Alumni
Teaching and travel forge film festival fame April 10, 2019
Former TRU WolfPack soccer star Tim Unaegbu saw life through a different lens this past year living and working in South Korea. His vision, memories…
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Adventure grad puts the challenge in Eco-Challenge April 5, 2019
From TRU to the job of a lifetime. Adventure studies grad Kevin Hodder gets paid to travel to remote and exotic locations, and create challenges…
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Trades alum’s award-winning business wired for success April 2, 2019
BC Business magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 list celebrates young entrepreneurs at the top of their game from throughout the province, and TRU School of…
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BC Business | His company is one of the leading installers of electric vehicle charging stations in the Lower Mainland April 1, 2019
2019 30 Under 30 Winners Taylor Ross, 29 FOUNDER AND CEO TDR ELECTRIC Helmed by TRU alumnus Taylor Ross, Vancouver-based TDR Electric has grown to…
BC Business | His company is one of the leading installers of electric vehicle charging stations in the Lower Mainland April 1, 2019
Helmed by TRU alumnus Taylor Ross, Vancouver-based TDR Electric has grown to 19 employees and five service vans that roam the Lower Mainland. The company…
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Kamloops Matters | On Our Radar: NASA astrobiologist returns to his roots for talk in Kamloops March 19, 2019
Dr. Bruce Damer is returning to Kamloops to speak at TRU about his work as the principal scientist at the Biota Institute... Read more
Kamloops Matters | On Our Radar: NASA astrobiologist returns to his roots for talk in Kamloops March 19, 2019
Dr. Bruce Damer is returning to Kamloops to speak at TRU about his work as the principal scientist at the Biota Institute... Read more
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Astrobiologist alumnus presents new origin of life concept March 15, 2019
The average 14-year-old doesn’t spend much time thinking abstractly or questioning the origin of life. But multi-disciplinary scientist and astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer wasn’t your…
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Forging a legacy as a TRU volleyball alumna March 1, 2019
Cariboo College alumna Carolynn Boomer was back on the court with her 1984 varsity teammates at February’s WolfPack Retro Night, where TRU celebrated former championship…
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Fashioning a legal career in The Big Apple February 11, 2019
She walks past the iconic Empire State Building and Central Park regularly. She spends her spare time exploring New York City’s museums and art galleries.…
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From Kamloops to Los Angeles: TRU alumnus rises to the top February 7, 2019
One of the earliest graduates of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was recently boosted to the top of a major company. Chris Maydaniuk…
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Theatre grad writes about comedy and tragedy in 10-minute play competition December 17, 2018
It is not often that you meet someone whose day job involves the creativity and theatrics that come with writing and directing plays. For TRU…
Alumni, Featured, Open Learning
Two friends fulfill dreams of ending sleep issues December 11, 2018
A poor night’s sleep can be detrimental to your health. Sleep deprived individuals experience excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased cognitive functioning, emotional difficulties, poor job performance…
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Welding program sparks new designs for national park December 10, 2018
Critters and historic moments are coming to life in new and interactive ways in the mountain town of Revelstoke, BC. For more than 20 years…
Open Learning
Ryzynski recognized for remarkable leadership November 8, 2018
There is no room for error inside Canada’s largest trauma centre. Having a unit run smoothly doesn’t happen on its own or by accident. Over…
Alumni, Faculty of Science, Open Learning
York uses Open Learning to maneuver busy life and earn BHSc October 23, 2018
A flexible schedule can be the most important thing for a student to find success in their education. This was the case when Ateshia York…
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Stowing away lessons for a life of adventure October 18, 2018
On Salt Spring Island, one former Thompson Rivers University student helped cultivate a community on a self-sustaining farm. Now, she is one of four authors…
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A new journey begins for TRU fall grads October 12, 2018
Students from all walks of life were recognized and celebrated for their journey coming to at Thompson Rivers University during the fall convocation ceremony. Smaller…
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40 years of Open Learning: one student's success July 26, 2018
“I have a ton of respect and gratitude for Open Learning.” –Deb Bartlette Forty years ago, the provincial government created the Open Learning Institute in order…
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Honouring a man of merit June 1, 2018
When he was named TRU’s second chancellor seven years ago, Wally Oppal took on a role that was new but one for which he was…
