Winter safety
Posted on: December 1, 2014
Stay warm, dry, and safe outdoors whether on foot or on the road with safety tips from TRU's Health and Safety Officer, Gordon Maurits.
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New opportunity for local high school students to sample university in 2014
Posted on: November 28, 2014
School District 73 and TRU are collaborating to deliver a unique education opportunity for students in the region to sample university while they are still…
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Large donation pledged to health centre
Posted on: November 28, 2014
The Williams Lake and District Credit Union (WLDCU) has pledged $100,000 over the next 10 years to assist in the operation of the health centre…
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TRU partners with Xeni Gwet’in First Nation on culinary program
Posted on: November 28, 2014
Eighteen Aboriginal learners from the Xeni Gwet'in First Nations will develop in-demand culinary skills and industry certification through a community-based education and training partnership between…
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Alan Shaver re-appointed to an additonal three-year term
Posted on: November 28, 2014
The TRU Board of Governors has made an unanimous decision to re-appoint Alan Shaver for an additional three-year term. The recommendation by the Presidential Review…
Read moreRising star in Registrar’s office
Posted on: November 27, 2014
Michaela Huth is new to the challenging role of Transfer Credit Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar, but her exemplary work has already earned…
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President’s Report, November 2014
Posted on: November 25, 2014
Read the November 2014 President's Report for an overview of recent university news, accomplishments and publications by the TRU community.
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Student art auction
Posted on: November 24, 2014
Buy yourself some original artwork and help student artists out at the same time during the annual TRU Visual Arts Students Association (VASA) holiday art…
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President’s Report, October 2014
Posted on: November 24, 2014
Read the October 2014 President's Report for an overview of recent university news, accomplishments and publications by the TRU community.
Read moreResearch Discoveries: Finding ways to save at-risk marine invertebrates
Posted on: November 20, 2014
Much research has been conducted on invertebrates — seastars, mussels, crabs, oysters, etc. — in larval and adult stages, but Louis Gosselin’s research sheds light…
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Close to $500,000 distributed during Foundation awards ceremony
Posted on: November 20, 2014
Nearly 500 students shared in nearly $500,000 during Thompson Rivers University’s annual Foundation awards ceremony Nov. 20 in the TRU Gym.
Read moreSuicide – Let’s Talk About it
Posted on: November 18, 2014
Suicide is a scary word and a topic that most people do not want to talk about. We challenge everyone to help reduce the stigma…
Read moreAgreement signed with University of Bremen
Posted on: November 18, 2014
TRU has signed an agreement of transatlantic cooperation with the University of Bremen in Germany. The partnership has great potential to help develop and expand…
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Workshop: Legal planning and the dementia journey
Posted on: November 17, 2014
Law professor giving a free an interactive workshop looking at the legal issues and decisions around demential.
Read moreRestorative justice symposium Nov. 15
Posted on: November 14, 2014
A one-day restorative justice symposium will take place at TRU on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Terrace room of the…
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Podcast: How big is the risk of Ebola in N.A.?
Posted on: November 14, 2014
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies faculty member Michael Mehta discusses Ebola on his radio show CKGI Gabriola Co-op Radio. Listen or download the file.
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Appointed: A world-leading expert on at-risk student education
Posted on: November 13, 2014
Thompson Rivers University has appointed a world-leading expert on at-risk student education as its new Dean for the Faculty of Human, Social and Educational Development…
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Video: Behind the scenes of Humans of TRU
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Learn more about the process and why student Eric Rankin's created a wildly-successful Humans of TRU page on Facebook.
Read moreHealthy Communication
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Communication is key to any healthy relationship. Good communication is when both people feel comfortable expressing their desires, fears, feelings, and listen to the other…
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$7,500 awards available for Environmental Science and NRS students
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Students are invited to apply for the Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowship Award. Two will be
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