Overcoming grief through grit: rising from rock bottom November 30, 2020
Imagine sitting down to write an exam, clock ticking, pencils scraping paper, heart pounding, mind racing—all your preparation and studying is suddenly drowned in the…
Month: November 2020
Day of Giving raised $50K for students, programs November 27, 2020
72 donors. $50,390 raised. 140 percent of goal reached! All in, TRU’s Day of Giving raised $50,390 in November, surpassing the goal to raise $36,000…
TELUS sponsors carbon accounting program at TRU November 26, 2020
Researchers to help companies reduce their carbon footprint A new research opportunity will benefit both grad students and local organizations. TELUS is sponsoring a program…
Law professor finds success in Supreme Court of Canada November 25, 2020
The Supreme Court of Canada recently recognized the voices and rights of people with mental health or addiction histories in a precedent-setting ruling. Read the…
TELUS sponsors carbon accounting program at TRU November 25, 2020
Researchers to help companies reduce their carbon footprint KAMLOOPS—TELUS is sponsoring a program at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that will pair graduate research fellows with…
Managing stress and anxiety November 20, 2020
Student Storyteller Shannon Cooper admits that student life can be a source of anxiety, but with the help of TRU resources and supports, she managed…
A remarkable year for TRU research November 19, 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic shut TRU’s campuses in March, many faculty and students were forced to pause or to redesign their ongoing research projects to…
Positive disruption: reflections of a lifelong learner November 18, 2020
Through his work as a speaker, trainer, and author, lifelong learner Wai Ma also considers himself a “positive disruptor” of any space he enters—including the…
Children's books send a message of hope and empathy November 17, 2020
Stories do more than merely tell tales. They create empathy in readers—young and old—and give voice to issues like social justice. And that is exactly…
Student supports step up during pandemic November 17, 2020
TRU is ensuring thousands of students are continuing their university education, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, there have been bumps in the road. But…
New Wells Gray centre allows year-round study November 16, 2020
A new educational facility near Wells Gray Provincial Park is nearly three decades in the making. Thompson Rivers University is pleased to expand the Wells…
Work and reward: tips to manage your time November 9, 2020
Student Storyteller Amna Qazi reflects on the struggle of maintaining a work-life balance that has helped her improve and maintain productivity. Time management. We’ve all…
TRU Law competes in virtual sports law moot November 9, 2020
Angela Tenisci and Jesse Patrao are life-long sports fans and second-year students at TRU Law. They recently had the opportunity to combine their love of…
Snake research garners prestigious scholarship November 6, 2020
Dana Eye’s groundbreaking rattlesnake research has been recognized by the Fraser Basin Council, as the Master of Science in Environmental Science student has been awarded…
TRU alum in Top 20 Under 40 in Canadian aviation November 3, 2020
Jonathan Davis hasn’t let the pandemic keep him on the ground. Wings Magazine just named him one of the top 20 under 40 influencing the…
What does the movie cameo say about our culture? November 3, 2020
They are small performances, but in order to understand them you have to draw upon information that you likely aren’t even aware you have. In…
Researchers push to keep lower leave eligibility November 2, 2020
Dr. Lindsey McKay The coronavirus pandemic has exposed inequities in Canada’s social protection policies, revealing gender inequalities that have left women — especially mothers —…
