CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU homestay April 23, 2024
TRU needs homestay parents who will welcome international students into their homes. CBC Daybreak Kamloops host Shelley Joyce speaks with parents who have hosted many…
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Indigenous students explore business careers through inspiring event April 22, 2024
In March, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics partnered with TRU’s Office of Indigenous Education and the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia…
Castanet | TRU education and social work faculty member wins teaching excellence award April 15, 2024
TRU's education and social work faculty has a new feather in its cap after faculty member Saskia Stinson brought home the 2024 West Coast Teaching…
Castanet | TRU invites public to conference that will examine privilege, anti-racism April 15, 2024
TRU is putting out an open invitation to a two-day conference where attendees will be able to learn about the unearned, unspoken advantages some possess.…
The Wren | How Indigenous lawyers are transforming the justice system April 10, 2024
Indigenous lawyers, including Faculty of Law student Tara-Lynn Wilson (Toé Qwalax), are leading change. Wilson aspires to become a judge and bring awareness to Indigenous…
Radio NL | TRU inks new collaboration agreement with regional tourism group April 9, 2024
A new Memorandum of Understanding agreement between TRU and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has been hammered out. The agreement involves TOTA providing mentoring…
Castanet | Kamloops Innovation, TRU students start program to help businesses apply AI tech April 9, 2024
Kamloops Innovation's newest program aims to help local businesses adopt AI technology with the assistance of computer science and engineering students. "Businesses will have the…
CFJC Today | TRU students learn about Indigenous culture while paddling along South Thompson River April 8, 2024
To better understand the importance of the land to Indigenous people, a class of Nursing students finished up their Indigenous Health course by paddling on…
Education News Canada | Public welcome to explore privilege and anti-racism at TRU conference April 8, 2024
A two-day conference coming to campus explores unearned advantages that some people possess. The Unearned Assets Conference, which features compelling keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking…
Award-winning instructor learns from those around her April 8, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Saskia Stinson makes a difference in others’ lives, every day. Whether it’s teaching and supporting students in the Education and Skill…
TRU and Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association sign MOU April 8, 2024
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to benefit students in TRU’s tourism management program…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU art show April 5, 2024
The Bachelor of Fine Arts class of 2024 is preparing for their end-of-year exhibition, and students are pumped to showcase their work at TRU from…
KamloopsBCNow | TRU is looking for 60 homestay families for international students April 3, 2024
TRU is searching for 60 households to welcome international students for two to four weeks this July and August in the Homestay program. “Broadening horizons…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
