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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…

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…

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.

Sharing in sorrow and truth

Posted on: May 28, 2021

President Brett Fairbairn writes in respect and honour to our region's first peoples, who at this time are dealing with the incomprehensible

Photo of Izabela Mazur outdoors on campus

Maths prof celebrated for zero-cost textbook efforts

Posted on: May 28, 2021

Izabela Mazur is being recognized for her hard work in Open Educational Resources (OER), and efforts on a zero-cost textbook project with the BCcampus Award…

Katie Forsyth Claire McLoughlin Friendly Composting

Future looks friendly for student entrepreneur

Posted on: May 25, 2021

Environmental economics and management student Claire McLoughlin recently won third place in the Enactus Canada Student Entrepreneur National Championship for the company she co-founded, Friendly…

Anniversary time capsule seals TRU’s 50th year

Posted on: May 21, 2021

On May 20, 2021, Thompson Rivers University officially concludes our 50th anniversary celebrations with the burial of a new time capsule on our Kamloops campus.

How to use Kaltura

Posted on: May 13, 2021

Kaltura is a video repository used for video creation, editing, storage and cataloguing, and integrates with WordPress and Moodle for video-based projects.

Navigating consent in the digital age

Posted on: May 13, 2021

If you're looking to have a flirty exchange on your device, consistently checking in and ensuring consent is the sexiest (and safest) way to connect.

Finding answers for Indigenous mental wellness

Posted on: May 7, 2021

A TRU Master of Nursing student passionate about improving mental-health services for Indigenous people has received research funding so she can create change that will…

Accessibility Advocates: Faculty Edition

Posted on: May 4, 2021

Universal design and accessibility are essential to creating a safe and equitable space, not only in the classroom but for the university experience in general.