Local plastic bag research with global implications October 3, 2019
Elizabeth Awadey has more than a passing interest in a Kamloops bylaw to reduce the number of plastic bags distributed at checkouts and tills. As…
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TRU’s economic impact in region over $705 million annually October 2, 2019
TRU released the results of its latest economic impact study, which helped the university better understand its contribution to the region and our province. TRU…
TRU empowers faculty to lower costs for students October 2, 2019
Deadline to apply: Oct. 15, 2019 at 9 a.m. Ever-increasing tuition and textbook costs are creating educational blockades. As a result, only those…
Coyote continues to create change September 25, 2019
It’s the first Wednesday of the month. Gathered in the All My Relations space of the Brown Family House of Learning are representatives from the…
Graduate students receive $17,500-scholarships September 19, 2019
Three exceptional TRU graduate students will share in federal entrance scholarships valued at more than $50,000. The Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS-M) program supports students who…
Research reclaims disturbed ecosystems September 19, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
A TRU dream for sports and rec lovers September 17, 2019
Kamloops is located in the heart of BC's central interior—a city that often gets overlooked, but for sport fans, fitness lovers and recreation enthusiasts, it's…
New semester brings changes to on-campus housing September 16, 2019
In June of 2018, TRU acquired the property and buildings known as Upper College Heights (UCH). Since that time, TRU invested $5 million in renovations,…
TRU Law faculty and students publish journal on animal law September 12, 2019
The latest volume of the Canadian Journal of Comparative and Contemporary Law edited by faculty and students of TRU Law is delving into a topic…
“Dream come true” for graduate award recipients September 10, 2019
Four exceptional students have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, receiving the 2019 Dr. Sherman Jen Graduate Awards. The awards are available to graduate…
TRU student is well suited for charity work September 6, 2019
Master of Education student, lifestyle and fashion blogger, Sultan Sandur is using his skills to give back to the community by suiting up high-school grads…
Federal minister talks international education strategy September 6, 2019
A group of Thompson Rivers University students had the rare opportunity of speaking with a federal government minister about the value of their international education…
Sustaining success September 4, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Be the change: one reusable cup and bottle at a time August 23, 2019
If you're not using a reusable mug or water bottle, Canyon Sinclair asks, "Why not?" As part of his summer and fall co-op work term…
TRU Law medal winner stresses being kind August 20, 2019
This year’s winner of the Law Society of BC Gold Medal is heading to the BC Court of Appeal to be a clerk before moving…
Unpredictable ink: A screen printer's journey August 19, 2019
https://youtu.be/RwqYml9QFgw Local artist Ashya Cross grew up in Kamloops and set her sights on the Tournament Capital’s growing university, but she never thought she’d pursue…
Nursing faculty donate to support students interested in the care of refugees August 15, 2019
Nursing students interested in the care of refugees now have an opportunity to receive financial aid through a new award established by two faculty members.…
Youth welding camp builds skills for today and a workforce for tomorrow August 2, 2019
Youth from the Kamloops area and throughout British Columbia graduated from a week-long welding camp at TRU today, designed to provide introductory skills and plant…
How Hennelly overhauled the volleyball program July 23, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Federal health minister meets population health researcher July 19, 2019
Federal Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor visited TRU yesterday to learn about federally-funded population health research being undertaken by Dr. Bonnie Fournier, Associate Professor…
