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Research reaches a new audience through Twitter

Posted on: August 22, 2014

Dr. Wendy Hulko has found creative ways to share knowledge gained from her dementia research. This June, she was a guest expert during a one-hour…

Champion crowned in staff fun bocce tournament

Posted on: August 22, 2014

The Fughetabocces win the 2014 edition of the campus wide staff and faculty fun bocce tournament.

Blind Taste Test: Tap Water Vs Bottled

Posted on: August 22, 2014

On Aug. 27 and 28: Will you be able to tell the difference between bottled water and Kamloops' tap water? Take a blind taste test…

Board Member Bio – Jennifer Read

Posted on: August 18, 2014

A graduate of McGill University, Jennifer Read spent the first several years of her career in her hometown Toronto working in advertising agencies for large…

Alumni Profile of the Month

Posted on: August 13, 2014

Shalen Curle, BBA Alumna 08’, is an entrepreneur, visionary, writer and health enthusiast. After graduating from the TRU School of Business & Economics, Curle went…

Research Q & A with Spencer Morran

Posted on: August 13, 2014

Student researcher Spencer Morran learned that hands-on science camps and science centres are not just all about fun and games. They're also an effective way…

TRU Student A Finalist For Miss India-Canada

Posted on: August 13, 2014

UPDATE—Though BBA student Roopy Plawn didn't win the 2014 Miss India-Canada pageant, she came away with more than she went in with, including a dose…

Crossing Off Summer Challenges With The Proper Prep

Posted on: August 8, 2014

Summer is a time to take up physical challenges and to test our endurance and mental stamina. And in doing so, it's good to do…

Money for Trades Key to LNG Industry

Posted on: July 31, 2014

Trades receives funding for 52 seats key to liquified natural gas industry.

Hockey Team Ceases Operations

Posted on: July 29, 2014

Thompson Rivers University Athletics and Recreation Director Ken Olynyk has announced that effective immediately, the hockey program is ceasing operations.

Kamloops Marathon By The Numbers

Posted on: July 29, 2014

With the Kamloops Marathon being a fundraiser for TRU's cross country running program, 96 more entries than last year will have a positive impact on…

Submit Your Announcements To Local Media

Posted on: July 28, 2014

Have an event you'd like local media to know about? Here's a list of outlets and various ways to tell them about your event.

Talk: Boston Celtics Player Kelly Olynyk

Posted on: July 28, 2014

Professional basketball player Kelly Olynyk will speak on the topic "It Takes a Village To Raise A Child" during this fundraiser for TRU student athletes.…

Board Member Bio – Ryan Krisko

Posted on: July 21, 2014

Ryan grew up in Prince George B.C. where he excelled as both a Team B.C. freestyle skier/snowboarder as well as a golfer. He received a…

Native Plant Restoration To Restore Living Lab

Posted on: July 18, 2014

A disturbed piece of land is being restored to its natural vegetation and with it, comes the return of a living laboratory and research area…

New Minor Available: Financial Services

Posted on: July 18, 2014

ATTENTION 3rd and 4th Year BBA Students: NEW MINOR PROGRAM! FINANCIAL SERVICES MINOR This new minor is of interest to students from any business…

Concern and sympathy: Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17

Posted on: July 17, 2014

24,000 students currently attend Thompson Rivers University. Since almost 20 per cent of them come to us from more than 85 countries around the globe,…

Unique Sustainability Projects With 2 Local Mines

Posted on: July 17, 2014

Researchers at TRU are collaborating with two local mining operations on unique environmental sustainability projects that benefit the university, community and industry.