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…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that Canadian provinces have two years to adopt a carbon pricing scheme or the federal government will step in and…
The TRU Facilities Department is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the TRU Rideshare program; a new online carpooling solution for students,…
[caption id="attachment_1803893" align="alignright" width="300"] Matt Milovick, TRU's VP Finance, wearing one of his favourite casual shirts from The Tragically Hip.[/caption] Dressing for the weather can…
Armed with a sustainability grant and recycled vinyl trash, Kamloops artist Bill Frymire created a stunning 16-foot mosaic of local NBA star Kelly Olynyk, which…
The TRU Horticulture Gardens now have even more to brag about. Sustainability is one more feature of the most beautiful venue on campus. The Horticulture Gardens…
[caption id="attachment_1598712" align="alignright" width="513"] Matt Miller, front left, was joined by members of the TRU Chemistry Biochemistry Club, including Kile McKenna, Trevor Johnson and Stephanie…
School is out, the days are warming up, Summer is officially here! While you head out to enjoy the sunshine and all that our beautiful…
The TRU Environment and Sustainability Office has just completed a successful pilot of its Sustainability Ambassadors Program with three campus offices/departments: Institutional Planning and Analysis,…
This year, the TRU Chemistry Biochemistry Club has made it a strategic priority to advance green chemistry and sustainable science at TRU and they are doing just…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oafE2aeDKM A presentation to Senate, May 16, 2016. As one of TRU’s strategic priorities, sustainability is important. Jim Gudjonson presents a sustainability overview including progress…
We are in the early stages of compiling data on people's thoughts about the creation of an anti-littering campaign here at TRU and want your input!…
April 22 is Earth Day, the annual international day of environmental action. It’s the one day a year we are reminded to celebrate this beautiful…
