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…
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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…
TRU's role in agri-tourism October 27, 2017
Ranchers in the Thompson-Cariboo have more opportunities to develop their operations thanks to a new introductory course on agri-tourism in TRU's Applied Sustainable Ranching (ASUR) diploma program. Agri…
Congratulations on a successful MBA Games October 27, 2017
TRU hosted more than a hundred students from the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Vancouver Island University and Simon Fraser University during the…
Talk to the Experts: Where is computing science taking us? October 27, 2017
Computers are everywhere and come in all shapes and sizes. They're in virtually every industry and helping us perform tasks that can save us time,…
Ho Ho Ho—Hold The Date. TRU signs on as presenting sponsor of Kamloops Santa Claus Parade October 24, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2504281" align="alignright" width="900"] The Kamloops Rube Band keeps the mood upbeat and lively during the 2016 Santa Claus Parade.[/caption] The annual Kamloops Santa…
Young environmentalist rallies to protect climate October 24, 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…
