Making a difference by getting out the vote
Posted on: November 3, 2014
As a student, Will George made the most of his university experience by getting involved in the campus community, whether contributing to grassroots projects or…
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A real-life horror story
Posted on: October 31, 2014
Bats have been a constant motif of horror stories. But today, the mysterious winged creature of gloomy nights and deep dark caves is in danger…
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The crawling dead
Posted on: October 29, 2014
Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Rob Higgins has zombies and vampires on his mind—but his are of the ant variety.
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Alumnus Makes 160-Acre Wetlands Property Donation
Posted on: October 29, 2014
A diverse and sensitive ecosystem near Wells Gray Park will become an exclusive living laboratory for Thompson Rivers University students. Longtime TRU supporters Roland and…
Read moreOpen Learning faculty members reach tentative agreement with TRU
Posted on: October 28, 2014
A five-year tentative agreement has been reached with the 240 TRUOLFA members who provide education services through TRU’s distance education program. The Open Learning faculty…
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B.C. trade mission to India sparks TRU visit by Indian delegation
Posted on: October 27, 2014
A B.C. trade mission to India to promote partnerships, investment, and jobs for the province has led to a trade delegation visit to TRU on…
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New skills training seats in the Cariboo at TRU
Posted on: October 24, 2014
Williams Lake campus shares in one-time $192,000 to support more trades-training seats.
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TRU Branding town hall
Posted on: October 24, 2014
Have some input in the re-branding of TRU during a Town Hall on Oct. 30, 3pm to 5pm in Terrace Room of the Campus Activity…
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Charitable giving in Canada: Who gives and why?
Posted on: October 24, 2014
Economics professors Dr. Laura Lamb and Dr. Belayet Hossain set out to discover whether tax incentives inspire charitable donations, and if so, how effective they…
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University graduates in B.C. defy urban myth, find jobs
Posted on: October 24, 2014
In a province banking its economic future on the proposed liquefied natural gas industry and other resource projects, it is not just welders and pipefitters…
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Humans of TRU celebrates campus diversity
Posted on: October 22, 2014
Eric Rankin was looking for a way to celebrate the diverse student population while practising his photography skills. Recalling the “Humans of” trend on Facebook,…
Read moreMental Health Matters
Posted on: October 22, 2014
It’s back! MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WEEK AT TRU. Stop by Student Street in Old Main on Thursday October 23 from 10:30am-2:30pm and check our out…
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Gift to inspire support for students and community
Posted on: October 20, 2014
This year's TRUly United campaign organizers are looking to raise $150,000 for the Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo branch of the United Way.
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Movie Trailer Recap Of Fall Convocation
Posted on: October 17, 2014
Relive Fall Convocation 2014 through a movie trailer recap, words, and photos.
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Learning In The Background Of HomeLessMess Theatre
Posted on: October 16, 2014
For theatre students Robin Arundel and Taran Waterous, working as research assistants with the Home/Less/Mess theatre project meant applying the skills they acquired in the…
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Make The UREAP Leap
Posted on: October 16, 2014
Felicia Girouard took a class assignment to develop a research project and turned it into a $4,500 award. Learn how a UREAP research grant can…
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Exploring Opps with Seoul-NUE
Posted on: October 15, 2014
Providing TRU students with international opportunities was further strengthened with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Seoul National University of Education on Oct.…
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Trades Students Mix With Cabinet Ministers
Posted on: October 15, 2014
Trades students had the rare opportunity to share their learning with three British Columbia cabinet ministers during their recent stop in Kamloops for cabinet caucus…
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Paul Michel To Head Aboriginal Education
Posted on: October 14, 2014
Paul Michel has been appointed Executive Director of Aboriginal Education. He is experienced in providing leadership to the senior executive, Aboriginal student support services, transitional…
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Childhood Travels Inspire Research
Posted on: October 7, 2014
Harry Gillett turns his fond memories of childhood travels into a research project examining adventurous families. His study is then recognized by the Travel and…
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