New trades apprenticeship cuts BC wait time
Posted on: February 1, 2017
The new instrumentation and control technician apprenticeship is also a good fit for those considering engineering.
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Posts by Bartholemew:
Talk to the Experts: Literacy more than reading and writing
Posted on: January 27, 2017
Education faculty member Gloria Ramirez discusses a range of literacy topics during a recent interview on the Paul Graham radio show.
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Dean of Trades search: Hear what the candidates have to say
Posted on: January 26, 2017
Learn more about the two finalists being interviewed for the Dean of Trades position.
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Connecting at Networking 411
Posted on: January 24, 2017
This is likely to be the biggest Networking 411 event ever, with 60 mentors registered and about 180 students.
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Prototype your biz idea at ProtoHack
Posted on: January 23, 2017
In this high-intensity timed event, work in teams to flesh out business ideas. Have skills to share? Join a team needing your expertise.
Read moreBahamians making TRU discovery through airport award
Posted on: January 20, 2017
Bahamians have taken a shine to TRU, with enrolment surging from one student in 2015 to a total of 16 for the 2017 winter semester.
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Zipcar drives onto campus
Posted on: January 13, 2017
You now have a 24-hour alternative to owning a vehicle thanks to the car-sharing company Zipcar coming to campus.
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Grad shaping next gen of welders
Posted on: January 12, 2017
In combining two of his life passions, welding grad Trent Konrad has an influential role with Canadian Welding Association Foundation.
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5 tips: staying safe while playing outdoors this winter
Posted on: January 4, 2017
Adventure Guide Diploma students offer five simple tips to keep you safe this winter in the snow, ice and cold.
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Broadening campus dining experiences
Posted on: December 23, 2016
TRU Food Services has begun initiatives to improve the overall campus food experience and address students’ concerns with food services.
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Hands-on carpentry from the foundation up
Posted on: December 21, 2016
Students in the first and second year residential carpentry program gain real worksite experience when they build the TRU Training House.
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Energy management efforts pay off with $500,000 in savings
Posted on: December 19, 2016
TRU has more energy savings as a percentage of total consumption than any other post-secondary institution in BC.
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Holiday traditions, Netflix queues and wish lists for 2016
Posted on: December 15, 2016
We asked students about their wish list, favourite holiday traditions and what they will be watching on Netflix over the winter break.
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No burning bridges with Kamloops Fire Rescue
Posted on: December 10, 2016
A long-running friendship between trades and Kamloops Fire Rescue provides student with hands-on work experience.
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Club emerges from passion for flying
Posted on: December 9, 2016
Damoon Hossin created the TRU Flying Club as a way of sharing his passion for the flying of planes and the sky itself.
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Rolling up her sleeves to save inland salmon
Posted on: December 2, 2016
In studying the habits and patterns of spawning Chinook, Michelle Walsh may be unlocking some of the secrets of declining fish populations.
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Singing the praises of national bird
Posted on: December 1, 2016
TRU bird experts chirp in favour of a bird with an unassuming appearance, persistent personality and sometimes sounding like a monkey.
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Witnessing poverty shapes future doctor
Posted on: November 22, 2016
Jagdeesh Uppal wants to combine medicine and research to bring cheap and affordable medicines to those in deep poverty.
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Welder training for Olympics-style event
Posted on: November 18, 2016
In less than a year, Andrew Christensen may become TRU’s first World Skills medalist.
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Storytellers Gala examines Aboriginal youth in care
Posted on: November 15, 2016
A four-person panel examines the over-representation of Aboriginal youth in Canada's state care and correctional systems.
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