When he was named TRU’s second chancellor seven years ago, Wally Oppal took on a role that was new but one for which he was…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOQdmyTKXYQ Steven Shergill was interested in a law career for a number of reasons, but one stood out more than others: to give back to…

[caption id="attachment_2734523" align="alignright" width="335"] Open Learning celebrates its 40th anniversary[/caption] Forty years ago, there was no internet. The era of home computers and modern email…

Dear Colleagues, June 1 is an important day for our university, it's the 40th anniversary of BC's Open Learning. On that day in 1978, the…

Tina Matthew joined the Office of Aboriginal Affairs as its associate director on March 1, 2018, a role in which she is eager to support…

Congratulations #TRUgrad, you did it! Spring Convocation 2018 is June 6-8 at the Tournament Capital Centre and is our biggest celebration of the year. It is a…

Dr. Hasnat Dewan began teaching at TRU 18 years ago, when it was known as University College of the Cariboo. For the past three years,…

Like many high-school students, Doreen Grenier wanted to take a break from the classroom. She just didn’t expect it to last two decades. She got…

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buxSVFVG5gg[/embed] [caption id="attachment_2732156" align="alignright" width="300"] Faculty of Arts 2018 Valedictorian Ben Froese majored in sociology and minored in philosophy.[/caption] University is a time to explore,…

Lyn Baldwin has made an art of teaching botany and natural history. Or rather, she has put art into teaching science. Her innovative approach is…

The new TRU E-Mountain Bike Incentive (E-MBI) will incentivize purchasing a personal bike, providing a more affordable commuting option to employees. The E-MBI will encourage…

[embed]https://youtu.be/aNGdvkZzlx8[/embed] [caption id="attachment_2724948" align="alignright" width="300"] Anastasia Silina doesn't chase adventure. She's interested in the social side of tourism.[/caption] Anastasia Silina started out as a nervous…

They are people who stand out in their communities for their contributions and leadership. They are this year’s six honorary doctorate recipients at TRU's 2018…

[embed]https://youtu.be/0HTm1IpLS4M[/embed] Leaving home to attend university was always an option for Evan Choy, but strong family values and a desire to be a present and…

[caption id="attachment_2710756" align="alignright" width="800"] Students who placed first through third in two categories pose for a photo. See below for the results. In the picture,…

Over the winter, much of high school student Katelyn Norrie’s free time was spent applying for scholarships, filling out forms and writing essays. Her efforts…

[embed]https://youtu.be/0DALfFBxQxw[/embed] Lavraj Lidher is one of six valedictorians selected to speak at the 2018 spring convocation ceremonies. A science graduate, he will address the Faculty…

They put their investment ethics to the test and emerged a little weary, but unscathed. Competing in the CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge on May…

TRU earned a healthy haul of medals at the recent Skills Canada BC championships in Abbotsford. And one student—Drew Hegyi—won gold in the high school…

[embed]https://youtu.be/4qcuQx0pe4M[/embed] Underrepresentation of women in the trades kept Becca Peters away from pursuing a career in heavy duty mechanics. Despite keen interest, she spent nearly…