On Salt Spring Island, one former Thompson Rivers University student helped cultivate a community on a self-sustaining farm. Now, she is one of four authors…
Matthew McIsaac has landed the best summer job of his life. Not only is the fourth-year biology student being paid to do research, he is…
TRU Employee E-Bike Program TRU is launching the Employee E-Bike Program today, July 6th, 2018 at 12:00 PM PST. The intent of the program is to…
It’s time to start reusing with the TRU Fill it Forward Programs! As of July 4th, 2018 TRU has three Fill it Forward programs running:…
Bike to Work Week, Bike to School Week and Go By Bike Week—whatever you call it, the goal is the same: offsetting pollution through cycling.…
TRU was the place to ‘bee’ on Thursday, May 31, when the campus was visited by Shelley Candel, the director of Bee City Canada, on…
TRU Staff on Thursday June 7th from 12:00PM - 4:30PM we will be holding a Staff E-Bike Demo Day at the Sustainability Office front porch.…
The new TRU E-Mountain Bike Incentive (E-MBI) will incentivize purchasing a personal bike, providing a more affordable commuting option to employees. The E-MBI will encourage…
Usually we’re more focused on the flavour of our food than its significance in the bigger picture. But a panel of food experts will bring…
Reducing the environmental impact of providing food and beverage on campus is a passion for the TRU Food Services team. We collaborate with the Sustainability…
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.…
On October 26, 2017, TRU takes to the world stage when the university participates, along with universities worldwide, in a showing of former US vice-president…
The Sustainability Grant Fund was created with the goal to advance sustainability at Thompson Rivers University. Grants are awarded to improve the university’s operational environmental…
Innovation, technology and art will come to a head this summer with the construction of Canada’s first solar electric walkway. The solar compass will allow…
Please help us! As members of the new TRU Student Sustainability Ambassador Program (SSAP; coordinated by the TRU Sustainability Office), we’d like your help to…
TRU has made significant strides toward reducing its carbon footprint and takes great pride in designating sustainability as one of its five strategic priorities through…
At Thompson Rivers University we have constantly evolved to meet the diverse needs of our expanding community and are keenly aware that local acts can…
The popular car-sharing company Zipcar drove onto campus this week and with its arrival, you're offered a 24-hour alternative to owning a vehicle. The TRU campus launch…
BC Hydro has recognized Thompson Rivers University as an energy conservation leader. Saving $500,000 collectively in utility costs this year alone, TRU has more energy…
At TRU we are committed to reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles (SOVs) on the road and in our parking lots. Rideshare, our newest online carpool…
