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International travel pre-authorization

Posted on: July 11, 2016

Introducing a new, streamlined pre-authorization process for international travel, which includes a new International Travel Pre-Authorization Request Form.

Freedom from Fear: New book tackles human security in an insecure world

Posted on: July 11, 2016

Dr. Robert Hanlon is the co-author of Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Want: An Introduction to Human Security, which argues that security needs to focus…

Marketing students get practical

Posted on: July 8, 2016

Business programs traditionally produce graduates with great quantitative and technical abilities but with less preparation in application and practice. Paul Clark, faculty member in the…

Decoding the youth vote

Posted on: July 7, 2016

Thanks to a research grant from Elections BC, a trio of TRU students will pass around surveys this summer, trying to gain some insight into…

Looking East into Kamloops and the Hoodoos.

10 “Green” Places to Enjoy in the Kamloops Area this Summer

Posted on: July 5, 2016

Consider checking out these 10 “green” places in and around Kamloops that encourage sustainability.

Open Talks: OERuopen courses can mean better courses

Posted on: July 5, 2016

Open Talks touches on new trends in education, distance learning experts, and more topics relevant to the distance learner.

Lenarduzzi keynote at WolfPack breakfast

Posted on: July 4, 2016

TRU athletics has announced that 2016 TRU honorary degree recipient Dr. Bob Lenarduzzi will be the keynote speaker at this year's Athletic Scholarship Breakfast. Lenarduzzi…

The Perils of Procrastination

Posted on: July 4, 2016

Procrastination brings stress, so beat it by starting early, ditching distractions and seeking support.

Possible Canada Post work stoppage

Posted on: June 30, 2016

In the event of a Canada Post work stoppage (planned for Saturday July 2) TRU has developed the following response plan.

Canadian birthday book sale supports student award

Posted on: June 30, 2016

What do gently-used books have in common with a TRU student award and the Kamloops chapter of the Council of Canadians?

TRU north strong and free

Posted on: June 30, 2016

It’s Canada Day and what better way to celebrate than to reflect on what makes us TRUly Canadian. Stand up, remove your hat and hum…

Tourism grad pairs work and lifestyle in the Swiss Alps

Posted on: June 28, 2016

Debi Schranz is a manager-on-duty in Switzerland in the Haslital Region of Kanton Bern, which is located at the intersection of the Grimsel and Susten…

Journalism grads get recognized

Posted on: June 27, 2016

Journalism alumni Cameron Doherty and James Elliot were recognized with BC & Yukon Community Newspapers Association scholarships at the Newspapers Canada 2016 National Conference.

TRU Sustainability Ambassadors – Help Wanted!

Posted on: June 24, 2016

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,…

Six researchers share in Discovery Grant awards

Posted on: June 24, 2016

Six Thompson Rivers University researchers received nearly $200,000 through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grants program, bringing the total to 17…

By the numbers: Sport Chek Kamloops Marathon

Posted on: June 23, 2016

In its fifth year, the Sport Chek Kamloops Marathon has put up some impressive numbers since the first runners left the start line in 2012.

TRU Chair Leadership Award Krista Lussier

Lussier receives TRU Chair Leadership Award

Posted on: June 23, 2016

Possessing a democratic and innovative leadership style has earned Krista Lussier the TRU Chair Leadership Award for 2015-16.

Undergraduate research showcased at national conference

Posted on: June 22, 2016

Fourth year biology student and Undergraduate Research Ambassador Dylan Ziegler has spent the spring presenting his research, most recently at the Canadian Botanical Association Conference…