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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…

Roots2Rock: Music in the Round fundraiser

Posted on: December 15, 2013

Celebrate the evolution of popular music during this fundraiser for TRU student awards and bursaries.

Global search for the leader of international division ends close to home

Posted on: December 13, 2013

Baihua Chadwick has been named as the Associate Vice-President International, and CEO Global Operations, TRU World.

Fall 2013 Issue of Bridges Magazine

Posted on: December 11, 2013

This time of year as the light dwindles and the quiet of winter approaches, many of us find an opportunity for introspection. It is the…

Mistletoe’s hidden secret

Posted on: December 10, 2013

The dwarf mistletoe is a parasite attacking pine trees. TRU researchers have unlocked some of the mistletoe's secrets.

TRU Reads: New Leisure Reading Collection at House of Learning

Posted on: December 10, 2013

The Library is introducing a brand new leisure reading collection called TRU Reads. This collection of books, located in the House of Learning Library (3rd…

Celebrating Alice Munro

Posted on: December 10, 2013

Faculty, students, and staff gathered to honour Canadian short fiction author Alice Munro, who bestowed with the Nobel Prize for Literature for 2013.

AE flooding may result in relocation of some exams

Posted on: December 9, 2013

The flooding from a burst sprinkler pipe above the third floor ceiling of the Arts and Education may result in the relocation of exams scheduled…

Campus holiday hours

Posted on: December 9, 2013

TRU will be closed Jan. 25-Jan. 1 in recognition of the Christmas holiday season.

RUCBC speech

Posted on: December 7, 2013

Why do research-intensive universities matter? Learn more from the Research Universities' Council of British Columbia.

Q & A with Chris Hadfield

Posted on: December 5, 2013

Chris Hadfield is back on Earth after five months commanding the International Space Station.

Inspiration at Every Turn

Posted on: December 4, 2013

Nina Johnson’s creative writing students often complain of writer’s block. In a new research project, Johnson hopes to help them past the block with a…