Convocation by the numbers: Fall 2017
Posted on: October 10, 2017
Fall colours and a change in temperature also bring with them Fall Convocation. Here is a snapshot of this year’s ceremony.
Read moreFaculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Page 4
Pioneering entrepreneur to address fall graduates
Posted on: October 10, 2017
An entrepreneur who has brought international attention and tourism to BC’s Okanagan region will address graduates at Fall Convocation 2017.
Read more
University gift is largest ever
Posted on: October 5, 2017
Dr. Sherman Jen of Maple Leaf Educational Systems has given TRU its largest individual private donation ever of $5 million today.
Read more
Putting higher education in its place
Posted on: October 3, 2017
A new Green Guide, authored by five TRU faculty members, explores the role of place in higher education.
Read more
Tourism celebrating 20 years with one-day event
Posted on: September 12, 2017
The Bachelor or Tourism Management program is celebrating its 20th birthday with a range of events on Sept. 22.
Read more
Tourism grad wizer than ever
Posted on: August 15, 2017
Catching up with Wize Monkey CEO and tourism alumnus Max Rivest on success, growth and entrepreneurship.
Read more
Interim Dean for the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism
Posted on: July 16, 2017
Doug Ellis is Interim Dean for the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism (ACT) effective July 1.
Read more
Entrance scholarships awarded to exceptional grad students
Posted on: July 4, 2017
TRU’s Canadian Graduate Scholarship-Masters recipients will receive $17,500 each.
Read more
Summer on the festival circuit: This is research at TRU
Posted on: June 29, 2017
When not fighting forest fires, Gabe Carpendale will be hitting up music festivals for his Undergraduate Research Experience Award Project.
Read more
Photos, videos, Valedictorian addresses Spring Convocation 2017
Posted on: June 16, 2017
Relive moments of Spring Convocation 2017 through photos and addresses from valedictorians and honorary degree recipients.
Read more
TRU’s first international Red Seal cook
Posted on: June 15, 2017
Nishant Doshi is TRU’s first international student to complete the Red Seal cook training. He also reveals his favourite foods and spices.
Read more
Field school builds more than just trails
Posted on: June 15, 2017
Adventure studies students got more than they bargained for during a new and unique two-week field study course.
Read more
Photos: Reaching the top of Mt. Logan
Posted on: June 9, 2017
A photographic view atop Canada’s highest peak as captured by Adventure Guide Diploma students.
Read more
Sand, sun, sea turtles and student research
Posted on: June 1, 2017
Colleen Black will spend eight weeks at Maui’s Ho’okipa Beach conducting a research project aimed at creating more responsible tourists.
Read more
Grads, it’s your time to shine
Posted on: June 1, 2017
Congratulations grads. Check out some facts and figures around the Convocation ceremonies, and welcoming addresses.
Read more
Tourism student set for Big Apple
Posted on: May 26, 2017
Vivek Punwani is set for an all-expenses paid trip to New York City for the PCMA Education Conference this June.
Read more
Honorary doctors inspiring through their actions
Posted on: May 17, 2017
Four renowned individuals embodying the values and aspirations of TRU will inspire this year’s graduates during Spring Convocation in June.
Read more
Carving trails
Posted on: May 9, 2017
Tourism alumnus Ted Morton is living his mountain bike dream as owner of the BC Enduro Series and Canadian National Enduro Championship.
Read more
All set to contribute to TRU’s research community
Posted on: April 21, 2017
The 2017-2018 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors and Graduate Research Mentors have been announced.
Read more
Leadership tips, more from a rising culinary star
Posted on: April 21, 2017
A strong foundation of knowledge and the confidence to lead, has culinary student Kayla Lulua well on her way in the food service industry.
Read more