Castanet | TRU looks to raise $48K during annual Day of Giving drive February 22, 2024
TRU is counting down to the 2024 Day of Giving: 48 hours to raise $48,000 in support of students and education. "We encourage donations of…
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Renowned activist explores sustainability and food advocacy in TRU justice lecture February 22, 2024
KAMLOOPS — A global leader in the movement against corporate control of the world’s food systems tackles food sovereignty and sustainability in this year’s Dean…
CBC News | Hundreds of families remain on child-care waitlists in Kamloops February 20, 2024
A recent survey by the Kamloops-Thompson school district found that 33 per cent of respondents need child care right now. Education and Social Work faculty member…
Radio NL | Riley Brinnen speaks ahead of ’emotional’ first return to Kamloops since November crash February 16, 2024
It’s going to be an emotional night at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops, as the WolfPack men’s volleyball team looks to close out its…
CBC Kamloops | LGBTQ+ Valentine's February 15, 2024
What does Valentine's Day look like when viewed through a non-traditional lens, within the LGBTQ+ community? Gender scholar Dr. Kevin Le, from the Faculty of…
Castanet | Stigma from ‘bad actors’ in international education could have lasting impact February 14, 2024
"There is no question the new federal rules and caps on visas will change the international education landscape," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Some private schools…
Canadian HR Reporter | Study finds a ‘variety of myths around sexual harassment’ cause employers not to comply February 13, 2024
Researchers at TRU and the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre have partnered up in a research project to try to understand why sexual harassment persists…
Castanet | One of two WolfPack athletes hurt in fatal Kamloops crash to be honoured at TCC this weekend February 13, 2024
Riley Brinnen will be returning to the Tournament Capital Centre this weekend to be honoured as a graduating athlete. Brinnen was one of two WolfPack athletes…
Castanet | Free film screening, talk in Kamloops to commemorate Black History Month February 13, 2024
The TRU and Kamloops communities are invited to attend one or both of two Black History Month events with Dr. David Este, professor emerit of…
Radio NL | Update on men’s volleyball player Riley Brinnen February 12, 2024
Curtis Atkinson, director of athletics and recreation, speaks with Radio NL about WolfPack men's volleyball player Riley Brinnen, who was seriously injured after a violent…
Castanet | TRU law professor to give talk on agricultural gag laws February 12, 2024
Law faculty member and animal law expert Katie Sykes says Canada has some of the worst animal protection laws in the world, something she hopes…
CBC Kamloops | TRU clothing exchange February 7, 2024
A clothing exchange is happening on campus this week (Feb. 5 - 9). Hosted by the Thompson Rivers University Students' Union Equity Committee, the event…
Castanet | Kamloops woman, recent TRU grad part of new documentary on great white sharks February 6, 2024
Jenna Hardy, a recent biology graduate, spent some time last year as a research assistant for scientists working with sharks in Gansbai, South Africa, where…
Castanet | TNRL bringing in TRU nursing students as community, health navigators at Kamloops libraries February 6, 2024
The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is bringing in three third-year nursing students from TRU to connect its patrons with community resources and referrals to social agencies. The…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Bringing community together, Thompson Rivers University to host open house February 5, 2024
TRU's Williams Lake campus is hosting an Open House on Feb. 15 as a way to bring community together and give people an opportunity to…
CFJC Today | Benefits of new federal loan program remain to be seen for TRU February 2, 2024
The federal government has announced that, beginning this fall, post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing. Matt Milovick,…
KamloopsBCNow | TRU is hosting a free repair café in March February 2, 2024
The Sustainability Office is hosting a repair café on Tuesday, March 5. Community members can bring small household items or clothing and textiles to have…
CBC Kamloops | TRU speed friending January 29, 2024
Arts Ambassadors recently hosted a speed friending event for students on campus in Kamloops. "Getting new friends, new connections, is always good," said one of…
The Runner | KPU hosts ‘Indigenous Languages and Cultures Beyond Borders’ event January 29, 2024
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) sociology department recently hosted a symposium, Indigenous Languages and Cultures Beyond Borders, highlighting the language revitalization efforts of scholars across North,…
BCcampus | 2024-2025 BCcampus Research Fellow: TRU Research Team January 29, 2024
Led by TRU researchers - Kyra Garson, Brad Harasymchuk, Alana Hoare, Yujie Jiang, Amie McLean and Anila Virani - the Exploring Students’ Sense of Belonging…
