“Dream come true” for graduate award recipients September 10, 2019
Four exceptional students have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, receiving the 2019 Dr. Sherman Jen Graduate Awards. The awards are available to graduate…
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TRU student is well suited for charity work September 6, 2019
Master of Education student, lifestyle and fashion blogger, Sultan Sandur is using his skills to give back to the community by suiting up high-school grads…
Federal minister talks international education strategy September 6, 2019
A group of Thompson Rivers University students had the rare opportunity of speaking with a federal government minister about the value of their international education…
Sustaining success September 4, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
TRU is so sustainable it tops the coolest of Cool Schools September 3, 2019
KAMLOOPS—Building on its success as the first Canadian university to receive platinum ranking for its leadership in sustainability, Thompson Rivers University is now also the…
Trades trajectory celebrated with Poeschek’s Chair Leadership Award August 27, 2019
Peter Poeschek started his career at what was then Cariboo College in 1989 as an electrical instructor. He’s been an integral component in the institution’s…
Be the change: one reusable cup and bottle at a time August 23, 2019
If you're not using a reusable mug or water bottle, Canyon Sinclair asks, "Why not?" As part of his summer and fall co-op work term…
Driving sustainability: School of Business and Economics speeds forward August 21, 2019
As climate change becomes increasingly evident and more than three billion people live on less than $2.50 a day, the call is louder than ever…
TRU Law medal winner stresses being kind August 20, 2019
This year’s winner of the Law Society of BC Gold Medal is heading to the BC Court of Appeal to be a clerk before moving…
Unpredictable ink: A screen printer's journey August 19, 2019
https://youtu.be/RwqYml9QFgw Local artist Ashya Cross grew up in Kamloops and set her sights on the Tournament Capital’s growing university, but she never thought she’d pursue…
New TRU Law students receive warm welcome August 16, 2019
The Canadian Bar Association BC branch’s vice-president is among the guest speakers who will be welcoming in this fall’s law class. Vancouver-based lawyer Kenneth Armstrong…
Nursing faculty donate to support students interested in the care of refugees August 15, 2019
Nursing students interested in the care of refugees now have an opportunity to receive financial aid through a new award established by two faculty members.…
TRU alum dedicates legacy gift to future community leaders August 15, 2019
Much has changed at TRU since Kamloops lawyer Lorianna Bennett enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program in 1990—but not everything. Still the same are…
TRU welcomes Arts gap-year students with orientation August 13, 2019
KAMLOOPS–Students who take time off between high school and post-secondary education have a higher rate of attrition than other students. Thompson Rivers University is trying…
WolfPack launch You Can Play campaign August 7, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Youth welding camp builds skills for today and a workforce for tomorrow August 2, 2019
Youth from the Kamloops area and throughout British Columbia graduated from a week-long welding camp at TRU today, designed to provide introductory skills and plant…
Board members tour nursing building under construction August 1, 2019
Earlier this week, members of TRU’s board of governors and executive team, along with Dean of Nursing Dr. Donna Murnaghan and nursing student Mackenzie Byers…
How Hennelly overhauled the volleyball program July 23, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Federal health minister meets population health researcher July 19, 2019
Federal Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor visited TRU yesterday to learn about federally-funded population health research being undertaken by Dr. Bonnie Fournier, Associate Professor…
TRU designates seats to train more Indigenous teachers July 19, 2019
When Roxane Letterlough was in school, she didn’t see many faces like hers at the head of the classroom. The girl from the St’át’imc Nation…
