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,…
Featured, Page 52
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…
Researchers developing probiotic cocktail to combat deadly bat disease October 24, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2503061" align="alignright" width="372"] Dr. Naowarat Cheeptham, Associate Professor, Biology[/caption] A team of Canadian researchers are developing a new preventative treatment to combat a deadly disease that is…
Peruvian Indigenous leader speaks to students October 20, 2017
Dozens of TRU Law students heard from an international guest Thursday, October 19 in a joint lecture highlighting the leadership of Indigenous women in the…
Nursing student lives the active life he promotes October 20, 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 confessions: the parents tell all October 20, 2017
Sending a child off to university is an exciting and proud milestone in the life of every parent lucky enough to experience it. That said,…
rIVerse comes to campus October 20, 2017
Toronto-based pop and R&B group rIVerse is touring Kamloops during the first week of November. Their visit includes performing live on campus. They've been described…
Fall Convocation 2017 recap October 20, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzDeV8Nn9Jc Fall Convocation was another success, with about 300 graduates receiving credentials from certificates to masters degrees from the eight schools and faculties across…
Aboriginal health researcher named a Difference Maker October 19, 2017
His extensive background in Indigenous health has made TRU faculty member Dr. Rod McCormick one of the country’s 150 Leading Canadians for Mental Health. McCormick is…
Graduate student awards nearly double October 19, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2499137" align="alignright" width="438"] From top left: Jessica Bauer, Douglas Terpsma, Stephanie Winton, Jordann Foster, Priscilla Edewor, Ken Lepin, Hemali Gawde and Elyssa Krutop.[/caption] Kamloops…
Learning from the land October 18, 2017
During a recent visit to Pipsell (Jacko Lake), a cultural keystone area in Secwepemc territory near Kamloops, 120 second-year TRU Law students were each asked…
Meat artist carving her future October 18, 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…
Despite climate challenges, the future looks bright for BC wines October 17, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2496966" align="alignright" width="388"] Dr. John Hull, Associate Professor, Tourism.[/caption] In 1990, there were 17 grape wineries in British Columbia; today there are more than…
Young leader engineering solutions for his city October 12, 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…
Mentorship program links lawyers and students October 12, 2017
A few dozen students and local lawyers gathered in the TRU Law atrium on October 11 to kick off another year of the Canadian Bar…
Bridge to business for graduate students October 11, 2017
The School of Business and Economics (SoBE) has launched a new initiative to connect current graduate students with the business community of Kamloops and to…
No. 1 concern for older adults living with health conditions? Transportation October 11, 2017
They’ve spent more than a year gathering the voices of older adults living in BC’s Interior, and now, thanks to a Michael Smith Foundation for…
Convocation by the numbers: Fall 2017 October 10, 2017
Fall colours are upon us and not only does that mean an invigorating crispness in the air, but also the warmth and celebration that comes…
University gift is largest ever October 5, 2017
Thompson Rivers University is pleased to announce its largest-ever single donation. Dr. Sherman Jen of Maple Leaf Educational Systems has given TRU a personal donation…
