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SIT friendship stands the test of time June 29, 2018

Happy anniversary. TRU's longstanding partnership with the Shanghai Institute of Technology turned 15 this year, making it one of TRU’s most successful international collaborations because…

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TRU plans student housing expansion June 22, 2018

TRU is making big moves to expand student housing with the purchase of the six-building private rental complex, Upper College Heights. Along with the acquisition,…

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Second building at The Reach gets underway June 22, 2018

Ground broke Friday on the second building of the university’s on-campus neighbourhood community, The Reach. Kamloops-based developer Kelson Group is constructing Legacy Square, a five-storey,…

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Taking an Indigenous approach to the future June 22, 2018

As indigenization and reconciliation impact campuses and in communities across the country, traditional ways are increasingly being looked to for answers to today's problems. “Now…

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Indian delegation visits TRU, marks phase two of deal June 21, 2018

Six international delegates–some with the government of Punjab, others with English-speaking universities and technical institutions–paid a special visit to TRU to solidify an existing partnership…

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Interim University Librarian June 5, 2018

Dear Colleagues, It is with sincere appreciation that I thank Brenda Mathenia for her many contributions to the University Library and TRU as a whole.…

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Open Learning anniversary May 31, 2018

Dear Colleagues, June 1 is an important day for our university, it's the 40th anniversary of BC's Open Learning. On that day in 1978, the…

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Six outstanding leaders celebrated with honorary degrees May 24, 2018

They are people who stand out in their communities for their contributions and leadership. They are this year’s six honorary doctorate recipients at TRU's 2018…

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Old Main gets new life May 10, 2018

Students coming to campus at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in September will find parts of Old Main made new. More than half of the classrooms…

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Premier breaks ground on new nursing building April 5, 2018

Kamloops—Nursing and health-care assistant students attending Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will soon get their education in a new state-of-art building using modern technology and equipment to…

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Dean, Faculty of Arts March 13, 2018

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard (Rick) McCutcheon as Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Thompson Rivers University.…

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Interim VP Advancement March 13, 2018

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that TRU has engaged Global Philanthropic Canada to provide leadership and services in support of the university’s…

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A Statement on Reconciliation February 14, 2018

Dear Colleagues, Reaction to the Colten Boushie verdict has reverberated throughout the country. On behalf of Thompson Rivers University, I extend sincere condolences to the…