A new journey begins for TRU fall grads
Posted on: October 12, 2018
Hundreds of new TRU grads gathered with family and friends at the Tournament Capital Centre to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Industrial Training and Technology Centre officially open for learning
Posted on: September 26, 2018
TRU’s new Industrial Training and Technology Centre was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 26th.
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STEM sellers: turning scientists, engineers and mathematicians into teachers
Posted on: July 27, 2018
The first students in TRU’s Bachelor of Education STEM program gave and got lessons with budding scientists at the Big Little Science Centre
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Valedictorian speeches, honorary doctor speeches spring 2018
Posted on: June 15, 2018
Relive spring #TRUgrad 2018 through inspiring words from the six valedictorians, six honorary degree recipients and VIPs.
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2018 #TRUgrad you did it! Valedictorians, medal winners, other convocation by the numbers
Posted on: May 30, 2018
More than 1,200 grads have applied to attend one of the six ceremonies over three days, June 6-8, at the Tournament Capital Centre.
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Six outstanding leaders celebrated with honorary degrees
Posted on: May 24, 2018
Innovative leaders in science, tourism, social work, nursing, theatre and law will address the graduates at Convocation this June.
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Six medals won at Skills Canada BC
Posted on: May 11, 2018
TRU trades students bring home one gold, one silver and four bronze at the SkillsCanada BC championships in Abbotsford.
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Becca Peters shines as trades valedictorian
Posted on: May 10, 2018
After studying business for years, Becca Peters switched gears to pursue trades.
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Talk to the Experts: from garage to greenhouse: meet floriculturist Ian Robertson
Posted on: April 18, 2018
Get spring gardening tips from the man who went from heavy-duty mechanic to pruning and planting at TRU.
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TRU joins First Nation communities for trades program
Posted on: April 16, 2018
TRU has received funding for an Indigenous carpentry program partnering with the Neskonlith Indian Band and the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc.
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Automotive Service Technician’s 10-Step Oil Change
Posted on: April 12, 2018
TRU School of Trades & Technology faculty member John Wrigley and Automotive Service Technician students walk us through a basic oil change.
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Charting an unconventional path to law school
Posted on: February 28, 2018
Eric Clausen is a Red Seal boatbuilder by trade. He is also a first-year TRU Law student.
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Training House two-for-two at local Keystone Awards
Posted on: February 8, 2018
TRU teams up to win Best Single Family Detached Home: $350,000 to $500,000 and Best Public/Private Partnership at the 2018 Keystone Awards.
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Training for the world stage leads to personal growth for welder
Posted on: November 10, 2017
Andrew Christensen is more thoughtful and more humble than before he started training for WorldSkills.
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Convocation by the numbers: Fall 2017
Posted on: October 10, 2017
Fall colours and a change in temperature also bring with them Fall Convocation. Here is a snapshot of this year’s ceremony.
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Pioneering entrepreneur to address fall graduates
Posted on: October 10, 2017
An entrepreneur who has brought international attention and tourism to BC’s Okanagan region will address graduates at Fall Convocation 2017.
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University gift is largest ever
Posted on: October 5, 2017
Dr. Sherman Jen of Maple Leaf Educational Systems has given TRU its largest individual private donation ever of $5 million today.
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Training house partnership enters 28th year
Posted on: August 10, 2017
The Training House Project is one of TRU’s longest-running partnerships and gives students hands-on experience on an actual job site.
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Sparking a youth interest in welding
Posted on: July 28, 2017
Camp organizers are hopeful the projects-based approach will pay off when campers start their career planning.
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