Connecting with words
Posted on: June 18, 2021
TRU President Brett Fairbairn drew upon a group of Secwépemc Elders to translate the university’s vision statement into their ancient language.
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Sharing in sorrow and truth
Posted on: May 28, 2021
President Brett Fairbairn writes in respect and honour to our region’s first peoples, who at this time are dealing with the incomprehensible.
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A national moment of silence
Posted on: January 14, 2020
TRU is holding a moment of silence for those lost in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in Iran.
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TRU’s economic impact in region over $705 million annually
Posted on: October 2, 2019
TRU’s latest economic impact study results indicate one in nine jobs regionally are supported by the activities of TRU and its students.
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TRU celebrates achieving accelerated accreditation
Posted on: July 10, 2019
TRU has been granted accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities two years ahead of schedule.
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Brett Fairbairn installed as fourth TRU president
Posted on: June 6, 2019
TRU proudly celebrated the installation of Dr. Brett Fairbairn as TRU’s fourth president and vice-chancellor at Spring Convocation 2019.
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Remembering Sri Lanka
Posted on: April 23, 2019
Many at Thompson Rivers University are still trying to process the shocking news of the bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
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TRU goes platinum in environmental sustainability
Posted on: October 29, 2018
TRU is on the top of the world when it comes to global sustainability initiatives and achievements, reaching platinum standing in STARS.
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Posted on: October 12, 2018
TRU’s sixth annual report on research is now available, and is a showcase of the world-class research taking place right at our front door.
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TRU researchers share $355,000 in federal awards
Posted on: October 9, 2018
Three TRU researchers have been awarded NSERC Discovery Grants, part of a $558 million investment announced by the Government of Canada.
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