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Business research taps power of people with disabilities

Posted on: March 24, 2023

MBA student Selali Tettevi is providing social entrepreneurship training to people with disabilities.

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Well-equipped apartment shows donors TRUly care

Posted on: March 14, 2023

The TRU Care Apartment on TRU’s Williams Lake campus is providing crucial hands-on learning for health-care students.

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Day of Giving begins March 2

Posted on: February 21, 2023

On March 2 and 3, choose a cause at tru.ca/givingday and join TRU’s 2023 Day of Giving in support of students.

Creating a hybrid classroom

Posted on: February 3, 2023

Business law faculty member John O’Fee uses hybrid tech for flexible learning, catering to students’ diverse needs.

Alum returns as intercultural co-ordinator

Posted on: January 3, 2023

An alum who understands challenges has joined TRU to do research on intercultural engagement and promote equity, diversity and inclusion.

Tips from a Peer Academic Coach

Posted on: December 22, 2022

Taryn is a student storyteller who met with a peer academic coach to discuss academic challenges and how to navigate time management.

Local philanthropist launches $1M student aid fund

Posted on: October 6, 2022

TRU’s Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics (Gaglardi) and Daley have launched a $1 million endowment campaign to support students in the region.

TRU Law alum Darnel Tailfeathers (centre) with family members at convocation in June 2022.

Indigenizing the justice system

Posted on: September 29, 2022

TRU Law alum Darnel Tailfeathers has a vision to help reduce the high levels of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian justice system.

International student Kateryna Tretiakova

Scholarship helps Ukrainian student focus on studies, family

Posted on: September 28, 2022

A timely scholarship is providing help during a difficult period in this Ukrainian student’s journey.

Memorial award recognizes local author

Posted on: August 17, 2022

The first Dr. Joan Sherman Weir Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Writing will be presented early in 2023.

Becoming a better writer with the Writing Centre

Posted on: February 15, 2022

Find out how you can utilize the valuable supports offered by the TRU Writing Centre.

Overcoming office hour anxiety

Posted on: January 26, 2022

Office hours allow you to introduce yourself, ask questions, express interest and demonstrate your willingness to put in some time and effort.

Faculty drive TRU’s first academic freedom statement

Posted on: September 17, 2021

TRU has developed its own statement on academic freedom.

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Coping with loneliness and homesickness

Posted on: October 20, 2020

Student storyteller Manuella Ceballos shares some tips on coping with loneliness, homesickness, and the dreaded fear of missing out.

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Organize your digital life: A how-to guide

Posted on: August 25, 2020

Organizing digital files is a habit that is often overlooked or undervalued, but just like anything else, our gadgets also need a clean-up from time to time.

Troubleshooting technology: a how-to guide

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Accessibility Services shared this list of helpful tips on how to best troubleshoot technology, transition to remote learning, and be your most productive self.