A decade of graduate research on display March 11, 2019
It was standing room only for the 10th annual Master of Science in Environmental Science showcase, which took place on March 7. Upwards of 120 people…
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Experience volunteerism: Acts of service beneficial to emotional intelligence March 11, 2019
Through Career & Experiential Learning (CEL), TRU offers a wide variety of opportunities to learn through experience in classrooms, on-campus and in the community. Beyond…
International Women’s Day Tea focuses on feminism, friendship and fierce love March 7, 2019
Fierce love and friendship between women take centre stage this Friday in downtown Kamloops in a celebration of International Women’s Day, spearheaded by a TRU…
Sparkes Notes: The who, what, why, where, whens of the Writing Centre March 6, 2019
Amy Sparkes is in her third year of her BBA program with a focus in Marketing and Communications, and is currently working as a Communications…
Creating a new tradition with Indigenous knowledge March 4, 2019
In 2017, in response to the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Thompson Rivers University initiated a two-year endeavour to transform the…
TRU seeks community participation in setting new vision March 4, 2019
TRU is interested in hearing from students, faculty, staff and the Kamloops community as it embarks on a year-long process to establish a new vision…
Forging a legacy as a TRU volleyball alumna March 1, 2019
Cariboo College alumna Carolynn Boomer was back on the court with her 1984 varsity teammates at February’s WolfPack Retro Night, where TRU celebrated former championship…
TRU Law team heading to national moot February 28, 2019
Two law students are the first team to represent TRU at the national Sopinka Cup moot competition. Vincent Li and Betti White placed second to…
Law students host influential speakers at annual conference February 23, 2019
TRU’s Society of Law Students Conference Committee wrapped up a successful two-day event on February 8—Pursuing Progress: Transforming Law in the 21st Century—bringing law students,…
Library opens new chapter of indigenization February 22, 2019
Artist John McEwen’s Coyote sculpture stands atop TRU Library headquarters in the Brown Family House of Learning, facing the rising sun as a symbol of…
Indigenous writing course digs deep into cultural richness February 22, 2019
A new and unique course for the Master of Education program exposes students to some of Canada’s best Indigenous authors and then challenges them to…
Academic success and the WolfPack student-athlete February 21, 2019
Anton Napolitano is a third-year student and the setter on the TRU WolfPack Men’s Volleyball team. Anton comes from the Land Down Under, a place…
Sparkes Notes: An introvert’s survival guide to networking February 21, 2019
Amy Sparkes is in her third year of her BBA program with a focus in Marketing and Communications, and is currently working as a Communications…
Down Under delegates share in Indigenous exchange February 19, 2019
As Kamloops wrapped itself up against the coldest days of the winter, 13 students, staff and faculty from Australia experienced a dramatic temperature difference while…
Suzuki brings Beyond Climate film to TRU February 15, 2019
When it comes to global environmentalism, one name stands above the rest: Dr. David Suzuki. The Canadian icon visits TRU on Friday, March 8, as…
BC PLAN receives grant for PLAR research February 13, 2019
A TRU student is working to find out how institutions around BC can help facilitate post-secondary learning by recognizing and evaluating students’ previous skills and…
Sparkes Notes: Fitting fitness into your daily routine February 13, 2019
Amy Sparkes is in her third year of her BBA program with a focus in Marketing and Communications, and is currently working as a Communications…
Fashioning a legal career in The Big Apple February 11, 2019
She walks past the iconic Empire State Building and Central Park regularly. She spends her spare time exploring New York City’s museums and art galleries.…
Get involved to make Food Services work for you February 11, 2019
Kudos to you! Your comments have helped improve Food Services. Please keep the ideas coming, because we’re better together. Success stories In November, we held…
Lots to talk about—mental health and supports for students February 7, 2019
On a bright and exceptionally crisp -10C day in January, students gathered around a fire, roasted marshmallows and sipped hot chocolate—all in the name of…
