Art, poetry and other acts of self-preservation May 31, 2018
Upon meeting Tristen Wybou and Tess Gagnon, one might get the impression that they were longtime friends with deeply intertwined histories. Like music never skipping…
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Education into action: how onstage lessons translate offstage April 17, 2018
Supplemental Learning (SL) leader Kennedy Aberdeen is majoring in accounting, but it’s her theatre minor that has blossomed into a passion. “I originally took theatre…
Far beyond numbers: Indigenous Mentor calculates the formula for success April 12, 2018
As he approaches the completion of his master's in Environmental Economics and Management, Ed Blakeborough reflected on his harrowing journey to stand out as being…
Reflections of an almost graduate: “Brain” and the battles within ourselves April 10, 2018
Fourth-year student Chantal Cadorette feels as lost as a set of car keys tucked deep into a couch cushion. Now in her final semester, the…
The benefits of team spirit April 4, 2018
Born and raised in Kamloops, Supplemental Learning (SL) leader David Gore spent his first post-secondary year on a hockey scholarship at Minot State University in…
How Reading for Pleasure Can Make You a Better Writer March 21, 2018
by Natalie Stewart “Not every reader writes, but every writer reads.” Michael Kardos, The Art and Craft of Fiction Reading for pleasure…
Reflections of an almost graduate: breaking through creative constraints March 1, 2018
Fourth-year student Chantal Cadorette feels as lost as a set of car keys tucked deep into a couch cushion. Now in her final semester, the…
Summary or Analysis: What’s the Difference? February 15, 2018
by Chelsea Tuyttens A lot of students tend to write a summary of a work when their instructor is asking for an analysis. These guidelines…
Aerobatics & 3-D freedom: full circle of flight, growth and perseverance February 13, 2018
As the recipient of the Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program (UREAP), flight instructor Jonny Davis is forever in pursuit of aviation-related research and innovation. As…
Leverage soft skills for your career advantage February 7, 2018
[caption id="attachment_2608789" align="alignright" width="800"] Adventure students have a conversation with an Outward Bound Canada representative during a recent networking/mentoring event created for nearly 50 adventure…
Reflections of an almost graduate: creating space to clear your head February 7, 2018
Fourth-year student Chantal Cadorette feels as lost as a set of car keys tucked deep into a couch cushion. Now in her final semester, the…
On January 31st Let’s Wear Blue TRU! January 30, 2018
On January 31’s Let’s Wear Blue TRU! Let’s demonstrate that it is ok to talk about mental health at TRU - we are open to…
Creating an Effective Study Space January 25, 2018
Creating an Effective Study Space By Natalie Stewart Each student has a unique study environment that they can learn best in. To create an effective…
Real world impact: on-campus sustainability practices January 10, 2018
Established in 2014, the TRU Campus Strategic Sustainability Plan (CSSP) is closely tied to one of TRU’s Strategic Priorities that seeks to increase sustainability practices.…
Positive reactions: TRU’s top chemistry grads win silver medals December 15, 2017
They both discovered their love of chemistry after arriving at TRU. They both aspire to do more. And they both found out at the same…
Responding to the realities of the opioid crisis November 29, 2017
In light of the pervasive opioid crisis causing tragic ripple effects across the province, and with the impact deeply felt on campus and within the…
Breaking out of your comfort zone: introversion in an extroverts’ world November 27, 2017
Introverts often take a backseat to boisterous and busy extroverts. When it comes to emphasizing your personal attributes in classrooms, professional arenas, during networking events…
Cole’s Notes: the ever-present power of networking November 22, 2017
During his time as a co-op student with Career Education, Cole Weber documented his experiences through co-operative education in a three-part series Cole’s Notes: one…
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…
Success, self-advocacy and sharing your story November 17, 2017
Having already earned degrees in both Social Work and Journalism, as well as a Certificate in Aboriginal Studies, Lisa Coriale is moving on to her…
