CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU's theatre showcase April 3, 2024
A festival of one-act plays - written, directed and presented by TRU students - is taking over the Actors Workshop Theatre. CBC's Daybreak Kamloops dropped…
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Education News Canada | Free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students April 3, 2024
TRU is hosting a free workshop this month for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in science, technology, engineering and…
Castanet | First-of-its-kind conference brings gender equity to forefront, E Fry Kamloops says April 3, 2024
The Kamloops branch of the Elizabeth Fry Society drew about 70 people to its first ever gender equity conference, which took place recently at TRU.…
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TRU seeks homestay families for international students April 3, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops families have a chance to open their doors to the world as Thompson Rivers University (TRU) launches its search for 60 households…
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Conference unites a world of Indigenous knowledge March 28, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Traditional knowledge from Indigenous peoples around the world came together at the Coyote Brings the Food conference at Thompson Rivers University…
CBC Kamloops | Tick season precautions March 21, 2024
It's tick season in the Kamloops area, so entomologist Dr. Rob Higgins offers some timely advice. Story begins at 1:49:29.
Clearwater Times | Home build gives students chance to gain Level 1 Carpentry in Clearwater March 21, 2024
Clearwater Secondary School and TRU are partnering in the North Thompson Valley, offering the TRU Foundation Carpentry Program at the high school. "These students could…
CBC Radio West | TRU certified as a Bee City Campus March 20, 2024
A hive of activity, TRU is now a Bee City Campus. Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism faculty member Dr. Courtney Mason speaks with CBC's Sarah…
CFJC Today | Persian New Year celebration to take place at TRU March 18, 2024
Celebration of Persian New Year (Nowruz) will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, at TRU. The TRU Students’ Union Persian Club is playing host to the…
CBC Kamloops | TRU powwow March 15, 2024
TRU is holding its second annual Powwow event, titled Honouring our Children, on March 16. Vernie Clement, associate director in the Office of Indigenous Education,…
Radio NL | Dr. Vandana Shiva's upcoming visit to TRU March 14, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. Robin Westland and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice student Neha Singh discuss well-known environmental activist Dr. Vandana…
Radio NL | WolfPack’s Pat Hennelly named U SPORTS men’s volleyball coach of the year March 14, 2024
WolfPack coach Pat Hennelly has been named the U SPORTS men’s volleyball Coach of the Year for the first time in his career. Just last…
Castanet | Indigenous wisdom offers deep insights into addressing global challenges March 13, 2024
"The Coyote Brings Food conference (held at TRU) shared the research of 16 Indigenous researchers from around the globe, offering remarkable perspectives on food security…
The Wren | ‘They’re big moccasins to fill’: Outgoing TRU chancellor honoured for trailblazing work in education March 12, 2024
During an event to honour Nathan Matthew, the outgoing chancellor was presented with a gift from his successor DeDe DeRose whose family recognized Matthew for…
Radio NL | Climate crisis w/George Johnson March 11, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. George Johnson speaks with Radio NL about the climate crisis, the Eco-Song workshop at TRU on March 16 and Earth Day. Listen…
iNFOnews | Increase in solar activity means more chances to see northern lights in Kamloops, Okanagan March 11, 2024
A rise in solar activity this year could cause an increase in aurora borealis occurrences, which means "the odds at seeing the northern lights in…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Williams Lake’s Kaylee Billyboy enjoys dream job teaching March 11, 2024
Alum Kaylee Billyboy's love for teaching has landed her her dream job. "I’ve always wanted to be a teacher," says Billyboy. "I couldn’t see myself…
Radio NL | TRU President Brett Fairbairn March 8, 2024
President Brett Fairbairn sits down with Radio NL to talk about international students, DeDe DeRose, the WolfPack Evening of Champions and more. Listen to the interview.
CFJC Today | WolfPack men’s volleyball head coach Pat Hennelly named Canada West Coach of the Year March 8, 2024
Pat Hennelly, head coach of the WolfPack men’s volleyball team, is Canada West’s Coach of the Year for 2023-24, receiving the honour for the first…
CFJC Today | ESTR’s Market at Thompson Rivers University celebrates a decade of building skills March 8, 2024
TRU's Education and Skill Training Program (ESTR) provides skills training and knowledge to folks in the community who face barriers to employment. "We started in…
