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Connecting with words

Posted on: June 18, 2021

TRU President Brett Fairbairn drew upon a group of Secwépemc Elders to translate the university’s vision statement into their ancient language.

Discovery Grants support innovative TRU researchers

Posted on: June 15, 2021

Six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers received $675,000 through the federal Discovery Grants.

Choose how you take classes this fall

Posted on: June 14, 2021

TRU is preparing to safely welcome students back to in-person classes on campus in Kamloops and Williams Lake this fall, with the option to continue studying online through TRU Open Learning for those who prefer taking courses virtually.

TELUS Sustainability Fellows in TRU Community Carbon Accounting Program 2021

Master’s students help local businesses understand carbon footprint

Posted on: June 10, 2021

Meet the three TELUS Sustainability Fellows participating in the Community Carbon Accounting Program this year, and find out what they’re working on.

Consent education for the next generation

Posted on: June 8, 2021

The first Consent Cafe, an event promoting consent education in youth, was facilitated by the TRU Wellness Centre, Sexualized Violence and Prevention and Response, and the Kamloops School of the Arts.

ICCHA Wish to raise $1 million for nursing bursaries

Posted on: June 7, 2021

A well-known Kamloops philanthropist has pledged to help raise $1 million to fully fund nursing school for bursary recipients.

Researcher joins Indigenous health-care task force

Posted on: June 4, 2021

Dr. Sheila Blackstock has been appointed to the BC Government’s In Plain Sight task force.

Charter alum pays it forward four decades later

Posted on: June 2, 2021

Mark Leriger’s career path took many turns, but his studies at Cariboo College in the 1970s launched his success in oil and gas.

An invitation to support healing and action

Posted on: May 31, 2021

As a university connected with the region’s Indigenous communities, including a strong partnership with Tk’emlúps, we are respectfully joining in being present and healing.