Reaching beyond the impact of unidentified conditions
Posted on: March 2, 2021
Meet Akayla Burley: TRU graduate of the Health Care Assistant Certificate Program and currently studying for her bachelors degree at TRU. Read about her story…
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Actors Workshop Theatre’s socially distanced season
Posted on: March 1, 2021
Dimly Perceived Threats to the System is available for streaming on VIMEO from March 1 to March 15.
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How to use BigBlueButton
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Discover all the social and creative possibilities through BigBlueButton, an interactive platform that makes for a dynamic, collaborative experience.
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Accommodations empower academic experience
Posted on: February 17, 2021
Justine Chave is a high school honours graduate, an avid community volunteer, and a social work major. Learn how she navigated unpredictable health challenges, advocated…
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Procrastination vs me: Alex’s Co-oped Up experience
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Psychology major Alex Duarosan got in touch with her creative side at her Kamloops Arts Council co-op this summer, in the midst of lockdown.
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9-to-5 no more: Camila’s Co-oped Up experience
Posted on: February 10, 2021
Camila Castillo honed her skills as a junior software developer from the comfort of her own home when she took on a remote co-op work…
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Ask, adapt and accept: Nazli’s Co-oped Up experience
Posted on: February 8, 2021
Nazli Bostandoust, an International Business major, worked with the Orientation and Transition team at TRU.
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The Power of Abstraction: drawing from experience
Posted on: January 25, 2021
Co-op Student of the Year recipient Brad Crump encourages other students to take charge of their own career pathway.
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Shadows and outlines: life with a visual impairment
Posted on: December 7, 2020
Meet Keisha Anderson: Business major and theatre minor at TRU. Learn more about her story of jumping through hoops to get support, predicting and solving…
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Remembering the Montreal Massacre
Posted on: December 4, 2020
December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada.
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Overcoming grief through grit: rising from rock bottom
Posted on: November 30, 2020
Meet Nicole Pennock: Studying at TRU to become a teacher, Pennock has pushed through many a hardship before getting to this point in her life.…
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Managing stress and anxiety
Posted on: November 20, 2020
The end of the semester is a challenging time. With the help of TRU resources and supports, you learn about strategies that help you manage…
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Positive disruption: reflections of a lifelong learner
Posted on: November 18, 2020
Meet Wai Ma: speaker, trainer, author, and philosophy student at TRU. Read about his story of overcoming adversity and stigma, finding support, and exceeding expectations.
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Work and reward: tips to manage your time
Posted on: 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.
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Culture is not a costume: a Halloween checklist
Posted on: October 29, 2020
Student Storyteller Amna Qazi reflects on the scariest part of the spooky season: the abuse and appropriation of different cultures as part of a costume.
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Coping with loneliness and homesickness
Posted on: October 20, 2020
Student storyteller Manuella Ceballos shares some tips on coping with loneliness, homesickness, and the dreaded fear of missing out.
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Strength in disclosure: living with an invisible disability
Posted on: October 7, 2020
Meet Gabrielle Dagasso: former varsity swim team captain, primary author of two published academic papers,and math major at TRU. Read about her transition to university…
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Organize your digital life: A how-to guide
Posted on: August 25, 2020
Organizing digital files is a habit that is often overlooked or undervalued, but just like anything else, our gadgets also need a clean-up from time…
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Troubleshooting technology: a how-to guide
Posted on: July 8, 2020
Accessibility Services shared this list of helpful tips on how to best troubleshoot technology, transition to remote learning, and be your most productive self.
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Productivity hacks for staying on track: recipes for a better work/life balance
Posted on: May 7, 2020
Learn more about staying organized, managing time, and utilizing technology to its full assistive potential.
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