Guiding students back to the light
Posted on: November 15, 2018
Supplemental Learning leader Ndumiso Makunura reflects on the value of failure and the necessity of gratitude.
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Nicole’s Notes: Top tips for self-care and cozy productivity
Posted on: November 5, 2018
Work Study student Nicole Stanchfield discusses the many ways to prevent the flu - and how to maintain productivity if you do catch a bug.
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Cultivating purpose through co-operative education
Posted on: October 6, 2018
Francesca Ramunno, 2018's Co-op Student of the Year, discusses mentorship, volunteerism, challenges in Computing Science, and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.
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From orientation to graduation: Cplul’kw’ten and the circle of care
Posted on: July 24, 2018
Melody Markle, Supervisor, Indigenous Student Development strives to develop holistic initiatives for Indigenous students.
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Spinning anticipatory anxiety into peaceful productivity
Posted on: June 14, 2018
Kathy Lauriente, counsellor and interim associate dean at the Williams Lake TRU campus, reflects on ways to cope with wildfire-related fears
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Art, poetry and other acts of self-preservation
Posted on: May 31, 2018
Tristen Wybou and Tess Gagnon met by chance and collaborated on an impactful piece that speaks to their experiences as Indigenous women.
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Education into action: how onstage lessons translate offstage
Posted on: April 17, 2018
Supplemental Learning leader Kennedy Aberdeen reflects on her Study Abroad experience, and how theatre training applies to business studies.
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Far beyond numbers: Indigenous Mentor calculates the formula for success
Posted on: April 12, 2018
Aboriginal Mentor Ed Blakeborough credits Cplul’kw’ten services as a cornerstone of his success story.
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Reflections of an almost graduate: “Brain” and the battles within ourselves
Posted on: April 10, 2018
BBA Marketing student Chantal Cadorette reflects on the recent Live at TRU series presentation Brain: a monologue by Brendan McLeod.
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The benefits of team spirit
Posted on: April 4, 2018
SL leader and law student David Gore discusses hockey's place in his current career path.
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Leadership lessons learned from the sidelines
Posted on: March 28, 2018
Winner of the 2018 Neil Russell Student Leadership Award, student-athlete Kaitlin Lomas reflects on learning through challenges.
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Reflections of an almost graduate: breaking through creative constraints
Posted on: March 1, 2018
BBA Marketing student Chantal Cadorette reflects on Terry O'Reilly's recent visit to TRU.
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Aerobatics & 3-D freedom: full circle of flight, growth and perseverance
Posted on: February 13, 2018
Flight instructor and U-Reap recipient Jonny Davis is forever in pursuit of aviation-related research and innovation.
Read moreReflections of an almost graduate: creating space to clear your head
Posted on: February 7, 2018
Fourth-year student Chantal Cadorette shares what TRU has to offer in order to increase motivation, confidence and organization.
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Real world impact: on-campus sustainability practices
Posted on: January 10, 2018
Co-op student Aaron Wiebe facilitated and coordinated the installation of biofilters that he developed for the on-campus composters.
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Responding to the realities of the opioid crisis
Posted on: November 29, 2017
TRU's Take Home Naloxone program moves beyond substance use education to provide more preventative resources.
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Breaking out of your comfort zone: introversion in an extroverts’ world
Posted on: November 27, 2017
Self-described introvert and former SL Leader Daveen Panasar is now in her first year in the UBC Medical Program.
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Cole’s Notes: the ever-present power of networking
Posted on: November 22, 2017
During his time as a co-op student with Career Education, Cole Weber explored the keys to success for post-graduation employment.
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Volunteerism at the heart of success
Posted on: November 20, 2017
The Co-op Student of the Year remarked: "the common thread that exists between co-op and volunteer commitment is service to others."
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Success, self-advocacy and sharing your story
Posted on: November 17, 2017
Graduate student Lisa Coriale believes that sharing your own story bolsters others to believe in themselves
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