Thompson Rivers University

Month: June 2017

Alumni, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured,
Canada's secret is in the gravy June 30, 2017

When we think about Canada we often think maple syrup, hockey, toques and of course the beloved French-Canadian delicacy, poutine. Growing up in Gatineau, Quebec,…

Faculty and staff, Featured,
Canada in 50 years? June 29, 2017

There is no denying, there are a lot of Canadian inventions, values and traditions to be celebrated this weekend during Canada 150. However, that doesn't…

Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Featured, Research and Graduate Studies
Summer on the festival circuit: This is research at TRU June 29, 2017

[caption id="attachment_2379182" align="alignright" width="390"] Gabe Carpendale, Undergraduate Research Ambassador, will spend the summer on the music festival circuit as part of the Undergraduate Research Experience…

Campus News, Faculty and staff, Faculty of Science, Featured, Research and Graduate Studies
Red wine and winning poster presentations June 28, 2017

As he helps unravel mysteries around the health benefits of red wine, Mitchell Wihlidal is also mastering the art of effective poster presentations. The fourth-year…

Faculty and staff, Office of the President
National Day of Remembrance June 22, 2017

In memory of the victims of terrorism attacks throughout the world, the Canadian and British Columbian flags on the TRU campuses in Kamloops and Williams…

Faculty and staff, Faculty of Law, Featured, Indigenous Education
Family history inspires next generation June 21, 2017

A lifetime’s worth of Air Miles brought Charlotte Munroe and her family face to face with the ceremonial headdress worn by her family’s predecessors nearly…

Faculty of Education and Social Work, Featured, Indigenous Education, Research and Graduate Studies, School of Nursing
Indigenous wellness research binds communities together June 20, 2017

[caption id="attachment_2370261" align="alignright" width="581"] The team involved in the project: “Indigenous Wellness Knowledge in Action: Evaluation of Research Protocol, Processes, Principles in Practice.”[/caption] For 10…

Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Science, Research and Graduate Studies
Apply now: Ken Lepin Award for Graduate Students June 18, 2017

Award deadline: Aug. 15, 2017 Award value: $5,000 Apply Now Applications are now being accepted for the Ken Lepin Graduate Student Awards. Five awards valued…

Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Faculty and staff, Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science, Featured, School of Nursing, School of Trades and Technology
Photos, videos, Valedictorian addresses Spring Convocation 2017 June 16, 2017

    Wow, another Spring Convocation is in the books and what follows is a review of this year's six ceremonies over three days through…

Faculty and staff, Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Featured, TRU World
TRU's first international Red Seal cook June 15, 2017

A love for cooking not only landed Nishant Doshi his Red Seal certification, but also the distinction of being TRU’s first international student to have…

Faculty and staff, Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Featured,
Field school builds more than just trails June 15, 2017

Adventure studies students got more than they bargained for during a two-week field study course that combined sustainable trail development with a unique Indigenous component.…

Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Faculty and staff, Featured,
BC MBA Games, where's the trophy? June 13, 2017

Master of Business (MBA) students want to see you this Saturday for a competitive day of cases, rec sports and spirited hunts. It's all in…

Campus News, Faculty and staff, Faculty of Law, Featured, Indigenous Education
2017 TRU Law convocation highlights June 12, 2017

Smiles, cheers and applause were abundant as the fourth class of TRU Law crossed the stage on Friday, June 9. One hundred grads received their…