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Spend summer in Europe while gaining credit

Posted on: January 29, 2014

Why put your education plans on hold for a gap year of expensive travel in Europe? Admission is now open to four TRU certificate programs…

President’s Report January 2014

Posted on: January 26, 2014

Read the January 2014 President’s Report for an overview of recent university news, accomplishments and publications by the TRU community.

Obesity and Happiness: Does gender matter?

Posted on: January 25, 2014

Dr. Ehsan Latif continues to explore important health issues. This time his focus is on obesity and happiness and asks an important question. Does gender…

Does an Economic Downturn affect Mental Health in Canada?

Posted on: January 25, 2014

Associate Professor Ehsan Latif new research examines the impact of an economic downturn on mental health in Canada. His research uses longitudinal Canadian data from…

Field journals not just a snapshot

Posted on: January 24, 2014

In "Not Just a Snapshot: The Thompson Drainage through Field Journal Art”, an exhibit at the Kamloops Art Council Main Gallery Jan. 9 to Feb.…

Prehistoric hunters on the cutting edge

Posted on: January 23, 2014

In the life of a Paleolithic hunter from over 250,000 years ago, the ability to take down prey from a distance would have been a…

Panelists Announced for Arts Alumni Event

Posted on: January 22, 2014

Thompson Rivers University is hosting “Working” with your BA, an exciting event for alumni & students aimed at highlighting the value of a TRU Arts…

CIBC donates $150,000 to support business students at Thompson Rivers University

Posted on: January 16, 2014

70 Bachelor of Business students to share in $150,000 in CIBC awards over a five-year period.

Arts Alumni & Friends Event: Put that Arts degree to work

Posted on: January 15, 2014

Are you an Arts or Journalism grad? If so, we have an awesome event coming up on January 29, 2014. “Working” with your BA or…

Partnership expands TRU’s programs to Europe

Posted on: January 15, 2014

TRU signs a groundbreaking partnership, allowing students to study four different certificates in Germany.

Free fitness classes through TRU Rec

Posted on: January 10, 2014

Get moving and get fit through any of the free exercise classes offered through TRU Recreation.

University Prep a gateway to a world of possibilities

Posted on: January 8, 2014

University Prep is a gateway to endless possibilities for many students entering post secondary.

TRU advances sustainability with state-of-the-art composter

Posted on: January 7, 2014

TRU’s Office of Environment and Sustainability is starting a six-month compost pilot project on the Kamloops campus.

A learning community at Cplul’kw’ten

Posted on: January 6, 2014

Weytk! TRU welcomes Aboriginal students to a university community that is friendly, supportive, diverse, and student-centered. In addition to the services and supports available to…

Secwepemc flagraising

Posted on: December 23, 2013

Secwepemc flagraising at the eastgate entrance recognizes TRU being on the traditional land of the Secwepemc People.

Elder stories reconnect generations

Posted on: December 20, 2013

A video and storybook were created out of roundtable discussions with Secwepemc communities and interviews with First Nations Elders.

New Director of Environment and Sustainability named

Posted on: December 18, 2013

Thompson Rivers University has appointed Jim Gudjonson to the position of Director, Environment and Sustainability beginning January 1, 2014.

TRU, TteS commit to share in ways of knowing

Posted on: December 17, 2013

Thompson Rivers University and the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Indian Band (TteS) strengthened their relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding that commits to…