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Tourism grad wizer than ever August 15, 2017

Bachelor of Tourism grad Max Rivest co-founded the successful coffee leaf tea business Wize Monkey that launched in 2014. We interviewed Rivest back in January of 2015, just after…

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Nursing grad honoured for bravery August 9, 2017

On May 24, 2016, nursing alumna Erin Wiltse put her quick thinking to the test when the float plane she was on crashed into the ocean.…

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Proud to be a TRU Law alum July 28, 2017

After graduating from TRU Law's inaugural class in 2014, Julia (JC) Rees was eager to start her law career, and she found herself in the…

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Entrance scholarships awarded to exceptional grad students July 4, 2017

TRU has awarded three $17,500 federal entrance scholarships to outstanding graduate students. The Canadian Graduate Scholarships – Masters are valued at $17,500 annually for one year, and…

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Canada's secret is in the gravy June 30, 2017

When we think about Canada we often think maple syrup, hockey, toques and of course the beloved French-Canadian delicacy, poutine. Growing up in Gatineau, Quebec,…

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Build your business, bring your dog May 18, 2017

Are you an alumni looking to move back to Kamloops, a working professional, or a student with an amazing startup that has potential to change…

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A mother's advice May 12, 2017

Mother's Day is a celebration of mothers around the globe and a day to show our gratitude to the incredible human beings who have helped shape…

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Carving trails May 9, 2017

Six years ago Ted Morton traded his motor bike for a mountain bike when he moved cross-country to complete his Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM),…

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HR rising star April 25, 2017

The name Larissa Pepper might ring a bell and that’s likely because everything the Bachelor of Business Administration grad touches turns to gold. Pepper is…

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Future-proofing the next generation April 12, 2017

In what is being touted an entrepreneur economy, the landscape of the traditional labour market has shifted, the era of the lifelong career is changing…

Alumni, Faculty and staff, Faculty of Science
Every second counts April 1, 2017

In swimming, a millisecond can make or break you. Just ask captain of the WolfPack swim team Jagdeesh Uppal, who truly makes every second of…

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2017 Distinguished Alumni announced March 24, 2017

Five alumni and the BC Lottery Corporation will be recognized on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. The TRU Distinguished Alumni…

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Young alum leading the way for women in business March 8, 2017

Just three years after graduating with her business degree, Twyla Hartnell has climbed the corporate ladder to a successful career path in a traditionally male-dominated…

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Alum at Sports Council reflects on TRU difference March 2, 2017

Ellice Clement has a double major in tourism management and marketing and landed her dream job in January, working as administrative coordinator for the Kamloops…

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Grad hosts inspiring conference for women entrepreneurs January 27, 2017

Julie John, a recent TRU graduate, has been planning and organizing a women’s entrepreneur conference, Be Inspired!, set for Sat., Feb. 4, 2017,  at the Coast…