TRU Convocate: Spring 2009 April 6, 2009
Read the Spring, 2009 Issue of InsideTRU.
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TRU artist-researcher launches 'quirky little book' on walking in Kamloops April 3, 2009
What better place to begin a walk than in a shoe store? So mused TRU visual arts professor and artist-researcher Ernie Kroeger as he embarked…
TRU World executive invited to represent Canada at International Dialogue March 26, 2009
Cyndi McLeod, AVP of TRU World, the international education arm of Thompson Rivers University, has been invited by the Canadian Embassy in Berlin, Germany to…
TRU Business students place 3rd in National Competition March 25, 2009
A team of TRU business students finished ahead of 19 other major universities to capture third place in Excalibur, Canada's largest Human Resource Case Competition,…
Whose Show it is Anyway? conference features strong cast March 23, 2009
The Whose Show is it Anyway? conference presented by TRU's SSHRC-funded Community-University Research Alliance project on the cultural future of small cities, will be held…
TRU launches Tourism Management degree in Malaysia March 19, 2009
Thompson Rivers University has taken their highly regarded Bachelor of Tourism Management degree to Malaysia, where it will be offered in partnership with Nilai University…
Nine new scholarships available for TRU Legal Administrative Assistant students March 11, 2009
A critical need for trained administrative assistants in legal offices in Kamloops and other interior communities has led to the creation of nine full scholarships…
BC's most famous playwright showcased at TRU Canadian Studies Days 2009 March 10, 2009
BC's most famous playwright will be showcased at Thompson Rivers University later this month when it celebrates Canadian Studies Days 2009.TRU's Canadian Studies program and…
TRU people take 13 spots in local magazine's Power 50 list March 9, 2009
Thompson Life Magazine's third annual Power 50 list hit news stands last week and includes 13 faculty, administrators, students, alumni and coaches from Thompson Rivers…
Thompson Rivers University and the National Centre for First Nations Governance work together to improve the governance skills of First Nations citizens March 6, 2009
Thompson Rivers University and the National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today that establishes a framework for both organizations…
Partnership To Build A Home March 2, 2009
Habitat for Humanity Kamloops have partnered with Thompson Rivers University School of Trades and Technology and School District #73 to build a home at 204…
Agreement signed between TRU and the BC Public Service Agency February 24, 2009
In photo: Lynda Tarras, the Head of the BC Public Service Agency and Dr. Kathleen Scherf, President and Vice-Chancellor of Thompson Rivers UniversityDr. Kathleen Scherf,…
Senior ITA leader appointed as new Dean of Trades & Technology February 24, 2009
In photo: Lindsay Langill, the new Dean of Trades and Technology at Thompson Rivers UniversityThe Senior Lead for Program Standards and Examinations at the Industry…
Plans for Law School at TRU Announced in Provincial Throne Speech February 16, 2009
Partnership plans with the University of Calgary announced by TRUThe announcement of government plans to establish a Law School at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops,…
Trades and Technologies makes "Green Dream Home" team February 13, 2009
Thompson Rivers University and the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) Central Interior Chapter have been chosen to build one of three new CMHC EQuilibrium Sustainable…
Donors pledge two lead gifts for TRU House of Learning at Gala February 10, 2009
The first two major contributions to the Thompson Rivers University House of Learning were announced on Saturday at the 17th annual TRU Foundation Gala.Kamloops businessman…
Thompson Rivers University receives extraordinary gift February 8, 2009
Amidst the splendor of the 17th annual TRU Foundation Gala a local Kamloops resident stepped forward to donate $1.5 million to create endowed scholarships for…
Vulnerable Youth Need Support Beyond 19 to Improve Their Lives February 5, 2009
Teenagers and young adults involved in risky or even criminal lifestyles can turn their lives around with the right kind of support, according to a…
TRU ranked in the top third of Canadian universities in 8 of 10 categories January 26, 2009
In photo: NSSE student prize winners Jessica Ray, Ann Nguyen, Alex McLellan, Jordon Carter, Jamie Mayes, Peter Hilton, Heather Freisen, DrKathleen Scherf, Ashley MorrisonThompson Rivers…
Reviving thrashed dreams January 23, 2009
By Marty HastingsCourtesy of The OmegaTRU's Independent Student NewspaperTyler Boldt's dream of being a National Hockey League player ended when the Atlanta Thrashers relinquished his…
