you’re prepared for the weather as we head into winter—sign up to receive TRU Alerts on your mobile device and be the first to hear if we have a snow day on campus.
