Compelling Characters in Fiction
Posted on: March 11, 2021
Compelling characters are three-dimensional characters with a goal and a character arc.
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Patience and self-advocacy: paving your own way
Posted on: March 9, 2021
Having already completed a bachelor's degree, this student has returned to pursue his passion for nursing and psychology - with the help and advocacy of…
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Coursework inspires writing career for arts alum
Posted on: March 8, 2021
TRU arts alum Jim Reilly recently published his second biography, Steinberger: A Story of Creativity and Design.
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TRU genomics lab receives $850K investment from feds
Posted on: March 3, 2021
New funds from the federal government through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will enable a world-class genomic research lab at Thompson Rivers University.
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Reaching beyond the impact of unidentified conditions
Posted on: March 2, 2021
Meet Akayla Burley: TRU graduate of the Health Care Assistant Certificate Program and currently studying for her bachelors degree at TRU. Read about her story…
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How to use BigBlueButton
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Discover all the social and creative possibilities through BigBlueButton, an interactive platform that makes for a dynamic, collaborative experience.
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Provincial graduate scholarships support environmental research
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Graduate students Wendy Margett, Chloe Howarth, Hannah Allen, and Breanne McAmmond have been awarded $15,000 BC Graduate Scholarships.
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Q&A: Alum celebrates one year of business ownership
Posted on: February 17, 2021
Entrepreneur Emily Sedgwick is an '07 TRU business grad who opened the Crooked Crown in downtown Kamloops in 2020.
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Pursuing dreams: Mother and daughter enrol at TRU
Posted on: February 17, 2021
A mother and daughter living in Mumbai, India, are studying with TRU by distance until they can come over in person.
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Accommodations empower academic experience
Posted on: February 17, 2021
Justine Chave is a high school honours graduate, an avid community volunteer, and a social work major. Learn how she navigated unpredictable health challenges, advocated…
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Get the most out of your education despite the pandemic
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Student Deborah Idogun shares how she's made the best of things during the pandemic.
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Smith’s books ‘reflect lived experiences of Indigenous children’
Posted on: February 12, 2021
In 2022, TRU alum Monique Gray Smith will release her fourth children’s book, I Hope.
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Investing in yourself pays back and then some
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Student Ambassador Gaurav Mishra summarizes key learnings from Amanda Hobson, SVP Investor Relations and Treasury for Finning International Inc.
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Procrastination vs me: Alex’s Co-oped Up experience
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Psychology major Alex Duarosan got in touch with her creative side at her Kamloops Arts Council co-op this summer, in the midst of lockdown.
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9-to-5 no more: Camila’s Co-oped Up experience
Posted on: February 10, 2021
Camila Castillo honed her skills as a junior software developer from the comfort of her own home when she took on a remote co-op work…
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Q&A: Business grad authors Punjabi-English children’s book
Posted on: February 9, 2021
TRU alum Kamal Rai (MBA '19) recently published a book that helps children learn Punjabi words.
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Ask, adapt and accept: Nazli’s Co-oped Up experience
Posted on: February 8, 2021
Nazli Bostandoust, an International Business major, worked with the Orientation and Transition team at TRU.
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Restaurant research serves up takeaways on industry’s recovery
Posted on: February 4, 2021
Undergrad Josh Parker found diversification and clearer communication with customers have helped restaurant owners during the pandemic.
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TRU Indigenous mental health expert addresses Senate on changes to MAID
Posted on: February 2, 2021
Rod McCormick testified as a witness before the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs about Bill C7, an act to amend the Criminal…
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Uplifting dance video ranks second in national MBA Games
Posted on: January 29, 2021
“We are all in this together” was the clear message from Master of Business Administration students at the recent national MBA Games.
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