Faculty & Staff

Renowned wildfire expert based at TRU

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Dr. Mike Flannigan is the new British Columbia Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science at TRU.

An invitation to support healing and action

Posted on: May 31, 2021

As a university connected with the region’s Indigenous communities, including a strong partnership with Tk’emlúps, we are respectfully joining in being present and healing.

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Maths prof celebrated for zero-cost textbook efforts

Posted on: May 28, 2021

Izabela Mazur is being recognized for her hard work in Open Educational Resources (OER), and efforts on a zero-cost textbook project with the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education.

Anniversary time capsule seals TRU’s 50th year

Posted on: May 21, 2021

On May 20, 2021, Thompson Rivers University officially concludes our 50th anniversary celebrations with the burial of a new time capsule on our Kamloops campus.

Accessibility Advocates: Faculty Edition

Posted on: May 4, 2021

Universal design and accessibility are essential to creating a safe and equitable space, not only in the classroom but for the university experience in general.

Donors fulfill record-setting Limitless Campaign

Posted on: April 26, 2021

Generous donors exceeded the original goal of TRU’s Limitless Campaign, giving a total of $53.7 million.

Students evaluate what nature gives us for free

Posted on: April 22, 2021

Beyond the physical and mental health benefits parks provide, do we understand their true value? TRU students are finding parks hold much more value than we perceive.

TRU’s 2020 Chair Leadership Award

Posted on: March 22, 2021

Dr. Andrew Fergus is the recipient of TRU’s 2020 Chair Leadership Award in recognition of his work as department chair of TRU’s School of Business and Economics Human Enterprise and Innovation department, and his role in TRU’s transformation from a college to a university.

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Three ways we can elevate women in business

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Find out how gender equity discussions in class led two MBA students to start the Women in Business Club at TRU, where they aim to discuss issues and build a support network.