APTN | Laura Grizzlypaws December 12, 2023
Learn how TRU Indigenous educator Laura Grizzlypaws uses dancing, drumming and bodybuilding to share her incredible story and inspire others. Subscribe to watch (7th Generation,…
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CBC Kamloops | TRU volleyball coach December 11, 2023
This weekend, people came together in Guelph, Ontario to remember WolfPack volleyball player Owyn McInnis. Head coach Pat Hennelly spoke at the event and shares…
CBC Kamloops | TRU's ranching program December 11, 2023
Changes have been announced to TRU Williams Lake's ranching program. Renamed Regenerative Agriculture, the new program looks at the impacts of climate change. Gillian Watt,…
CFJC Today | Contributions needed for TRU’s Williams Lake endowment fund December 11, 2023
Donations are now open for a newly established $1 million endowment campaign at TRU’s Williams Lake campus. Philanthropists Mark and Sally Nairn kickstarted the fund by…
The National Post | The slow-motion spectacle of the Freedom Convoy 'mischief' trial, now headed into 2024 December 11, 2023
Trial delay has become a spiraling problem, of which the Ottawa Convoy trial is the most current example. "It is generally agreed that trial delay…
Agassiz-Harrison Observer | Hope and Agassiz elementary students learn about welding December 7, 2023
Hope and Agassiz elementary students recently learned about welding as a trade career and got the chance to observe SD78 high school students as they…
Castanet | TRU ranching program undergoes substantial revamp, renamed 'regenerative agriculture' December 7, 2023
TRU's Applied Sustainable Ranching program in Williams Lake has been renamed and revamped to better serve the needs of students and the changing environment. Renamed…
Education News Canada | Sustainability conference focuses on solving community-based issues December 6, 2023
Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, TRU invites the campus and local communities to a conversation on sustainability and resilience. "A…
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Enhanced program reinforces excellence in agricultural education December 6, 2023
WILLIAMS LAKE – Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Applied Sustainable Ranching program in Williams Lake has been renamed and revamped to better serve the needs of…
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Sustainability conference aims for solutions December 5, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the campus and local communities to a conversation…
Clearwater Times | Wells Gray Tours Roland Neave receives lifetime achievement award November 29, 2023
Wells Gray Park advocate Roland Neave has been recognized by his peers, receiving the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award for his achievements in the travel and tourism…
Revelstoke Review | Revelstoke film examines Queer identities affected by small mountain town life November 29, 2023
Filmmaker and alum Ryan Collins directs documentary that explores Queer life in rural spaces, mountain towns and the snow industry. The premier of People Like Us will…
Radio NL | George Johnson recognized November 27, 2023
Dr. George Johnson, Arts faculty member and Radio NL's Citizen of the Week, has been recognized by TD Bank for his commitment to environmental sustainability.…
My Cariboo Now | Opening event planned for Witness Blanket exhibit in Williams Lake November 23, 2023
TRU Williams Lake, in partnership with the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin, proudly welcomes the Witness Blanket, a nationally recognized art installation, currently on display…
Castanet | TRU looking to raise $50,000 for campus cricket program fund November 23, 2023
With a goal to raise $50,000, the TRU Recreation Cricket Fund, created in honour of instructor and alum Jay Chaudhry, ensures the sport will live…
Castanet | New 148-bed student residence building will help ease city's housing crisis, TRU says November 23, 2023
Students are already moving into a new 148-bed residence building on the east side of Summit Drive across from TRU’s campus. “It's the crown jewel…
CFJC Midday | Kamloops Art Gallery exhibit ‘Tob Tob Kin’ explores Indigenous ancestry through traditional and contemporary materials November 22, 2023
Kamloops Art Gallery Assistant Curator Craig Willms discusses the latest exhibit in the Cube, which explores alum Paula Ducharme's Indigenous history. Watch the video
CFJC Today | TRU promotes academic partnerships with Mexican universities November 21, 2023
TRU has expanded its international academic network by signing three Memorandums of Understanding with leading universities in Mexico. “Through our global engagements, we not only…
Alumni, Featured
Distinguished alumni recognized November 17, 2023
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievement, leadership and public service. Honouring exceptional graduates has been…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Witness Blanket featuring reclaimed residential school items arrives in Williams Lake November 17, 2023
The Witness Blanket travelling exhibit has arrived at TRU in Williams Lake and features over 800 reclaimed items from residential schools. Inspired by the woven…
