TRU researcher named as one of nation's top new scholars November 28, 2017
Dr. Richard Frimpong Oppong was officially inducted into the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists during a Celebration of Excellence…
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Foundation Awards celebrate students and donors November 23, 2017
If she had not won the Co-op Student of the Year Award, TRU Tourism Management student Michelle Davies would have to work more and study…
ESTR's Market celebrates grand opening November 23, 2017
On the surface, ESTR’s Market is TRU’s newest retail and lunch counter space. But it’s so much more than that. [caption id="attachment_2533999" align="alignright" width="450"] Packaged…
Crowd control research nets national award November 22, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2532073" align="alignright" width="383"] Screen shots of the crowd control simulation software that forms the basis of the research project.[/caption] Dr. Andrew Park thought that…
Students had say on human rights in BC November 21, 2017
Students gathered in the Barber Center on Friday, Nov. 17 to share their thoughts on human rights in our province with BC Attorney General David Eby.…
Volunteerism at the heart of success November 20, 2017
Recently announced as the recipient of the 2017 TRU Co-op Student of the Year Award, Bachelor of Tourism Management student Michelle Davies paused to take…
Canada 150+ exhibit showcases meaningful creativity November 17, 2017
Twenty-five submissions to the Canada 150+ exhibit were celebrated and studied by curious gallery goers Wednesday evening. The Canada 150+ exhibit showcased creative works by…
Once upon a time: Kamloops Princess earns scholarship riches November 17, 2017
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
Civil liberties and 3D printing: Research projects get federal boost November 15, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2526107" align="alignright" width="389"] Dr. Tesh Dagne, assistant professor, Faculty of Law[/caption] How does Canada manage the tension between national security, all while maintaining civil…
DeVries wins BCcampus award November 15, 2017
Irwin DeVries, the recently retired Interim Associate Vice-President, Open Learning, has been formally recognized for his outstanding leadership and contributions to accessible and open education.…
TRU Remembrance Day ceremony a time to reflect on everyday freedoms November 10, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2521006" align="alignright" width="475"] Major Amadeo Vecchio reminds the audience they have a lot to be thankful for.[/caption] With another Remembrance Day upon us, we…
Training for the world stage leads to personal growth for welder November 10, 2017
As he quietly went about perfecting his skills for the biggest welding event of his life, Andrew Christensen was also refining some of his personal…
Williams Lake Elder being honoured for passing on vast knowledge November 9, 2017
A Shuswap Elder who works at TRU’s Williams Lake campus and has championed her native language is one of 13 Indigenous Canadians who will receive…
Hospital volunteer wins scholarship to study Nursing November 8, 2017
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
Students receive $85K at law awards November 7, 2017
Dozens of deserving students gathered last week to be recognized at the seventh annual fall TRU Law awards reception. In all, 27 scholarships, bursaries and course prizes totaling nearly…
Write about risk and win November 3, 2017
Budding writers—anyone from current high school students to mature storytellers are welcome to submit their creative non-fiction essay to TRU’s contest by Dec. 15, 2017.…
From shorts to scrubs: Nursing student is on her game November 1, 2017
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
Supporting those who care for our littlest learners November 1, 2017
We know that early childhood education is hugely beneficial for children. And just last week the Conference Board of Canada released a study showing that…
$90,000 awarded to undergraduate research apprentices October 31, 2017
Researchers at TRU and their students were given a $90,000 boost this week, through the Undergraduate Research Apprentice program. The program provides $3,000 grants that…
Competitive skier fundraising for families fighting cancer October 30, 2017
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
