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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…

Erik Prytula and his piece Taking Flight.

Indigenization keeps moving forward

Posted on: June 21, 2016

TRU has implemented numerous initiatives to indigenize campus and these are some of them.

Gap year, schmap year?

Posted on: June 21, 2016

There is a growing trend for students to take a year off between high school and university, electing instead for a gap year—but is there…

ISAP LEAPing forward with new name

Posted on: June 21, 2016

Rebranding of student activity program includes a new name, colours, logo and direction.

Law Convocation 2016 highlights

Posted on: June 20, 2016

Check out these great moments captured at the 2016 Spring TRU Law convocation ceremony.

Department amalgamations

Posted on: June 20, 2016

Continuing the university-wide move towards “one TRU” administrative services, the following central and Open Learning departments will be amalgamated as of June 20.

New Gold pledges $200K toward ecosystem reclamation research

Posted on: June 17, 2016

This is the third large grant TRU has received toward the development of a reclamation research chair. New Gold's commitment is eligible to be matched…

Blazing trails abroad

Posted on: June 16, 2016

Michelle Davies has always loved to travel, but during her study abroad in Switzerland she discovered a new found passion for travelling on two wheels.

Research aims to improve support for people with dementia

Posted on: June 16, 2016

Associate Professor Margaret Hall is developing a proposed unique Canadian Guardianship Tribunal Model as part of her research on individuals living with dementia.

Sage advice from 3 honorary doctors

Posted on: June 16, 2016

Honorary degree recipients Bob Lendarduzzi, Vince Ready and Barbara Milner offer up words of advice to the spring graduating classes of 2016.

TRU Chemistry Biochemistry Club Advancing Green Chemistry & Sustainable Science

Posted on: June 15, 2016

This year, the TRU Chemistry Biochemistry Club has made it a strategic priority to advance green chemistry and sustainable science at TRU and they are doing just…