New graduate student scholarship fund supports TRU’s best talent
Posted on: June 20, 2018
The new $180,000 fund will support graduate students in priority areas, like science and technology, and will boost research.
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International law: Research tackles same-sex unions, surrogacy and adoption
Posted on: June 18, 2018
Dr. Richard Oppong was awarded a SSHRC Insight Grant to study complex cross-border family law questions in Commonwealth Africa.
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Valedictorian speeches, honorary doctor speeches spring 2018
Posted on: June 15, 2018
Relive spring #TRUgrad 2018 through inspiring words from the six valedictorians, six honorary degree recipients and VIPs.
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Spinning anticipatory anxiety into peaceful productivity
Posted on: June 14, 2018
Kathy Lauriente, counsellor and interim associate dean at the Williams Lake TRU campus, reflects on ways to cope with wildfire-related fears
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Love for teaching STEMs from science
Posted on: June 12, 2018
TRU's new STEM teaching degree is all about teaching high school science and math using real examples from engineering and technology.
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Research sends TRU grad student to Australia
Posted on: June 12, 2018
Syeda Sonia Parvin will spend three months conducting research at Western Sydney University thanks to a Mitacs Globalink Research Award.
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TRU abuzz with bee-friendly initiatives
Posted on: June 11, 2018
Bees are always welcome on campus and will soon have their own garden thanks to an initiative paid for by the Sustainability Grant Fund.
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No Straight Lines an inventory of small city social assets
Posted on: June 11, 2018
Dr. Terry Kading's newly published book explores the unique challenges of tackling social problems within a small city like Kamloops.
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Serving, learning and rocking for peace
Posted on: June 7, 2018
A service learning course has given Alex Horsman the opportunity to step outside her comfort zone. It can be stressful, but worth it.
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Crisis planning and theatre: Open Learning grad soars in healthcare
Posted on: June 6, 2018
Agnes Ryzynski’s work in healthcare simulation training was part of the emergency response for the Toronto van attack.
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Interim University Librarian
Posted on: June 5, 2018
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kathy Gaynor as Interim University Librarian.
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Gold medal awarded for cutting-edge marine research
Posted on: June 4, 2018
Hilary Hamilton, MSc, will receive the 2018 Governor General's Academic Gold Medal for her contribution to the field of marine biology.
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40 years of Open Learning
Posted on: June 1, 2018
On June 1, 2018, Open Learning (OL) celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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Art, poetry and other acts of self-preservation
Posted on: May 31, 2018
Tristen Wybou and Tess Gagnon met by chance and collaborated on an impactful piece that speaks to their experiences as Indigenous women.
Read moreOpen Learning anniversary
Posted on: May 31, 2018
June 1 is an important day for our university, it's the 40th anniversary of BC's Open Learning.
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Tsucwmins-t (we greet you), Tina Matthew
Posted on: May 31, 2018
Tina Matthew of Simpcw First Nation joined Aboriginal Education in March 2018 and is eager to support Indigenous students.
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2018 #TRUgrad you did it! Valedictorians, medal winners, other convocation by the numbers
Posted on: May 30, 2018
More than 1,200 grads have applied to attend one of the six ceremonies over three days, June 6-8, at the Tournament Capital Centre.
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Return to school takes an executive decision
Posted on: May 30, 2018
Doreen Grenier put off post-secondary education, raised a family and worked. She finally went back and is among this spring's graduates.
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Grad’s advice: Get involved, challenge yourself and learn from everyone
Posted on: May 25, 2018
Faculty of Arts valedictorian Benjamin Froese recommends being so excited about what you're learning that you can't wait to tell others.
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Drawing on arts wins TRU scientist national award
Posted on: May 25, 2018
Who knew science students would benefit from sketching and writing? Lyn Baldwin did. And it won her an innovation in teaching award.
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