Wiegele’s donation to TRU benefits North Thompson students
Posted on: March 2, 2020
Mike Wiegele, the founder of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, has funded several new awards at TRU for students from the North Thompson area.
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Different continents, shared stories
Posted on: February 25, 2020
Indigenous delegates from New Zealand and Australia shared four days of culture and learning at TRU and in Kamloops in mid-February.
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Cards of connection
Posted on: February 18, 2020
Stephanie Tate wanted to do something to let first-year students know they aren't alone. Words of Wisdom was the answer.
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Indigenous trades programs receive funding boost
Posted on: January 24, 2020
TRU is receiving almost $2 million for trades programs for Indigenous students in Kamloops, Chase, Lillooet and Williams Lake.
Read moreTRU welcomes community to explore questions of faith
Posted on: January 23, 2020
Everyone is welcome to attend Life, Grief and Fear: How Faith Responds—a panel dialogue around multi-faith perspectives.
Read moreTRU celebrates 50 years of education and transformation
Posted on: January 21, 2020
TRU invites everyone to celebrate its golden anniversary this year by participating in numerous events being held throughout 2020.
Read moreDonation supports single parents studying law
Posted on: January 16, 2020
Lawyer Frank Quinn has provided TRU with $250,000 for new bursaries benefiting single parents studying law.
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A national moment of silence
Posted on: January 14, 2020
TRU is holding a moment of silence for those lost in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in Iran.
Read moreTRU launches new program for basic trades skills
Posted on: January 13, 2020
TRU is launching a new Trades Assistant Program for students with diverse abilities interested in construction, warehousing or landscaping.
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The battle for the bats
Posted on: December 17, 2019
TRU's Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham is part of a research team featured in a Telus Storyhive documentary on saving bats.
Read moreFoundation donors reach new peak in awards to students
Posted on: November 28, 2019
TRU students received $775,000 in donor-funded scholarships, bursaries and awards at the annual TRU Foundation Awards ceremony.
Read moreTRU’S Day of Giving exceeds goal
Posted on: November 18, 2019
TRU’s Day of Giving raised $61,700 for scholarships and bursaries on Nov. 7 and 8.
Read moreFoundation Breakfast spotlights School of Business and Economics
Posted on: November 7, 2019
This year's Foundation Breakfast featured the School of Business and Economics (SoBE) and the people who support that department.
Read morePresident’s statement on passing of students in motor vehicle accident
Posted on: November 4, 2019
TRU President Brett Fairbairn's statement on the four TRU students and alumni involved in a motor vehicle collision.
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Pop culture influencer offers backstage pass to rock history
Posted on: November 1, 2019
Rock-star manager Andrew Loog Oldham is collaborating with TRU to offer a once-in-a-lifetime course on the evolution of pop culture.
Read moreTRU offers pop culture course with former Rolling Stones manager
Posted on: October 30, 2019
Famed rock-star manager Andrew Loog Oldham is working with two faculties at TRU to offer a unique course on the evolution of pop culture.
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Unprecedented TRU campaign focuses on Limitless potential
Posted on: October 11, 2019
Thompson Rivers University launched Limitless, its largest-ever fundraising campaign. The goal is to reach $50 million by the end of 2020.
Read moreTRU launches largest-ever fundraising campaign
Posted on: October 10, 2019
Thompson Rivers University is going big, launching the public phase of the largest-ever fundraising campaign in the university’s history.
Read moreTRU’s economic impact to the region over $705 million annually
Posted on: October 2, 2019
TRU released its latest economic impact study that shows one in 150 jobs in BC is supported by the activities of TRU and its students.
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Coyote continues to create change
Posted on: September 25, 2019
TRU's program to accelerate indigenization campuswide, known as The Coyote Project, has been extended for three more years.
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