The story of Convocation 2017 June 8, 2017
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Congratulations to this year’s recipients of national, provincial and TRU medals for their academic excellence. The following recipients will be recognized during Spring Convocation, June…
When Polina Denisova left Moscow three years ago she had had a plan: She would earn a Master of Education degree from TRU, and a…
A passion for renewable energy—especially solar—has created some real-world experiences that electrical instructor Amie Schellenberg can bring to the classroom. "As a trainer, it is…
Building upon the School of Business and Economics' (SoBE) programming foundation in human resource management, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship and leadership, a newly announced department—Human Enterprise…
A few days after her first birthday, Imogen Padmore suffered complete respiratory failure due to a superbug infection (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Despite the many caregivers…
[caption id="attachment_2347078" align="alignright" width="535"] Green Sea Turtles basking at Maui's Ho'okipa Beach.Photo courtesy of Colleen Black[/caption] What’s the best summer job you’ve ever had? Whatever…
Convocation is one of our favourite times of year for the simple reason that it's all about you. Graduates, this is your time to take…
[caption id="attachment_2339275" align="alignright" width="443"] (Above) a painting and installation featured in the "Human Milk Project," part of The Breastfeeding Art Expo, an exhibition of 15 community…
The United Nations (UN) Working Group on Business and Human Rights will be hosted at TRU’s Williams Lake Campus on Sunday, May 28, 2017. This…
Vivek Punwani is set for an all-expenses paid trip to New York City for the Professional Convention Management (PCMA) Education Conference this June after taking…
Emily Dundas Oke has turned the document holder that the TRU study abroad office gave her into a mini studio—it holds drawing pencils, watercolours, scissors, glue…
Isra Jaffar and Tyson Bodor were awarded Best Poster Presentation and Runner-Up, respectively, in the Analytical Chemistry division of the Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry…
Philosophy, History and Politics chair Jeff McLaughlin is headed to Austria to speak at Geist & Gegenwart—a conference that looks at the problems and possibilities…
Are you an alumni looking to move back to Kamloops, a working professional, or a student with an amazing startup that has potential to change…
Four renowned individuals embodying the values and aspirations of Thompson Rivers University will inspire graduates during Spring Convocation this June. Senator Murray Sinclair, who led Canada’s Truth…
The continued success of a long-running program means campus will again be lively this summer. Each year the short-term studies program draws hundreds of students…
Mother's Day is a celebration of mothers around the globe and a day to show our gratitude to the incredible human beings who have helped shape…
Thompson Rivers University and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) pledged to advance partnerships and cooperation with the signing of an agreement that commits to fostering greater…
Domenic Cundari didn’t set out to win the 2017 Canadian Bar Association’s Real Property Essay Competition—but that’s exactly what the second-year TRU Law student did…