Holiday traditions, Netflix queues and wish lists for 2016
Posted on: December 15, 2016
We asked students about their wish list, favourite holiday traditions and what they will be watching on Netflix over the winter break.
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No burning bridges with Kamloops Fire Rescue
Posted on: December 10, 2016
A long-running friendship between trades and Kamloops Fire Rescue provides student with hands-on work experience.
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Welder training for Olympics-style event
Posted on: November 18, 2016
In less than a year, Andrew Christensen may become TRU’s first World Skills medalist.
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Aboriginal students experience university
Posted on: November 15, 2016
Tips, suggestions, insights and more were offered to visiting Aboriginal high school students during Transitions to Post Secondary.
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BC invests $4.16 M in trades
Posted on: October 25, 2016
Nearly 1,600 seats in various high-demand trades will be funded through March 31, 2017 thanks to an Industry Training Authority investment.
Read morePowers of storytelling
Posted on: October 24, 2016
CFBX campus radio has asked a diverse group of people to share their stories and is creating themed shows from those interviews.
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Fall Convocation 2017 in photos
Posted on: October 17, 2016
Hard work, commitment and achievement took on human forms when 300 graduates crossed the stage during Fall Convocation on Oct. 14.
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Convocation by the numbers: Fall 2016
Posted on: October 13, 2016
Some facts, information and welcome addresses from Chancellor Wally Oppal and President and Vice-Chancellor Alan Shaver.
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Trades assists in major solar project
Posted on: September 21, 2016
Amie Schellenberg and Tawny Fortier helped launch BC’s largest community-owned solar power initiative.
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$30 million for new Industrial Training and Technology Centre
Posted on: September 20, 2016
The 5,344-square-metre centre will allow full-time equivalent student spaces to grow from 1,500 to 2,050.
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Honouring its roots
Posted on: August 18, 2016
A visionary of the horticulture program is being recognized during a dedication ceremony Aug. 23.
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TRU offers carbon-neutral weddings at refurbished garden site
Posted on: August 8, 2016
Sustainability is one more feature of the most beautiful venue on campus. At the Horticulture Gardens, more sustainable materials have replaced creosote ties in new retaining walls, and energy-saving measures abound at adjacent event facilities.
Read moreSparking an interest in welding through summer camp
Posted on: July 21, 2016
Enthusiastic campers are gaining a wide exposure to welding through theory and hands-on projects.
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Trades students benefit from new equipment
Posted on: July 13, 2016
The Ministry of Advanced Education announced $300,000 in funding for new trades equipment to enhance hands-on learning opportunities and develop skills students need for in-demand careers.
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Sage advice from 3 honorary doctors
Posted on: June 16, 2016
Honorary degree recipients Bob Lendarduzzi, Vince Ready and Barbara Milner offer up words of advice to the spring graduating classes of 2016.
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Welder earns spot in world championship
Posted on: June 14, 2016
Gold and silver for trades at Skills Canada’s national championship in Moncton, NB.
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Academic medalists for Spring Convocation 2016
Posted on: June 3, 2016
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of national, provincial and TRU medals for their academic excellence. Our 2016 medal winners will be recognized during Spring Convocation, June 8-10.
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Proposed building marries trades and science
Posted on: May 20, 2016
Dean Lindsay Langill shows us the ITTC, a $30M shovel-ready project to be occupied by 2018.
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More seats available for millwrights
Posted on: April 29, 2016
The Ministry of Advanced Education announced funding for an additional 16 seats to be offered in the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) program as part of the provincial strategy to align training with in-demand occupations that support the provincial economy.
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Two bound for Skills Canada finals
Posted on: April 22, 2016
Two trades students have qualified for the Skills Canada national championship after finishing first at the BC finals.
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